MAY 7, 2024 | ISSUE 32 | PTO | CONTACT

• From the principal: 20 days left—and one more round of testing
• 2024–2025 student enrollment open. Currently enrolled Roberts students need not apply; enrollment will automatically roll over. 
• Teacher of the Week: Ms. Marroquin (3rd)
• Teacher appreciation week May 6–10: what are your teacher's favorites?
• Parents RSVP: IB Portfolio Picnics, May 20–23
• 2nd and 4th grade Art Show, May 16: sign up to volunteer
• Seeking 2024–25 committee chair volunteers!
• Summer safety course May 23 5:30 p.m.: swimming, internet, and child ID
• Run in Coach A's final Mustang Rally May 17
• Pershing Pandapalooza for incoming 6th graders Wednesday, May 8
• Pershing swim tryouts May 13, 14, 15 for incoming 6th graders
• Cub Scouts Pack 505 Memorial Day ceremony
• iKids 2024–25 onsite after-school care registration
• HISD Wraparound Services can provide food, clothing, and school supplies

Attendance Matters

A gentle reminder that we have 20 days left in this school year. Every day matters and counts. Please make an effort to have your child attend school daily and arrive on time—7:30 a.m. 

Final Round of District Testing

All students K–5 will participate in the final round of NWEA testing May 28–31. Please keep in mind May 28 is the day after Memorial Day. Make sure your child is rested and ready to test upon return from the holiday.  

Hello! I am Sofia Marroquin and I'm honored to be Roberts Teacher of the Week! 

I live in Houston with my husband Daniel and our dog Arlo. I have been a part of the Roberts community for 21 years! This was my elementary school and I love our Roberts community so much! Being a Roberts teacher is my dream come true! 

I am always in the middle of planning my next trip to Disney! When I'm not at school, I love spending time reading, crocheting and knitting. You can usually find me cheering on the 'Stros at the juice box! 

National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6–10. Show your teachers some love and appreciation. A nice note or gift will uplift our teachers—here's a listing of all our staff and faculty's favorite things.

Roberts' annual Portfolio Picnics offer a chance for students to share their IB portfolios and reflections on the school year with parents and loved ones. Please make a date with your child and bring a picnic lunch and blanket to share to the front lawn of Roberts. This is a special opportunity for parents and their children to eat lunch together and review the students' IB portfolios. We are hoping every parent will be able to attend this very special event! We are also offering one evening Portfolio Picnic on Thursday, May 23 from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. If you have multiple children, we encourage you to attend the evening picnic!

All parents must RSVP by May 17.

Please join us to honor the 2nd and 4th grade students at the annual Art Show Thursday, May 16, from 6–7:30 p.m. Come view the gallery of student artwork created throughout the year. Many volunteers are needed on May 16 and 17 to help prep the event and break down the next day. Let's support Mrs. Jenkins at her last Roberts art show. Please sign up for a shift (must be VIPS approved).

Introducing iKids U at Roberts Elementary School for the 2024–25 school year! iKids U is an on-site, all-inclusive, and customizable after-school program. Students will have the opportunity to select an optional “enrichment” activity, one-on-one instruction, or just “stay and play” with friends. iKids U offers a variety of after-school selections from 1 to 5 days per week with part-time and full-time options. There is something for every child, including Art, Robotics, Science, Sports and more! Registration is now open.

For more information, please visit www.ikidsinc.com, call 713-665-5200 or email support@ikidsinc.com. We look forward to seeing you after school in iKids U! 

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