PTA News – Friday, 12/2/22

WELCOME BACK!  

Some new information since the break:  The PTA Directory is LIVE and is available for the purpose of providing PTA, school and school district information to you, our Rogers community.  Download this valuable resource now! 

Principal Chu sent out a Rogers Gym Dedication Survey to help assist the administration with the dedication and renaming process.   If you haven’t completed it already, it takes but a few seconds.  Click here now.

IMG_1839If you still need inspiration for gift giving, we are continuing to accept gift cards as part of our Giving Tree AND Rogers Rescue program now until December 16 to help Rogers families in need.  

Also if you would like to see what our Teachers’ Wish List & Preferences are, and get them something in time for the holidays, click on the link!  


Take a Break from cooking and join us for oSave the date!ur next Dining for Dollars.  

It will be at George’s Greek Cafe on Wednesday, December 7, all day and 20% of proceeds go back to Rogers PTA.

This will be the perfect time to take our students out and find out what they did during PALI and at school these past two weeks since the break.


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You are cordially invited to the

2022 Reflections Art Program Reception

on Tuesday, December 16

from 6-7pm in the Library  

If you are unable to make it, check out our finalists entered at the district level and find out about our Reflections Reception, click here!


W9nnerWe thank everyone who joined PTA this year, we hit 520 members!  A big thanks to Liz Palmer, who helped us migrate to an online drive and steered us to over 95% of staff/teacher participation!

The winners of our individual Membership prizes are:-

-Mile Run Pass-
Breonna W., Grade 6
Summer R.l, Grade 7
Chelsea B., Grade 8

-Front of the line Pass- Jaiden M.
-8th Grade promotion seating and parking- Dylan S.

CONGRATULATIONS!  Families should have been notified already via email.  


IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                      IMG_1838                         

11/30-12/2       PALI Camp for 7th Grade
12/5-12/7         PALI Camp for 6th Grade
12/8, 12/9        WRAP Drama Production, “She Kills Monsters”
Tues., 12/13     Reflections Art Reception, 6pm
Thur.,12/15      ELF Movie Night & Dollar Tacos, 5pm – 8pm
12/15, 12/16    WRAP Drama Production, “She Kills Monsters”

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, 11/18/22

THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE!  

IMG_1255We would like to wish all our Mustang families a safe and relaxing Thanksgiving break.  Remember, today is a minimum day!

We will see you when school resumes Monday, November 28!

If you are interested in getting a jump start on some gift giving, and would like to see what our Teachers Wish List & Preferences are, click on the link!  


DINING FOR DOLLARS UPDATE! Save the date!

Our Dining for Dollars from Taco Shore brought in
$260 To Rogers PTA!  What a great start!

Thank you to our hard working Dining for Dollars committee, Carol, Heike and Rickey for securing the venues and coming up with our flyers.

SAVE THE DATE for our next one at George’s Greek Cafe on Wednesday, December 7


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Thank you for the continued donations of our canned food drive this week.   

We will continue to accept gift cards as part of our Giving Tree program to help our Rogers families in need.

Any amount is appreciated and gift cards can be delivered until Wednesday, December 8.


Reflections Arts Program Update | 2022-23 | Theme: “Show Your Voice!”

 A Big Thank You to all students that participated in the annual Reflections Arts Program at Rogers Middle School.  To check out our finalists entered at the district level and find out about our Reflections Reception, click here!


because-of-youIn this week’s association meeting, PTA members helped approve:

  • BrainPop Online educational software
  • Our PALI charter buses
  • Student scholarships for PALI and
  • A second movie night for our Mustangs

Your support and attendance are invaluable to “getting back on the saddle” and we are grateful for all our members who made time to vote.


HAVE YOU EVER FELT LIKE YOU NEEDED A MASTER CALENDAR FOR ALL THE HAPPENINGS IN OUR KIDS’ LIVES AND SCHOOL? 

Well, guess what? Principal Chu has given us the power of information here at Rogers!  Click here for the PTA Master Calendar List from now until the end of the school year.

It includes spirit days, Mustang sports events, minimum days and so much more.  Dates are subject to change so make sure to bookmark this link.  Special shoutout to our PTA President, Leeanna Izuel, who has pushed for getting this tool available to all our families!

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                                 

Fri. 11/18        Minimum Day Schedule
11-21-11/25   Thanksgiving Break, No School
11-28-11/30   PALI Camp for 8th Grade
Mon. 11/29     Mustang Drive Committee, Multipurpose Room & Zoom, 8:15am
11/30-12/2     PALI Camp for 7th Grade
12/5-12/7       PALI Camp for 6th Grade

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

PTA News – Friday, 11/11/22

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OUR NEXT PTA ASSOCIATION MEETING IS ON: 

Tuesday, November 15, 6:30 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room

We will be deciding on funding and budget amendment proposals for PALI, the Wellness Center, Movie + Taco Night on campus, the Mustang Drive, Student Clubs and more.  Plus updates from Principal Chu on Rogers activities, updates and discussion of events and activities and more! We need your valuable input and look forward to seeing you there!


MUSTANG DRIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, 11/14, 6 PM (ZOOM/IN PERSON OFF CAMPUS)

The next meeting of the Mustang Drive committee will be Monday, November 14th via Zoom and in person, off campus. Email president@rogersmiddleschoolpta.com for the Zoom and in person address info!  Hope to see you there either in person or online!

DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!   

Due to some scheduling conflicts, our Mustang Drive has been pushed to early 2023.  This is great news as we still need to fill some key positions below.

1) Communications Liaison – Mustang Drive needs a liaison to help publicize deadlines and content.  You will be asked to correspond closely with our Social Media board member and the Principal.

2) Pledgestar Committee Co-Chair – This is a position that can be done from the comforts of your home & computer.   Pledgestar is the key platform in driving donations and everything is automated once we have it up and running.

3) Prizes Committee Chair and Members –  We need a lot more donations from local businesses which we offer as incentives and prizes.  This is a great position for those who are already out in the field and love to connect with our community!

If you are in a position to help, please consider being an integral part of our biggest fundraiser.  Please email fundraising@rogersmiddleschoolpta.com if you’d like to join the fun!


ROGERS WELLNESS CENTER IS HERE!  

Wellness QR CodeHave you stopped by the Wellness Center yet?  The Wellness Center will operate Mondays, Wednesdays and every other Friday before school starts and during lunch in Room 4102. (just outside the cafeteria).

Short-term counseling services are available by appointment.  Click here, scan the QR code or drop by the front office where you will see a referral form.

In ordtiaer to design and provide a relaxing environment where students have access to various tools to utilize at school, the Wellness Center is still looking for cozy furniture such as bean bags, couches, cute bins and shelving, rugs of any size, a mini fridge, microwave and moveable carts.   It also is in need of art supplies, puzzles, bar cart games and mindfulness/wellness decor.

Please click on this link today and consider making a donation (an Amazon wishlist can also be found within the Google Form).  Thank you!


IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                                 

11/11              Last day for Dining for Dollars, Taco Shore (2nd Street)
Fri. 11/11        Veterans’ Day, No School
Tues. 11/15     PTA Association Meeting, 6:30 pm
Fri. 11/18        Minimum Day Schedule
11-21-11/25   Thanksgiving Break, No School
11-28-11/30   PALI Camp for 8th Grade
11/30-12/2     PALI Camp for 7th Grade
12/5-12/7       PALI Camp for 6th Grade

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


 

PTA News – Friday, 11/4/22

ROGERS WELLNESS CENTER IS HERE!  

LauraThornWe are so excited to welcome Laura Thron, ASW, PPSC as the social worker for our new Wellness Center on campus.   The mission of our Wellness Center is to offer a range of resources to support students and families in meeting the challenges of adolescence through prevention, early intervention, and education in a safe and convenient place at school.  The Wellness Center will operate Mondays, Wednesdays and every other Friday before school starts and during lunch in Room 4102. (just outside the cafeteria).

ShortWellness QR Code term counseling services are available by appointment.  Click here or scan QR code.

In order to design and provide a relaxing environment where students have access to various tools to utilize at school, we need your help and donations!    We are looking for cozy furniture such as bean bags, couches, cute bins and shelving, rugs of any size, a mini fridge, microwave and moveable carts.   We also are in need of art supplies, puzzles, bar cart games and mindfulness/wellness decor.

Please click on this link today and consider making a donation (an Amazon wishlist can also be found within the Google Form).  Thank you!


IMG_0744OUR FIRST DINING FOR DOLLARS IS NEXT WEEK!  On November 9, 10 and 11, Taco Shore, on 5316 1/2 2nd street in Long Beach, will donate 20% of the dining dollars spent, to Rogers PTA.   Digital or printed copies of this image will be accepted.

Purchases include dine-in, take-out or catering but you must mention Rogers Middle School when placing the order.  Third party services excluded from fundraiser.


DONATIONS, SPONSORS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!   Do you work at a place that has cool swag or experiences they want to donate to Rogers PTA (a 501(c)(3) organization) to help with Rogers biggest fundraiser?  If so, email fundraising@rogersmiddleschoolpta.com.  Some ideas include: items from small businesses, bakeries and retail shops, tickets to sporting events, amusement parks or entertainment venues such as the Aquarium of the Pacific or Knotts Berry Farm.

Interested in being a sponsor on the Mustang Drive t-shirts?  Corporate and family sponsorships are available here.  Limited quantities available; first come first served! Email fundraising@rogersmiddleschoolpta.com for more info.

Want to help plan the Mustang Drive? Email fundraising@rogersmiddleschoolpta.com if you’d like to join the fun!


Pali-Institute-Logo**NEXT THURSDAY** November 10 will be the final day to fundraise AND pay the balance of your PALI Registration.

THERE IS STILL TIME TO SPONSOR A STUDENT!  If you would like to donate and help sponsor a student, please go to the main office and ask for Ms. Wheeler.


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OUR NEXT PTA MEETING IS ON: 

Tuesday, November 15, 6:30 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room

We will be deciding on additional funding proposals, PALI, the Wellness Center, Movie + Taco Night on campus, Dining for Dollars, the Mustang Drive and more, plus we will hear and update from Mr. Chu.

We need your valuable input and look forward to seeing you there!


IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                                 

Sat. 11/5          High School of Choice Fair
Thurs. 11/10    PALI Balance Due
11/9-11/11      Dining for Dollars, Taco Shore (2nd Street)
Fri. 11/11         Veterans’ Day, No School
Tues. 11/15     PTA Association Meeting, 6:30 pm

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

PTA News – Friday, 10/28/22

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DONATIONS NEEDED!   Do you work at a place that has cool stuff they want to donate to Rogers PTA (a 501(c)(3) organization) to help Rogers students?  If so, email fundraising@rogersmiddleschoolpta.com.  Some ideas include: items from small businesses, bakeries and retail shops, tickets to sporting events, amusement parks or entertainment venues such as the Aquarium of the Pacific or Knotts Berry Farm.

Interested in being a sponsor on the Mustang Drive t-shirts?  Corporate and family sponsorships are available here.  Limited quantities available; first come first served! Email fundraising@rogersmiddleschoolpta.com for more info.


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Order your Class of 2023 shirts today either online or in the main office.

Additional order forms are available in the front office.


Pali-Institute-Logo**FRIDAY** November 10 will be the final day to fundraise AND pay the balance of your PALI Registration.

If you would like to donate and help sponsor a student, please go to the main office and ask for Ms. Wheeler.

By now, you should have received a Google doc requesting some basic information.  Once that’s submitted, PALI will send you a CampDoc where you can fill out necessary health information prior to attending.


Cowboy-carnival-border-western-clip-art-3-clipartwiz-clipartixYEEHAW!   We have two dress-up days next week:  October 31 and November 4

On Monday, October 31st, students may wear Halloween costumes provided they follow the guidelines below.  Costume Guidelines are:

  • School staff need to be able to easily identify you. Therefore, you may not paint your whole face or wear a mask covering your face.
  • No inflatable costumes are permitted. You must be able to sit comfortably at your desk in every classroom.
  • Do not bring any props of any type; they are not permitted. If you come with a prop, it will be taken and returned after the end of the school day.
  • Long Beach Unified School District guidelines regarding students dressing appropriately apply. You will be asked to change in school uniform if you wear a costume that is inappropriate or offensive to others.

Next Friday, November 4, we celebrate Will Rogers’ birthday, so Mustangs can dress in Western gear.   Hats are allowed.  LBUSD guidelines apply.


ITEMS RESTOCKED!  PE Uniforms in smaller sizes are restocked and ready for purchase on our Rogers PTA Web Store.  Don’t forget to stock up on your hoodies as well!


IMG_0744SAVE THE DATE!  Our first Dining for Dollars will be at Taco Shore, 5316 1/2 2nd street in Long Beach, all day on November 9, 10 and 11.  Taco Shore will donate 20% of your check to Rogers PTA. 

Purchases include dine-in, take-out or catering but you must mention Rogers Middle School when placing the order.  Third party services excluded from fundraiser.


PTAIMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                                 
Fri. 10/28           Last Day to Order 8th Grade T-shirt
Fri. 10/28           ASB Halloween Field Day, 1:30pm
Mon. 10/31       Costume Dress Day / Halloween
Fri. 11/4            PALI Balance Due
Fri. 11/4            
Will Rogers’ Birthday/Western Dress
Sat. 11/5          High School of Choice Fair
11/9-11/11       Dining for Dollars, Taco Shore (2nd Street)
11/11               Veterans’ Day

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

PTA News – Friday, 10/21/22

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RED RIBBON WEEK is around the corner!  

Check out the themed days that ASB has lined up, from Monday, October 24 through Friday, October 28, to celebrate our commitment and fight against drugs.  If your Mustang chooses not to dress in the themed attire for the day, they can come in uniform.


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REGISTRATION EXTENDED for PALI…You have until Tuesday, October 25 to submit your grade-level color specific permission slip and $50 deposit.  You can pay online at the Rogers store or in person during banking hours (8:30a-12:30p).

Personal checks are NOT accepted. You can pay with cash, credit card, ApplePay or Cashier’s Check.  You may pay for the registration in its entirety by November 4.


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Reflections Art Program
Theme is “Show Your Voice!”
Good news – There is more time!
Deadline for submissions has been extended to Tuesday, October 25th to Ms Armstrong (Rm B25103)
See Reflections Page on PTA website for details.

784485E4-14FA-4662-A964-189D441CD8B8VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Mustang Families, you rock!   We have all the donations earmarked for our upcoming field day, so thank you!  However, we need VIPs to help on the day of the event.

If you are a registered VIP and can help out from 1:30pm until 2:40pm on Friday, October 28, Sign up here! Thank you for your support!


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Our kickoff event has changed to Thursday, November 3 and we are in full swing.   Our next Mustang Drive committee meeting is on Monday, 10/24 at 7:00pm via Zoom

Also, look out for details on our social media next week on how you can help us by becoming a corporate or family sponsor on our T-shirts as well as how you can be a part of our biggest fundraiser of the year!


Fall temperatures are here!  Does your Mustang need a stylish Rogers hoodie or zip-up jacket?   What about more uniform shirts or shorts for PE class?  The Rogers PTA Web Store is up and running for your shopping convenience, buy today!


IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                                 
10/24-10/28      Red Ribbon Week/Special Dress Days
Mon. 10/24.       Mustang Drive Committee Meeting, 7pm (Zoom)
Tues. 10/25        PALI Deposit and Permission Slips Due
Tues. 10/25       Reflections Entries Due

Wed. 10/26.      Wear Pink Wednesday
Thur. 10/27        Advanced Band/Orchestra Fall Concert, 6:30pm/7:15pm
Fri. 10/28           Last Day to Order 8th Grade T-shirt
Fri. 10/28           ASB Halloween Field Day, 1:30pm
Mon. 10/31       Costume Dress Day / Halloween
Thur. 11/3         Mustang Drive Kickoff Event
Fri. 11/4            PALI Balance Due
Fri. 11/4            
Will Rogers Birthday/Western Dress
Sat. 11/5          High School of Choice Fair
11/9-11/11        Dining for Dollars, Taco Shore (2nd Street)

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

PTA News – Friday, 10/14/22

IMAGINE what YOU can create….REFLECTIONS 2022-23

It’s not too late!!!

Submit your Reflections art piece by Friday 10/21/2022 to Ms. Armstrong (Room B25103)

2022-23 Reflections Art Program Call for Entries | The theme is, “Show Your Voice!”

Get creative and let your inner artist shine. Submit an original piece of artwork to this theme. IMAGINEusing visual arts, music composition, dance choreography, film production, photography, or writing medium to EXPRESS yourself and INSPIRE others.

Refer to the Reflections Page on the PTA website for the digital packet.

See link to the official packet and rules.  2022-2023 Reflections Packet

For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more here about prizes and scholarships.


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WHAT’S NEXT?  If you haven’t had a chance to attend the information meeting, please watch the recorded Parent information session and read the slide deck here.  

Every student who would like to attend this year‘s 3 night/2 day Rogers field trip to PALI Institute must meet the following deadlines:

1) A permission slip on their grade-specific colored paper must be turned in to the office or to their science teacher by October 20. Physical copies only!

2) A deposit of $50 must be paid by October 20 to guarantee their spot. Payment must be made either in person at the office during banker’s hours (banker’s hours are 8:30 – 12:30) OR online at the Rogers Store (3% surcharge will apply on all transactions)

3) Payments can be made in person (banker’s hours are 8:30 – 12:30) or online – $150 due October 25 and balance due November 4. You can also pay the $350 in its entirety.

4) If your student wishes to fundraise through www.shopfund.com, the last day is November 4. Forty percent (40%) of all sales will go to the student account and offset the cost.  Our goal is to raise $10,000 and in order to do so, we ask you register today!   Catalogs will be here by Friday.

Personal checks are NOT accepted. You can pay with cash, credit card, ApplePay or Cashier’s Check.


MEMBERSHIP DRIVE – LAST DAYS!   Get those final memberships in to the office today or join online by tomorrow!   Pizza prize and raffle winners will be announced by next week.  Hamilton (6th grade) has a commanding lead, Chapman and Hayes are neck and neck (7th grade) and Thomas is currently ahead, with Castellanos not too far behind (8th grade), to win the pizza party.   Every membership counts, join today!  


image0Our next Mustang Drive committee meeting is on Monday, October 17 at 7pm via ZOOM.  To obtain the zoom link, please email Erin Monge or president@rogersmiddleschoolpta.com We still need a Mustang Drive Packet coordinator to disseminate key information to all the students & parents and committee members to help solicit prizes from local businesses.  

2022-23 Rogers Mustang Drive Committee


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DONATIONS NEEDED!  In preparation of ASB’s Halloween Field Day on October 28, look out for a SignUp Genius link on our social media feeds.  We are hoping for the following donations:

  • 2 bags of Cuties
  • 3 whipped cream
  • 3 dozen bakery or store-made cupcakes (for a Cake Walk)
  • 10 bags of Halloween candy (individually wrapped) for the games

Sign up here to donate!  Please deliver any donations to the Rogers front office by 2pm on Thursday, October 27!


Fall temperatures are here!  Does your Mustang need a stylish Rogers hoodie or zip-up jacket?   What about more uniform shirts or shorts for PE class?  The Rogers PTA Web Store is up and running for your shopping convenience, buy today!


IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                                 
Mon. 10/17        Mustang Drive Committee Meeting, 8:15a
Thurs. 10/20      Great CA Shake Out, 10:20a
Thurs. 10/20      PALI Deposit, Permission slip and PALI enrollment form due
Fri. 10/21           Reflection Artwork Submissions are Due
Mon. 10/25        PALI 1st Payment Due
Thurs. 10/27      Advanced Band/Orchestra Fall Concert, 6:30PM/7:15PM
10/24-10/28      Red Ribbon Week
Fri. 10/28           Last Day to Order 8th Grade T-shirt
Fri. 10/28           ASB Halloween Field Day
Mon. 10/31       Costume Dress Day / Halloween
Fri. 11/4            PALI Balance Due
Special Dress Days:  Every Wednesday in October – WEAR PINK

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

PTA News – Friday, 10/7/22

SAVE THE 81F44CC9-87B4-4107-AD89-B0DF0FF9C733DATE!   Our first Lunch on the Lawn will take place on the front lawn, along Monrovia Avenue, on Thursday, October 13 from 12p-12:40p.  This is the first time since the pandemic where we can have lunch with your student and meet with other families in our Rogers community!  This event is open to family members or friends of family.

A permission slip is required and must be turned into the Main Office by Tuesday, October 11 (Office hours are 7:00 am – 3:30pm).

  • Make sure to include your child’s Period 1 Teacher on the Permission Form
  • Wristbands will be issued to students on Thursday by Period 1 Teachers.
  • If you cannot attend, parents may turn in permission form for their child, so the child may attend with another parent/family

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HAVE YOU HEARD?   For the first time in 3 years, all Rogers students will have the opportunity to attend PALI Institute’s 3-day camp in late November and early December.  Informational sessions will be held Monday, October 10 (via zoom) at 8:15 am and Tuesday, October 11 in the auditorium at 5:30pm.  For those parents who cannot attend either parent information session, it will be recorded and shared after the meeting.

image0This experience is made possible by the PTA’s biggest fundraiser drive but we still need to fill some key positions!  The PTA hopes to make a donation to fund the transportation to and from PALI camp but we need your help.  Our next Mustang Drive committee meeting is on Monday, October 10 at 8:15a in the multipurpose room.  Please join us and bring a friend!  If you cannot make it, sign up below:  

 2022-23 Rogers Mustang Drive Committee


OCTOBER 14 IS OUR CLUB FAIR.  Students willClubFairArt have the opportunity to check out the clubs available in our school and sign up. 

A list of our clubs can be found on our school loop page under the header “Clubs” or click here.  Club offerings are subject to change so make sure to remind your kids to stop by the tables and see what’s new!  


MEMBERSHIP DRIVE EXTENDED!   Listen up Mustangs!  We are extending our PTA Membership Drive to help us hit our goal of 100% membership.  We NEED YOU!  We are still 200+ memberships short of our goal.  That means you now have until October 15th to sign up for PTA memberships and be eligible for a lot of great rewards, like an in class party for the 1st period class at each grade level with the highest percentage of memberships, and a chance to win a front of the line pass for lunch and activities, a “skip the mile-run pass” or 4 reserved front row seats and reserved parking for 8th grade promotion.  Buy memberships online at the Rogers PTA website today.


IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                                  

Mon. 10/10     Mustang Drive Committee Planning Meeting, 8:15a
Mon. 10/10     PALI Institute Parent Information Session via Zoom, 8:15a
Mon. 10/10.    Flag Football & Volleyball vs. Hoover, 3:30p
Tues. 10/11     In person PALI Institute Parent Information Session, 5:30p
Wedn.10/12    Flag Football & Volleyball vs. Marshall, 3:30p
Thurs.10/13     Lunch on the Lawn, 12pm
Fri. 10/14         Club Fair
Sat. 10/15       Membership Drive Ends
Fri. 10/21         Reflection Artwork Submissions are Due
Special Dress Days:  Every Wednesday in October – WEAR PINK

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

PTA News – Friday, 9/30/22

r---show-your-voice_twitter2022-23 Reflections Art Program Call for Entries! 

Be Inspired. Unleash your creative talent and express yourself through fine arts, music composition, dance, photography, film or writing medium to the Reflections Page theme.  The theme is, “Show Your Voice!”

See link for the official packet and rules.  2022-2023 Reflections Packet*You can also pick up a printed copy today of the Reflections Packet with submission guidelines and entry form at the front office.

Original Reflections art pieces will be due Friday, October 21st to Ms. Armstrong at Room B25103.  Refer to the Reflections Page on the PTA website for the digital packet.


image0The Mustang Drive is Back in the Saddle!  Our planning team is brimming with ideas including the opportunity for all grades to go to PALI camp in November.  We are excited to announce our next meeting on Tuesday, October 4 at 8:15a in the multipurpose room.  We still need a Silent Auction chair, Prize committee members and a Mustang Drive packet coordinator.  Sign up here to fill these key positions:  2022-23 Rogers Mustang Drive Committee

The event celebration date has changed.   Our fundraising activities which begin October 24 will culminate in a school wide, all inclusive event on December 16th.  

 


FRIDAY NIGHT FFriday Night FrightRIGHT!  Rogers Student ASB is hosting our first school dance of the year.   Costumes are optional and $3 tickets will be sold on campus next week, from October 3rd until October 6th.  Food and drinks will be sold as well.  Permission slips will be required.

The Dance will be held on campus from 3p – 4:30 pm.


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CJSF applications are due today for 8th graders!

CJSF stands for California Junior Scholarship Federation. It is a state wide organization that recognizes student academic excellence and community service.  Click here to apply!


MEMBERSHIP DRIVE EXTENDED!  Listen up Mustangs!  We are extending our PTA Membership Drive to help us hit our goal of 100% membership.  We NEED YOU!  We are still 200+ memberships short of our goal.  That means you now have until October 15th to sign up for PTA memberships and be eligible for a lot of great rewards, like an in class party for the 1st period class at each grade level with the highest percentage of memberships, and a chance to win a front of the line pass for lunch and activities, a “skip the mile-run pass” or 4 reserved front row seats and reserved parking for 8th grade promotion.  Buy memberships online at the Rogers PTA website today.


SAVE THE 81F44CC9-87B4-4107-AD89-B0DF0FF9C733DATE!   Our first Lunch on the Lawn will take place on the front lawn, along Monrovia Avenue, on Thursday, October 13 from 12p-12:40p.  This is the first time since the pandemic where we can have lunch with your student and meet with other families in our Rogers community.  This event is open to family members or friends of family.

A permission slip is required and will be sent home next week.  


A HEARTFELT THANK YOU!  WE SOLD OVER $5000!Thank_YouThank you to our Librarian, Caitlyn Stuart, and all our volunteers and teachers who helped support another successful book fair this past week.

Over $2000 will go back to our library to help purchase additional books.


USED UNIFORM PROGRAM IS BACK! This is a photo of the official Rogers Middle School Long Beach, CA sweatshirt offered by Rogers PTA for $30 each. Have you had a chance to clear out your closets?   There is a large box in the foyer by the front entrance where people can donate their gently used PE clothes, hoodies, spirit shirts and solid black and solid grey outerwear.  There will also be a used uniform sale in the Fall and Spring (dates are t.b.a.).  For those in financial need, the office will have some used hoodies and new spirit shirts.


Rogers PTA Web Store is now open! Does your Mustang need uniform shirts or shorts for PE class? How about a stylish Rogers hoodie or zip-up jacket?  The Rogers PTA Web Store is up and running for your shopping convenience at https://rogers-middle-school-pta.square.si


IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                                  

10/3 – 10/6      Fright Night Ticket Sales
Tues. 10/4       Mustang Drive Committee Planning Meeting, 8:15a
Tues. 10/4       Special Dress Day:  WEAR BLUE to stomp out bullying
Thurs.10/6       Minimum Day
Fri. 10/7           Makeup Day for Fall Pictures
Fri. 10/7           Fright Night Fright Dance, 3-4:30pm
Thurs.10/13     Lunch on the Lawn, 12pm
Sat. 10/15        Membership Drive Ends
Fri. 10/21         Reflection Artwork Submissions are Due
Special Dress Days:  Every Wednesday in October – WEAR PINK

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

PTA News – Friday, 9/23/22

joe-josts-to-go-menuJOST’S Comes to Rogers on Back to School Night!
Thursday, September 29, 4:30p – 7pm 
Starting at 4:30p, parents can come prior to Back to School Night, reconnect with our Rogers parents and teachers, and hear from our new principal, Mr. Chu.  Joe Jost’s legendary “Joe’s Special” sandwich and famous pickled eggs and pretzels will be available for purchase.

After Back to School Night, we welcome all the families to stay for our kickoff PTA association meeting in the Auditorium at 7p!  , Come hear about the plans for 2022-23, approve the budget, amend the bylaws and more.


JOIN PTA BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30 FOR A CHANCE TO WIN SOME GREAT PRIZES!   Have you joined our PTA yet? Don’t miss out on your chance to win front row tickets to promotion, Mile Run and Front of the Lunch Line passes or a pizza party!  Our goal is 100% Participation which means we still need more members to sign up.  Sign up your children, parents, grandparents, alumni, local businesses and neighbors today!


MARK YOUR CALENDARS!  
Our MustanSept27g Drive committee is having its first planning meeting at 8:15am in the multipurpose room.  We would love your input and ideas for our BIGGEST FUNDRAISER of the year!  Please sign up here to join.

Kona Ice Truck is also coming after school on Tuesday.  Stay for some cool treats and meet Principal Chu.  Cash, venmo and credit card are accepted.


SEPTEMBER ScholasticFair26-30
**SCHOLASTIC BOOKFAIR IS NEXT WEEK** 
Help encourage our Mustangs to become avid readers and sign up to help today!  We are in need of VIPs: 1-2 volunteers daily in shifts, throughout the school day, to help make it a success!

Click here to sign up.


81F44CC9-87B4-4107-AD89-B0DF0FF9C733SAVE THE DATE!   Our first Lunch on the Lawn will take place on the front lawn, along Monrovia Avenue, on Thursday, October 13 from 12p-12:40p.  This is a wonderful chance to have lunch with your student and meet with other families in our Rogers community.  This event is open to family members or friends of family. A permission slip is required.  Look out for more details next week, on our social media feeds and PTA newsletter.


This is a photo of the official Rogers Middle School Long Beach, CA sweatshirt offered by Rogers PTA for $30 each.THE USED UNIFORM PROGRAM IS BACK! 
Starting next week, there will be a large box in the foyer by the front entrance where people can donate their gently used PE clothes, hoodies, spirit shirts and solid black and solid grey outerwear.  There will also be a used uniform sale in the Fall and Spring (dates are t.b.a.).  For those in financial need, the office will have some used hoodies and new spirit shirts.


r---show-your-voice_twitter2022-23 Reflections Art Program Call for Entries!  Reflections pieces will be due October 21 to Ms. Armstrong at Room B25103.  The theme is, “Show Your Voice!” Create a piece of original artwork to this Reflections Page theme using the fine arts, music composition, dance, video, photography, or writing medium. Refer to the Reflections Page on the PTA website for the digital packet next week!


image says "Apply now!" with LBUSD logo and VIPS volunteers in public schools logoBecome a Rogers VIPS to volunteer on campus.  For in person events at Rogers, LBUSD requires you to have a Rogers VIPS badge. A VIPS badge from another school doesn’t transfer to Rogers. However, you can indicate if you are a current VIP at another school and the date of your TB test on the online application.  Contact Karina Vasquez at the Rogers Front Office at kvasquez@lbschools.net, visit the  Rogers PTA and LBUSD VIPS Info page or go to the application page to begin the process: VIPs Application


Rogers PTA Web Store is now open! Does your Mustang need uniform shirts or shorts for PE class? How about a stylish Rogers hoodie or zip-up jacket?  The Rogers PTA Web Store is up and running for your shopping convenience at https://rogers-middle-school-pta.square.si


IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                                  
Sept 26-30      Scholastic Bookfair
Tues. 9/27       Mustang Drive Planning Meeting, 8:15a, Multipurpose room
Tues. 9/27       Kona Ice, Meet & Greet Principals of Rogers & Lowell, 2:45pm

Thurs. 9/29      Minimum Day
Thurs. 9/29      Joe Jost’s available for purchase 4:30pm – 7pm
Thurs. 9/29      Back to School Night 5:30-7pm
Thurs. 9/29      PTA General Association Meeting 7pm, after Back to School Night
Fri. 9/30           PTA Membership Drive Ends
Fri. 9/30           Fall Picture Day, Free Dress
Thurs.10/6       Minimum Day
Fri. 10/7           Makeup Day for Fall Pictures
Thurs.10/13     Lunch on the Lawn, 12pm

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