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PTA News – Friday, 10/7/22

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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

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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

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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.

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**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.

PTA News – Friday, 9/16/22

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joe-josts-to-go-menuJOST’S Comes to Rogers on Back to School Night!
September 29, 4:30p – 7pm
Come see how Special Mr. Chu is!  
Featuring Joe Jost’s legendary “Joe’s Special” sandwich and famous pickled eggs and pretzels available for purchase. Starting at 4:30p, parents can come prior to Back to School Night, reconnect with our Rogers community of parents and teachers, and hear from our new principal, Mr. Chu.  After Back to School Night, we welcome all the families to stay for our kickoff PTA association meeting in the Auditorium at 7p!  We will approve the budget, hear about the plans for 2022-23, amend the bylaws and more.

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Join the Mustang Drive Committee TODAY! The Mustang Drive is kicking off in October, and will end with a fun Mustang Drive event day on December 2nd!  To have a successful fundraising drive and fun event day, we need your help!  There are large and small ways to help, including volunteer coordination, securing prizes/donations, planning event day activities and more.  Sign up here:  2022-23 Rogers Middle School PTA Volunteers to help plan! If you want to volunteer on the event day, you need to be a current VIPS!   If you are an incoming 6th grade family and a VIP for another school, you must still apply to VIP at Rogers.  Sign up and get your VIPS applications in. VIPs Application Thank you! 

Rogers Middle School PTA logo thumbnail social image b.wWe are nearly halfway to our goal!  Have you joined our PTA yet?  Our goal is 100% Participation which means we need over 400 more members to sign up.  Check your children’s backpack as they should have brought home information about the drive, including student and classroom prizes and incentives. 

REFLECTIONS 2022-23Reflections Art Program for 2022-23. The theme for the Reflections Art Program has been released! 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 more updates as we get them!

Reflections Page:  https://capta.org/resource/reflections-materials-for-ptas/. You may also go to the CAPTA Reflections page by clicking the image or here.

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Next week, September 19-22, all Rogers students will take the i-Ready Diagnostic Assessment with their 1st period class. We will be on a special testing block schedule, so they will have a dedicated uninterrupted time to take the diagnostic in both ELA and Math. This information will provide a baseline for what they already know and what they will need to learn this coming year. This is important information for our school to ensure we provide proper interventions and differentiation to meet the needs of all our students. Please make sure your child is prepared for next week by arriving ON TIME, bringing their own wired-headphones/earbuds, getting plenty of sleep, eating breakfast, bringing a snack to eat afterwards (water is allowed) and encouraging your child to do their best.  Please remind them that it is only a diagnostic and they do not have to know all the answers.

Start time and dismissal time remain the same, so drop-off and pick-up are not affected. Here is the daily bell schedule for reference iReady Bell Schedule

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR UPDATES!   eye outOur Scholastic Bookfair will run from September 26-30 so please check out our Instagram and Facebook pages for updates and our volunteer signup link.  We will need 1-2 volunteers daily in shifts throughout the school day to help make it a success!

Rogers PTA Help Wanted!!!  Want to get involved and help our Rogers Mustangs? The Rogers PTA needs you, and has both big and small opportunities for you to help out as a chair, committee member, or general volunteer. Find what works for you and your family!   8th Grade Parents:  we need volunteers to plan an amazing 8th grade party at CSULB!  Rogers PTA 2022-23 Sign-Up Genius Link

The Rogers PTA runs on volunteer power! Thank you for all you do!

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. 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.  Start the VIPS paperwork soon and avoid the rush!

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 19-22  iReady testing
Sept 26-30  Scholastic Bookfair
Tues. 9/27   Kona Meet & Greet Principals of Rogers & Lowell at 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

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

PTA News – Friday, 9/9/22

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Mustang Drive Volunteers 2Calling all Mustangs!  Time to circle around to help with the annual Mustang Drive! We need volunteers to plan and help execute the incentive events and logistics leading up to and including the main event day! 

How can I help?  Join the Mustang Drive Committee! We also need current VIPS to help on campus at Rogers on the Mustang Drive event day!!! If you are an incoming 6th grade family and a VIP for another school, you must still apply to VIP at Rogers.  Sign up and get your VIPS applications in. 

Any help, big or small, helps us fund our student programs throughout the year.  Sign up here: 2022-23 Rogers Middle School PTA Volunteers  Thank you!  

Rogers Middle School PTA logo thumbnail social image b.wOur Membership Drive is on! We are moving our membership drive online this year so please join by clicking the button below!  Our goal is 100% Participation which means we need 800 members.  Please check your children’s backpacks next week for more information about the drive, including student and classroom prizes and incentives.

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Rogers PTA Help Wanted!!!  Want to get involved and help our Rogers Mustangs? The Rogers PTA needs you, and has both big and small opportunities for you to help out as a chair, committee member, or general volunteer. Find what works for you and your family!  Check out the opportunities listed on Sign-Up Genius, and check back as more opportunities will be added from time to time.  8th Grade Parents:  we need volunteers to plan an amazing 8th grade party at CSULB!  Rogers PTA 2022-23 Sign-Up Genius Link

The Rogers PTA runs on volunteer power! Thank you for all you do!

VIPS ApplicationBecome 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. 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.  Start the VIPS paperwork soon and avoid the rush!

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.site/

REFLECTIONS 2022-23Reflections Art Program for 2022-23. The theme for the Reflections Art Program has been released! The theme is, “Show Your Voice!” Create a piece of original artwork to this theme using the fine arts, music composition, dance, video, photography, or writing medium. Refer to the Reflections Page on the PTA website for more updates as we get them!

You may also go to the CAPTA Reflections page by clicking the image or here.

WRAP Program Information.  The Action Youth America providesScreen Shot 2022-08-30 at 9.05.34 PM students at Rogers Middle School a free, in person, after-school program where students will enjoy fun lessons, field trips and more!   The program begins immediately after school until 6pm.  If you are interested in joining, click here or scan the QR code for more information.  Students will have the option of participating in Cheer, Dungeons & Dragons or Drama as part of the program offerings.

ByLaws PostFirst PTA Meeting.  Please save the date for the first PTA meeting Thursday, 9/29 at 7pm in the Multipurpose Room (following Back to School Night).  Meet Principal Chu, learn what is going on at Rogers this year, help the PTA approve its budget and review and vote on amendments to its bylaws. (CLICK TO ENLARGE THUMBNAIL->)

 

REMINDER! Update your ParentVue Information to ensure you receive Rogers School Communications from Principal Chu and our PTA News Link every Friday afternoon.

Rogers PTA Passive Fundraising with Amazon Prime & Ralphs | Register Now – help raise money year-round for Rogers PTA!

For all PTA News in real time, please like-follow Rogers PTA on Social Media:
Facebook @RogersMiddleSchoolPTA
Instagram @RogersMiddleSchoolPTA
Contact Rogers PTA any time at: rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com
Due to spamming issues on the website, commenting has been disabled, but email is ALWAYS welcome!

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                                  
Tues. 9/13   Student Photo ID Make Up Day
Tues. 9/13   Girls’ Volleyball Tryouts (8th grade), 3pm in the Gym
Wed. 9/14   Volleyball Final Tryouts, 3pm in the Gym
Thurs. 9/29  Minimum Day
Thurs. 9/29  Back to School Night 5:30pm – 7pm
Thurs. 9/29  PTA General Association Meeting 7pm, after Back to School Night
Fri. 9/30       Fall Picture Day, Free Dress

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

PTA News – Friday, 9/2/22

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Hello Mustangs! We hope everyone had a wonderful summer! Time flies!  

ByLaws Post

Please save the date for the first PTA meeting Thursday, 9/29 at 7pm in the Multipurpose Room (following Back to School Night).  One of our priorities is reviewing and voting on the following amendments (CLICK TO ENLARGE THUMBNAIL->)

REMINDER! Update your ParentVue Information to ensure you receive Rogers School Communications from Principal Chu and our PTA News Link every Friday afternoon.

Horse head shot clipart image w a mortar board graduation hatRogers PTA Help Wanted for the School Year!!!    Want to get involved and help our Rogers Mustangs next school year? The Rogers PTA needs your help, and has both big and small opportunities for you to help out as a chair, committee member, or general volunteer. Find what works for you and your family!

We need 8th Grade Party Chairs and Committee Members and a Reflections Chair!   Check out the opportunities listed on Sign-Up Genius, and check back as more opportunities will be added from time to time. Rogers PTA 2022-23 Sign-Up Genius Link

The Rogers PTA runs on volunteer power! Thank you for all you do!

Please remember, for events that take place in person at Rogers, LBUSD requires you to have a Rogers VIPS badge. A VIPS badge from another school doesn’t transfer to Rogers. Contact Karina Vasquez at the Rogers Front Office at kvasquez@lbschools.net to start the VIPS paperwork soon and avoid the rush! Rogers PTA and LBUSD VIPS Info or go to the application page to begin the process:  VIPs Application

REFLECTIONS 2022-23REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM FOR 2022-23 – WE NEED A VOLUNTEER TO CHAIR THIS PROGRAM.   The theme for the Reflections Art Program has been released! The theme is, “Show Your Voice!” Create a piece of original artwork to this theme using the fine arts, music composition, dance, video, photography, or writing medium. Refer to the Reflections Page on the PTA Website for more updates as we get them!

You may also go to the CAPTA Reflections page by clicking the image or here.

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POSTPONED!   The KONA ICE Meet & Greet for the new Principals from Lowell & Rogers is postponed to a later date!  Stay tuned for more information.

WRAP PROGRAM The Action Youth America providesScreen Shot 2022-08-30 at 9.05.34 PM students at Rogers Middle School a free, in person, after-school program where students will enjoy fun lessons, field trips and more!   The program begins immediately after school until 6pm.  If you are interested in joining, click here or scan the QR code for more information.  Students will have the option of participating in Cheer, Dungeons & Dragons or Drama as part of the program offerings.

OUR MEMBERSHIP DRIVE IS ON! We are moving our membership drive online this year so please join by clicking the red button below!  Our goal is 100% Participation which Rogers Middle School PTA logo thumbnail social image b.wmeans we need 800 members.  Please check your children’s backpacks next week for more information about the drive, including student and classroom prizes & incentives.

Rogers PTA Passive Fundraising with Amazon Prime & Ralphs | Register Now – help raise money year-round for Rogers PTA!

For all PTA News in real time, please like-follow Rogers PTA on Social Media:
Facebook @RogersMiddleSchoolPTA
Instagram @RogersMiddleSchoolPTA
Contact Rogers PTA any time at: rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com
Due to spamming issues on the website, commenting has been disabled, but email is ALWAYS welcome!

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                                  
Wed. 8/31    FIRST DAY OF THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR, Minimum Day
Mon. 9/5      No School
Tues. 9/6      Girls’ Volleyball Tryouts (6th grade), 3pm in the Gym
Thurs.9/8     Girls’ Volleyball Tryouts (7th grade), 3pm in the Gym
Tues. 9/13   Student Photo ID Make Up Day
Tues. 9/13   Girls’ Volleyball Tryouts (8th grade), 3pm in the Gym
Wed. 9/14   Volleyball Final Tryouts, 3pm in the Gym
Thurs. 9/29  Minimum Day
Thurs. 9/29  Back to School Night 5:30pm – 7pm
Thurs. 9/29  PTA General Association Meeting 7pm, after Back to School Night
Fri. 9/30       Fall Picture Day, Free Dress

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

President’s Message – Welcome!

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Welcome, Mustangs!

We are delighted to welcome back our Mustang family for a year full of fun, friendships and learning! To our new Mustangs – a special welcome to our Mustang Family!

My name is Leeanna Izuel. I am the mom of an incoming 8th grader, and am returning this year for a second term as the Rogers PTA president. Together with the rest of the Rogers Board, I am excited to help plan a year full of great experiences for our Rogers students and families and a fantastic final year for our 8th graders!

I encourage every Rogers family to join the Rogers PTA. You can join the PTA on Totem, an online membership sign up portal (sign up here), or sign up in person at Rogers at TCB days, August 23-25. Your membership dues and donations help fund important programs at Rogers, such as WEB, field trips, student clubs and activities, technology, enrichment and educational programs, teacher wish lists, and more.

All are welcome at Rogers PTA meetings! PTA meetings are an excellent source of information about what is going on at Rogers now and what is planned for the future. Your vote and your voice help the PTA decide on important funding and programming priorities.

The 2022-23 PTA meetings will be:

  • September 29 — in person at Rogers right after Back to School Night
  • November 17
  • January 26
  • March 23
  • May 25

The Rogers PTA needs your help, and has both big and small opportunities for you to help out as a chair, committee member, or general volunteer. Check out the opportunities listed at the Sign-Up Genius (here -> Rogers PTA 2022-23 Sign-Up Genius Link) and find out what works for your family.

To keep up-to-date on what is going on, remember to sign up for our weekly PTA email newsletters here and follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
Go Mustangs!

Leeanna Izuel
Rogers PTA President

PTA News for Friday 6/10/2022

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Hello Mustangs! We hope everyone had a wonderful week! Reminder… Student Council is counting down to the last day of school with a fun ABC activities calendar for students and staff! Please go here and tune into their Instagram feed for event day details!

Also please note this is the final PTA News for the 2021-2022 school year! Only three more days, Mustangs! THANK YOU for reading every week and supporting your student by staying informed and up-to-date! And of course… a BIG CONGRATS to all of our Promoting 8th Graders – all the best as you depart Rogers for new adventures! 🙂

REMINDER! CHECK ROGERS SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PRINCIPAL WOOD FOR THE PTA NEWS LINK EVERY FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES ARE IN SESSION DURING THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR!

(Though no longer required, you may also opt-in for a direct email link by self-subscribing at this link.)

Leeanna Izuel emojiA MESSAGE FROM PTA PRESIDENT LEEANNA IZUEL Congratulations, Mustangs! Our Rogers community pulled together to overcome challenges in another uncertain year, persevering through zoom and in person meetings, supporting Rogers staff and students, funding programs and student needs, and organizing amazing student events for the first time in two years! Thanks to all our PTA volunteers, to the Rogers staff and teachers, and to the PTA Board and event chairs for their hard work, dedication, enthusiasm, motivation and creative thinking!

Good luck to all our promoting middle school families – you will always be Mustangs!

For those of you returning, stay tuned for more information about Taking Care of Business and orientation days, save Thursday, September 29th for the first PTA Association meeting of the school year (please also note – PTA meetings will be switching to the 4th Thursdays of the month, full schedule later this summer!), and help us plan for next year by filling out this quick survey at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/632SDS5

Have a wonderful summer and see you next school year!
-Leeanna Izuel, PTA President

Horse head shot clipart image w a mortar board graduation hat8th GRADE COMMITTEE UPDATES! The end-of-year party for all Rogers 8th Graders is scheduled for THIS TUESDAY, June 14th from 6-9 p.m. at the CSULB Student Union. 

PERMISSION SLIPS! Parents and students, All permission slips were due this week 6/8 to your student’s 6th period teacher! ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE SIGNED SLIP TO ATTEND ON TUESDAY!

map of CSULB Student UnionDirections to CSULB Student Union (DROP-OFF STARTS 6PM – CLICK MAP TO LEFT TO ENLARGE OR GO HERE FOR GOOGLE MAP):
From PCH
  • Head north on Bellflower Boulevard
  • Take a Right on Beach Drive (@ CSULB main entrance sign)
  • Drive straight on Beach Drive past Earl Warren Drive and Merriam Way
  • Take Left at Brotman Drive (@ School of Nursing on right)
  • Pass Brotman Hall on the right
  • Take a Right at the E2 parking lot sign
  • Drive straight through lot and student union will be on your right
  • Rogers Student drop off spot will have signs
  • There is no parking for this event so plan accordingly
  • Pick up time is 9pm sharp – don’t be late

THANK YOU to everyone who has donated so far! Want to know more? Please email Danielle Van Divort at deesteinberg@yahoo.com with any questions about the event (Subject: Rogers 8th Grade Event Planning; please include contact info and student name in your email!) 8th Grade Donation Link

we need your help clip art sign display8th Grade Promotion Wednesday 6/15 | Help Wanted! The 2022 Promotion Ceremony for our 8th Grade Class is set for Wednesday June 15th from 9-10:30 a.m. at Rogers (outdoor event). The Promotion Committee is seeking a few helpers for morning day-of from 8:15-9:30 a.m. to help manage a refreshment table for this event. Please go to the 8th Grade Promotion Sign-Up Genius to choose a task to help with.

Traditionally, our 6th and 7th Grade families have helped with 8th Grade Promotion tasks so our 8th Grade families can enjoy the event with their student, but please note that any Rogers VIPS who is available is welcome to come and help! 

Nate W with Jeopardy Jim and Principal Wood 2022THIS IS JEOPARDY… THE TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS SATURDAY JUNE 11TH! All the best to Nate W. tomorrow Saturday June 11th as he represents Rogers Middle School and LBUSD as a contestant in the SoCal Jeopardy Tournament of Champions at Marshall Academy of the Arts! He will compete against five other LBUSD Middle/K-8 student champions & others.

Thank you Jeopardy Jim and Principal Wood for your support of the Jeopardy program via PTA. The TOC event tomorrow is FREE and open to the public from 9a-12n! Marshall Academy is located at 5870 E Wardlow Rd, Long Beach 90808. GOOD LUCK NATE!

staff leaving rogers end 21-22Happy Trails, Mustangs! Rogers PTA wants to take a moment to recognize a few of our teachers & staff who will be departing Rogers at the end of the 21-22 SY.

All the best to Ms. Kevorkian (not pictured), Mr. Rugeroni, Mr. Shade, Ms. Solis, & Ms. A. Thomas as they embark on new beginnings next year!

principal woodPTA shouts one last hurrah to Principal Wood as he begins his new assignment as Principal of Robinson K8 for the 22-23 school year!

Mr. Ching, Rogers PTA Teacher of the Year 2022.Finally, we also want to give one final farewell & so long to Teacher of the Year Mr. Ching and wish him all the best during retirement after 41 years as a Phys. Ed. teacher at Rogers!

Happy Trails to all of you… we will miss you all… but remember… once a Mustang, always a Mustang! 🐴

Rogers PTA Help Wanted for the 2022-23 School Year Want to get involved and help our Rogers Mustangs next school year? The Rogers PTA needs your help, and has both big and small opportunities for you to help out as a chair, committee member, or general volunteer. Find what works for you and your family! Check out the opportunities listed at the Sign-Up Genius, and check back as more opportunities will be added from time to time. Rogers PTA 2022-23 Sign-Up Genius Link

The Rogers PTA runs on volunteer power! Thank you for all you do!

Please remember, for events that take place in person at Rogers, LBUSD requires you to have a Rogers VIPS badge. A VIPS badge from another school doesn’t transfer to Rogers. Contact Karina Vasquez at the Rogers Front Office at kvasquez@lbschools.net to start the VIPS paperwork soon and avoid the rush! Rogers PTA and LBUSD VIPS Info

REFLECTIONS 2022-23REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM FOR 2022-23 The theme for the Reflections Art Program has been released! The theme is, “Show Your Voice!” Start thinking of how you can create a piece of original artwork to this theme using the fine arts, music composition, dance, video, photography, or writing medium. More details to come later this summer. Check this space on the PTA Website for more updates as we get them!

You may also go to the CAPTA Reflections page by clicking the image or here.

Rogers PTA Passive Fundraising with Amazon Prime & Ralphs | Register Now – help raise money year-round for Rogers PTA!

For all PTA News in real time, please like-follow Rogers PTA on Social Media:
Facebook @RogersMiddleSchoolPTA
Instagram @RogersMiddleSchoolPTA
Members and families are also welcome to subscribe to updates to our website here. Families should also read/watch all weekly school site e-newsletters and/or video messages from school (remember to check your email, texts, and Canvas for communications; links also may be posted to the Rogers School Website).

Contact Rogers PTA Anytime at: rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com
Due to spamming issues on the website, commenting has been disabled, but email is ALWAYS welcome!

Kristen P says goodbye to Rogers PTA after three years doing PTA News and Social Media (2019-2022).Thank You, and So Long! It has been my absolute privilege & pleasure to be the person representing Rogers PTA via the weekly PTA news and the posting of other website and social media content during my three years at Rogers (2019-2022). I wish you all nothing but the best as you – students, families, teachers & staff – continue making more Mustang Memories!

And for those who are ending their middle school journey along with me… safe travels as you embark on your next adventure, wherever the trail may take you! Cheers!
– Kristen P.

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2021-2022                                                   
(Subject to Change – Stay Updated on Rogers School Website)
TODAY Fri. 6/10              Rogers Student Activities/Field Day
TODAY Fri. 6/10              8th Grade Yearbook Distribution | See 8th Grade Flier
Sat. 6/11                          SoCal Jeopardy Tourn. at Marshall MS | Good Luck Nate W.!
Tues. 6/14                       8th Grade Promotion Rehearsal | See 8th Grade Flier
Tues. 6/14, 6-9 p.m.        8th Grade Celebration at CSULB Student Union
Wed. 6/15, 9 a.m.            8th Grade Promotion | Outdoor Event (see 8th Gr. Flier)
Wed. 6/15                        Last Day of School | Minimum Day 2:18 p.m. Dismissal

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                                  
Tues. 8/23, 9a-Noon       Taking Care of Business (TCB) at Rogers | 8th Grade
Wed-Thurs. 8/24-25        WEB Leader Training (Invite-Only) | 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Wed. 8/24, 9a-Noon        TCB at Rogers | 7th Grade
Thurs. 8/25, 9a-Noon      TCB at Rogers | 6th Grade
Thurs. 8/25, 4-6 p.m.       Rogers Roundup | More Details to Come!
Mon. 8/29 (Morning)        6th Grade Orientation at Rogers | More Details to Come!
Wed. 8/31                        FIRST DAY OF THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
Thurs. 9/29, Evening       SAVE THE DATE! l Back to School Night
Thurs. 9/29, Evening       SAVE THE DATE! | Rogers PTA General Assn. Meeting

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

PTA News for Friday 6/3/2022

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Hello Mustangs! We hope everyone had a wonderful week! Reminder… Student Council is counting down to the last day of school with a fun ABC activities calendar for students and staff! Please go here and tune into their Instagram feed for event day details!

REMINDER! CHECK ROGERS SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PRINCIPAL WOOD FOR THE PTA NEWS LINK EVERY FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES ARE IN SESSION!

(Though no longer required, you may also opt-in for a direct email link by self-subscribing at this link.)

Horse head shot clipart image w a mortar board graduation hat8th GRADE COMMITTEE UPDATES! The end-of-year party for all Rogers 8th Graders is scheduled for Tuesday, June 14th from 6-9 p.m. at the CSULB Student Union. 

PERMISSION SLIPS GOING HOME/ DUE NEXT WEEK! Parents and students, please look for an invitation and a double-sided permission slip very soon if not already sent home with your student earlier this week. All permission slips are due no later than Wed. 6/8 to your student’s 6th period teacher!

HELP AT THE EVENT! Any 8th Grade parent or guardian interested in helping the night of may also sign up to help online at the Sign-Up Genius link HERE. Please sign up to help at our 8th Grade event! Many different jobs and tasks available and open – thank you!

Want to Help Next Year for c/o 2023? Are you a current 7th Grade Parent and interested in organizing/chairing the committee for next year? Please reach out to this year’s chair Danielle to see about “shadowing” at this year’s event in preparation for next year.

THANK YOU to everyone who has donated so far! Haven’t donated yet? We are still accepting donations from 8th grade families. Please link to the donation portal specifically for 8th Grade events at the PTA store by using the link here. Let’s make it a night to remember for ALL of our 8th Grade students!

Want to know more? Please email Danielle Van Divort at deesteinberg@yahoo.com with any questions about the event (Subject: Rogers 8th Grade Event Planning; please include contact info and student name in your email to make sure you are added to the contact list!) 8th Grade Donation Link

we need your help clip art sign display8th Grade Promotion Wednesday 6/15 | Help Wanted! The 2022 Promotion Ceremony for our 8th Grade Class is set for Wednesday June 15th from 9-10:30 a.m. at Rogers (outdoor event). The Promotion Committee is seeking a few helpers for morning day-of from 8:15-9:30 a.m. to help manage a refreshment table for this event. Please go to the 8th Grade Promotion Sign-Up Genius to choose a task to help with.

Traditionally, our 6th and 7th Grade families have helped with 8th Grade Promotion tasks so our 8th Grade families can enjoy the event with their student, but please note that any Rogers VIPS who is available is welcome to come and help!

image says "Apply now!" with LBUSD logo and VIPS volunteers in public schools logoVIPS | APPLY NOW for the 22-23 SCHOOL YEAR! Have a student entering Rogers for the 2022-23 school year? If you are interested in becoming a VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools) for Rogers Middle School in 2022-23 and you do not or no longer have an active VIPS badge for our school site, please email Karina Vasquez in the school’s front office at kvasquez@lbschools.net to start the application process NOW to avoid delays in your application processing time. Please note that only current Rogers VIPS will be able to help with on campus events during school hours. Please review current VIPS guidance at: LBUSD VIPS Guidance

Rogers PTA offers banner sponsorships at three levels for the 2022 calendar year.LAST CHANCE FOR BANNER OPPORTUNITIES BEFORE END OF THE 21-22 SCHOOL YEAR | Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship for 2022 remains open just a little while longer for those businesses and others wanting to sponsor Rogers!

Rogers Middle School loves being part of this community and is eager to promote local businesses. There’s still time to get your banner up before the school year ends!

If you are interested in securing a banner to hang along the Appian Way fence of Rogers, please check out our Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship Page for all details. Silver and Bronze level banners still available for purchase.

Questions about the Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship Program may be directed to Kara Camper at rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com (Subject: Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship Inquiries).

This is a photo of the official Rogers Middle School Long Beach, CA sweatshirt offered by Rogers PTA for $30 each.LAST CALL for the Rogers PTA Online Store (PE Uniform, sweatshirts, memberships, 8th Grade donations, and banner sponsorships) – LAST DAY FOR ORDERS IS WEDNESDAY JUNE 8TH (final deliveries either June 9th or 10th)! Click image to right to order NOW!!!

Please visit the Rogers School Store for all of your Spirit wear uniform T-shirt tops, yearbooks, and other direct-from-school items for purchase.

Rogers PTA Help Wanted for the 2022-23 School Year Want to get involved and help our Rogers Mustangs next school year? The Rogers PTA needs your help, and has both big and small opportunities for you to help out as a chair, committee member, or general volunteer. Find what works for you and your family! Check out the opportunities listed at the Sign-Up Genius, and check back as more opportunities will be added from time to time. Rogers PTA 2022-23 Sign-Up Genius Link

The Rogers PTA runs on volunteer power! Thank you for all you do!

Please remember, for events that take place in person at Rogers, LBUSD requires you to have a Rogers VIPS badge. A VIPS badge from another school doesn’t transfer to Rogers. Contact Karina Vasquez at the Rogers Front Office at kvasquez@lbschools.net to start the VIPS paperwork soon and avoid the rush!

Rogers PTA Passive Fundraising with Amazon Prime & Ralphs | Register Now – help raise money year-round for Rogers PTA!

For all PTA News in real time, please like-follow Rogers PTA on Social Media:
Facebook @RogersMiddleSchoolPTA
Instagram @RogersMiddleSchoolPTA
Members and families are also welcome to subscribe to updates to our website here. Families should also read/watch all weekly school site e-newsletters and/or video messages from school (remember to check your email, texts, and Canvas for communications; links also may be posted to the Rogers School Website).

Contact Rogers PTA Anytime at: rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com
Due to spamming issues on the website, commenting has been disabled, but email is ALWAYS welcome!

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2021-2022                                                   
(Subject to Change – Stay Updated on Rogers School Website)
Mon. 6/6                          Student Fines DUE | Library, Missing Items, etc.
Wed. 6/8                          LAST DAY TO ORDER for 21-22 at Rogers PTA Online Store
Thurs. 6/9                        PTA Board Meeting
Thurs. 6/9                        8th Grade Class Knott’s Berry Farm | See 8th Gr. Perm. Slip
Fri. 6/10                           Rogers Student Activities/Field Day
Fri. 6/10                           8th Grade Yearbook Distribution | See 8th Grade Flier
Sat. 6/11                          SoCal Jeopardy Tourn. at Marshall MS | Good Luck Nate W.!
Tues. 6/14                       8th Grade Promotion Rehearsal | See 8th Grade Flier
Tues. 6/14, 6-9 p.m.        8th Grade Celebration at CSULB Student Union
Wed. 6/15, 9 a.m.            8th Grade Promotion | Outdoor Event (see 8th Gr. Flier)
Wed. 6/15                        Last Day of School | Minimum Day 2:18 p.m. Dismissal

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                                  
Tues. 8/23, 9a-Noon       Taking Care of Business (TCB) at Rogers | 8th Grade
Wed-Thurs. 8/24-25        WEB Leader Training (Invite-Only) | 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Wed. 8/24, 9a-Noon        TCB at Rogers | 7th Grade
Thurs. 8/25, 9a-Noon      TCB at Rogers | 6th Grade
Thurs. 8/25, 4-6 p.m.       Rogers Roundup | More Details to Come!
Mon. 8/29 (Morning)        6th Grade Orientation at Rogers | More Details to Come!
Wed. 8/31                        FIRST DAY OF THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR

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