These are some of the exciting events the PTO plans to host this year at River Oaks Elementary!  

 

Details, registration, and volunteer opportunities will be published in PTO Newsletters as events approach.

 

 

September

 

We'll kick off the year with ROE Movie Night!  

ROE families gather under our playground pavilion for popcorn and a family-friendly movie.

 

 

 

October

 

 

Parents, teachers, and staff gather each fall to enjoy a casual evening out getting to know one another. 

  

 

 

 

Fall Fest is an on-campus, during-the-school-day opportunity for every student to enjoy the ROE Nature Center and participate in fall-themed events and tastings. 

 

This year's ROE Story Walk also will take place during Fall Fest.  

Students will have the opportunity for an interactive reading experience, journeying through the Nature Center as they enjoy the story.

  

 

NOVEMBER

 

 

The whole family is welcome to join in this annual ROE tradition featuring a little friendly competition as we hold races for each grade level, our middle school alumni, and our parents and special guests!

 

 

 

 

 

We partner with local bookseller Brazos Bookstore to offer this offsite book fair just in time for holiday gift shopping! 

 

 

 

DECEMBER

 

 

Great Gatherings is an annual online auction and PTO fundraiser.  

Parents may bid on or buy tickets to variety of fun-filled gatherings organized and hosted by our ROE families, teachers, and staff.  The auction culminates with an evening of live bidding on special prizes and school privileges. 

 

 

 

JANUARY

 

 

 

Get your tents, sleeping bags, and camping chairs ready for a night under the stars with your ROE buddies. This annual campout is held on the ROE playground. It includes dinner, s'mores, a campfire sing-a-long, and breakfast the next day.

 

 

FEBRUARY & MARCH

 

 

This is a community-wide service project to "Stuff the Bus" for the Ronald McDonald House to provide essentials that every family needs during an unexpected hospital stay. It culminates on Valentine's Day and is a way to make a meaningful impact and show our community's strength.

 

 

 

 

Join us on campus for one of our favorite times of the year –

the ROE Book Fair and International Family Night!

 

The ROE Book Fair will be open on campus for three very exciting days!  

Parents and special guests are welcome to join students to shop as they visit the Book Fair with their teachers. 

 

The week of Book Fair culminates on Friday evening in International Family Night, which is one of ROE's most unique and beloved traditions.  Bring the whole family to enjoy a celebration of the countries and cultures that make up our diverse and vibrant ROE community.  

 

 

  

APRIL

The Parent-Teacher Social is an annual adults-only event that brings together ROE parents, faculty, and staff for a fun night out featuring dinner and casino games, plus a silent and live auction to raise funds for the PTO.

 

  

 

 

Students visit the ROE Nature Center for special activities to commemorate Earth Day.

 

 

 

MAY

 

 

Bring the whole family to the ROE playground so we can celebrate a wonderful school year!  New and incoming families are welcome to join in the fun!