Hello Mustangs! We hope everyone had a good week… Happy March!
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.)
Rogers PTA Elections Meeting IN PERSON later this month, Tuesday March 22nd at 6:30pm Elections for the 2022-23 Board are scheduled for the next General Association meeting, which will be held IN PERSON at Rogers (exact location TBD) on Tuesday, March 22nd at 6:30 p.m.
We are so excited to be able to welcome everyone back to campus for this first in-person PTA meeting since January 2020! We hope you can make it! All are welcome… and please bring a friend! All Rogers PTA members who have joined by February 22nd are also eligible to vote in the elections. More information regarding the elections is posted below.
REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Name of PTA: Rogers PTA
Date: 2/1/2022
The nominating committee met on Tuesday, February 1st at 6:00pm to consider all eligible candidates for the 2022 – 2023 term. The Bylaws, standing rules and California State PTA Toolkit was consulted by the committee for each candidate’s qualifications and consideration.
The following Slate of Officers is presented to the association as follows:
Position Candidate
President Leeanna Izuel
VP Programs Jane Thompson
VP Membership Liz Palmer
VP Ways & Means Erin Monge
Secretary Remy Tams
Treasurer Christo Brock
Financial Secretary Holly Torpey
Auditor Sabine Cain
Historian Allison Miller
Parliamentarian Lydia Bottegoni (pending reappointment)*
Corresponding Secretary Tara Teves (pending appointment)*
A full list of the Nominating Committee can be found here.
*Please note: Only elected positions are officially part of the slate, but in the interest of transparency, Rogers PTA is sharing those who have expressed interest in the appointed positions as well.
To be clear, any current Rogers PTA member may still express interest in running for any Executive Board positions for 2022-2023. Please review a full list of positions and descriptions (linked here) and contact our Parliamentarian for more information and details at rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com (Subject: PTA Board 2022-23 Elections).
CALL FOR DONATIONS Want to help out by donating needed items for events coming up at Rogers?
- NEXT WEEK Tuesday March 8th is International Women’s Day, and Student Council is seeking donations of purple flower bouquets and single flowers. Items are DUE TUESDAY MARCH 8TH 9 a.m. at the Front Office. Sign-Up Genius Link for International Women’s Day March 8th Event
- Monday March 14th the 7th Grade Class is having a Pi Day Reciting Contest, and Student Council is in need of full- and mini-size pie donations. Pies should be dropped off to the Front office by Monday Morning March 14th 9 a.m. Please remember for food donations, per LBUSD guidelines items must be store- or bakery-bought (no homemade items). Sign-Up Genius Link for Pi Day-March 14th Event
- SAVE THE DATE! Operation Easter Basket is returning to Rogers March 28-April 14! Donations needed will include hygiene items, new toys, new school supplies, food, and essential clothing. The donation period will open sometime later this month, and a flyer with specifics will be shared once it becomes available. Check back here soon for more info!
Mustang Drive UPDATES | The Mustang Drive event date is set for THURSDAY APRIL 14TH (day before Spring Break)!
We are looking for prize donations! Prizes are important for the Mustang Drive to be a success. If you own a local business that can donate prizes or know of someone that does, please contact Michelle Zimmerman-Getchius, Moltibaci27@gmail.com. Businesses that participate will be recognized on our Mustang Drive website page.
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 contact Chair Mary Loos, maryzerafa@gmail.com or 562 754-2500.
Keep watching this space for more details as the date draws closer, and check out the dedicated Mustang Drive website page for frequent updates once the event is in full swing. Interested in helping with this year’s event? Please email or text Mary Loos, maryzerafa@gmail.com or 562 754-2500 for more information!
8th Grade Committee UPDATES 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 went home last week to all 8th graders explaining the event along with how you can help to support the effort! You can also link to the donation portal specifically for 8th Grade events at the PTA store here. A suggested donation of $25 per 8th Grade student has been requested to cover the costs of the event for ALL 8th graders.
Want to help with planning or just learn what’s happening so far? Stay tuned for more info on the next 8th Grade Committee Meeting scheduled for early April before Spring Break!
In the meantime, please consider helping with these specific areas in need of volunteers, 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!)
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
Teacher of the Year 2022 | Nominations Due April 4th Long Beach Council PTA annually honors an outstanding teacher from the LBUSD. Parents or students, please consider nominating an outstanding Rogers teacher, one who implements creative and innovative ideas that enrich the learning experience of our Rogers students.
Nominations are due by April 4th 5 p.m. Nomination form HERE with instructions how to submit entries enclosed. The winner of the Long Beach Council PTA Teacher of the Year Award will be presented with a $300 classroom grant and will be recognized at the Long Beach Council PTA Luncheon held in June. Submit your entries NOW!
PTA ONLINE STORE COORDINATOR WANTED! PTA is seeking a volunteer to handle its online store, which offers items such as the Rogers sweatshirts, PE uniforms, memberships, banner sponsorships, and other specific activity donation collection portals.
The ideal person should be tech savvy, and experience with Square or Weebly would be helpful. Tasks include creating new items as needed, coordinating with the financial secretary to make sure categories match budget line items, updating inventory as needed, and generating sales reports each month.
As this work is typically done online and off campus and apart from students and staff, you do not require VIPS clearance to fill this position. If you are interested in this volunteer position, please email rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com (Subject: PTA Online Store Coordinator Position)
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, 8th Grade donations, 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)
March 2022 Women’s History Month
Tues. 3/8 International Women’s Day | Flower Donations DUE
Tues. 3/8, 9:30-11am LBCPTA Zoom | RSVP rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com
Thurs. 3/10, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
Mon. 3/14 Pi Day | 7th Grade Contest | Pie Donations DUE
Tues. 3/15 8th Grade Panorama Photo
Thurs. 3/17, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
Mon. 3/21 Mustang Drive KICK-OFF | Stay Tuned for Updates!
Tues. 3/22, 6:30 p.m. PTA Assoc. Mtg.+ Elections | IN PERSON AT ROGERS!
Thurs. 3/24, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
Thurs. 3/24 & Fri. 3/25 WRAP Presents Drama Production “Cinderella”
Mon. 3/28 Operation Easter Basket | DONATION PERIOD OPENS
Thurs. 3/31, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
Thurs. 3/31 Rogers Music Solo-Ensemble Festival
Mon. 4/4 Third Quarter Ends
Thurs. 4/7 PTA Board Meeting
Thurs. 4/7, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
Tues. 4/12 Spring Picture Day
Thurs. 4/14 MUSTANG DRIVE 2022 | MORE INFO ABOVE
Thurs. 4/14 Operation Easter Basket | LAST DAY TO DONATE
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.
