APRIL 14, 2026 | ISSUE 32 | PTO | CONTACT

Fourth and fifth grade students had the wonderful opportunity to hear from former Mayor Annise Parker, who spoke about gender representation in politics. Invited by one of our fifth grade IB exhibition groups as part of their research on female representation in political leadership, Ms. Parker made the experience both engaging and inspiring for our students.

• A message from Principal Zatzkin
• Batter up! Roberts at Rice Baseball this Friday April 17
• Mustang Rally May 22, registration now open
• DEAR Day Piclit April 18
• Bellaire Belles dance clinic April 25
• Upcoming STAAR testing dates
• Incoming kindergarten open house this Friday April 17
• Spirit Night at Local Foods April 29
• Interest form for Roberts Cheer squad
• Purchase next year's school supplies
• Order your 2025-2026 Roberts Yearbook
• Summer soccer clinics with Coach Montoya
• Family fun Fridays at the playground have returned
• Tours for prospective RE families
• Support Roberts by shopping at Kroger

Thank you for the opportunity to share more information about the safety protocols in place at Houston ISD and Roberts Elementary. We appreciate your partnership and engagement, especially those who were able to attend our recent PTO meeting where this information was presented.

For those who were unable to join us, or for anyone who would like a closer look, we are sharing an overview of the key safety practices and procedures we have in place to help ensure a safe and secure learning environment for all students. Please see the attached presentation below for further information.

Batter up! Grab your tickets and Cracker Jacks- Roberts night at Rice Baseball will be this Friday, April 17th at 6:30PM. Rice will take on University of Memphis and Roberts will take over the hill in left field!

Students will also be invited to go onto the field at Reckling Park with the players for the national anthem!

Mustang Rally registration is now open! The race will be held Friday May 22nd at Rice University from 4:30 - 6:30PM. This race is open to ALL Roberts students, regardless of running club membership! Please use this link for further details about the race and to register your Mustang.

Join us for a Spring Piclit on the Roberts front lawn this Saturday April 18th from 11:30AM-1:30PM. The International DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) Day was on April 12th, so let's celebrate!

It's BYOBB - Bring your own picnic blanket and babies. We'll bring free books, an author, yummy treats, and the fun! Register with the QR code below by Friday April 17th. Registration will take less than 5 minutes! Questions? Email Fran-Victoria franvictoriacox@yahoo.com

Come join the fun and show off your dance moves with the Bellaire Belles at the dance clinic on Saturday April 25th! Click here for online registration or click image below for a PDF registration form. If you do not have a referring Belle, please put Hailey Wong as your referring Belle.

Below is the STAAR testing schedule for our 3rd through 5th grade students:

• Reading STAAR: Tuesday, April 14th (3rd–5th grades)
• Science STAAR: Tuesday, April 21st (5th grade only)
• Math STAAR: Thursday, April 23rd (3rd–5th grades)

On these testing days, our campus will be closed to visitors and volunteers to ensure a quiet and focused environment- this includes the garden, the library, and the café. Thank you in advance for helping to ensure optimal testing conditions for our students!

Testing will start at the beginning of each day, and it is very important that your child be on time to school each day at 7:30AM. Please do not schedule appointments for late arrival or early release on these days so that students have the appropriate allotted time to test.

Please help spread the word about our Kindergarten Open House this Friday on April 17th! This is a chance for zoned or newly accepted families to learn more about the school and the registration process.

Join us on Wednesday April 29th for Roberts Spirit Night and come enjoy dinner at a local favorite - Local Foods in Rice Village. Grab your family, meet up with friends, and make it an easy (and tasty) night out. We’d love to see you there!

We are exploring interest in starting a Roberts Elementary Cheer Squad next fall! The squad would cheer for the RE soccer team and possibly other school events during the fall season (September–November). Practice would be held once per week for one hour.

If your child is interested in participating, please complete this information form by April 21st. If you have more than one interested child, please complete a separate form for each child!

Our 2026-2027 1st Day School Supplies store is officially live! This is the easiest way to order the exact supplies teachers requested for next year. No searching multiple stores, no guessing brands, no wondering if you selected the right version. In just a few clicks, you can choose your child’s grade and check school supplies off your list early and stress-free.

The Roberts school supplies fairies will deliver everything directly to your child's classroom and ready for the first day of school in August. Plus, when you order through our online store a portion of the proceeds come back to the school to support Roberts! Click here to place your order today.

It’s not too late to order your copy of the Roberts 2025-2026 yearbook! Please place your orders by May 8th. Paper fliers are also available near reception.

Soccer skills clinics are returning this summer with Coach Montoya! These sessions will focus on speed, technique, agility, strength, and a deeper understanding of the game. Each session is customized to the child’s skill level, with the goal for them to have fun while also learning and improving their soccer abilities.

The clinics are open to all, participants do not need to attend Roberts. All necessary equipment will be provided; athletes only need to bring their own water. Participants will be grouped by age for small-group sessions.

The program will begin the week of June 9th and run through July 30th at Roberts Elementary Soccer Field (attendance at all sessions isn't required). Scan the QR code or click the flier below for more information and to complete registration!

Every Friday, the playground is open following dismissal! Join other Roberts families to hang out and get to know one another.

Please note:

• Parents must pick up their student(s) and take them to playground area.
• There is no access to the main building for restrooms or water.
• If you bring snacks, please make sure you take all trash with you or place in the trash cans.
• Do not park on School Street until the carpool line clears around 3:30PM!

Prospective Roberts' families interested in touring the campus may do so on the given tour dates below. All tours start promptly at 9AM and parents should check-in at reception with a valid form of ID 5 - 10 minutes before the start of the tour. Appointments are not necessary.

Tour Dates:
Tours will be held on the following Fridays:

• April 24
• May 15

Tour Agenda:
9:00 AM- Welcome and School Overview
9:05 AM- Tour of the campus
9:45 AM - Q&A Session, Tour Conclusion

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