River Oaks Elementary School (ROE) has a very active Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), whose goals include:

• Fostering better understanding of the learning process through communication between parents/guardians and faculty
• Helping to meet the needs of students through cooperation between family and school
• Supporting the school through volunteer and financial assistance
• Promoting gifted and talented education

Members of the PTO include parents and guardians of ROE students, faculty members, and professional staff. There are many opportunities to volunteer, whatever your talents, interests, or time constraints.

What’s New?

For a complete list of upcoming events, see the Calendar of Events page.

2010 School Directory Is Under Way!

Update your contact information in your Profile today and create your spirit ad now! The deadlines will approach quickly once school starts. If you would like to help on the Directory team, send an email to Directory Coordinator. For more information, see the Directory page.

ABC News at ROE

See some ROE sites, including Ms. Shenker welcoming students (starting around the 1:00 mark), in this ABC News Video.

ROE Family Handbook

We have posted the updated ROE Family Handbook online.

Development Committee and Fundraising Opportunities

See the July 2010 PTO Letter and Underwriting Opportunities for ideas of how to help ROE continue to be a school of excellence.

Differentiated Instruction

ROE is enhancing its core teaching methods through differentiated instruction. For more information about this approach, see www.caroltomlinson.com. You can also view information about ROE teaching methods at Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT).

Help ROE with Your Everyday Shopping

Did you know that stores like Kroger, Randall’s, and Target will donate money to schools based on your normal everyday purchases? For no additional cost, you can help ROE when you shop. Last year, ROE received more than $5000 from these programs. To view a list of the programs and pick what works for you, see the Affinity Programs page.

ROE Library’s Wish List on Amazon.com

If you would like to contribute to the ROE library, please take a moment to review the ROE Library’s Wish List on Amazon.

Other News

Want to Volunteer?

Do you want to get involved with the school and meet some really great people? Volunteer your time and talents at ROE. For more information, see the Volunteers page.

Photos

We have several pages of photos to share. Can you find Ms. Shenker at the Carnival? How about the Lemonade Stand Fundraiser at Whole Foods? The Nature Center is beautiful.

New Alumni Web Site

The ROE Alumni Web site includes class photos from 1937 through the ’70′s, the history of the school and the neighborhood, photos of the school and a tribute to our teachers.