OCTOBER 28, 2025 | ISSUE 12 | PTO | CONTACT

Our REmarkable Roberts Choir sang the national anthem and the Roberts tailgate crew cheered the Rice Owls football team to victory in double over time Saturday afternoon.

• A message from Principal Zatzkin
• A note from PTO President, celebrating our principals this Saturday Nov. 1
• Epps Memory Box, submit your memories
• Buzz over and sign up for the Spelling Bee
• Book Fair is in full swing! Set up your student's EWallet, complete purchase permissions, and volunteer
• StorySquare Autumn Piclit tonight Oct. 28
• Roberts Spirit Night at Hopdoddy Burger Bar tonight Oct. 28
• BOOktacular Day this Friday Oct. 31
• Roberts Soccer vs Harvard Nov. 4
• RE Camp Out registration full - waitlist available
• 2026 Auction Soirée tickets now on sale
• Pershing Middle School tours
• Community Health Services at HISD Brock Sunrise Center
• Get involved in the PTO and meet the committee chairs
• Support Roberts by shopping at Kroger

Dear Roberts Community,

It is with a deep sense of gratitude that I share the news of my transition into the role of Principal at Roberts Elementary. Having had the privilege of serving as Assistant Principal here, I have seen firsthand the incredible dedication of our teachers, the resilience and brilliance of our students, and the unwavering support of our families.

Our school is a special place—a community built on relationships, collaboration, and a shared belief that every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong success. As we move forward together, my commitment remains the same: to ensure that every classroom is a place where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to grow.

I believe in the power of great teaching, in high expectations coupled with compassion, and in the strength of continuity. We will continue to build upon the strong systems already in place while always striving for excellence in instruction, equity, and care.

Thank you for your continued partnership and trust. I am honored to lead this next chapter with you and look forward to the work ahead—together, because WE ARE ROBERTS!

With Gratitude,

Erica Zatzkin

ROBERTS COMMUNITY -

You and your kids have been rock stars in supporting Principal Epps, Principal Zatzkin, and all our wonderful teachers and staff! Thank you.

Now it's time to come together. JOIN US THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1st from 10AM-12PM at the Roberts Playground. Let's give Ms. Epps a celebration she deserves. Let's give Ms. Zatzkin the welcome she deserves (although you already know she's great!).

We will have light bites and drinks, memories, and fun. Please share with Roberts alumni groups!

Let's do it the Roberts way - with love, gratitude, and community. WE ARE ROBERTS!

To celebrate Ms Epps' tenure at Roberts, we will be collecting letters and compiling a book of memories for her. For those wanting to participate, we have two options:

1. Write a handwritten letter and attach a photo or memento to be included in her memory book and drop off at one of our Epps Memory boxes. Be sure to sign your name, child's name, and year(s) you’ve been with Roberts community! You can find the Epps Memory box at reception, at the Principal Celebration this Saturday, or in the administration office.

2. Email an electronic letter to 90th@robertspto.org. Please attach a picture or artwork if you’d like! The letter can be a “ Remember when … “ prompt and share a funny, stressful, or otherwise memorable occasion. Your letter will not be public, just compiled into a book and shared with only Ms Epps.

Thank you for participating! Please send any inquiries to the 90th@robertspto.org email.

The 2025–2026 Spelling Bee Qualifier is open to all 2nd through 5th grade students and will take place on Wednesday, November 12 at 2PM. If your child is interested in participating, sign up here.

Students will receive the spelling list after their registration is received. The deadline to sign up is Friday, November 7th. Please email Ms. Tran at Kristina.tran@houstonisd.org if you have any questions.

Scholastic Book Fair is HERE in the RE Library, through this Friday October 31st and volunteer opportunities are still available! Come work a register, assist students with shopping, read to the littles, or help pack up at the end of the week.

An important reminder that the Book Fair is a CASHLESS event, so your student must have an EWallet set up to shop during the school day! Family shopping night will be tonight, Tuesday October 28th from 4:30 - 6:30PM where credit cards, Apple pay, and EWallet will be accepted.

Do you have concerns about your child coming home from the Book Fair with say, $35 in erasers and $0 in books? Our librarian Ms. Nelson has asked for parents who wish to restrict their children's purchases to complete this permissions form. Don't forget that you will be able to shop with your children in person during the Family Shopping Night tonight!

We're having an Autumn Piclit TONIGHT Tuesday October 28th during Book Fair Family Night! It's BYOBB - Bring your own blanket & book. Bring your Book Fair books or just come and join us on the lawn to enjoy a lit picnic with our REmarkable community! Can't wait to see you there!

Come cheer on our Roberts Soccer Team as they take on Harvard Elementary! Tuesday, November 4th at 4PM!

Skip cooking TONIGHT and join us for Spirit Night at Hopdoddy! Dine in or pick up dinner to support our 5th grade class fundraiser - every meal helps make a difference!

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email PADRES@RobertsPTO.org

Adult volunteers are still needed and are the only adults who will receive a Camp Out t-shirt. Sign up today!

The Roberts Auction Soirée is one of the school’s most beloved traditions, where we leave the kids at home to have a great time with the grownups who make this community great. We’ll enjoy hot food (veg and non-veg), cold drinks (alcoholic or non), and music, games, camaraderie, and friendly competition from the casino to the dance floor. It’s a chance to connect with parents and teachers, a party to remember, and a FUNdraiser where we pull together one-third of the PTO budget. Get your tickets at a discount with code earlybird2026!

Register for a Pershing Middle School Fine Arts Magnet tour to hear about magnet opportunities for zoned students, as well as accelerated academic pathways. Use the provided link to register.

A reminder that the district is offering free vaccinations monthly on specific dates at the HISD Sunrise Center Brock location. Please see attached flyer for more information.

My name is Sarah Howard. All three of my children attended Roberts, and this is our family's final year with our youngest!

As an avid reader and bookworm, I immediately started volunteering in the library and with multiple shifts at the annual Book Fair, and this year marks my third on the Book Fair Committee. It's always a much-anticipated event for the kids and a nostalgic and beloved childhood school memory for many parents. We love helping your kids make their book choices, learn how to budget, and raise funds for our beloved RE library. And I'm not gonna lie, it's also really fun to be cashier and play with the barcode scanner!

My favorite parts of being at Roberts has been getting to know so many wonderful families over the years, working with a dedicated and inspiring PTO, and being part of community that deeply values literacy, learning, and diversity. There's no school like Roberts!

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

Check out thePTO 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!