PTA News – Friday, 2/24/23

A162FCDC-6C96-40C3-9AFD-F5639354CDF8MUSTANGS!  We are entering the last 7 days of our fundraiser and we have some important reminders to read through.

Our students are extremely excited about the last 3 Golden Ticket Prizes: an E-bike, a VR Headset and a Macbook, which will be added to the drawing only when we hit our targets.  We are just short of reaching the $30,000 level, which puts an E-Bike to the drawing — please contribute now!

We need everyone to help get those donations in!    It’s not too late so share the link on Facebook, via text or via Pledgestar. For instructions on how to register, click here.  

Donations can also be turned into the office which will count towards your student’s fundraising totals.  ALL DONATIONS must be turned in no later than next Thursday, March 2 at noon.

Volunteers needed. Speech bubble vector banner. Volunteering service sign. Charity work symbol. Thought or dialogue speech balloon shape. Volunteers needed chat think bubble. VectorTo ensure the success of our Mustang Drive Celebration Day next Friday, March 3, we also need Rogers VIPs to sign up.  Your student will be participating in this fun-filled event during their PE period.   Two-hour slots are available, including early morning and prior to dismissal.  You do not need to volunteer the entire day.  Click here to sign up.

Finally, we have extended the deadline to turn in permission slips for the Celebration Day. Students who wish to participate must turn in their permission slips by Tuesday, February 28 to their PE teacher. They will not want to miss this event.  Permission slips are found here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The nominating committee met on February 7, 2023 to consider all eligible candidates for the 2023-2024 term of office.  On behalf of the nominating committee, the following slate of officers are presented for the association’s consideration:

 

IMG_5304The PTA Association meeting scheduled for March 23 has been moved to March 30 to accommodate the requirement that the slate be posted for a minimum number of days before the elections.

Also, a Special Association Meeting has been called for Tuesday, February 28, via Zoom at 8:15 am. Watch for an email from Mr. Chu with the Zoom log in information or contact president@rogersmiddleschoolpta.com.  This is a notice to all our PTA members that the meeting will only address the following business transactions: the business would be to approve holding a Poker Night event, approve related contracts, amend the PTA budget as needed, and approve other business related to the Poker Night event.


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In conjunction with the City of Long Beach, LBUSD is conducting Social Media Safety trainings the 3rd Saturday of each month.

The first training, “Internet Safety 101” will be held on March 18 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and will cover parental controls, child-appropriate content on Youtube and childproofing your internet at home.

Click on the image for more details and do not forget to RSVP.


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We are still in need of a co-sponsor to continue our annual Jeopardy event!   If you know of anyone who may be able to co-sponsor this event, please have them email president@rogersmiddleschoolpta.com as soon as possible.

The co-sponsor will be asked to donate $1150 and will be promoted through our newsletter and social media.


IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                               

2/28 – 3/2   Boys Soccer Tryouts, 3pm – 4:30pm
Wed, 3/1    Music Picture Day
Wed, 3/1 – Thurs, 3/2    Dining for Dollars, Taco Shore, All Day
Thurs, 3/2   Last Day of Mustang Drive Fundraiser
Fri., 3/3       Mustang Drive Celebration Day
Fri., 3/3      Wear Blue Day
Fridays in March –   Wear College Shirt

Click here for the PTA Master Calendar List from now until the end of the school year.

Link to Official Rogers Middle School Calendar now available on PTA website here.

PTA News – Friday, 2/17/23

REMINDERS!  

  • Monday, February 20 is a school holiday. School will resume on Tuesday.
  • Save the Date!  We will be having our first meeting for our 8th grade party on Friday, February 24th, at 10 am in the Multi Purpose Room.  If you would like to help out, please email us or sign up for the party planning committee.  
  • A Special Association meeting has been called for Tuesday, February 28, via zoom at 8:15 am.  This is a notice to all our PTA members that the meeting will only address the following business transactions: the business would be to approve holding a Poker Night event, approve related contracts, amend the PTA budget as needed, and approve other business related to the Poker Night event.


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We are in need of a co-sponsor to continue our annual Jeopardy event!

The co-sponsor will be asked to donate $1150 and will be promoted through our newsletter and social media.

If you are interested please email us as soon as possible at president@rogersmiddleschoolpta.com


 We have some exciting events in the spring and need committee members to help bring them to fruition:

  • Open House – March 29 – We need a couple volunteers to help bring food vendors to campus
  • 1st Annual Poker Night / Parents Night Out – April We need a committee to help finalize the details which will include a silent auction
  • Career Day in May – Committee members are needed to bring Rogers Career Day back on campus!   This is a wonderful opportunity to expose students to a variety of careers and jobs by connecting them with business partners/parents. By providing a realistic picture of the workplace, our goal is to help students make the connection between school and the workplace.

Click here to help us volunteer for any of the opportunities listed above, scroll down to the bottom and sign up today!


0We are ending Week 3 of our Mustang Drive and almost halfway to our goal!   We need any donations, big or small, to help us reach our $50,000 goal!

Several of our students wanted to learn how to earn their food incentives on Friday.  All they have to do is scan the QR code below to register 5 emails/texts today and your child will get a donut next week.

58F17FAE-2721-41F9-B9CD-170D670799CBIf your child hasn’t turned in their Field Trip Permission form for the Mustang Drive Round Up event, make sure you print both pages here and turn it in to their first period, before February 24. They will not want to miss this special event.

Also, if you are interested in helping on March 3, click here to sign up as a volunteer.  

Mustang Drive Challenge for Next Week:  Post a donation request on Facebook, via PledgeStar, and ask friends and family to click on the donation link.  Pledgestar posed some errors on Instagram so Facebook is recommended!


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We have one more Wednesday in February to take advantage of this incredible opportunity!  California Pizza Kitchen in Long Beach Marketplace will give 20% off all Food and Beverage Sales on February 22.

Don’t forget to use Promo Code:  Back20% at checkout if you are ordering online.

Third party deliveries like Uber and GrubHub are not honored in this fundraiser.  Come and support our local partner and make sure you Dine Out on Wednesday!


IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                               

Weds in Feb.    Dining for Dollars at CPK
Fridays in Feb.  Wear College Shirt
Mon, 2/20       President’s Day, No School
Tues., 2/21     Twin Day
Fri., 2/24         Kick Off Planning Meeting, 8th Grade Party, 10a, Multi Purpose Room

Click here for the PTA Master Calendar List from now until the end of the school year.

Link to Official Rogers Middle School Calendar now available on PTA website here.

PTA News – Friday, 2/10/23

58F17FAE-2721-41F9-B9CD-170D670799CBWe are ending Week 2 of our Mustang Drive and so close to hitting 20,000!  Scan the QR code to register today.  

Several checks are rolling into our office from families who wish to give a personal donation to Rogers instead of fundraising.  We encourage that option as well!

Every student who raises $375, will receive 10 Golden Tickets, 3 chances to dunk Principal Chu, fast passes to the Mustang Drive Celebration Day, one early access black Rogers hoodie and one limited edition Mustang Drive grey t-shirt.

If your child hasn’t turned in their Field Trip Permission form for the Mustang Drive Round Up event, make sure you print both pages here and turn it in to their first period, before February 24. They will not want to miss this special event.

Also, if you are interested in helping on March 3, click here to sign up as a volunteer.  

Mustang Drive Challenge for Next Week:  Have your kids print an individual fundraising flyer found on their Pledgestar page and reach out to a few neighbors.   The QR code on the flyer will enable them to get donations on the spot!


Thank_YouVALENTINE’S FIELD DAY – THANK YOU! 

Today is our Rogers ASB Valentine’s Day Field Day from 1:30p to 2:40p and we want to thank all the parents who volunteered to bring in treats or who helped supervise this event.

We appreciate you!  


REMINDERS!  

  • Monday, February 13 is a school holiday.  School will resume on Tuesday.
  • There is still time to throw your name in for the 2023-2024 PTA BOARD!  Check out the various positions available here! If you are on the fence, fill out a Board Interest Form, and we will be happy to reach out and answer any of your questions.    
  • JUNE 14 is our 8th grade party!  If you would like to help out, please email us or sign up for the party planning committeeWe will be having our first meeting on Friday, February 24th, at 10 am in the Multi Purpose Room! Save the Date! ClubFairArt 
  • Students will have an opportunity to check out the student clubs on campus next Thursday, during lunch at our Club Fair!

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We have two more Wednesdays in February to take advantage of this incredible opportunity!  California Pizza Kitchen in Long Beach Marketplace will give 20% off all Food and Beverage Sales on February 15 and February 22.

Don’t forget to use Promo Code:  Back20% at checkout if you are ordering online.

Third party deliveries like Uber and GrubHub are not honored in this fundraiser.  Come and support our local partner and make sure you Dine Out on Wednesday!


IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                               

Weds in Feb.    Dining for Dollars at CPK
Fridays in Feb.  Wear College Shirt
Fri., 2/10          Rogers ASB Field Day, 1:30p – 2:40p
Mon., 2/13       Lincoln’s Birthday, No School
Wed, 2/15       High School Choice Applications Available
Thurs., 2/16     Club Fair, Lunch
Mon, 2/20.       President’s Day, No School
Tues., 2/21       Twin Day
Fri., 2/24         Kick Off Planning Meeting, 8th Grade Party, 10a, Multi Purpose Room

Click here for the PTA Master Calendar List from now until the end of the school year.

Link to Official Rogers Middle School Calendar now available on PTA website here.

PTA News – Friday, 2/3/23

Join the Rogers PTA Board image for social websiteWe are looking for parents interested in joining our 2023-2024 PTA BOARD!  The success of our school is largely in part to our dynamic and devoted PTA members.  Check out the various positions available here! 

If you are on the fence, fill out a Board Interest Form, and we will be happy to reach out and answer any of your questions.    


Mustang Drive S23 Logo RedOur Mustang Drive is in full swing and we have already surpassed $10,000 in donations which means we added 2 season passes to Knotts Berry Farm in our Golden Ticket Raffle!

Please help us with few housekeeping items to ensure the success of Mustang Drive’s culminating event on March 3.

First, please make sure you register your student’s Tshirt size before February 8. OTHERWISE, if they raise at least $25 they will earn a t-shirt but will be given what is available.  Register on pledgestar.com/rogers and click on the student name under student info.  You can also fill out this form.

898F983E-8C95-47F6-A6DC-037EE09C04B8Second, our students love their treats!   For every 5 donations via pledge envelope or via Pledgestar registration of 5 emails or texts, they will receive one treat each week.  For next week, we must receive the 5 donations or emails/texts by next Thursday, February 9 at noon for your child to receive their donut!  Only one treat per week, no exceptions.  

Mustang Drive Challenge for Next Week:  Share your fundraising link on social media this week!  Facebook and Instagram posts/stories are an effective way of reaching your network, and will help us reach our goal of raising $50,000


FEB 10 – VALENTINE’S FIELD DAY! 
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February 10 is our Rogers ASB Valentine’s Day Field Day from 1:30p to 2:40p and we need some VIPs and donations!  Please click here to help donate a few items or sign up to VIP.

We need:

  • 4 dozen cupcakes for the cupcake walk
  • 3 packages Oreos/round cookies
  • 5 cans whipped cream
  • 5 bags of large marshmallows
  • 4 bags of small oranges (cuties)
  • Bags of various candy as prizes
  • Parent volunteer to pick up pizza at Costco prior to the event
  • Parent volunteers to help supervise and work

All donations should be delivered to the Rogers front office by 2 pm on Thursday, February 9th. Rogers is also looking for someone to pick up and deliver pizza to the Field Day as well.  Volunteers who sign up to help during Field day must be a registered VIP.   Sign up here!


SAVE THE DATE!  

JUNE 14 is our 8th grade party!  If you would like to help out, please email us or sign up for the party planning committee.


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Every Wednesday in February,  Mustangs can help support the school by dining in the California Pizza Kitchen in Long Beach Marketplace and receive 20% off all Food and Beverage Sales.

Don’t forget to use Promo Code:  Back20% at checkout if you are ordering online.

Third party deliveries like Uber and GrubHub are not honored in this fundraiser.  Come and support our local partner and make sure you Dine Out on Wednesday!


IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                               

Weds in Feb.    Dining for Dollars at CPK
Fridays in Feb.  Wear College Shirt
Sun, 2/4          Middle School Choice Fair, Browning High School, 9a-noon
Tues., 2/7        Poly High School Visit Night, 5:30-7:30p
Wed., 2/8        Renaissance High School Visit Night, 5:30-7:30p
Wed. 2/8         Wellness Center Parent Workshop, 3:30p-4:30p
Fri., 2/10          Rogers ASB Field Day, 1:30p – 2:40p

Click here for the PTA Master Calendar List from now until the end of the school year.

Link to Official Rogers Middle School Calendar now available on PTA website here.