PTA News for the Week Ending Friday 9/18/2020

Happy Friday, Mustangs!

PTA is here with your weekly news ending the week of Friday 9/18/2020! Remember to sign up for e-mails of these posts direct to your in-box on the pop-up window or the sidebar e-mail sign-up portal!

This is the logo for Rogers Middle School Long Beach CA LBUSDPTA Membership Drive NEXT WEEK, THURSDAY 9/24 8:30-11 a.m. at the Auditorium Join PTA for an in-person, socially-distanced walk-up for students and families to drop off memberships with cash or check! Memberships are just $10 each (checks to “Rogers PTA; no extra fee for cash-check but exact change is preferred). If dropping off membership monies, please include with payment: Member name(s), student(s) names/grade (6-7-8), and a contact text/email for our Membership Chair to confirm your registration. Look for PTA at the Auditorium Doors – also a great opportunity to meet some of our Board members.Please wear a mask and adhere to posted social distancing guidelines – we hope you can make it!
If you cannot make it out next week… Online membership is always open and available at TOTEM, a new way this year to get your memberships in a contact-free, safe, convenient, and fast transaction! Memberships are just $10 (plus $1 processing per membership) and are open to all parents, students, grandparents, extended family, community members, local business owners, and anyone who wants to support Rogers! Additional donations always welcome. Join Rogers PTA at TOTEM now at this link:
https://jointotem.com/ca/long-beach/will-rogers-middle-school-pta


PTA General Association Meeting Tues. 9/29 at 6 p.m. Please plan on joining Rogers PTA on ZOOM for the first meeting of the year! To attend the meeting, please be sure to join Rogers PTA as a member (see above!) and then e-mail Rogers PTA to be added to the meeting attendance list so PTA can then email you the link and login info: rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com


This is a photo of the official Rogers Middle School Long Beach, CA sweatshirt offered by Rogers PTA for $30 each.

Rogers Sweatshirt Sales at the Auditorium NEXT WEEK Thurs. 9/24, 8:30-11 a.m. If you missed out Rogers Sweatshirts at TCB, don’t worry, we have more! PTA will be on campus at the auditorium doors next week for a second-chance opportunity! One style (pull-over hoody), sizes YL-YXL and adult S-XL available while supplies last – only $30 each, cash, check (made out to “Naples PTA”), and card all accepted. Attendees are asked to please wear a mask and adhere to posted social distancing guidelines.

This is the official logo for PTA Reflections 2020-21 with school deadline for Rogers Middle School as Fri. October 23, 2020. Theme is "I Matter Because...."


PTA Reflections This year’s PTA Reflections Art Program is now open to all students! PTA offers this annual contest to all students interested in creating and competing at the school level, which can lead to other opportunities at the Council, State, and even National levels!
DEADLINE: All entries are due by no later than Fri. 10/23 (place to turn in art projects TBD). For all information and entry guidelines on Reflections, please go to the dedicated Reflections program page link at: https://www.rogersmiddleschoolpta.com/programs-and-events/reflections/


WANTED: PTA Board Members and Chairperson PTA currently has two Board positions available, VP Ways and Means (Fundraising) and Community Outreach Director (handles Appian Way banner sales and other business partnership opportunities). One key Chairperson is also needed for the Uniforms Committee (sweatshirts and PE uniforms). These positions are open and ready NOW for people who are wanting to jump right in and get involved with Rogers PTA! More information on these positions can be found at our Board web page and our Volunteers-Committees page. If you are interested in any of these positions, pleas reach out to Rogers PTA today at: rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com


Rogers Dining for Dollars Hiatus & Highlights While Rogers PTA has suspended its Dining for Dollars partnership fundraising program at this time, PTA would still would like to help spread the word about local business and community by featuring a business who has partnered with us in the past! Watch this space each issue of PTA news for this month’s highlighted partner. For September, we would like to feature Domenico’s in Belmont ShoreThank you to Domenico’s for always being such a loyal Rogers PTA partner!


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 like and subscribe to updates to our website (along right-hand margin or from the popup window). Families should also read/watch all weekly school site e-newsletters and/or video messages from school (remember to check your email and texts for communications; links also posted to the Rogers School Website).

Contact Rogers PTA Anytime atrogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES                                                                   
(Subject to Change – Stay Updated on Rogers School Website)
Thurs. 9/24, 8:30-11 a.m.      Rogers Sweatshirts & PTA Membership Drop (Auditorium)
Tues. 9/29, 6-7:30 p.m.         PTA General Assn. Meeting (ZOOM)
Wed. 9/30, 6-7:30 p.m.         MS Back-to-School Night/ Min. Day Schedule
(VIRTUAL EVENT – MORE DETAILS TBA)
Tues. 10/6                             HS Back-to-School Night/ Min. Day Schedule

PTA News for the Week Ending Friday 9/11/2020

Happy Friday, Mustangs!

PTA is here with your weekly news ending the week of Friday 9/11/2020! Remember to sign up for e-mails of these posts direct to your in-box on the pop-up window or the sidebar e-mail sign-up portal!

Today we also take a moment to honor and remember those we lost on 9/11/01… “all gave some; some gave all.”

This is the logo for Rogers Middle School Long Beach CA LBUSDPTA Membership Drive NOW OPEN! Online membership is available at TOTEM, a new way to get your memberships in a contact-free, safe, convenient, and fast transaction! Memberships are just $10 (plus $1 processing per membership) and are open to all parents, students, grandparents, extended family, community members, local business owners, and anyone who wants to support Rogers! Additional donations always welcome. Join Rogers PTA at TOTEM now at this link:
https://jointotem.com/ca/long-beach/will-rogers-middle-school-pta
PTA also plans to hold an in-person, socially-distanced opportunity soon for families to purchase memberships with cash or check drop-off – more details to come!


PTA General Association Meeting Tues. 9/29 at 6 p.m. Please plan on joining Rogers PTA on ZOOM for the first meeting of the year! To attend the meeting, please be sure to join Rogers PTA as a member (see above!) and then e-mail Rogers PTA to be added to be verified so PTA can then email you the link and login info: rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com


This is a photo of the official Rogers Middle School Long Beach, CA sweatshirt offered by Rogers PTA for $30 each.

Rogers Sweatshirt Sales If your student missed out on getting a Rogers Sweatshirt at TCB, don’t worry, we have more! PTA is planning to hold another in-person sales day in front of the auditorium soon… stay tuned to these posts and other school communications for dates and times!

 

This is the official logo for PTA Reflections 2020-21 with school deadline for Rogers Middle School as Fri. October 23, 2020. Theme is "I Matter Because...."PTA Reflections This year’s PTA Reflections Art Program is now open to all students! PTA offers this annual contest to all students interested in creating and competing at the school level, which can lead to other opportunities at the Council, State, and even National levels!
DEADLINE: All entries are due by no later than Fri. 10/23. For all information and entry guidelines on Reflections, please go to the dedicated Reflections program page link at: https://www.rogersmiddleschoolpta.com/programs-and-events/reflections/

This is the Canvas Parent logo blue on white backgroundCANVAS PARENT NOW AVAILABLE Parents now are welcome to create and pair their Canvas Parent account with their student(s)! Please go to this link provided by LBUSD for instructions on how to get started: https://www.lbschools.net/Departments/Newsroom/article.cfm?articleID=2912
Canvas Parent is online at https://lbschools.instructure.com/login/canvas
PARENTS, be sure if you are new to Canvas to select “Parent of a Canvas User?” (top right of the login-password interface) to get started.


WANTED: PTA Board Members and Chairperson PTA currently has two Board positions available, VP Ways and Means (Fundraising) and Community Outreach Director (handles Appian Way banner sales and other business partnership opportunities). One key Chairperson is also needed for the Uniforms (sweatshirts and PE uniforms) Committee. These positions are open and ready NOW for people who are wanting to jump right in and get involved in Rogers PTA! More information on these positions can be found at our Board web page and our Volunteers-Committees page. If you are interested in any of these positions, pleas reach out to Rogers PTA today at:
rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com


Rogers Dining for Dollars While Rogers PTA has suspended its Dining for Dollars partnership fundraising program at this time, PTA would still would like to help spread the word about local business and community by featuring a business who has partnered with us in the past! For September, we would like to feature Domenico’s in Belmont Shore. Thank you to Domenico’s for always being such a loyal Rogers PTA partner!


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 like and subscribe to updates to our website (along right-hand margin or from the popup window). Families should also read/watch all weekly school site e-newsletters and/or video messages from school (links distributed to all Rogers’ families via the Rogers School Website).

Contact Rogers PTA Anytime atrogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES                                                                   
(Subject to Change – Stay Updated on Rogers School Website)
Tues. 9/29, 6-7:30 p.m.         PTA General Assn. Meeting
Wed. 9/30, 6-7:30 p.m.         MS Back-to-School Night/ Min. Day Schedule
(VIRTUAL EVENT – MORE DETAILS TBA)
Tues. 10/6                             HS Back-to-School Night/ Min. Day Schedule

PTA News for Week Ending Friday 9/4/2020

Happy Friday, Mustangs!

PTA is here with your weekly news ending the week of Friday 9/4/2020! Remember to sign up for e-mails of these posts direct to your in-box on the pop-up window or the sidebar e-mail sign-up portal!

This is the logo for Rogers Middle School Long Beach CA LBUSDPTA Membership Drive is open NOW! Online membership is available at TOTEM, a new way to get your memberships in a contact-free, safe, convenient, and fast transaction! Memberships are just $10 (plus $1 processing per) and are open to all parents, students, grandparents, extended family, community members, local business owners, and anyone who wants to support Rogers! Additional donations always welcome. Join Rogers PTA at TOTEM now at this link:
https://jointotem.com/ca/long-beach/will-rogers-middle-school-pta/join/register

This is a photo of the official Rogers Middle School Long Beach, CA sweatshirt offered by Rogers PTA for $30 each.Rogers Sweatshirt Sales If your student missed out on getting a Rogers Sweatshirt at TCB, don’t worry, we have more! Information on additional sales opportunities will be coming from PTA soon. Stay tuned!

 

 

This is the official logo for PTA Reflections 2020-21 with school deadline for Rogers Middle School as Fri. October 23, 2020. Theme is "I Matter Because...."PTA Reflections This year’s PTA Reflections Art Program is now open to all students! PTA offers this annual contest to all students interested in creating and competing at the school level, which can lead to other opportunities at the Council, State, and even National levels!
DEADLINE: All entries are due to school by no later than Fri. 10/23. For all information and entry guidelines on Reflections, please go to the dedicated Reflections program page link at: https://www.rogersmiddleschoolpta.com/programs-and-events/reflections/

This is the Canvas Parent logo blue on white backgroundCANVAS PARENT NOW AVAILABLE Parents now are welcome to create and pair their Canvas Parent account with their student(s)! Please go to this link provided by LBUSD for instructions on how to get started: https://www.lbschools.net/Departments/Newsroom/article.cfm?articleID=2912
Canvas Parent is online at https://lbschools.instructure.com/login/canvas
PARENTS, be sure if you are new to Canvas to select “Parent of a Canvas User?” (top right of the login-password interface) to get started.

Labor Day Holiday Monday September 3rd Remember that this Mon. 9/7 is a holiday and there is NO SCHOOL! Have a great three-day weekend, Mustangs!

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 like and subscribe to updates to our website (along right-hand margin or from the popup window). Families should also read/watch all weekly school site e-newsletters and/or video messages from school (links distributed to all Rogers’ families via the Rogers School Website).

Contact Rogers PTA Anytime atrogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES                                                                   
(Subject to Change – Stay Updated on Rogers School Website)
Mon. 9/7                               Labor Day Holiday (NO SCHOOL)
Tues. 9/1-Fri. 9/11                LBUSD Minimum Days (Rogers Dismisses 2:18 p.m.)
Wed. 9/30                             MS Back-to-School Night/ Min. Day Schedule
(MORE DETAILS TBA)
Tues. 10/6                             HS Back-to-School Night/ Min. Day Schedule

PTA News for Week Ending Fri. 8/28/2020

Happy Friday, Mustangs!

PTA is here with a few updates as the first day of school approaches next week!

This is the logo for Rogers Middle School Long Beach CA LBUSD PTA Membership Drive is open NOW! Online membership is available at TOTEM, a new way to get your memberships in a contact-free, safe, convenient, and fast transaction! Memberships are just $10 (plus $1 processing per) and are open to all parents, students, grandparents, extended family, community members, and our business partners! Additional donations always welcome. Join Rogers PTA at TOTEM now at this link:
https://jointotem.com/ca/long-beach/will-rogers-middle-school-pta/join/register

This is a photo of the official Rogers Middle School Long Beach, CA sweatshirt offered by Rogers PTA for $30 each.TCB (Taking Care of Business) Rogers just finished up its TCB days at school this week, where students took ID/yearbook photos, picked up text books and Chromebooks (as needed), and purchased spirit wear. If your student missed out on TCB, be on the lookout from school directly for make-up day(s). If your student missed out on getting a Rogers Sweatshirt, more information on additional sweatshirt sales will be coming from PTA soon.

This is the official logo for PTA Reflections 2020-21 with school deadline for Rogers Middle School as Fri. October 23, 2020. Theme is "I Matter Because...."PTA Reflections This year’s PTA Reflections Art Program is now open to all students! PTA offers this annual contest to all students interested in creating and competing at the school level, which can lead to other opportunities at the Council, State, and even National levels! For all information and entry guidelines on Reflections, please go to the dedicated Reflections program page link at: https://www.rogersmiddleschoolpta.com/programs-and-events/reflections/

This is the ParentVue logo and link to LBUSD ParentVue sign inClass Schedules Students were told at TCB that by the end of the day Friday, August 28, parents may log into to ParentVue to look for their student’s class schedule. Once logged on, select the student, go to “Class Schedule,” click on the arrow on “Today,” and select “Semester 1” to view class assignments. ParentVue is online at: https://parentlbusd.lbschools.net/ If you have trouble accessing ParentVue, please follow the instructions on the website for technical assistance and for more information from LBUSD.

First Day of School is Tuesday, September 1 Wishing you a happy last weekend of Summer Break 2020 and almost welcome back to school – remember, school starts next week Tues. 9/1, and all students will be starting on distance learning. Be sure you are signed up for emails, texts, and calls from the school directly on the School Messenger app; official Rogers Middle School website for general updates at: https://lbrogers.schoolloop.com/pf4/cms2_site/view_deployment?d=x&theme_id=ig13b1yzq016g&group_id=1500178974394

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 like and subscribe to updates to our website (along right-hand margin or from the popup window). Families should also read/watch all weekly school site e-newsletters and/or video messages from school (links distributed via email to all Rogers’ families via e-mails and/or texts).

Contact Rogers PTA Anytime at: rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES
(Subject to Change – Stay Updated on Rogers Website)
Tues. 9/1                              First Day School
Mon. 9/7                               Labor Day Holiday (NO SCHOOL)
Tues. 9/1-Fri. 9/11                LBUSD Minimum Days (Rogers Dismisses 2:18 p.m.)
Wed. 9/30                             MS Back-to-School Night/ Min. Day (MORE DETAILS TBA)
Tues. 10/6                            HS Back-to-School Night/ Min. Day Schedule

COVID-19 / ENROLLMENT UPDATES FROM LBUSD and ROGERS MS

UPDATE 9/10/20: Message directly from LBUSD regarding Distance Learning (all-virtual for all students) to Continue Through 1/28/2021

UPDATE 8/5/2020: Message directly from LBUSD regarding program selection for the start of the 20-21 SY
PLEASE READ | DEADLINE TO MAKE SELECTION ON PARENT VUE IS FRI. 8/14!

UPDATE 7/14/2020: Video from LBUSD Superintendent Dr. Jill Baker regarding 20-21 SY
SCHOOL YEAR TO START ONLINE ONLY THROUGH AT LEAST OCTOBER 5TH

Rogers Families:

Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic affecting our community and beyond, please note that it was announced 4/1/2020 that LBUSD school sites are scheduled to remain closed to students and staff through the 19-20 school year. Go here for more official details from LBUSD on these site closures.

As we are entering summer recess, Rogers PTA strongly encourages Rogers’ families to follow the LBUSD and school site resource website and social media links as posted below to ensure that everyone gets the information that they need in a timely manner to navigate through the challenges facing us at this time.

LBUSD Official Home Page (including video messages from LBUSD District Administration)

LBUSD COVID-19 dedicated web page (includes ALL archived emails/articles)

LBUSD Breakfast and Lunch Information (as of 4/16/2020, meals still available for pick-up at Rogers)

LBUSD SUMMER 2020 MEAL INFO (joint effort w City Long Beach Parks and Rec)

Rogers-Specific Home Learning Opportunity Schedule (as published in RMS weekly bulletin 4-20-2020).

Rogers-Specific Home Learning Opportunity Schedule (as published in Rogers’ weekly bulletin 4-20-2020 – right-click image to open hyperlink to bulletin).

Home Learning Opportunity Info at Rogers Middle School Website

Updated Grading Information and Expectations for Students LBUSD UPDATE 4/16/2020

Document: LBUSD Expectations for Students (during Home Learning)

Rogers Middle School Phone Number During Site Closure:
(562) 317-1593

Rogers Middle School Weekly Bulletin (Week of 6/8-11, 2020, also includes link to Monday Morning Message video from 6/8).

We also encourage you to subscribe and follow LBUSD directly on Social Media:

Long Beach Unified School District on Facebook

Long Beach Unified School District on Instagram

LBUSD Nutritional Services on Instagram (for LBUSD Meal Service Updates)

4/30/2020 – MESSAGES TO OUR ROGERS STUDENTS (FROM TEACHERS)

Mustangs – staff, students, and families – We are going to make it through this together! Rogers PTA is going to do its best to update this post as needed with additional info and links as more information becomes available from both LBUSD and our own Rogers’ administrative staff and faculty (bookmark the Rogers official website School Loop page here). Since we will try to gather all information onto this one page as it releases, PTA encourages you to bookmark this page for easy reference also. We also are trying our best to keep Rogers PTA Facebook and Instagram updated with the latest information as it releases.

Thank you for your patience, and be well!

Rogers PTA Dining for Dollars Community Event at Shake Shack Wed. 3/11!

DINING FOR DOLLARS IS COMING TO SHAKE SHACK!

The next Dining for Dollars Community Event for Rogers PTA is Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. - all day - at Shake Shack, 2nd and PCH location!WHEN: Wednesday, March 11, 2020, ALL DAY (hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.)!

ADDRESS: Shake Shack, 2nd & PCH, 6440 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 100, Long Beach, CA 90803

DINING CREDIT: Enjoy a meal dine-in or take-out on this date-time for Rogers PTA to receive 25 percent back on the purchase! Simply mention “Rogers PTA” or show the image here at register from mobile device (no paper flier required)!

All details and other upcoming event dates are at the Rogers PTA Dining for Dollars website page – join us!

Don’t Forget to Log Your PTA Volunteer hours for 19-20 SY!

First… a HUGE THANK YOU to all of our volunteers at Rogers Middle School!

PTA Volunteers: It’s time to enter your volunteer hours for the 2019-2020 school year!

Whether you’re a PTA member who has been attending meetings and working with our students and staff on PTA committees on a regular basis, or you have volunteered at one or two PTA events this year, you have earned the right to enter those hours into our collective totals for the 2019-2020 school year!

Please go to the Rogers PTA Volunteer Hours form and enter the hours that you have worked to date, and also remember to include any projected hours if your committee work is upcoming now through June (i.e., 8th grade committee, teacher appreciation etc.).

Please enter your hours no later than Friday February 28, 2020!

Thank you again – without you, none of what PTA does would be possible! Go Mustangs!

 

Rogers PTA Dining for Dollars Community Event THIS WEEK Wed. 2/12!

The next Rogers PTA Dining for Dollars community event is THIS WEEK Wednesday, February 12th from 3-9 p.m. at Raising Cane’s (near the Traffic Circle area of Long Beach)!

Rogers Middle School Dining for Dollars at Raising Cane's - LB Traffic Circle location - on Wednesday February 12, 2020 from 3 to 9 p.m.Plan to grab a meal with friends and family, or grab and go take-out on this day and time and give back 15 percent of what is purchased under our event to RMS PTA!

Printed paper flier is not needed for this event! Simply mention “Rogers PTA” at checkout or show them this image from your mobile device!

More details on our Dining for Dollars events are always available at our standing Dining for Dollars page. Happy dining, Mustangs!