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Originally delivered on 1/28/2025 2:01 pm

SUBJECT: The Front Page - January 28, 2025

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JANUARY 28, 2025 | ISSUE 22 | PTO | CONTACT

The Roberts Dance Company, led by Ms. Winard, at the HISD Dance Montage.

IN THIS ISSUE
  • From the principal: Let's talk about tardies
  • LAST WEEK! Order SnackGrams for teachers and staff
  • Track Team tryouts
  • Roberts Lunar New Year Festival, Friday, Jan. 31
  • Auction tickets on Lunar New Year Special Jan. 28–Jan. 31
  • Spring Cleanup at the International Garden, Sunday, Feb 2.
  • Houston Food Bank Donation Drive at Roberts, Feb. 3–6
  • Register for the Run of Pi
  • Fun Run Feb. 13—registration is open now!
  • Kindergarten Round Up, Friday, Feb. 21
  • HISD partnership offers telehealthcare appointments for students
  • Contact Registration for middle school or private school document requests
  • School Choice applications open 
  • Roberts Elementary tours for families of prospective K–5th students
  • Middle school tours run through Feb. 6
FROM THE PRINCIPAL: LET'S TALK ABOUT TARDIES

Each report card cycle we attach notices for students who have arrived at school tardy—after 7:35 a.m.—for 10 or more days within the six-week period. Any time a student is tardy to school, the tardy is logged into the Raptor system to track the day, time and reason (if applicable). We also log and track when students are picked up early.

When your child arrives late to school, it not only impacts their academic performance, but often their confidence and self-esteem. Over the last couple of weeks, we are averaging 44 tardies each day, often from the same students. 

The second semester of school is fast paced and jammed with new learning. Please support your child by having them arrive to school on time each day so that they can approach the day in a positive manner. 

Thank you in advance for ensuring that your child takes advantage of every opportunity to have an optimal learning experience. 

SNACKGRAMS—LAST WEEK!

Last chance to surprise a Roberts staff member with a SnackGram!

Surprise a Roberts staff member with a SnackGram—ALL January! On average, $5 will allow a staff member the excitement of choosing at least 2 snacks or drinks. You can even include a personal note.
Order with credit card via the PTO website, or Venmo @Anh-Hopper (# 3080) or Zelle @AnhHopper (512-680-3080, anh.hopper@yahoo.com). E-mail personal messages to FifthGrade@RobertsPTO.org or text to Anh.

TRACK TEAM TRYOUTS

Roberts' Coed Track Team is coming soon! Sign up for track team tryouts here if your 4th or 5th grader is interested. Additional details can be found in the application. Applications due by Jan. 31.

For further questions, please reach out to emontoy1@houstonisd.org.

LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL FRIDAY, JAN. 31, 5–7 P.M.

Join the Roberts community to ring in the 2025 Lunar New Year—Year of the Snake —with traditional performances and fun activities. Asian food, snacks, boba tea, decorations, and other items will be available for purchase, as will 5th grade concessions. Bring cash!

We will also have the annual Lion Dance, where, in accordance with ancient tradition, you may feed the hungry lion $1 bills in exchange for a blessing of good fortune. Sign up to volunteer at the event!

LUNAR NEW YEAR RE AUCTION TICKET SPECIAL!!

🚀✨ Blast off into fun and save! ✨🚀
 Roberts Elementary's Save the GALAxy Auction and Gala is March 1 (just around the corner), and it’ll be out of this world! 🌌
 Use code 'lunar' at checkout (1/28–1/31) for these stellar savings:

 🌟 Neo GA: $18.88 OFF

 🌟 Han Solo VIP: $28.88 OFF

 🌟 Guardians VIP Couple: $48.88 OFF
 Don’t miss your chance—buy tickets now before prices return to full throttle!

 🎫 The countdown starts now . . . T minus 3 days for these discounts. See you on 3/1! 🌠! 🚀

SPRING CLEANUP AT THE ROBERTS INTERNATIONAL GARDEN SUNDAY, FEB. 2, 9 A.M.–12 P.M.

The garden committee is hosting the annual Spring Garden Cleanup and would love to see you there! We'll be prepping the vegetable beds for kinder, 1st, and 2nd grade to begin planting. Coffee and donuts will be served. Please RSVP here if you are able to attend.

Water bottles are a good idea. Please note that the building will be closed for the weekend so there will be no bathroom access.

JOIN THE ROBERTS RUNNING CLUB AT RUN OF PI

Run of Pi registration is still open! Houston Engineers Week hosts this annual 1K/5K/10K fun run, and we encourage runners to run every year. Last year, Roberts received a $4000 grant for our STEM education. Use the promo code RUNROBERTS for a $5 discount off the registration fee! Register and see more race details at the event site. Please note that this is not a drop-off event, as a parent must be present on the racecourse.

DONATE ITEMS TO THE HOUSTON FOOD BANK

Lanier MS students are organizing a food drive as part of a project to help our community. Drop off canned goods and non-perishable food items at Roberts Elementary School Feb. 3–6 or donate to support the Houston Food Bank.

FUN RUN REGISTRATION OPEN

The Fun Run is a two-week program that engages students in raising funds for our school, culminating in a fun and exciting run on Feb. 13. Students will receive daily prizes for reaching their fundraising goals, which keeps the excitement high and the motivation strong. Proceeds from this year’s Fun Run will:

  • Support a comprehensive outdoor refresh, including updated lighting and storage, to create a more inviting and functional space for our students.
  • Fund the PTO budget, which supports essential programs like our IB curriculum dues, community nights, and field trips, and provides for facility improvements, such as enhancing the computer room and addressing maintenance needs.

Registration is open now! Visit FunRun.com, search for Roberts Elementary, or use code 418-297 to sign up.

Your participation and support directly impact our school community, and we can’t thank you enough!

KINGERGARTEN ROUND-UP

Spread the word: If you know any children who live in the Roberts zone who will enter kindergarten next fall, please make sure they are aware and encourage their attendance at our Kindergarten Roundup, February 21 at 8:15 a.m. Let your neighbors know Roberts is the best elementary school option for their child!
 
 RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/e9HLPN5Z3f

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). Contact Ms. Lee for any questions.

HISD has partnered with a third party to provide telehealthcare to students.
SCHOOL CHOICE APPLICATIONS, TOURS, AND DEADLINES
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND PRIVATE SCHOOL APPLICATIONS

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

The School Choice application window runs Dec. 10–Feb. 12. 

Who should submit a School Choice application?

  • 5th grade students applying to HISD middle schools
  • Incoming siblings of current non-zoned students

Please visit www.houstonisd.org/schoolchoice for information and to start the application process. 

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: 

  • Friday, Feb. 21
  • Friday, Mar. 21
  • Friday, Apr. 11
  • Friday, May. 16
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 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!

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.

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LOOKING AHEAD
Friday, January 31
Birthday - Marie Carrier (Crossing Guard)
Lunar New Year Festival
Sunday, February 2
Birthday - Haley Forrest (Speech)
9:00a Roberts Garden Cleanup & Social
Monday, February 3
Fun Run Kick Off Period
Tuesday, February 4
Birthday - Ronald Cole (Piano)
Wednesday, February 5
3:00p Roberts Track Team Tryouts
Friday, February 7
8:00a PTO Meeting
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