SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 | ISSUE 8 | PTO | CONTACT

Autumn has arrived! Powered by iced coffee and donuts, our International Garden committee and volunteers prepped the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade vegetable beds for fall planting.

• Reminder: there is NO SCHOOL Thursday Oct. 2 and Friday Oct. 3
• Participate in International Festival
• Roberts Choir auditions today Sept. 30
• New staff member spotlight: Maria Lee
• Mendocino Farms spirit night tonight!
• Last chance to enter raffle for RE Auction Soiree
• Save the date: annual PADRES RE Camp Out Nov. 14
• Running Club practices begin Oct. 10
• Bellaire Belles dance clinic
• HISD partners with Hazel Health
• Update HISD annual information
• Final day to order your yearbook for 10% discount
• Get involved in the PTO and meet the chairs
• Support Roberts by shopping at Kroger

The International Festival is coming up on Friday, October 17th 4:00-6:30pm! There are many ways to participate and help out, sign up below!

• Volunteer Sign Up: Volunteer to help at a booth, set up, or clean up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084FAAA72EA4F49-58624102-international
  
  
• Fashion Show: Students and families welcome to show off their cultural dress! Deadline for submissions is October 8th! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084FAAA72EA4F49-58624373-international
  
  
• Talent Show: Students can show off their talents - dance, sing, play an instrument! Deadline for submissions is October 8th! https://forms.gle/DxoeJaWnD58cRWAQ9
  
  
• Student Volunteers: If you know a high school or middle school student that wants to earn volunteer hours, have them sign up here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084FAAA72EA4F49-58624314-roberts
  
  
• Country Leader: If you'd like to host a country booth, email internationalfestival@robertspto.org

As of September 29th, the following country booths are registered for the International Festival:

Is your culture or country missing from the list? (Spanish-speaking South American countries, where are you?!) Then get involved and sign up for a booth! Email internationalfestival@robertspto.org today!

If you reserved an audition spot, auditions for the brand-new Roberts Choir are being held today!

Audition Details:

• Date: Tuesday, September 30th at 3:00 pm
• Open To: 3rd - 5th grade students

Mr. Lacy will be leading the auditions, and we welcome singers of all skill levels. Whether your child is an experienced vocalist or new to singing, this is a fantastic opportunity for them to grow and thrive in a supportive and enriching musical environment! We can’t wait to hear your child sing and hope to see them in the Roberts Choir!

Greetings, Roberts Elementary Family! I’m so excited to be joining the Roberts community this year. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin–River Falls with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a minor in Early Childhood. I’ve had the opportunity to teach in both California and Texas, and this will be my fifth year in the classroom.

Over the years, I’ve taught kindergarten, first grade, and third grade—and I’ve loved watching my students grow and gain confidence at every level. I’m passionate about creating a positive, engaging learning environment where all students feel supported and challenged. I’m looking forward to a wonderful year at Roberts Elementary!

Tonight! Come join us for our first Spirit Night of the year at Mendocino Farms and take the night off from cooking! Grab dinner with family and friends while supporting the 5th Grade Class Fundraiser- proceeds go directly to making their last year at Roberts extra special.

Donate $5 and YOU could wine tickets to the Global Glam Auction Soirée on February 28, 2026 (among other phenomenal prizes)! It’s easy:

● Donate $5 to the Roberts PTO here

(https://robertspto.membershiptoolkit.com/generaldonations)

● Select or type in “Auction” for your chance to win cool prizes, including 2 general admission tickets to the event!

● See the drawing LIVE TONIGHT at Mendocino Farms! (roughly 6pm pending kids’ situations)

YOU could win:

○ Fairytale Photography Children’s Fantasy Portrait Session ($500 value)

○ Discover Gymnastics 5 Days of Camp

○ $75 certificate to the Institute of Contemporary Dance

○ 2 Auction Soirée tickets ($390 value)

The Roberts Auction Soirée is a fabulous evening celebrating our incredible community at Roberts that includes fancy outfits, delicious food, a bar for those who partake, dancing, casino games, tarot readers, and a world-class auction with activities for kids, families, and wonderful items to be won! Proceeds raised make up one third of the PTO budget, so you make a direct difference while enjoying a globetrotting-themed event! Join us for the fun, stay for the friends, help us put the FUN in fundraising!

REGISTRATION COMING SOON! Join the PADRES and Roberts PTO Friday November 14, to camp out under the stars on the lawn and field at Roberts Elementary! Camp Out will include activities, Friday dinner and snacks, Saturday breakfast, and a Camp Out t-shirt for kids. Adult volunteers will also receive a Camp Out shirt. Registration will open soon, so save the date and stay tuned for more info!

Roberts Running club practices will start Friday, October 10! This year, practices will be held every Friday- except during school holidays and workdays. The last day to register your runner for running club is October 17th, so if you haven’t signed up yet, the time is now! Registration can be found here.

Join us October 25th for a day of fun and learn a Pom, Hip-Hop, or Advanced Dance routine to perform for family and friends at the end of the clinic!

No dance experience is required. All money raised will help our Bellaire Belles pay for uniforms, camps, and spring competitions. Click below on the Bellaire Belles logo to access flier for full details,registration also available online.

HISD has partnered with Hazel Health to offer telehealth appointments for students at no out-of-pocket cost to families (insurance will be billed when available). Learn more about Hazel Health here https://getstarted.hazel.co/district/houstonisd.

• Click here to opt-in https://my.hazel.co/houstonisd/consent
• OR click here to opt-out https://my.hazel.co/houstonisd/decline

For questions, please contact our counselor Ms. Lee at Kendra.lee@houstonisd.org.

Whether you are new to HISD, returning, or transferring within the District, we need all families to complete the Annual Student Information Update. It is a quick and easy form where you can update your student's contact details, health and medical information, and back-to-school consent forms- all in one place. This is required, so help us get Roberts to a 100% completion rate.

Updating your information also connects you to the ParentSquare platform. Sign in, and start receiving messages from both your child’s school and the District through text, email, or the app. If you’re having trouble signing in, please give our Family Connection Center a call at 713-556-7121.

Order your 2025-2026 Roberts Elementary yearbook! Today September 30th is the last day to receive 10% off your purchase. Contact Ms. Punch at TPUNCH@houstonisd.org for questions.

Hi! My name is Amber Pyeatt, and I have been a Roberts mom since 2016! My oldest Roberts alum Noah is now a junior in high school, Charlotte just graduated from Roberts last year, and Ian is a second grader this year.

I love the welcoming environment here and how invested the parents, teachers, staff, and local community are in our school. The PTO and staff make it easy to get involved, from evening and weekend events for working parents, one-time volunteer shifts, or more longitudinal volunteer positions. All are welcome and truly the more, the merrier!

This is my 7th year chairing the International Festival! The International Festival is a free event open to the entire school and surrounding neighborhood and community, and it showcases the wonderful diversity of our school. It’s inspiring that so many people attend, participate, and volunteer for the festival, including former students and parents (some from decades ago!). The best part is watching how proud the kids are of their cultures and how interested they are in learning about each other. Okay, the real best part is the amazing food, but you get the idea :)

If you’re interested in learning more or being involved, email internationalfestival@robertspto.org!

Give a little time, make a big impact - join a PTO Committee!

Check out the PTO committee descriptions! For all volunteers, 2025-2026 VIPS clearance is required.

Shop at Kroger? Link your Kroger shopper card with Roberts Elementary! Kroger gives the Roberts PTO $100s every year just for doing your grocery shopping through its Community Rewards program. What an easy way to help!