After-School Program 

River Oaks Elementary Roadrunner’s Nest (ROERN)

River Oaks Elementary Roadrunner’s Nest offers Extended Day and Enrichment Classes staffed by HISD Employees and HISD Approved Vendors. Registration for ROE RN is now as you are required to fill out the online form posted on schoolpay.  Purchase for Extended Day and Enrichment Classes begins Monday, August 7 via schoolpay.  The link to schoolpay is www.schoolpay.com/link/roern2324  (Refer to the schoolpay site for pricing for Extended Day, which is your payment schedule.  Note the due dates of your payments.  Remember to include these dates on your calendar.  Pricing for Enrichment Classes offered by HISD Vendor Approved will be listed beginning August 7.)

River Oaks Elementary Roadrunner’s Nest (ROERN)

River Oaks Elementary Roadrunner’s Nest (ROERN)

A tuition-based after-school program on days school is in session offering Extended Day for K through 5th Grade students from 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm, with several options available, as well as HISD Approved Vendor Classes. The Extended Day Options, staffed by HISD Employees are: Full Time Plus 3:00-6:30; Full Time 3:00-6:00; Half Time 3:00-5:15; Occasional 3:00-6:30 (sold in increments of 5 Days/Units) or Bridge Extended Day on a day you register for solely a 2nd hour Enrichment Class. Enrichment classes are offered by HISD Approved Vendors each semester for a separate cost.  Both Extended Day and Enrichment Classes will be available for purchase beginning August 7.  The Fall classes are scheduled to begin on September 11 and end December 15.  During the month of December, a new listing of classes for Spring 2024 will be available for registration and they will run from January 22 - May 24.

3:30-4:30     1st Hour of Fall 2023 Enrichment Classes offered by HISD Approved Vendors on Mondays-Fridays taught by HISD Vendors beginning September 11 and ending Dec 15.  (If not registered in Extended Day, you must pick up your child by 4:30.  Extended Day is not included.  Late pick up fees will be assessed if not picked up by 4:30.)

4:35-5:35     2nd Hour of Fall 2023 Enrichment Classes offered by HISD Approved Vendors on Mondays-Fridays taught by HISD Vendors beginning September 11 and ending Dec 15.  (If not registered in Extended Day, you must pick up your child by 5:35.  Extended Day is not included.  Late pick up fees will be assessed if not picked up by 5:35.)

SchoolPay

SchoolPay is the method HISD has set up for schools to use for purchases. Thus, ROERN is set up via schoolpay.  The schoolpay link to fill out a required registration form, as noted in the flyer posted on this webpage is: www.schoolpay.com/link/roern2324

Anyone signing up for ROERN MUST fill out the required registration form ASAP.  Please fill out all fields. This will not only provide us with your information, but it will also provide us with number of students to plan for, as well as staffing.  Also, NEW STUDENTS planning to attend River Oaks Elementary:  Parents, you will not find your child listed.  You will fill out the required registration form as a guest.  

Note for those who register ONLY for Enrichment Classes: If you choose ONLY Enrichment Classes, children do not have to be enrolled in the 1st hour of Extended Day to participate in Enrichment Classes.  But, they must be enrolled in Bridge Ext Day from 3:00-4:35 for the 2nd hour of class.

ROERN Extended Day and Enrichment Schedule:

3:00-3:30     Snacks/Homework Study Sessions

3:30-4:30     1st Hour Activities Indoor/Outdoor Activities on Mondays-Fridays to include Homework Study Time (taught by our ROERN HISD Employees) beginning August 28 and ending December 22.

4:30-6:00     2nd Hour Indoor/Outdoor Activities on Mondays-Fridays (taught by our ROERN HISD Employees) beginning August 28 and ending December 22.

3:30-4:30     1st Hour of Fall 2023 Enrichment Classes offered by HISD Approved Vendors on Tuesdays-Thursdays taught by HISD Vendors beginning September 12 and ending Dec 14.  (If not registered in Extended Day, you must pick up your child by 4:30.  Extended Day is not included.  Late pick up fees will be assessed if not picked up by 4:30.)

4:35-5:35     2nd Hour of Fall 2023 Enrichment Classes offered by HISD Approved Vendors on Tuesdays-Thursdays taught by HISD Vendors beginning September 12 and ending Dec 14.  (If not registered in Extended Day, you must pick up your child by 5:35.  Extended Day is not included.  Late pick up fees will be assessed if not picked up by 5:35.)

Note below the final pick up time dependent on the Extended Day Option you register for.  You are welcome to pick up your child anytime up to the end time of your option.

5:15             Final pick up time for students registered in Half Time Extended Day

6:00             Final pick up time for students registered in Full Time Extended Day

6:30             Final pick up time for students registered in Full Time Plus Extended Day

Also, note: When you do sign up beginning August 7 and if you choose ONLY Enrichment Classes, children do not have to be enrolled in the 1st hour of Extended Day to participate in the 1st hour of Enrichment Classes.  But, they must be enrolled in Bridge Ext Day from 3:00-4:30 which covers the time before the 2nd hour of class.

NOTE:  

Homework Study Time: Offered solely for students registered in Extended Day daily and for those registered in Bridge on the day class is scheduled.  The purpose of Homework Study Time is to provide a quiet environment with fellow students who are also in need of working on their homework (homework assigned by their classroom teachers).  Please understand that Homework Study Time is not set up as tutoring sessions.  Our staff is available to clarify instructions in regards to your child’s homework.  However, if your child does not understand the general concept of the homework, you will be advised for you to visit with your child’s teacher so that further instruction may be given to your child for a better understanding of the assignment.  Re-teaching of the lesson by the school teacher may be necessary.  

Outdoor/Indoor Activities: HISD Guidelines will be adhered for safety purposes. 

Pick UP Policy

It is imperative that you be prepared to present a valid form of ID (ID with your picture); the ASP Staff will only release your child to you, the parent/guardian and the adults you list on the REQUIRED River Oaks Elementary Roadrunner’s Nest Registration Form 2023-2024 via schoolpay.  According to HISD Policy, an adult is someone 18 years of age or older.  We will not release your child to anyone under the age of 18.  Please inform the individuals you list on this registration form. 

Late Pick UP

Please pick up your child on time according to the program you have registered for. Late Pick Up Fees will be assessed @ $2.00/minute.

Contact Information for general questions: 

email:  roecoordinator1@sbcglobal.net