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TCB (Taking Care of Business)

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TCBTaking Care of Business happens this year Tuesday August 22nd (8th Grade), Wednesday 23 August (7th Grade), and Thursday 24 August (6th Grade) at Rogers Middle School.  What is it?  It’s a chance for all students to get PE Clothes and Spiritware, take photos with family and friends, get class schedules for the upcoming year, and grab needed textbooks.

More information can be found on the Rogers Middle School’s TCB information page.

 

This is the only chance to get PE Clothes and Spiritware before the online store opens in September.  Come and grab your gear at TCB!

PTA News – Friday, 6/2/23

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"Help Wanted" sign white writing on red sign backgroundVolunteers Needed!

We have several events we need assistance on before our last day of school.

If you are available in any capacity, please sign up below.  Thank you! 

 TCBCan you believe this school year is almost over?

That means we need to start planning for Taking Care Business (TCB) logowear sales! TCB will be August 22 (8th Grade), August 23 (7th Grade) and August 24 (6th Grade).  Sign up here if you can help with logowear sales

Rogers8thGradeFlyer8th Grade parents!  This is it — the last event of middle school!  To make this party happen we need a lot of people to help at the party! Please sign up for a shift.  The party is June 14th (6 pm –  9 pm)!  Sign up here to volunteer.  

Permission slips for Knotts and 8th Grade party went out this week.

8th Grade party permission slips are due by Friday, June 9. 

Return the Knotts permission slips and buy tickets from Tuesday, June 6 through Friday, June 9. 

7th grade parents!  This is your party next year!  Come help out at the 8th grade party and see what it’s about.  The event will take place at CSULB Student Union from 6pm – 9pm.  Sign up here to volunteer.  

D4D_nekter_v1-1Dining for Dollars Fundraiser is provided by Nekter on Thursday, June 8 + 15.  What a great way to end the last day and last week of school!   Grab a smoothie, juice or acai bowl for your Mustang and help support our local business.  Nekter will donate 20% of purchases back to Rogers.  Nekter is located in the same plaza as Trader Joe’s at 6467 E. Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, CA.

Click here for the flyer and show the digital image when ordering.

Rogers Chess Tournament is on Tuesday, June 6 and Wednesday, June 7, After School in the Library.  This Tournament is open to all Mustangs!  Sign up on Canvas or in Ms. Elsworth’s classroom by Monday! The winner plays Mr. Chu at lunch on Thursday, June 8.

Screenshot 2023-06-02 at 6.59.43 AMGet involved for next year! Sign up now and choose from a variety of big and small ways to help!  We especially need chairs or co-chairs next school year for:

  • Staff Appreciation Week co-chair (rising 6th/7th grade parent)
  • Logowear co-chair
  • Dining for Dollars (can be done from home)
  • Mustang Drive co-chair
  • Passive Fundraising/Ralph’s donations (can be done from home)
  • Technology (G-Suite) (can be done from home)
  • 8th Grade Party (rising 8th grade parent)

If you are interested in learning more and feel like you have only a limited amount of time to give, we can help you find the perfect fit for your schedule.  Please email: info@rogersmiddleschoolpta.com for more info!

Click here for the PTA Master Calendar from now until the end of the school year.
Important Upcoming Events

Mon., June 5 – Free Dress: 6th Graders (red/orange), 7th Graders (yellow/green), 8th Graders (blue/purple)
Tues., June 6:  Free Dress:  Dress Like Adam Sandler
Tues., June 6 – Chess Tournament, Library, After School
Wed., June 7 – Free Dress: Tye Dye
Wed., June 7 – Chess Tournament, Library, After School
Thurs., June 8 – Chess Tournament Championship Match vs Principal, Mustang Park, Lunch
Thurs., June 8 and Fri. Jun 9 – WRAP Drama Production of A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream, 7pm-9pm
Fri., June 9 – Minimum Day (1:10pm Dismissal)
June 9 -15 is on a Minimum Day Schedule

Every Friday in June – Wear College Shirt
Link to the Official Rogers Middle School Calendar is available on PTA website here.

PTA News – Friday, 5/26/23

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REMINDERS

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 Monday, May 29 is a federal holiday.  We will resume school on Tuesday, May 30.

 UPCOMING EVENTS

Field Day Donations and Volunteers Needed!  

Friday, June 2nd is our final Rogers ASB Field Day of the school year, from 1:30 pm to 2:40 pm and we need some VIPs and donations!  Click here to donate or volunteer!

Donations needed (deliver by 2 pm, Thursday, June 1st to the Rogers Front Office):

  • 4 dozen bakery or grocery store-baked cupcakes
  • 20 cans of whipped cream
  • 3 bags of small oranges (cuties)
  • 15 bags of wrapped candy
  • 2 sets of 50 paper plates

Volunteers are needed to help with games and snack sales from 1:30 pm to 2:40 pm.  Volunteers must be registered VIPS.

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Last Dining for Dollars Fundraiser is provided by Nekter on Thursday, June 8 + 15.  What a great way to end the last day and last week of school!   Grab a smoothie, juice or acai bowl for your Mustang and help support our local business.  Nekter will donate 20% of purchases back to Rogers.  Nekter is located in the same plaza as Trader Joe’s at 6467 E. Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, CA. Click here for the flyer.

8thgradeWanted: 8th Grade parents to help the night of the party, June 14th! Sign up here and watch this space next week for more info.

Watch your students’ backpacks next week for more information coming home about the Knotts field trip and the 8th Grade party!

7th Grade parents:  Next year this will be your party!  Contact president@rogersmiddleschoolpta.com if you want to shadow now to learn more for next year.

Rogers Chess Tournament is on June 6 and 7, After School in the Library.  Open to all Mustangs!  Watch for sign-ups on Canvas or sign up in Ms. Elsworth’s classroom starting next week. The winner plays Mr. Chu at lunch on June 8.

Last Day to Buy PE Uniforms and Hoodies online on the PTA webstore is Monday, June 12.  Click here!

Every year, we are reminded that what makes every school outstanding and unique, is the support given by the parents, volunteers and community.  We recognized the following individuals for their tireless work throughout the year in bringing together parents, helping our teachers/staff and providing memorable experiences to our students.  Our 2023 Service Award recipients include:
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Brenda Durnin, Liz Palmer, Leeanna Izuel, Carol Jones, Heike Intagliata
(Not pictured) Lydia Bottegoni, Sabine Cain and Holly Torpey.  You will be missed!

Interested in helping next year?  It’s never too late to get involved!  Sign up yourself or bring a friend to co-chair! We have an extremely helpful association of members that can help guide new volunteers to raise funds, plan events and help show some love to our teachers and staff.   We are in particular need of chairs or co-chairs next school year for:

  • Staff Appreciation Week co-chair (rising 6th/7th grade parent)
  • Logowear co-chair
  • Dining for Dollars (can be done from home)
  • Mustang Drive co-chair
  • Passive Fundraising/Ralph’s donations (can be done from home)
  • Technology (G-Suite) (can be done from home)
  • 8th Grade Party (rising 8th grade parent)

If you are interested in learning more and feel like you have only a limited amount of time to give, we can help you find the perfect fit for your schedule.  Please email: info@rogersmiddleschoolpta.com and inquire today.

Rogers Recap: Career Day!

Rogers welcomed 29 speakers to Mustang Park on Tuesday, May 23 for Career Day! Students were matched with three speakers based on their interests and learned about potential career paths in a job-fair-like set up.  6th, 7th and 8th graders were all able to enjoy this great event.

Thanks to chair Kathy Remeika for bringing this wonderful event back to Rogers and to all the volunteers and speakers who made this possible! Want to help out next year?  Email president@rogersmiddleschool.com.

Click here for the PTA Master Calendar from now until the end of the school year.
Important Upcoming Events
Mon., May 29 – Memorial Day – No School
Thurs., June 1 – Free Dress Day – Pajamas Day (Uniform Shoes)
Thurs., June 1 –  Aladdin Production by the Rogers Drama Class, 7pm – 9pm
Fri., June 2 – Free Dress Day — Wear Orange Day
Fri., June 2 – Bring a Blanket to School Day
Fri., June 2 – ASB Field Day
Fri., June 2 – Aladdin Production by the Rogers Drama Class, 7pm – 9pm
Tues., June 6 – Chess Tournament, Library, After School
Wed., June 7 – Chess Tournament, Library, After School
Thurs., June 8 – Chess Tournament Championship Match vs Principal, Mustang Park, Lunch
Thurs., June 8 and Fri. Jun 9 – WRAP Drama Production of A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream, 7pm-9pm
Fri., June 9 – Minimum Day (1:10pm Dismissal)
Every Friday in June – Wear College Shirt
Link to the Official Rogers Middle School Calendar is available on PTA website here.

PTA News – Friday, 5/19/23

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Screenshot 2023-05-19 at 9.37.45 AMRogers Career Day is on Tuesday, May 23, Periods 2 through 4 (9 am to 12 pm).

More volunteers are needed to help in the 6th, 7th and 8th Grade time slots.  Sign up here to help!

Presenters will need to check into the office to receive a badge.  Please allow enough time to do so before your assigned slot.

IMG_8026Wednesday, May 24  

LAST Dining for Dollars at George’s Greek Cafe AND Lunch on the Lawn 

Why not pick up some George’s Greek Cafe for your child to enjoy during our Lunch on the Lawn event, happening from 11:45am – 12:25pm this Wednesday?

A Google Form was sent by Principal Chu via email.  You must fill it out again to have your child released on Wednesday.  They will receive a wristband during their first period ONLY if the Google Form is filled out or if you fill one out in the Front Office prior to Wednesday.d

George’s Greek Cafe will donate back to Rogers for purchases of meals or gift cards, throughout May 24th.

teacheroftheyearALSO on May 24 …. DRUM ROLL PLEASE ……

We are pleased to announce that the Rogers Middle School PTA Teacher of the Year award goes to Mr. Brian Tom, our beloved 6th grade Science Teacher.  Please attend our LAST PTA ASSOCIATION MEETING AND END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION to help celebrate him, our wonderful volunteers, our student Jeopardy winners and Reflections finalists.

Our last Association meeting of the school year will take place on Wednesday, May 24 in the Multipurpose Room at 6:30 p.m.  For those who would like to vote on how we disburse next year’s funds, please attend!

The Spring Book Fair is back and needs volunteer help!  The Spring Book Fair is March 22-26 in the Library.  Our awesome librarian, Ms. Stuart, needs help setting up the Book Fair on Friday, May 19th and then help staffing the Book Fair during the week.  Shifts last two hours.  If you can help, please sign up here.

Rogers Music
19th Annual Dinner Concert & Fundraiser “Festival in the Park”.
TOMORROW, May 20, from 4-7 pm

Attention all Rogers Families! Tomorrow, Saturday, May 20th is the annual Rogers Music Concert and Fundraiser.  Performances will run throughout the afternoon. Feel free to bring your own lawn chair and your own food if you did not preorder a Taco plate.

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

Saturday, May 20 – Rogers Outdoor Dinner and Concert (4pm-7pm, Mustang Park)
May 22-26 – Spring Book Fair, Library
Tues., May 23 – Career Day, 9am – 12pm
Wed., May 24 – Lunch on the Lawn, 11:45a – 12:25am
Wed., May 24 – Dining for Dollars, George’s Greek Cafe, All Day
Wed., May 24 – PTA Assoc Mtg & End of Year Celebration, MPR Room, 6:30 – 7:30pm
Fri., May 26 – ASB Fri-Yay
Mon., May 29 – Memorial Day – No School
Every Friday in May – Wear College Shirt
Link to the Official Rogers Middle School Calendar is available on PTA website here.

PTA News – Friday, 5/12/23

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Rogers Music
19th Annual Dinner Concert & Fundraiser “Festival in the Park”

May 20, 2023, from 4-7 pm

Attention all Rogers Families! Saturday, May 20th is the annual Rogers Music Concert and Fundraiser. Please click on the image to enlarge, and scan the QR codes to preorder tickets, taco plates, volunteer, or donate an item for the Auction.  Pre-orders from Tacos Chihuahua must be made by tomorrow.

Performances will run throughout the afternoon. Feel free to bring your own lawn chair. Families can purchase food in advance or bring their own  food.

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Rogers Career Day is on Tuesday, May 23, Periods 2 through 4 (9 am to 12 pm). Students will receive a survey and be assigned to 3 career presenters aligned with their interests. Volunteers are  needed to set up and to help monitor the grade-level presentations.  Sign up here to help!

The Spring Book Fair is back and needs volunteer help!  The Spring Book Fair is March 22-26 in the Library.  Our awesome librarian, Ms. Stuart, needs help setting up the Book Fair on Friday, May 19th and then help staffing the Book Fair during the week.  Shifts last two hours.  If you can help, please sign up here.

LAST PTA ASSOCIATION MEETING AND END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION

Our last Association meeting of the school year will take place on Wednesday, May 24 in the Multipurpose Room at 6:30 p.m. Come to help celebrate our wonderful volunteers, the Teacher of the Year, and our student Jeopardy winners and Reflections finalists with cookies, reflect on this year and plan for next year, and take care of regular PTA business.

REMINDERS

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Donations.  We would like to continue to treat our amazing staff and teachers with drinks and snacks for the remaining Mondays in May.  Click here to donate and bring your donation by the Rogers Front Office!

8th Grade Party.  The Rogers PTA has set aside funding to pay for the rental of CSULB, but more donations are needed to make this a celebration for our 8th graders to remember.  Our goal is for 20 more Rogers families to donate $25 by Monday, May 22nd.   If you haven’t donated yet, please click here to donate online, or send in your $25, cash or check donation (payable to Rogers PTA), to the Rogers Front Office.

Wednesday, May 24 – Lunch on the Lawn and our next Dine out for Dollars at George’s Greek Cafe.  Look for more details on our PTA Facebook and Instagram pages (@rogersmiddleschoolpta) or in this newsletter.

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

Friday, May 12 – 8th Grade Party Committee Meeting (Multi Purpose Room, 9am)
Friday, May 12 – Dress Like a Cowboy/Girl or Like You are Going to a Country Club
May 15-20 – Classified Staff Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 16 – School Site Council Meeting (3pm, Zoom)
Wednesday, May 17 – Free Dress Day
Wednesday, May 17 – Rogers Music Instrument Petting Zoo (6:30pm, Auditorium)
Friday, May 19 – Hat Day
Friday, May 19 – ASB 8th Grade Dance (3pm, Gym; Red Carpet Themed)
Saturday, May 20 – Rogers Outdoor Dinner and Concert (4pm-7pm, Mustang Park)
Every Friday in May – Wear College Shirt
Link to the Official Rogers Middle School Calendar is available on PTA website here.

PTA News – Friday, 5/5/23

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COMING EVENTS

Rogers Career Day is coming soon and we need your help!  Rogers Career Day is on Tuesday, May 23, Periods 2 through 4 (9am to 12pm). We have a great line up of 20 speakers coming to educate our Rogers students on different career paths!CareerDay2023

To make it work, we need a few people to help with Career Day preparations (which can be done at home) and 20 VIPS on Career Day, May 23 (to work with students and speakers)!  Sign up here to help!  

Attention 8th Grade Families!   The 8th Grade Party at CSULB is right around the corner, on June 14! Come to the next planning meeting at 9 am on Friday, May 12 in the Multipurpose Room (or email Veronica Ramirez, our 8th Grade committee chair) to learn what is being planned!  If you want to help with decorations, student check-in, or chaperoning, please sign up here and watch this space for more info.

A suggested donation of $25 per 8th Grade student is requested to cover the costs of the event for ALL 8th graders!  A BIG thank you to the 50+ families who have donated so far!
Haven’t donated yet? We are looking for 20 more families to donate $25 by Monday, May 15th! Let’s make it a celebration to remember for ALL of our 8th Grade students! You can click here to donate online, or send in your $25, cash or check donation (payable to Rogers PTA), to the Rogers Front Office.

REMINDERS

SBAC Testing.  SBAC testing continues next week, Tuesday through Thursday!  Monday will be a make-up day for those students who have not finished their ELA SBAC. Tips for success:  please continue to ensure your child is well-rested and eats a good breakfast before school. The Rogers Cafeteria is open for breakfast at 7:30am.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Donations.  All this week, Rogers PTA and Student Council celebrated our amazing Rogers teachers and staff.  PTA hosted a breakfast of acai bowls and breakfast burritos on Monday, a fancy coffee cart on Tuesday, lunch from George’s Greek Cafe on Wednesday and a taco cart lunch Friday.  

Click here to donate drinks and snacks to our awesome Rogers staff and teachers all throughout the month of May.  Let’s show our Rogers’ teachers and staff how much we appreciate them! 

 ROGERS RECAPS!

Parents’ Night Out Party! What a great turnout we had at the Parents’ Night Out last weekend! It was super fun to watch the Poker Tournament heat up, and then cool off outside with some rocking karaoke and photo booth fun. The Silent Auction was a hit, and we want to thank all our bidders and winners for supporting our kiddos. We saw old friends come together and new friends made – our Rogers community is awesome and many thanks to all who joined in the fun!!
And now…presenting the winners of the Rogers Parents Night Out Poker Tournament 2023!
1st Place – Steve NaderInsta Square
2nd Place – Todd Martin
3rd Place – Mr. Chu
Rounding out the final poker table was Carl Sharamitaro, Kim Johnson, Joe Luyben, Jamie Bagley, Michael Evans, Amit Weinberg, and Christo Brock! Congratulations to our poker players!
Special thanks to the Long Beach Yacht Club, Liz Palmer, Deanne Ragusa, The Poker People, Music Makes You Move, and the Rogers PTA Board for helping bring this night to life!

 – Kara Camper & Ann O’Hara

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Star Wars Movie + Taco Night.  The Force was strong in Mustang Park Thursday night as Rogers students and families enjoyed yummy tacos while watching Star Wars Episode IV:  A New Hope.  Lightsaber battles, picnics and fun times with family and friends made this a night to remember.  Watch this space for information on next year’s Movie Nights!

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

May 8 – Make Up SBAC Testing (ELA)
May 9-11 – SBAC Testing
Thursday, May 11 – Extended 8th Grade Lunch
Friday, May 12 – 8th Grade Party Committee Meeting (Multi Purpose Room, 9am)
Friday, May 12 – Anything but a Backpack Day 
Friday, May 12 – Dress Like a Cowboy/Girl or Like You are Going to a Country Club
May 15-20 – Classified Staff Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 16 – School Site Council Meeting (3pm, Zoom)
Wednesday, May 17 – Rogers Music Instrument Petting Zoo (6:30pm, Auditorium)
Friday, May 19 – ASB 8th Grade Dance (3pm, Gym; Red Carpet Themed)
Saturday, May 20 – Rogers Outdoor Dinner and Concert (4pm-7pm, Mustang Park)
Every Friday in May – Wear College Shirt
Link to the Official Rogers Middle School Calendar is available on PTA website here.

PTA News – Spring Break Edition – 4/16/23

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DFD_Open Sesame Let’s celebrate our Mustangs’ return to school by supporting a local institution on 2nd Street while raising money for Rogers.  

Join us at Open Sesame Grill, Authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean food located at 5215 E. 2nd Street on Tuesday, April 18 or Tuesday, April 25.

Dine-in, take-out, catering orders AND gift card purchases will apply towards the fundraiser.   Consider purchasing a gift card on Tuesday and use it as a Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Day, or graduation gift!

Parent-Palooza Party is ALMOST HERE!!IMG_6474

Come Be Part of a Fabulous Night Out at the Long Beach Yacht Club in Support of our Mustangs!!

  • Connect with Friends or Make New Ones
  • Enjoy Dinner in the Dining Room overlooking Alamitos Bay
  • Relax on the Deck, Have Fun with Drinks, Karaoke, and a Selfie Booth!

Check out the Silent Auction or Join or Watch the Poker Tournament…There’s Something for Everyone!!

 Make sure to scan the QR Code found on the flyer, buy your tickets and get ready to bid on Saturday, April 29!

You can also click here to buy tickets on our online store!  Poker players and non-poker players are welcome!  Must be 21+ to attend.

 REMINDERS

Blue and Red Illustrated Labor Day Flyer - 1CAREER DAY NEEDS SPEAKERS AND VOLUNTEERS!  

Seven parent presenters are signed up so far for Rogers Career Day — and we would like to have 25 speakers to make this a fulfilling and informative day for our Mustangs!   

Let’s get to 15 presenters by the end of this week by scanning the QR code on the flyer or clicking the link below.

If you prefer to help in another capacity, we have several slots open to donate swag, help with planning or refreshments, and publicize the event in our community.  Sign up today by clicking here! 

  • Spring and 8th Grade Promotion Pictures this Week!  8th Graders will be taking their promotion and panoramic pictures this Tuesday, April 18. “Dress to Impress”! 6th and 7th Graders will be taking their spring pictures on Friday, April 21.  
  • PTA Association Meeting and Elections –  Next Thursday, April 27 from 6:30pm – 7:30pm in the Multipurpose Room.  At this meeting, the PTA will elect the 2023-24 PTA Board, approve funding and budget requests and contracts, discuss Career Day, 8th Grade Party and End of Year activities, Movie Night, Staff Appreciation Week activities, and the Parent-Palooza Poker Night Out, and get updates from Mr. Chu. Please mark the new date on your calendar! Come mix, mingle and have a snack!
  • VP of Membership Needed for 2023-24 Board!   Are you looking for a way to become more involved? Consider leading the PTA’s membership efforts and help recruit new members with fun incentives. Membership drives typically end by October, and the position of VP of Membership can be done from home.  Please click here if you are interested and fill out the Board Interest Form.
  • COMING SOON!  Teacher Appreciation Week will be coming up in the first week of May.  If you need some gift ideas, check out the Teacher Wishlist here.

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

Tues., April 18 – Dining for Dollars, Open Sesame, All Day
Tues., April 18 – 8th Grade Promotion and Panoramic Picture
Fri., April 21 – Spring Pictures, 6th and 7th Graders
April 24-28 – Administrative Professionals Week; Library Week
Tuesday, April 25 – Dining for Dollars, Open Sesame, All Day

Fridays in April – Wear College Shirt

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

PTA News – Friday, 3/31/23

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Spring is here and May’s Career Day will come faster than we realize. We want our Mustangs to link their classroom learning with real-life applications and to consider careers that align with their interests.

To make this happen, we need your help!

Volunteers and presenters are needed for Career Day on May 23rd!   Please scan the QR code and sign up today to help make Rogers Career Day a success.  Thank you!

Have you heard???   The Parent-Palooza Silent Auction is featuring some fantastic prizes & it’s the only chance to bid on FUN items for your Mustang!!IMG_6474

  • Carpool to School with Mr. Chu…with Donuts & Karaoke – Bring a Friend!
  • Be a Mustang Guest on the MMM with Mr. Chu
  • Jump the (Cafeteria) Line for the whole 2023-2024 school year
  • Special Announcement/Birthday Message on the Rogers Marquee for a Week
  • VIP Package for 8th Grade Promotion – Reserved Front Row & Parking

Make sure to scan the QR Code found on the flyer, buy your tickets and get ready to bid on Saturday, April 29!

You can also click here to buy tickets on our online store!  Poker players and non-poker players are welcome!  Must be 21+ to attend.

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Flyers and envelopes are coming home Monday with your 8th Grader regarding the end-of-the-year 8th Grade party at CSULB.

We kindly ask for a $25 donation per family to help offset costs.  Scan the QR code to make your donation today!

REMINDERS

PTA Association Meeting and Elections –  RESCHEDULED to Thursday, April 27 from 6:30pm – 7:30pm in the Multipurpose Room.  At this meeting, the PTA will elect the 2023-24 PTA Board, approve funding and budget requests and contracts, discuss Career Day, 8th Grade Party and End of Year activities, Movie Night, Staffr Appreciation Week activities, and the Parent-Palooza Poker Night Out, and get updates from Mr. Chu. Please mark the new date on your calendar! Come mix, minge and have a snack!

VP of Membership Needed for 2023-24 Board!   Are you looking for a way to become more involved? Consider leading the PTA’s membership efforts and help recruit new members with fun incentives. Membership drives typically end by October, and the position of VP of Membership can be done from home.  Please click here if you are interested and fill out the Board Interest Form.

VIPs Needed in the Front Office!  If you are interested in helping and only have an hour or less, consider helping the Rogers Front Office with copying, bulletin board announcements or lunch supervision.  Please click here to see ways you can help.

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

Mar 29-Apr 5 – Student Site Council Elections via Google Form
Fri., Mar. 31 – Last Day for ASB Easter Basket Brigade Donations
Fri., Mar. 31 – PTA Teacher of the Year Nominations Due (click here for the form)
Tues, Apr 4 – Quarter Ends
Fri., Apr 7 – No School
Apr 10-15 Spring Break
Tues., Apr 18 – Dining for Dollars, Open Sesame, All Day
Fri., April 21 — Spring Pictures, 6th and 7th Graders
Fridays in April – Wear College Shirt

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

PTA News – Friday 3/24/23

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REMINDERS

  • Open House – Wednesday, March 29 from 5:30pm – 7pm. Doors open at 5pm and the Joe Jost’s food cart will be serving meals for purchase. Classroom visits start at 5:30pm. Don’t forget that there will be an early dismissal on Wednesday at 1:10pm.
  • PTA Association Meeting and Elections – March 30, 6:30pm. RESCHEDULED!  NEW TIME TBD Join the PTA in the Multipurpose Room at 6:30pm on Thursday, March 30th to elect the 2023-24 PTA Board, approve funding and budget requests and contracts, learn about events planned for the rest of the school year, and get updated by Mr. Chu. We will see you then!
  • 8th Grade Party Donations Needed!  Planning for the 8th Grade Party at CSULB is underway! Watch your student’s backpack next week for more information! What we can plan for the party will be driven by available funding. We need our 8th Grade families to donate $25 per Rogers student today.  Please also consider a donation to support a classmate that may not be able to pay. Click here to donate today!
  • Last Chance for 8th Grade Parents to Buy Yearbook Ads.  8th Grade parents, this is the last week to buy a quarter-page ad in the Rogers yearbook for your promoting 8th Grader. Ads cost $25 and can be purchased on the Rogers Webstore here. Orders and artwork are due as soon as possible but no later than March 31st. Hurry, only 15 more spots are available!

Calling All Serious Poker Players … Get Your VIP Package Today for the No Limit Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament!

POKER VIP Packages:
ROYAL FLUSH Package – Private VIP Poker Table and Buy-In Tickets up to 8 Players; 8 Drink Chips; Thank You Shoutout; $500 Extra Playing Chips … all for $1500.

QUEEN OF HEARTS Package – 2 Poker Player Buy-in Tickets, 2 Drink Chips, Thank You Shoutout, and $500 Extra Playing Chips … all for $400

Up the Anti: $20 & $40 Re-Ups; $20/$40/$60 Add-Ons

TAKE THE $500 PRIZE AND THE FIRST-PLACE TROPHY HOME TAKE THE FIRST PLACE TROPHY HOME AND GET YOUR NAME ON THE ROGERS MARQUEE!!

Click here to buy now on our online store!  Poker players and non-poker players are welcome!  Must be 21+ to attend.

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ROGERS TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS DUE MARCH 31st! 

Rogers students and parents, this is your last chance to nominate one (or more) of our amazing Rogers teachers for 2023 Teacher of the Year!

The Long Beach Council PTA’s annual Teacher of the Year program honors an outstanding teacher from  LBUSD. Nominate a Rogers teacher by filling out the form here! Nominations are due March 31st!

OPERATION EASTER BASKET DONATIONS DUE MARCH 31st!

Rogers will be joining forces with Justin Rudd to fill Easter baskets for children of families in need. This is Rogers’ 13th year participating in this event and Rogers is excited to make a difference in our community. Rogers is collecting for ages 0-16.  If you can help Rogers spread some Spring cheer, the following items would be appreciated:

  • Hygiene Items:  (preferably full-sized) soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, bubble bath,  toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, nail polish, nail file, hand sanitizer, hair accessories, face wash, razors, shaving cream, hair ties, loofa, diapers, baby shampoo, baby powder, baby bottles, hair brushes
  • New Toys:  Cars, balls (all sports), small Lego sets, playing cards, yo-yos, slinky, Easter toys, jump ropes, small stuffed animals, plastic baseball bat sets
  • New School Supplies:  Pens, pencils, pencil sharpeners, boxes of crayons, markers, colored pencils, stamps with ink pads, crossword puzzles books, drawing pads, notebook paper, calculators, rulers, erasers, journals, chalk, pencil bag, highlighters, Post-It notes, WhiteOut, glue, paint sets
  • Food:  Sealed small-sized candy, full-sized candy bars, individually wrapped snack packs, Pez candy holders and refills
  • Essential Clothing:  (only new items) T-shirts, onesies, socks, slippers, baseball caps, flip-flops, beanies

 PLEASE ONLY DONATE ITEMS ON THE LIST.  Donations are due by March 31st!

MORE WAYS TO HELP OUT

  • Career Day needs your help to have a great event on Tuesday, May 23rd.  Sign up here to:
    • Help create and plan Career Day (over the next two months)
    • Help publicize the event with our community (over the next two months)
    • Call and confirm speakers (the week of May 15)
    • Help VIP at Career Day (May 23)
    • Speak or present at Career Day (May 23)

If you can help in any capacity, please sign up here or email our committee chair, Kathy R.

  • VIPs Needed in the Front Office!  If you are interested in helping and only have an hour or less, consider helping the front office with copying, bulletin board announcements or lunch supervision.  Please click here to see ways you can help.

SPRING LUNCH ON THE LAWN WILL BE RESCHEDULED.  This week’s Lunch on the Lawn was rained out.  Watch for more information about when our Spring Lunch on the Lawn will return!

UPCOMING EVENTS
Click here for the PTA Master Calendar from now until the end of the school year.
Mar. 23- Mar. 28 – School Site Council Nominations Open
Fri., Mar. 24 – SCSBOA Band Festival (LBCC) (Int. Band; Adv. Band), 3:30 and 5pm
Mar. 29 – Apr. 5 – School Site Council Elections
Wed., Mar. 29 – Early Dismissal, 1:10pm
Wed., Mar. 29 – Open House and Joe Jost’s Food Cart (Campus opens 5pm; Classroom Visits 5:30pm)
Wed., Mar. 29 – Dining for Dollars (Taco Shore), All Day
Thur., Mar. 30 – Early Dismissal, 1:10pm
Thur., Mar. 30 – PTA General Meeting, Multipurpose Room, 6:30pm — RESCHEDULED, NEW TIME TBD
Thur., Mar. 30 – Dining for Dollars (Taco Shore), All Day
Fri., Mar. 31 – Last Day for ASB Easter Basket Brigade Donations
Fri., Mar. 31 – PTA Teacher of the Year Nominations Due
Fridays in March – Wear College Shirt

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