APRIL 1, 2025 | ISSUE 30 | PTO | CONTACT

The 3rd Grade Music Program rocked. Many thanks to Mr. Lacy and the 3rd grade teachers! Photo: Dimuthu Perera.

IN THIS ISSUE

PTO meeting Friday, Apr. 4
Sibling registration open until Apr. 4—sign up for an appointment
PTO 2025–2026 executive slate announced
Volunteer as a 2025–2026 PTO Committee Chair
Roberts Carnival Saturday, Apr. 5
Fundraisers: Dance with your child and Moms' Kickball
Register for the Mustang Rally May 1
Auction survey and photos available (password Roberts0301)
I-Kids summer camp and 2025–2026 aftercare
Roberts Elementary tours for families of prospective K–5th students

PTO MEETING FRIDAY, APR. 4, 8 A.M.

Please join us for a PTO meeting Friday, Apr. 4, at 8 a.m. at the Roberts Cafeteria. Please bring a valid ID to check in at the front desk.

All families of Roberts students are members of the PTO—no dues are required.

Attend online: https://zoom.us/j/92265651797?pwd=VFc4NE5QcW0yckk2TFQ5MmZ0ODdXUT09
Meeting ID: 922 6565 1797
Passcode: 19qcg8

PTO meetings are always the first Friday of the month, unless there is a school holiday.

PTO 2025–2026 EXECUTIVE SLATE VOTING APR. 4

Per PTO by-laws 4.3 and 5.6, we will be voting on the 2025–2026 Executive Committee at the Apr. 4 PTO meeting. We are excited to announce next year's Executive Committee nominees:

President Elect: Emily Forswall
Recording Secretary: Amanda Voie
Historian: Sue Church
Parliamentarian: Ryan Hammer
Corresponding Secretary: Savannah Bourgeois (year 2 of 2 term, no nomination)
Treasurer: Izzy Schulte (year 2 of 2 term, no nomination)
President: Michelle Wan (no nomination)
Past President: Wafa Taiym (no nomination)

Please come to the Roberts Café for the PTO meeting Friday, Apr. 4, 8 a.m. Checkin starts around 7:30 a.m. (after drop-off). If you can't make it in person, please join the Zoom meeting.

SEEKING COMMITTEE CHAIRS 2025-2026

Recruitment has begun for 2025–2026 PTO Committee Chairs. Please browse through the descriptions and sign up for roles of interest. Don't worry—you are not locked in AND no experience is needed. We will contact you to verify and provide details. Questions: Volunteer@RobertsPTO.org

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!

Parent volunteers needed—sign up here!

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

Carnival USED BOOKS & GAMES DONATION: We are collecting gently used books and games through Friday, Apr. 4, in designated boxes at reception.

UPCOMING FUNDRAISER PARTIES: DANCE WITH YOUR KIDS, MOMS' KICKBALL

Buy your ticket now for Dance with your Daughter (Father–Daughter Dance) on Friday, Apr. 11 at 6 p.m. and Dance with your Son (Mother–Son Dance) on Friday, Apr. 25 at 6 p.m.! Dress fancy and show off your smooth style as we turn Roberts Café into a party to remember with a DJ and snacks. $75/parent–kid couple.

Moms' Kickball, Coffee, Kolaches also has spots left on Sunday morning, Apr. 27. No skill needed, just enthusiasm! Hot Mamas v. Cool Chicks! $40.

Join us for our 9th annual Mustang Rally at the Rice University track on May 1, 2025! This is Roberts’ annual foot race open to ALL students. Students will race one lap (400 meters) around the track according to grade level and gender. The registration fee is $25 per runner, and t-shirts are available to order for runners and adults at $20 each. Click for further details and to register. We are also seeking VIPS approved volunteers to help with the event!

AUCTION WAS A STELLAR SUCCESS: COMPLETE THE AUCTION SURVEY

Thank you again to all who volunteered and attended the 2025 Roberts Auction and Gala. New technology will come to Roberts soon with the funds raised! Whether you joined the resistance or not, please take a moment and help our committee by taking this one-minute survey on what you thought about this year's event!

iKids AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM REGISTRATION OPEN

iKids after school program registration applications for new students are now being processed! If you are a returning student, as a reminder, please register soon to secure your placement and preferred schedule.

Enrollment is online. For current students, you may use the NO-REG-FEE-2025 to waive the registration fee until June 1, 2025. This code is not eligible for Summer Camp.

Please contact us at support@ikidsinc.com or 713-665-5200 if you have any questions. Spaces are limited so register early to secure your spot for next school year.

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: