Hello Mustangs! We hope everyone had a good week and “Pi Day” on 3/14! Coming up THIS MONDAY MARCH 21st is our BIG MUSTANG DRIVE KICK-OFF (more details below)… get ready for a fun few weeks, Mustangs, all culminating with the student field event date on Thursday April 14th!
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.)
Rogers PTA Elections Meeting IN PERSON THIS TUESDAY March 22nd at 6:30pm Elections for the 2022-23 Board are scheduled for the next General Association meeting, which will be held IN PERSON at Rogers in the former Home Rec Room (where PE Uniform/Rogers Sweatshirt sales happened at the beginning of the year; please enter from the door off of Monrovia).
We are so excited to be able to welcome everyone back to campus for this first in-person PTA meeting since January 2020! We hope you can make it! All are welcome… and please bring a friend! WE NEED A QUORUM TO BE ABLE TO HOLD OUR ELECTIONS. All Rogers PTA members who have joined by February 22nd are also eligible to vote in the elections. More information regarding the elections is posted in the March 11th issue of the PTA News.
In addition to our annual elections, PTA will be honoring the top three student finishers of the Jeopardy Tournament and also recognize the Reflections contest participants, and we will also be approving our mid-year audit and monthly financials and getting updates (and approving contracts) related to the Mustang Drive and 8th Grade Event. Principal Wood will also provide updates on what is happening at Rogers as well.
So much fun happening, Mustangs… We hope to see you Tuesday!
Mustang Drive UPDATES | The Mustang Drive event date is set for THURSDAY, APRIL 14TH (the day before Spring Break)!
Mustang Drive kicks off THIS MONDAY, March 21st! This is our most important fundraiser of the year and supports enrichment programs, field trips, student programs, and teacher wish lists. At the kick-off, students will get information on how to sign up and the prizes they can win!
How can parents help?
- Sign up: https://pledgestar.com/rogers/
- Add family and friends to send donation requests by email or text.
- Post a donation request on social media, especially Facebook, using the option appearing after adding your donors. This has been proven to be very effective!
- Purchase a Mustang Drive T-shirt at the PTA web store
We are looking for T-shirt sponsors! T-shirts are very popular among students since they can wear them year-round. Your logo will be on the back of the T-shirt, providing you with excellent exposure. Your business will be appreciated and seen by Rogers families and the community throughout the school year and into the following. A limited number of spots are available! You can purchase a sponsorship at the PTA web store.
Keep watching this space for more details as the date draws closer, and check out the dedicated Mustang Drive website page for frequent updates once the event is in full swing. Interested in helping with this year’s event? Please email or text Mary Loos, maryzerafa@gmail.com or 562 754-2500 for more information!
8th GRADE SUPPORT NEEDED! 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.
The 8th Grade Committee needs your donations by Monday, April 4th to make it happen! A flyer went home to all 8th graders explaining the event along with how you can help to support the effort. This will be a glow-in-the-dark themed, parent supervised event with a mac-and-cheese bar, tater tot bar, candy bar, live DJ, dancing, bowling, billiards, shuffleboard, air hockey, a photo booth, and MORE! You can link to the donation portal specifically for 8th Grade events on the image to the right at the PTA store or use the link here. A suggested donation of $25 per 8th Grade student is requested to cover the costs of the event for ALL 8th graders – to date the committee has already raised over $1500 thanks to the generosity of 32 families … but they still have a ways to go to meet their event fundraising goal – DONATE TODAY!
Want to help with planning or just learn what’s happening for our 8th Graders in their last few months at Rogers? Stay tuned for more info on the next 8th Grade Committee Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 4th via ZOOM.
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!)
SAVE THE DATE! Operation Easter Basket is returning to Rogers March 28-April 8! Rogers Middle School will be joining forces with Justin Rudd to fill Easter baskets for children of families in need. This is our 13th year participating in the event and we are excited to make a difference in our community. We are collecting for ages 0-16. If you can help us 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, and hair brushes.
New Toys | Cars, balls (all sports), small Lego sets, playing cards, yo-yos, slinky, Easter toys, jump ropes, small stuffed animals, and plastic baseball bat sets.
New School Supplies | Pens, pencils, pencil sharpeners, box 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, and paint sets.
Food | Sealed small sized candy, full sized candy bars, individually wrapped snack packs, and Pez candy holders and refills.
Essential Clothing | (Only new items acceptable)T-shirts, onesies, socks, slippers, baseball caps, flip-flops, and beanies.
PLEASE ONLY DONATE ITEMS ON THE LIST. Thank you so much for your consideration of joining this effort to collect needed items for our community! More info now available in the weekly bulletin on your Canvas Log-In.
Teacher of the Year 2022 | Nominations Due April 4th Long Beach Council PTA annually honors an outstanding teacher from the LBUSD. Parents or students, please consider nominating an outstanding Rogers teacher, one who implements creative and innovative ideas that enrich the learning experience of our Rogers students.
Nominations are due by April 4th 5 p.m. Nomination form HERE or click image – form includes instructions how to submit entries and other details. The winner of the Long Beach Council PTA Teacher of the Year Award will be presented with a $300 classroom grant and will be recognized by the Long Beach Council PTA in June. Submit your entries NOW!
SAVE THE DATE! Dining for Dollars at Super Mex Belmont Shore Wednesday April 6th The next Dining for Dollars event is at Super Mex (Belmont Shore Location)! Earn 20 percent back to Rogers PTA from your Dine-In or Take-Out order ANYTIME open to closing time (sorry, mobile ordering does not apply) by giving a paper copy or showing a digital flyer at the time of ordering-checkout!
Please see flyer posted here for more info and details on how to earn dining credits, and more information available on the Dining for Dollars dedicated website page.
Rogers Dining for Dollars
VIPS | APPLY NOW! If you are interested in becoming a VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools) for Rogers Middle School 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. Please note that only current Rogers VIPS will be able to help with on campus school day events (this includes the Mustang Drive fundraiser). Please review current VIPS guidance for the 2021-22 school year: VIPS Guidance for 2021-22
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)
Rogers School Store (Spirit wear uniform T-shirt tops, yearbooks, and other items from school directly)
Looking ahead to 2022-23… Attention 8th Grade Families Heading to Wilson HS | If you are interested in becoming involved in Wilson HS PTSA for the 2022-23 school year, click here for more details on how to express your interest in future Board and Committee Opportunities available. Please reach out to Wilson PTSA directly for more information (details in flyer linked above).
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IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2021-2022
(Subject to Change – Stay Updated on Rogers School Website)
March 2022 Women’s History Month
Mon. 3/21 Mustang Drive KICK-OFF | See Above for Details
Tues. 3/22, 6:30 p.m. PTA Assoc. Mtg.+ Elections | IN PERSON AT ROGERS!
Thurs. 3/24, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
Thurs. 3/24 & Fri. 3/25 WRAP Presents Drama Production “Cinderella”
Mon. 3/28 Spring Picture Day | FREE DRESS (per LBUSD Guidelines)
Mon. 3/28 Operation Easter Basket | DONATION DRIVE OPENS
Thurs. 3/31, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
Thurs. 3/31, 6:30 p.m. Rogers Music Solo-Ensemble Festival | Auditorium
Mon. 4/4 Third Quarter Ends
Mon. 4/4 Teacher of the Year Contest | Nominations DUE
Tues. 4/5 8th Grade Panoramic Photo | Specific Dress, Details Soon
Wed. 4/6 Dining for Dollars | Super Mex Belmont Shore (all day!)
Thurs. 4/7 PTA Board Meeting
Thurs. 4/7, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
Fri. 4/8 Operation Easter Basket | LAST DAY OF DONATION DRIVE
Thurs. 4/14 MUSTANG DRIVE 2022 | MORE INFO ABOVE
Fri. 4/15; M-F 4/18-22 SPRING BREAK 2022 | NO SCHOOL
Link to Official Rogers Middle School Calendar now available on PTA website here.
8th Grade Committee UPDATES The end-of-year celebration for all Rogers 8th Graders is scheduled for Tuesday, June 14th from 6-9 p.m. at CSULB. A flyer should have gone home to all 8th graders this week explaining the event along with how you can help to support the effort! You can also link to the donation portal specifically for 8th Grade events at the PTA store 
