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Originally delivered on 10/8/2024 2:01 pm

SUBJECT: The Front Page - October 8, 2024

OCTOBER 8, 2024 | ISSUE 9 | PTO | CONTACT

Gaga ball on the Roberts playground

IN THIS ISSUE

PTO meeting this Friday, Oct. 11, in-person and virtual
Staff Member of the Week: Kendra Salas, Interventions Team
New Teacher of the Week: Mrs. Rose Qin, 4th Grade
International Festival Oct. 18, call for volunteers
Scholastic Book Fair Oct. 28–Nov. 1
Fall Picture Day Oct. 29
Spelling Bee Qualifier Nov. 2
Roberts Running Club volunteers needed + Shoe Drive
Padres Campout Nov. 15, registration open
Silent Auction items needed for the RE Auction and Gala
Support Roberts with box tops
Lamar Rangerettes host kiddie clinic Oct. 12
Middle school tours Oct. 10–Feb. 6

STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK: Kendra Salas, Interventions Team

Hi Roberts families! My name is Kendra Salas, and I’m thrilled to continue to be part of the amazing Roberts community! This is my 15th year here at Roberts. I started teaching 3rd grade, then moved to 2nd grade, and now I work with our interventions team. I am so lucky to have found a teaching family for myself and now a learning community for my daughter!

I am a native Houstonian and proud HISD grad! I went to Trinity University, where I earned my master’s degree in teaching. When we’re not at Roberts, you’ll often find our family cheering on the Houston Dynamo and Dash soccer teams or enjoying family walks and visits to the park. I’m looking forward to a fantastic school year ahead!

NEW TEACHER OF THE WEEK: Mrs. Rose Qin, 4th Grade Math & Science

Hey everyone! I moved to Texas last year from my home state, Indiana. I am super happy to be away from the snow! I graduated from Purdue in 2022, where I initially studied to be a veterinarian and eventually pivoted to teaching. Through my college education, I discovered my love for teaching through the lens of diversity. Since leaving college, I discovered my passion for teaching math and science. Some fun things about me: I love boba, axolotls, and writing. I am so excited to be joining your lovely community at Roberts Elementary School and I look forward to having a fabulous school year with your kiddos—thank you!

PTO MEETING FRIDAY, OCT. 11, 8 A.M.

Please join us this Friday morning at 8 a.m. at the Roberts Cafeteria. Bring a valid ID for check-in at the front desk. All families of Roberts students are automatically members of the PTO—no dues are required.

For those who cannot make it physically onsite, the meeting will be broadcast via Zoom.

Meeting ID: 922 6565 1797

Passcode: 19qcg8

PTO meetings are held on the first Friday of every month, unless shifted for school holidays.

FALL PICTURE DAY TUESDAY, OCT. 29

Pre-order your pictures with the school code EVT94T4QT. We are looking for a few Picture Day heroes to assist our classes and photographers. If you are interested, please reach out to Ms. Tran at Kristina.tran@houstonisd.org and make sure you are VIPS cleared!

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. 2 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.

ROBERTS RUNNING CLUB—VOLUNTEERS NEEDED + SHOE DRIVE

Running club is seeking VIPS-cleared parent volunteers for Monday and Friday morning practices! If you’re interested in volunteering, please email us at runningclub@robertspto.org.

We are also having a used shoe drive to donate to underserved families around Houston. You may drop off your gently used men’s, women’s, or children’s shoes in one of the labeled boxes that are located near the front desk check in area. The last day for donations is October 18.

ROBERTS BOOK FAIR

The Roberts Book Fair will occur Oct. 28–Nov. 1, and there will be an evening shopping event on Wednesday, Oct. 30. More details coming soon!

UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS

ROBERTS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OCT. 18—VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The International Festival will be here in less than two weeks away and needs volunteers for the event. Sign up to volunteer in many different roles here.

To host a country booth, email internationalfestival@robertspto.org.

Talent Show student submissions must be in by Friday, Oct. 11.

If you are interested in the Fashion Show, email Catalina Pastore at caty_sal@yahoo.com.

Parents, if you would like to give a presentation about your family’s culture to your child’s class during the week of October 14, please contact your child’s teacher!

PADRES CAMPOUT NOV. 15: REGISTRATION OPEN

Join the PADRES and Roberts PTO Friday, Nov. 15, to camp out under the stars on the lawn and field at Roberts Elementary! The cost is $25 per camper (adults and children), which includes activities, Friday dinner, snacks, and Saturday breakfast, and a camp t-shirt for kids. Adult volunteers will also receive a campout shirt. Register and then sign up to volunteer, or see the Campout page for more info. Registration is open through October 15 or until capacity is reached.

ROBERTS NIGHT AT RICE FOOTBALL, SATURDAY, OCT. 12, 6 P.M.

Join other Roberts families starting at 4 p.m at a pregame tailgate with hot dogs and beer, and expect a visit from the famous Marching Owl Band! Roberts students will get to run through the tunnel with football players at the start of the game. Tickets are just $15 and include the tailgate.

Buy tickets directly or through the PTO website. Rice does a lot for our school, and buying athletics tickets is a great way to show our support!

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!

MIDDLE SCHOOL TOURS

Attention all 5th grade families: Houston ISD Magnet Tours begin this week! 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!