Hello Mustangs! We hope everyone had a good week! A quick reminder that this Monday 2/14 is the Lincoln Holiday, which means NO SCHOOL. Enjoy the three-day weekend!
REMINDER! CHECK ROGERS SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PRINCIPAL WOOD FOR THE PTA NEWS LINK EVERY FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES ARE IN SESSION!
(Though no longer required, you may also opt-in for a direct email link by self-subscribing at this link.)
BOOK FAIR VIPS NEEDED TODAY FRIDAY 2/11 4-5 PM FOR SET-UP AND NEXT WEEK Tuesday February 15th-Friday February 18th The book fair is in need of 2 VIPS later this afternoon for set-up and again each morning and afternoon next week (9 VIPS shifts total). The Book Fair will be held on campus for all students in the school library.
Please click this Sign-Up Genius link or click the Book Fair image to the left to review the days-times available to help and sign up NOW. Please note all volunteers MUST be current, active Rogers-site specific VIPS (current, non-expired VIPS badge assigned at the Rogers site) to be eligible to help with this event. Thank you! Rogers Scholastic Book Fair Website
Mustang Drive UPDATES | The Mustang Drive event date is set for THURSDAY APRIL 14TH (day before Spring Break)!
A reminder that there will be standing, weekly meet-ups via ZOOM Thursdays at 5 p.m. up through to the day-of the event. To get the ZOOM link please see contact info below for Chair Mary Loos.
The committee is also still in need of a few volunteers to make this fun(draiser) event a success! Can you help with any of the following?
- Prize coordinators/ solicitors
- General at-large members, and day of volunteers
- Social media/communications (content creation, graphics and text; work with Corresponding Secretary on timing of scheduling-placing posts on social media and website)
- Mustang Drive activities coordinator
PTA Elections Scheduled for March 22nd | Board Positions Available for 2022-23 Interested in joining the Rogers PTA Executive Board next year? If so, please review a full list of positions and descriptions and download an interest form to complete (all linked here). Please scan and email all completed forms to the Nominating Committee’s attention at rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com (Subject: PTA Board 2022-23, attention Nominating Committee).
Primarily, the 22-23 Board is seeking interest in the following positions:
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Treasurer (manages financial accounts, budgets, and other financial matters; required to continue as an active PTA Unit)
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Recording Secretary (Takes and records minutes of each meeting; required to continue as an active PTA Unit)
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Corresponding Secretary (prepares Rogers PTA correspondence and communications, including via email, newsletters, website, and social media)
MEETING AND ELECTIONS NOTICE | Elections for next year’s Board will be scheduled for the next General Association meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, March 22nd. Watch this space for more details as the date approaches.
VIPS | APPLY NOW! If you are interested in becoming a VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools) for Rogers Middle School and you no longer have an active VIPS badge for our school site (it has expired), only have a badge for another site (previous elementary, etc.), or never have been processed as a VIPS with LBUSD, please email Karina Vasquez in the school’s front office at kvasquez@lbschools.net to start the application process.Please note that only current Rogers VIPS will be able to help with on campus school day events (this includes the Mustang Drive fundraiser). For this reason, it is important for those interested to start the application process as soon as possible as VIPS applications may take several weeks to process and finalize. Please review current VIPS guidance for the 2021-22 school year: VIPS Guidance for 2021-22
8th Grade Committee UPDATE The end-of-year celebration for all Rogers 8th Graders is scheduled for Tuesday, June 14th from 6-9 p.m. at CSULB. A flyer is scheduled to come home with all 8th graders very soon explaining the event along with how you can help to support the effort!
Want to help with planning or just learn what’s happening so far? THE NEXT 8TH GRADE COMMITTEE MEETING IS SET FOR WED. MARCH 2ND 6:30-7:30 VIA ZOOM (email Danielle for ZOOM link as date approaches)!
Specific areas in need of volunteers are as follows:
- Food & drinks
- Candy Bar
- Photo Booth
- Decorations
- Entertainment (DJ/other)
- Advertising/ Social Media
Any 8th Grade parent or guardian interested in helping in one or more of these areas or attending the next meeting to hear what is being planned should please email Danielle Van Divort at deesteinberg@yahoo.com (Subject: Rogers 8th Grade Event Planning; please include contact info and student name in your email to make sure you are added to the contact list!)
Dining for Dollars March 2nd at Chipotle | Save the Date of Wednesday March 2nd from 4-8 p.m. for Rogers PTA’s next Dining for Dollars event at Chipotle Marina Pacifica! Dine-in or take-out on this date during the time specified to earn dining credit of 33 percent back from your order directly in support of Rogers PTA programs and activities! You may order in person or online with a special code! See flyer for all info (also posting to Social Media soon!), and please go to our dedicated Dining for Dollars page for all updates. Rogers Dining for Dollars
HELP WANTED NOW! Rogers PTA Board and Committee Chairs/Members Are you interested in jumping in and helping out with Rogers PTA for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year? It’s not too late!
Opportunities in the following areas are available:
- Social Media Content Creator (work with Corresponding Secretary now through year-end on creating graphic and textual content for special events such as Mustang Drive and 8th Grade activities in Spring Semester, with potential to stay on as Corresponding Secretary for 2022-23, reach out to Kristen Pincherli at rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com for all details; subject “Social Media Content Help”)
- Parent Education chair (year-round programming)
Thank you to those who have stepped up to volunteer with Rogers PTA so far for the 2021-22 school year! REMINDER: PTA cannot offer the programming and events it does without the support of those who step up and volunteer their time and work toward these efforts!
Please email rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com if you are interested in any of the above opportunities or otherwise wish to help out (Subject: PTA Volunteer Opportunities).
BANNER OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE | Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship for 2022! Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship
Rogers PTA and Rogers School Stores BOTH ONLINE NOW!
Rogers PTA Online Store (PE Uniform, sweatshirts, memberships, and banner sponsorships)
Rogers School Store (Spirit wear uniform T-shirt tops, yearbooks, and other items from school directly)
For all PTA News in real time, please like-follow Rogers PTA on Social Media:
Facebook @RogersMiddleSchoolPTA
Instagram @RogersMiddleSchoolPTA
Members and families are also welcome to subscribe to updates to our website here. Families should also read/watch all weekly school site e-newsletters and/or video messages from school (remember to check your email, texts, and Canvas for communications; links also may be posted to the Rogers School Website).
Contact Rogers PTA Anytime at: rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com
Due to spamming issues on the website, commenting has been disabled, but email is ALWAYS welcome!
IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2021-2022
(Subject to Change – Stay Updated on Rogers School Website)
February 1-28 BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Now thru 2/14 Dominos Pizza | 25% Give-Back to “Rogers” (4th-Redondo)
Mon. 2/14 Lincoln Holiday-Valentine’s Day | NO SCHOOL
Tues. 2/15 thru Fri. 2/18 Book Fair | School Library, Students Only | VIPS NEEDED!
Wed. 2/16, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
Mon. 2/21 President’s Day | NO SCHOOL
Tues. 2/22 Twin Day/Spirit Day
Wed. 2/23 ASB Spring Club Fair for Students | Lunchtime
Wed. 2/23, 4-4:30 p.m. Reflections Reception | Participants & Families Welcome!
Fri. 2/25 Rogers Band/Orchestra Picture Day
Wed. 3/2, 4-8 p.m. Dining for Dollars | Chipotle (Marina Pacifica on PCH)
Wed. 2/23, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
Wed. 3/2, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
Wed. 3/2, 6:30 p.m. 8th Grade Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for more info)
Thurs. 3/3, 9:15 a.m. PTA Board Meeting
Wed. 3/9, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
Wed. 3/16, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
Tues. 3/22 PTA Assoc. Mtg. and 2022-23 Elections | Time/Venue TBD
Wed. 3/23, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
Wed. 3/30, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
Thurs. 3/31 Rogers Music Solo-Ensemble Festival
Wed. 4/6, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
Thurs. 4/14 MUSTANG DRIVE 2022 | MORE INFO ABOVE
Fri. 4/15; M-F 4/18-22 SPRING BREAK 2022 | NO SCHOOL
Link to Official Rogers Middle School Calendar now available on PTA website here.
