MARCH 4, 2025 | ISSUE 27 | PTO | CONTACT

The annual RE auction and gala Saturday successfully raised money for new technology at Roberts! Many thanks to Auction co-chairs Afton Baily Griffin and Maryam Tabatabai, as well as members of the Auction committee, RE leadership, and all participants!

IN THIS ISSUE

PTO meeting this Friday, Mar. 7, 8 a.m.
Picture day tomorrow, Wednesday, Mar. 5
Spring break Mar. 10–14
Intent to return: let Roberts know if your students will be back 2025–2026
If your child is fasting for Ramadan, please tell the admin team
Pajama Day this Friday, $1 wristbands for sale
RE Auction and Gala thank you—browse parties and items still available, no bidding pass needed!
PADRES 2025 Golf Scramble Friday, Mar. 21
PTO nominating committee to meet in March
Roberts Carnival Saturday, Apr. 5
Community Partnerships needs you
Roberts Running Club volunteers still needed
VIPS certification required for daytime campus visits
HISD partnership offers telehealthcare appointments for students
Roberts Elementary tours for families of prospective K–5th students

PTO MEETING FRIDAY, MAR. 7

Please join us this Friday at 8 a.m. in the Roberts café for our monthly PTO meeting. If you attend in person, please bring a valid ID to check in at the front desk. All families with students at Roberts are members of the PTO—no dues are required.

To attend online, connect here at the same time:

https://zoom.us/j/92265651797?pwd=VFc4NE5QcW0yckk2TFQ5MmZ0ODdXUT09

Meeting ID: 922 6565 1797
Passcode: 19qcg8

PICTURE DAY TOMORROW

Spring Picture Day is Wednesday, Mar. 5. Flyers went home two weeks ago; you can also order online. Pre-order for free shipping to the school!

Picture Day ID: EVTHWQFBB

NO SCHOOL MAR. 10–MAR. 14

INTENT TO RETURN

Please complete the Intent to Return Form to help Roberts anticipate student enrollment for the 2025–26 academic year. The form should be completed for ALL currently enrolled students in grades kindergarten through 4th, whether they will be returning or not.

FASTING FOR RAMADAN

Parents, if your child will be observing Ramadan and fasting during lunchtime, kindly complete this form to assist us in making the necessary accommodations for your child during this period of observance. Thank you!

PAJAMA DAY ON FRIDAY!

Pajama Day is back this Friday, Mar. 7. Wristbands are REQUIRED to participate. They will be sold for $1 on Thursday and Friday mornings at the drop-off gates and Reception.

REMAINING RE AUCTION ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

What a night! THANK YOU to all who volunteered and attended the 2025 Roberts Auction and Gala. New technology will be coming to Roberts soon with the funds raised!

If you missed the auction or forgot to bid, check out the (discounted!) remaining items and spots left at parties. The remaining items are available to the public! Happy shopping. 🛍️

PADRES GOLF TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, MAR. 21

The PADRES 2025 Golf Classic Tournament will be Friday, Mar. 21 at Gus Wortham Park Golf Course (20 minutes from Roberts) with 6 consecutive tee times reserved beginning at 11 a.m. Players of any skill level, spouses, colleagues, friends, and neighbors are all welcome! Registration costs $175 and includes lunch. You can also register a foursome and enter your group's information, or send them a link to do it themselves. The pace of play is typically fast, and by 4–4:30 p.m. everyone should be through with the round.

There are some great prizes available, but the money raised helps PADRES accomplish improvement projects around the RE campus.

Please contact Clayton (CForswall@gmail.com) or Bob (robertavent83@gmail.com) if you have any questions or have issues getting registered.

PTO NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEETING

The PTO Nominating Committee for the 2024–25 school year will meet in March to review the candidates for the 2025–26 school year. The members of this year’s committee are:

PTO Board Members:

Deidre Larrier, School Store co-chair (3rd graders)
Jim McDade, Padres chair (4th grader)
Violet Chiwaura, Workroom chair (2nd grader)

General PTO members:

Lindsay Howard, kindergartners
Alberto Aguila (1st grader)

Michelle Wan, President-elect (2nd and 4th graders), and Wafa Taiym, President (kinder, 3rd, and 5th graders), will serve in an advisory capacity.

If you are interested in any of the open board seats, please reach out to any of our current elected officers or the committee members listed above.

ROBERTS CARNIVAL, SATURDAY, APR. 5

The Roberts Carnival will occur on Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Order your wristbands and tickets today and skip the line at the carnival!

Interested in setting up a table at the Roberts Carnival Marketplace? Make a donation and reserve your space.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS NEEDS YOU

Do you own a business or have family or friends who do? Let's connect and support our community! The PTO is looking for in-kind or monetary donations. In-kind includes:

Goods (food, drinks, gift cards)
Skills and services (HVAC, electrical, painting)

Fill out this form today to connect with hundreds of families and grow your business with Roberts. Visit Roberts Elementary PTO — Corporate Sponsors to see the benefits!

RUNNING CLUB VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are seeking VIPS-approved parent volunteers for our Monday and Friday group practices! Sign up here.

VIPS CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR VISITS

All visitors and volunteers must be VIPS cleared to participate in events during the school day—this includes having lunch with your student. Apply for VIPS here. For more information, please see the Roberts Elementary website.

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.

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: