Robertson Family Newsletter

Thank you to all of the families who turned out for our family BINGO night. We had a great turn out and it was fun to see so many families coming to have fun. We were so impressed with our great turnout and next year we will plan for a bigger crowd. Thanks for coming and we hope you had fun.

Spring Conferences will occur during the week of March 30 - April 3. Your child will bring home a conference form with information and times to meet with your child's teacher. Please return the form as soon as possible to help staff schedule conferences. We are looking forward to meeting with families to share your child's growth and progress.

You will see a new face in our office starting this week. Imelda Navarro will begin her new role as the office manager at Robertson. She will join Eli Bohorquez in the office and is eager to get to know our students, families, and staff. We are glad to have her here at Robertson.

Kindergarten enrollment officially opened on Monday, March 2, 2026. Families can complete the digital enrollment form at https://www.ysd7.org/resources/school/enrollment/kindergarten.

If you or someone you know will have a kindergarten student starting in August of 2026, please sign them up this spring. You can also come directly to school to enroll a future kindergarten student.

We will be having Be Alert assemblies for our students to provide information about staying safe online. These age appropriate assemblies will be at Robertson and there will be a special informational night for parents on March 16th. See the attached flier for more information.

Dear Families,

When students miss all or part of a school day, they miss important instruction. Over time, these absences can lead to gaps in learning and cause children to fall behind academically. This may also lead to children feeling lost, frustrated, or anxious about school.

You can help support your child’s success by ensuring they arrive on time each day unless they are ill, and by scheduling trips or vacations during school breaks. We understand that unexpected situations arise, and while teachers can send work home, it cannot replace the in-person instruction students receive in the classroom.

Below are some reminders to help you set routines at home and make attendance a priority:

• School starts at 8:45 a.m., and the gates open at 8:15 a.m. Arriving before 8:45 gives students time to get to class and prepare for learning. When students are regularly late, they miss instruction and may feel anxious about falling behind.
• School ends at 2:15 p.m. on Monday and 3:15 p.m. Tuesday–Friday. Please note that students cannot be checked out during the last 30 minutes of the school day.
• Spring Break is April 6-10. Classes resume on April 13.

Thank you for your support in helping your child build strong attendance habits!

At our school, we work hard to create a respectful and positive environment for all students and staff. Part of this expectation includes using appropriate and respectful language throughout the school day.

Recently, we have seen an increase in students using inappropriate language at school, especially in our upper grades. We want to remind families that swearing or disrespectful language is not allowed on campus. We appreciate your support in reinforcing the importance of respectful communication with your child.

Thank you for partnering with us to help maintain a safe and positive school community.

Parents, please be patient and respectful during student drop-off and pick-up. Our goal is to help students, families, and staff arrive and leave school safely. At times, staff may ask you to follow certain rules you may not agree with. Please do not take this personally—they are doing their jobs, and our priority is to keep you, your children, and everyone on campus safe.

If you do not agree with a procedure, please reach out to a building administrator before addressing staff. All schools in our district have procedures, protocols, and parking lot expectations based on their designs and safety plans. If you have a question, feel free to contact us via ParentSquare, phone, or email.

If you are dropping your student off in the morning in the Powerhouse Parking Lot, please stay in Lane 1 and pull forward as far as possible before letting your child out. You may park in Lane 4 only in the morning if you need to go into the school. For the safety of students, please do not let your child exit the car in Lanes 2, 3, or 4 and walk through traffic. This is dangerous, as other drivers may not see your child. Please drop students off only in Lane 1 or park your car and walk your child to the school using the crosswalk. Staff are stationed at the front of the school to direct traffic and help families cross safely.

If you have a scheduled meeting after school, please let the parking staff know when you arrive; they may be able to assist you in finding a parking spot. Do not park behind other parked cars or block the bus lane in the Lincoln Avenue parking lot.

Also, please help us be good neighbors by not parking in the apartment complex east of Robertson. Residents have reported that Robertson families have parked in their lot and blocked them from leaving. If you wish to park near the school and walk, you may park on N. 28th Ave. You may also consider timing your arrival between 3:25–3:30 p.m., as most students have been picked up by then and the line moves quickly.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation in ensuring a safe and efficient drop-off and pick-up experience for everyone.

Robertson Elementary

2807 West Lincoln Ave.

Yakima, WA 98902

(509) 573-1600