MAY 12, 2026 | ISSUE 36 | PTO | CONTACT

Don't miss the annual Roberts Art Show, featuring works from our talented second and fourth grade students, this Friday May 15th from 6-8PM!

• NWEA Testing begins next week
• Roberts Art Show Friday May 15
• Fifth Grade IB Exhibition May 21
• Chess Club openings for fall 2026
• G/T testing interest form for fall 2026
• Greenbriar and Swift crosswalk news
• Final PTO meeting minutes
• Annual IB Portfolio Picnics
• Raising Cane's spirit night May 19
• Mustang Rally May 22, volunteers needed
• DEAR day book review contest, submit by May 18
• Important info for 5th grade parents
• Purchase next year's school supplies
• 2026-2027 iKids registration open
• Summer soccer clinics with Coach Montoya
• Family fun Fridays at the playground have returned
• Tours for prospective RE families

We will begin our campus NWEA testing next week, starting Tuesday, May 19th, please see the schedule below. Make sure that your student is present and ready to test each day. We will begin testing promptly at 8:00 AM. These tests will measure growth from the middle of the year in each subject area (reading, math, and science). Kindergarten and 1st grade students will only take the math portion.

• May 19th – Math NWEA testing for grades 2nd through 5th; Kindergarten and 1st grade will test throughout this week.
• May 20th – Reading NWEA testing for grades 2nd through 5th.
• May 21st – Science NWEA testing for grades 2nd through 5th.

Please email Ms. Tran at Kristina.tran@houstonisd.org if you have any questions about NWEA testing.

Please join us to honor the 2nd and 4th grade students at the annual Roberts Elementary Art Show! This special event takes place at Roberts on Friday May 15th from 6:00-7:00PM. Get ready to be dazzled by our amazing students!

Teacher Morales is also looking for parent volunteers to help with set up and take down for the event. If you have time to spare, please consider helping and sign up here.

The 5th Grade IB Exhibition will take place on Thursday May 21st, at 6:00PM. We invite our community to join us as our 5th grade students share their learning and insights on topics they are passionate about. The exhibition is a collaborative, in-depth inquiry into real-world issues that highlights students’ research, learning, and application of the IB Learner Profile.

Ready to jump into the Roberts Chess Club? Here's your chance! Taught by National Master Justin Gardner and Coach Kacey, spots are now open for the Fall Session for rising 1st through 5th graders.

Beginners Class (this is for students that are completely new to chess and do not know the names of the pieces or how anything moves)

• A 15-week long (30 classes) chess course on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00-4:15PM
• August 17th/19th – December 16th/18th
• Beginners Group Taught by Coach Kacey

Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Class

• A 16-week long (32 classes) chess course on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00-4:15PM, with optional Tournament Class from 4:15-5:15PM
• August 18th/20th – December 15th/17th
• Novice Group Taught by Coach Kacey, Intermediate/Advanced Taught by Coach Justin
  
  

See complete details and sign up here: https://hot-chess.com/roberts/

Gifted and Talented Testing is available for students currently enrolled in Kinder-12th grades and those entering Kindergarten 2027-2028 (entering Kindergarten 2027-2028 students’ birthdates must be between 9/2/2021 – 9/1/2022). Complete the interest form to receive a link to register for the Fall G/T testing.

Please note this is NOT a request for G/T testing. The G/T Testing request will shared once available and more information regarding G/T testing will be sent to the e-mail address provided in the form.

Exciting news! Our City Council Member Abbie Kamin has allocated $60,000 of Council District Service funds to go towards a pedestrian flashing crosswalk, new ramps, and additional signage at the intersection of Greenbriar and Swift! The crossing is in the design phase at this time.

This will help in keeping all of us safe in the neighborhood, especially at drop-off and pickup! Thank you Council Member Kamin! We are excited to see progress soon! Over 6.6 million cars zoom down Greenbriar every year- let's make sure our 90th year of Roberts Elementary continues to be safe for our kids! We are Roberts!

Did you miss the final PTO meeting of the year? Never fear, the minutes can be found here!

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 28th from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45PM.If you have children in multiple grades, we encourage you to attend the evening picnic!

The picnics for 1st though 5th grade students will take place May 26th-28th. All parents must RSVP by May 22nd. The Picnic will take place during your child’s lunch time. Please refer to the table below for the extended lunch schedule.

The Kindergarten Portfolio Picnic Breakfast will take place on Friday, May 22nd at 8AM. Please RSVP here for the Kindergarten picnic.

Chicken chicken chicken, what combo you pickin? Skip cooking dinner and join us at Raising Cane's on Tuesday May 19th. You don't have to cook and a portion of sales goes back to Roberts, it's win win!

The annual Mustang Rally will be held Friday May 22nd at Rice University from 4:30 - 6:30PM. We are in need of parent volunteers to help make this event a success! We are looking for volunteers for CHECK IN, GATE KEEPERS, and TIMERS.

• Check-In volunteers will check in the runners and give out appropriate wrist bands and bibs.
• Gate Keepers will corral the runners according to grade/gender to run their segment of the race.
• Timers will work a stopwatch (or two) and make sure we get accurate times for all the runners in each race.

You must be VIPs approved to volunteer! To sign-up for volunteering, please use this link.

Prizes, fame, and a celebration- Oh MY! Celebrate our 5th Annual Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) Day by submitting a book REview. Students kindergarten through 5th grade can win prizes, a chance to be featured in the school newspaper, the Good News REview, and invitations to the DEAR Day REview Writers' Party! Submit your book review by Monday May 18th at 5PM.

It's a perfect excuse to unplug from devices, snuggle up together, & read a great book! After reading, complete the RE DEAR Day contest form. We cant wait to read about all the great books RE students read! Happy reading, RE!

Don't forget to submit your pictures for the promotion ceremony slide show! Submissions after May 15th will be included on a best efforts basis. Submit your photos here!

Questions about all of the year-end events? Check out the 5th grade page!

Order your school supplies for the 2026-2027 school year today! The easiest way to order the exact supplies our teachers have requested for next year. No searching multiple stores, no guessing brands, no wondering if you selected the right item. In a few clicks, you can check school supplies off your to-do list.

The Roberts school supplies fairies will deliver everything directly to your child's classroom and ready for the first day of school in August. Click here to place your order today!

Registration is open for the 2026 – 2027 School Year! Enroll now to secure your student's spot and preferred schedule! iKids U offers a variety of after-school opportunities onsite at Roberts Elementary- including Stay & Play, Enrichment, and One on One services. Customize your child’s after-school schedule with part-time and full-time options anywhere from one to five days per week.

View the registration flyer and click here to register for iKids at RES After School. Please contact iKids via phone at 713-665-5200 or via email at support@ikidsinc.com with any questions. Visit www.ikidsinc.com for more information.

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.

The final tour of this school year will be held this Friday May 15th.

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