It's book fair week! Load your child's e-wallet for shopping, or if you have VIPS clearance, volunteer. |
STAFF OF THE WEEK: Demetrus Martin (a.k.a. Coach Martin), Crossing Guard |
| Hi Roberts family! You may have seen me at the intersection of Swift and Greenbriar. I am a retired teacher and coach. I taught Special Ed and coached football, track, and basketball in HISD for 33 years. I am married to a very lovely woman—going on 28 years of marriage. I have five children, and five grandchildren (1.5 to 12 years old)—and all of my grandchildren stay with me! My favorite pastimes are resting and watching football and track. My favorite team is the Pittsburgh Steelers. I just love this job, it’s the best position I’ve had in a long time. I love the children, parents, teachers, and the staff! |
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NEW TEACHER OF THE WEEK: Meshelle Leon, PALS Teacher Assistant I am truly honored and grateful to have been selected as New Teacher Assistant of the week. This recognition means so much to me, and I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you. To my fellow coworkers and leaders, your support and encouragement inspire me every day. I am thankful for the collaborative spirit we share, which fosters a positive learning and supportive environment for our students. To the wonderful students that I get to interact with each day, your enthusiasm and eagerness to learn make every day in the classroom a joy. The students are the reason I strive to be the best assistant I can be, and I am grateful for the trust you've placed in me. Thanks once again for this incredible honor, I look forward to continuing our journey together and making this school year the best one yet! |
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ROBERTS BOOK FAIR The Roberts Book Fair will run Oct. 28–Nov. 1. Kids must use Scholastic e-wallets at the fair. For VIPS-certified adults, there are a few volunteer slots still available!
Book Fair Community Night is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 30, 3:30–6 p.m., with the Stick Talk Cajun Hibachi food truck on site 4–6:30 p.m.
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FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS AT ROBERTS PLAYGROUND The Roberts playground is open every Friday following dismissal for families to connect with one another! Please keep in mind that the building is not available for restroom needs; iKids will still be holding the after-school care program inside. All students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. |
| ROBERTS SPELLING BEE QUALIFIER, 2ND–5TH GRADES The 2024–2025 Spelling Bee Qualifier is open to all 2nd–5th grade students and will take place on Monday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. If your child is interested in participating, sign up here. Students will receive the spelling list after their registration is received. Please email Ms. Tran at Kristina.tran@houstonisd.org if you have any questions. |
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| ROBERTS RUNNING CLUB UPDATES There will be no running club practice on Friday, Nov. 8. Running club is still seeking VIPS-cleared parent volunteers for Monday and Friday morning practices! If you’re interested in volunteering, please email us at runningclub@robertspto.org. |
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BOOKTACULAR DRESS-UP DAY OCT. 31 Roberts Elementary will celebrate book characters from our favorite stories on Booktacular Day! Students may come dressed in their favorite book character costume on Thursday, Oct. 31. All costumes must be school appropriate: no weapons, gore, costume masks, or inappropriate language. Students should bring a copy of the book depicting their character. |
| PTO Meeting Friday, Nov.1 Please join us for a PTO meeting Friday at 8 a.m. in the Roberts cafeteria. Please bring a valid ID to check in at the front desk. All guardians of Roberts students are members of the PTO—no dues are required. You can also join the meeting on Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/92265651797?pwd=VFc4NE5QcW0yckk2TFQ5MmZ0ODdXUT09
Meeting ID: 922 6565 1797
Passcode: 19qcg8
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| HISD PARTNERSHIP FOR STUDENT TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS HISD has partnered with Hazel Health to offer telehealth appointments for students at no out-of-pocket cost to families (insurance will be billed where available).
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PADRES SOFTBALL REGISTRATION OPEN The Roberts Dad's Softball Tournament will take place Sunday, Dec. 8, at Reckling Field, noon–6 p.m. Register to join a team or buy fan tickets—this week registration is open to CURRENT DADS ONLY, so lock in your spot. This weekend, we will open it up to recent alumni who want to relive the glory days. We only have 48 spots across the four teams, and when they are gone, they're truly gone. So check your calendar and book your spot now. |
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WANTED: SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS Do you own a business or a vacation home? Have season tickets to the Texans, Rockets, opera, or ballet? Consider donating gift cards, services, items, event tickets, a vacation weekend, or another experience to the Roberts "Out of this GALAxy" Auction to raise funds for a new computer lab and technology that benefits all students. Have an idea but also have questions? We can help you sort out the details. Please contact AuctionDonations@robertspto.org! |
SCHOOL CHOICE TOURS AND DEADLINES |
Roberts Elementary School Tours for K–5th Grade Students Roberts Elementary is hosting school tours for prospective K–5 students. Tours run from 9–10 a.m.; all participants must check in with valid ID by 8:55 a.m.
Tour Dates:
- Fri, Nov. 15
- Fri, Dec. 13
- Fri, Jan. 17
- Fri, Feb. 21
- Fri, Mar. 21
- Fri, Apr. 11
- Fri, May. 16
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MIDDLE SCHOOL TOURS Attention all 5th grade families: Houston ISD Magnet Tours have begun! Middle schools across the district will hold weekly informational sessions and usually site tours for interested students and their families at 1 p.m. every Thursday between Oct. 10 and Feb. 6. This is a great way to learn more about a campus while school is in session. The School Choice Phase 1 Application Deadline is Dec. 10. |
Pin Oak Middle School, HISD's premiere foreign language magnet middle school, is pleased to announce our 2025–2026 tour dates! Parents interested in learning more about our outstanding programs are invited to join us for one of our guided tours, lasting approximately 45 minutes. Due to limited space, pre-registration is required, and each tour will accommodate only 50 participants. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore all that Pin Oak has to offer—secure your spot today! |
TOUR PERSHING FINE ARTS MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL Interested parents should sign up for Pershing magnet tours. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start so that you may sign in with the school. Parking is available in front of the school on Blue Bonnet or in our Stella Link parking lot. Please enter the school through the main entrance on Blue Bonnet. |
| TEXAS FAMILY LITERACY FEST NOV. 9 It's that time of year again when Texas families meet up at the Lit with Families Texas Family Literacy Festival. Journey to Discovery Green Nov. 9 for alphabetastic bliss at the haven just for families! Come and enjoy
- Meeting authors
- Free books
- Fun and yummy vendors
- Great performances
- STEM joy
- Facepainting and more!
Want to compete in the Bluebonnet Book Brawl, a family-feud-style, name-that-book contest? See flier for more info!
Tickets free w/ Eventbrite registration.
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