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Congratulations to the Roberts Chess Club who brought home some shiny new hardware! The team placed 3rd at the Back to School Tournament over the weekend. Go Roberts!
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A MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL EPPS
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Annual Student Information Update - Required
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.
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FIRST PTO MEETING THIS FRIDAY
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Our PTO is gearing up for many Fall events and ongoing activities - Class Coffees, Spaghetti Supper, International Festival, Roberts @ Rice Football, Garden Cleanup, Workroom help, Library help, among others. There are several opportunities this week for you to meet other families and learn how you can help.
Our first PTO Meeting is this Friday, September 5th at 8am in the School Café. It's a great way to hear from Ms. Epps and learn about the PTO. Pro tips: (1) bring your I.D., and (2) come EARLY at 7:45am to get checked in. The Class Coffee Social, the next day on Saturday, September 6th, is another way to start connecting with other parents and let your kids play. Finally, come to the PTO Spaghetti Supper next Friday, September 12th! It will be an expanded PTO informational gathering with red sauce, raffles, and Committee Chairs ready to welcome you.
Support your kids this year by getting involved in the place where they spend most of their waking hours—school! When your kids see YOU vested in Roberts, THEY will be vested in Roberts.
Michelle WanPresident of Roberts Elementary PTOMom of Nicholas (5th grade) and Frances (3rd grade)
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ROBERTS DANCE COMPANY AUDITIONS AND PERFORMANCE
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Third, fourth and fifth grade students, join the Roberts Dance Company! Audition application deadline is this Wednesday, September 3rd. See flier below for full details and contact Mrs. Winard with any questions at awinard@houstonisd.org.
Additionally, come see the Roberts Dance Company perform at the
Dance | Hunger | Action Festival – Arts Education Dance Concert on Saturday, September 8th, from 3:00–4:00 PM at Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston (MATCH).
This special concert, presented by Social Movement Contemporary Dance Theater, benefits the Houston Food Bank and raises awareness in the fight against food insecurity. Held during National Hunger Action Month, the festival is more than a performance- it’s an opportunity to make a difference. Get tickets here!
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NEW STAFF MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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Janette Rodela, School Nurse
Greetings Roberts Elementary!
I am your new school nurse, and I’m thrilled to be joining this amazing community! With over 15 years of experience in the medical field. I am excited to be here for the students at Roberts Elementary.
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Nursing from the University of Houston, and my nursing background includes adult and pediatric clinical research, and ICU patient care. I am committed to providing compassionate care and ensuring a safe, healthy environment for all our students.
I cannot wait to get to know the amazing students at Roberts. Please feel free to reach out to me with any health-related concerns or questions. I am looking forward to a fantastic school year!
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Roberts Soccer is back! Roberts' soccer coaches are looking for dedicated 4th and 5th-grade boys and girls student athletes who are willing to make a maximum effort in both the classroom and on the soccer field. Tryouts are on Wednesday, September 24th.
Please see flyer and link for more information and to complete application. For questions, please reach out to Coach Montoya at emontoy1@houstonisd.org.
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Roberts Running Club registration for the 2025-26 year is now live!
Running Club practices on the paved track around the soccer field from 6:45 to 7:10AM, once or twice weekly. The running club has two main race events throughout the year, Run of Pi and Mustang Rally. We request a $35 registration fee for each runner to help cover costs of the team shirts and events.
Stay tuned for our official practice start date! You can complete registration for your runner now.
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COFFEE + COMMUNITY = A PERFECT SATURDAY START
Join us for our annual Class Coffee Socials this Saturday, September 6! Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck will be brewing your favorite pick-me-ups, while the kids can enjoy juice, water, and muffins. It’s the perfect opportunity to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and kick off the weekend together! Sponsored by the PTO.
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ROBERTS COMMUNITY: CUB SCOUTS FIRST PACK MEETING
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Cub Scout Pack 505 would like to invite you to our first Pack Meeting of the year on Thursday, September 4th, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. We are an active group of families with Cub Scouts who attend Roberts Elementary and other local schools.
Cub Scouting is a program for girls and boys grades K-5 with a focus on character development, citizenship, and fitness through interactive activities geared towards the outdoors.
Meeting location: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church - 6800 Buffalo Speedway (@ Holcombe Blvd).
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Interested in Girl Scout troops at Roberts? Say "Yes" to the Vest and join us at Girl Scouts Program Place on Saturday, September 6th from 10 AM to 12 PM!
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DEADLINE FOR PIANO EXTENDED
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The Roberts Piano Program with Mr. Cole accepts 1st -5th grade students. Any students interested in this program must commit to a full year of lessons and practice. They also need to maintain sound conduct and a good academic standard- otherwise, they will not be allowed to continue in the program.
All lessons are scheduled during the school day, during one of their grade-level recess times.
1st grade - 4th grade lessons are 20 minutes in length and 5th grade lessons are 30 mins in length, all once a week. This piano program has limited space and requires an additional commitment from home. We do not want spots taken by students who are only attending the lessons and otherwise not practicing daily.
- There will be a $400.00 fee per year per student ($200.00 per semester), CASH ONLY.
- We are requesting that any student who signs up for this program have a piano or keyboard for use outside school.
- 1st – 5th grade continuing piano students will have priority in registration.
- Kindergarten Piano Lessons will begin in the Spring semester. Registration will open up in December.
Please complete thisformand submit payment via Tuesday folder or drop off at reception. Payment for the semester or the entire school year is due at the time of enrollment. The deadline to submit the form and fees is September 5th, 2025 (extension). Lessons will begin the week of September 9th. Please direct any questions to Ms. Tran at Kristina.tran@houstonisd.org.
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CULTURE OF GIVING KICKOFF NEXT WEEK
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Our annual Culture of Giving Campaign starts September 9. Be on the lookout for weekly classroom challenges and get ready to help your classroom earn a coveted pizza party!
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ROBERTS PTO SPAGHETTI SUPPER
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Join the Roberts PTO on Friday, September 12th at 6pm for our first ever family Spaghetti Supper and PTO Informational under the basketball court! Bring the kids, feed them, and let them play! Learn from the PTO committee chairs how you can help the school through the PTO. Pay what you want or don't. Please RSVP so we know how much food to order!
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ORDER ROBERTS YEARBOOK BY SEPT. 30 FOR DISCOUNTED PRICE
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Give a little time, make a big impact - join a PTO Committee!
Check out thePTO committee descriptions! For all volunteers, 2025-2026VIPs clearance is required.
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MEET THE PTO COMMITTEE CHAIRS
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Sue Church - Culture of Giving, Historian, Budget
Hello! My name is Sue Church and I’m the mom of Erin in 5th grade and alum Ashley. This is my 8th year as a parent at Roberts! My family lives a block away on Swift Blvd and you may have seen me walking with our three legged dog, Bella! I currently co-chair Culture of Giving and am Historian and Budget Chair. In the past I’ve co-chaired several other committees and volunteered at lots of events over the years.
Why do I volunteer? Because I want our school to continue to be the best. Roberts is a very special place because of the people! We are lucky to have a strong community with full mutual support between staff, teachers and families. It takes everyone working together to keep it strong.
You may also wonder, what is the Culture of Giving? You’re going to hear a lot about it very soon! It is one of the PTO’s annual fundraisers and starts on September 9th. The Culture of Giving raises money which covers about 1/3 of the PTO’s annual budget. Donors receive unique Roberts benefits and classrooms compete to win yummy prizes (think popsicles, donuts, and pizza).
Please stop and say hello if you see me (and Bella)!
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WORKROOM VOLUNTEER TRAINING SCHEDULING NOW
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Come volunteer in the Roberts workroom, where we make copies so teachers don’t have to (as much)!
- Flexible schedule: Whether you have 30 minutes a month or an afternoon a week, you can help anytime 8 a.m.–5 p.m. weekdays.
- Instant gratification: Push a button, check a box, something’s done!
- Direct impact: When we do the easy things, staff has more time to do the hard things.
Contact workroom@robertspto.org with your availability to set up a 20-minute training session.
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INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL COMING SOON
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Get ready for the International Festival! Host a country booth, participate in the fashion show, volunteer! Save the date for Friday, October 17th and email internationalfestival@robertspto.org with questions or interest.
We will have an information meeting in the Roberts cafe on Wednesday, September 10th at 8:00am for anyone who would like to find out more about the festival. Sign ups for the talent show, fashion show, and volunteers coming soon!
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ROBERTS DIRECTORY IS LIVE
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The school directory is a great way to contact parents for playdates, parties, and class events! If you have a student at Roberts, your name and email address will be in the directory, unless you opt out online.
Log in at robertspto.membershiptoolkit.com/directory to verify your directory information and update your publishing preferences. If you have never logged in before, sign up for a free account to access the directory and the school store. Email directory@robertspto.org with any questions!
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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS NEEDS YOU!
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Do you own a business or have family or friends that do? Let the PTO know so we can connect and support our community! We are interested in both in-kind or monetary donations.
Contact Regina Stetkevich at commmunitypartnerships@robertspto.org or fill out this form today to connect with hundreds of families and grow your business with Roberts! Visit our sponsors page to see the benefits!
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ROBERTS + RICE ATHLETICS = GAME DAY FUN!
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Get ready for a fun-filled year of cheering on the Rice Owls! These family-friendly events offer discounted tickets and a great way for Roberts students, families, and staff to enjoy college athletics- right in our own backyard.
Mark your calendars andget your ticketsfor these upcoming events!
- Rice Women’s Soccer vs. Memphis on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 11AM
- Rice Football vs. UCONN on Saturday, October 25, 2025 Time TBA. Don't Forget Owl Walk takes place before kickoff!
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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES
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