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.)
SAVE THE DATE! PTA General Association Meeting THIS TUESDAY 5/24/2022 at 6:30 p.m. IN PERSON AT ROGERS Please plan to attend the next Rogers General Association PTA Meeting later this month on campus at Rogers in the Multi-Purpose Room (former Home Ec Room – entrance off Monrovia) . Please note this is the final meeting for the 2021-22 school year.
Items to be discussed at this meeting include the official announcement and recognition of our Teacher of the Year, Mr. Ching (pictured at R – CONGRATULATIONS!), funding for the 2022-23 school year, end-of-year commemorations, 8th Grade events and activities, and so much more to wrap up the current year at Rogers.
Principal Wood, who recently announced he will be leaving Rogers end of this school year for another LBUSD site starting next school year (good luck at Robinson K-8, Mr. Wood!), will also be recognized and also is scheduled to address membership at this month’s meeting. We will miss you, Mr. Wood!
While EVERYONE is welcome and invited to attend this meeting, please note that only active 2021-22 Rogers PTA members are eligible to vote. We do hope you can come to learn more about what is happening at Rogers – bring a friend or two!
We hope we can count on your support, voice, and vote to help with these efforts! Out of respect for everyone’s time, PTA is going to start the meeting right at 6:30 p.m. and make it a goal to keep the scheduled agenda to one-hour. Thank you for your understanding.
8th GRADE COMMITTEE UPDATES | Parents and students, please look for a flyer and permission slip in the next few weeks that will be sent home from the school. 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.
MEETING DATE The next 8th Grade Committee meeting will be THIS MONDAY MAY 23rd from 6-8pm (please email for the location).
A BIG Thank You to the families who have donated to date! To clarify, please note that this celebration is not the promotion ceremony but a special, additional party being planned for our 8th grade students to have a last “hurrah” together as a class. A suggested donation of $25 per 8th Grade student is requested to cover the costs of the event for ALL 8th graders – DONATE TODAY!
Are you a 2022-23 8th 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.
Any 8th Grade parent or guardian interested in helping with the event planning or attending the next meeting to learn more should please email Danielle Van Divort at deesteinberg@yahoo.com (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
8th 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 day-of to help manage a water station and other miscellaneous tasks associated with 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!
Rogers Music Fundraiser Festival TOMORROW Saturday May 21st, 4-7 p.m. | The Rogers Music Program will be holding its large annual fundraiser event outdoors at Rogers TOMORROW!
For those who purchased tickets for this event, just give your name at the gate, bring a lawn chair, and come enjoy Saturday in Rogers Park on 5/21, all while supporting the music program and our Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Band and Orchestra students. Monies raised will go back into the program in the form of music equipment and instruments/ upkeep, supplemental teaching and coaching, field trip opportunities, and other enrichment.
Not attending & or want to lend extra support? Bid online NOW at the Rogers Music online auction (all auction items close Saturday 5/21 at 10 p.m.).
Please note this is not a PTA event. For more information on the Rogers Music Fundraiser, please contact Mr. Hamilton at khamilton@lbschools.net
VIPS | 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
BANNER OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE | Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship for 2022! Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship
Rogers PTA Passive Fundraising with Amazon Prime & Ralphs | Register Now!
Rogers PTA and Rogers School Stores BOTH ONLINE NOW!
Rogers PTA Online Store (PE Uniform, sweatshirts, memberships, 8th Grade donations, and banner sponsorships) – LAST DAY FOR ORDERS IS JUNE 8TH (final deliveries either June 9th or 10th)!
Rogers School Store (Spirit wear uniform T-shirt tops, yearbooks, and other items from school directly)
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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)
Sat. 5/21, 4-7 p.m. RMS Music Fundraiser | More Info Above & In Music Classes
Mon. 5/23, 6-8 p.m. 8th Grade Committee Meeting | Details Above
Tues. 5/24, 6:30 p.m. PTA General Association Mtg. | IN PERSON at ROGERS
Mon. 5/30 Memorial Day Holiday | NO SCHOOL
Mon. 6/6 8th Grade Fines DUE | Library, PE locks etc. (see 8th Gr. Flier)
Thurs. 6/9 PTA Board Meeting
Thurs. 6/9 8th Grade Class Knott’s Berry Farm | See 8th Grade Flier
Fri. 6/10 8th Grade Yearbook Distribution | See 8th Grade Flier
Sat. 6/11 So Cal Jeopardy Tournament Event | 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
Link to Official Rogers Middle School Calendar now available on PTA website here.
