News from Mrs. Graves

Upcoming Events
Monday, April 13  
Tuesday, April 14  5th gr Goes to Camp
Wednesday, April 15  
Thursday, April 16  5th gr Returns
Friday, April 17  Staff Appreciation Luncheon; Kids Night Out, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, April 20
Tuesday, April 21   STAAR Testing - 3rd, 4th & 5th Math
Wednesday, April 22   STAAR Testing - 3rd & 4th Reading, 5th Science
Thursday, April 23   2nd gr Fieldtrip
Friday, April 24   Father Daughter Dance (ticketed event)


Save the Date 
IB Art Show - Tuesday, April 28th, 6:00 pm
Roberts Carnival - Saturday, May 2



Teacher Requests

As you may know, one of the District's core initiatives within the Strategic Direction is to ensure a highly effective teacher is in every classroom.  The Roberts Community is so incredibly lucky to have a campus full of highly effective teachers.  There is no teacher on our campus that struggles to offer sound instruction, and a well-developed structure of support exists for teachers new to our campus. 

With that in mind, please let me share with you my thoughts on the often pursued “teacher request”.  I strongly believe requesting teachers builds a culture of favored and disfavored teachers that is toxic to a school community.   Often these impressions of teacher effectiveness are anchored by false opinions and rumors.  We do not accept teacher requests.  I will continue to stand firm on that and request that you honor it as well.

So, how will we make class assignments?  The teachers and administration will work to build strong groups of children that make sense together.  We will consider personality, behavior, academics and social development.  After groups have been formed, I will assign those groups to teachers. 

If you would like to share special characteristics that should be considered, you are welcome to submit that in writing to me.  You may do that by email or by leaving a letter in the office for me to review between now and the last day of school. 

Please let me thank you in advance for working within the system.  Your trust in our faculty is greatly appreciated.


Theatre Guild
As we gear up for our final production, Shrek, The Musical, we are still looking for volunteers to help with costumes.  This week our team will be working everyday, Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. You don't need any special skills.  We need help with sewing, cutting and ironing.  Just drop in!