DECEMBER 10, 2024 | ISSUE 17 | PTO | CONTACT

Winners of the annual PADRES Dad's Softball Tournament, Sam’s Club, and MVP Sam Delisio.

• Staff of the Week: Harry Jenkins, Crossing Guard
• December dress-up days start this week
• Contact Registration for middle school or private school document requests
• HISD partnership offers telehealthcare appointments for students
  
• Spirit Night at Mendocino Farms Dec. 10
• Winter Festival Dec. 13: sign up to help or sponsor a table
• RE Auction and Gala early-bird tickets on sale—get your multipass!
• School Choice timeline: applications open Dec. 10, virtual info sessions Dec. 12
• Roberts Elementary Tours for K–5th
• Middle school tours through Feb. 6
• Fundraise for Roberts with Minted cards

Dress-up days run for the last two weeks before the break. Here is the list of themes: 

Dec. 9: Shine bright like a diamond day: Wear lights or things that sparkle and shine.
Dec. 10: Fleece and flannel day: Wear cozy fleece or flannel. No PJs!
Dec. 11: Jingle all the way: wear bells.
Dec. 12: Bottoms up! Wear festive socks or slippers.
Dec. 13: Ugly or funny sweater day: Wear your favorite ugly or funny sweater.
Dec. 16: Tree topper day: Wear holiday antlers, elf ears, Santa hats, etc.
Dec. 17: Grinch or elf day: whichever shade of green works for you!
Dec. 18: Cultural holiday day: Wear your favorite cultural holiday gear!
Dec. 19: Candy cane day: Wear red and white.
Dec. 20: Pajama day: Wear festive pajamas!

Middle school and private school application windows are opening. For report cards and other school documents requests, please email RobertsRegistration@houstonisd.onmicrosoft.com and allow 2–3 business days to fulfill the request. 

Roberts' community winter festival takes place Dec. 13. Join us for the 2nd Annual Winter Festival featuring Faculty Caroling! Fifth grade concessions will be on site selling chips and drinks for $1–$3.

We still need many volunteers for the event! Please sign up if you can help. 

Join us on March 1, 2025, and help us Save the GALAxy! A limited number of early-bird tickets are on sale now—grab yours with code earlybird2025.

We don't want to alienate anyone, so check out this Pinterest board for costume ideas. Costumes are encouraged (but not required), and cocktail attire is always welcome!

And don’t forget: the Roberts PTO, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your tickets and purchases are tax-deductible!

Want to do more? Calling all RE Auction party hosting enthusiasts! Please host a party to help us raise money for our beloved school.

Email Afton and Maryam with any questions: auction@robertspto.org.

The School Choice application window runs Dec. 10–Feb. 12. Please visit www.houstonisd.org/schoolchoice for information and to start the application process. 

The HISD School Choice Department will be hosting virtual sessions to assist parents with the application process and give an overview of available support. 

Sessions Thursday, Dec. 12:

noon–1 p.m. (passcode 121024 for English, contraseña 77092 en español)

5:30–6:30 p.m. (passcode 121024 for English, contraseña 286365 en español)

See the flier: English|Español

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, Dec. 13
• Fri, Jan. 17
• Fri, Feb. 21
• Fri, Mar. 21
• Fri, Apr. 11
• Fri, May. 16

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 opens 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!

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.

Minted holiday cards offer a discount and fundraising donation to the Roberts PTO if you use the code FUNDRAISEROBERTSPTO when buying.

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Roberts Elementary PTO 

6000 Greenbriar Drive 

Houston TX 77030