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PTA News for Friday 4/1/2022

Posted on April 1, 2022 by RogersPTA

Hello Mustangs! We hope everyone had a good week… LOTS happening right now… Operation Easter Basket collections, Teacher of the Year Nominations due THIS MONDAY, 8th Grade Committee Meeting and first donation deadline THIS MONDAY, Dining for Dollars THIS WEDNESDAY 4/6… AND be sure you have registered your student on the Mustang Drive Pledgestar fundraising website here and donate anytime NOW through 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.)

Mustang Drive UPDATES | The Mustang Drive event date is set for THURSDAY, APRIL 14TH (the day before Spring Break)!

Let’s Go Mustangs!

Accept the challenge and you’ll be eating ice cream. Send ten donation request emails via PledgeStar by Friday, April 8^th.

Sign up using the link on the logo above, or click here: https://pledgestar.com/rogers/ .

We met our first milestone of raising $10,000. Every student in the school was entered in a raffle to win kayak and standup paddleboard rentals. Congratulations to the winners!

When the school meets the following milestones, every student will be entered to win:

$20,000 – Aquarium of the Pacific passes for four
$30,000 – Universal Studios passes for two
$40,000 – Bike
$50,000 – MacBook

More details on how to sign up and what prizes you can win can be found here.

Want to Volunteer? Sign up to help with the Mustang Drive Celebration on Thursday, April 14th. You can sign up here: Mustang Drive Volunteers.*

*Please note to help day of Mustang Drive April 14th you must be VIPS-approved. Please contact Karina Vasquez in the office now at kvasquez@lbschools.net if you aren’t a current Rogers VIPS or to check on your application/current status. Rogers VIPS Info

Check out the dedicated Mustang Drive website page for frequent updates. Have any questions? Please email or text Mary Loos, maryzerafa@gmail.com or 562 754-2500 for more information!

8th GRADE SUPPORT NEEDED! Meeting THIS MONDAY 4/4! 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. Want to help with planning or just learn what’s happening for our 8th Graders in their last few months at Rogers? The next 8th Grade Committee Meeting is scheduled for THIS MONDAY April 4th 6:30-7:30pm via this ZOOM link (email Danielle Van Divort at deesteinberg@yahoo.com to RSVP and/or for additional info).

The 8th Grade Committee also needs your donations by THIS MONDAY April 4th to make it happen! A flyer went home to all 8th graders in February 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 $2000 thanks to the generosity of 50+ families … but they still have a little ways to go to meet this Monday’s goal – DONATE TODAY!

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. 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!)

Operation Easter Basket is on NOW through Friday April 8th! Rogers Middle School is joining forces with Justin Rudd to fill Easter baskets for children of families in need. This is Rogers’ 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, donations would be appreciated and can be dropped off at the main office NOW through one week from today, Friday April 8th as follows:

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 THIS MONDAY 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 THIS MONDAY April 4th at 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 NEXT WEEK 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)

For all PTA News in real time, please like-follow Rogers PTA on Social Media:
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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. 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.

PTA News for Friday 3/18/2022

Posted on March 18, 2022 by RogersPTA

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!

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:

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.

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.

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

BANNER OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE | Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship for 2022! Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship

Rogers PTA Passive Fundraising with Amazon Prime & Ralphs | Register Now!

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).

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)
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.

PTA News for Friday 3/11/2022

Posted on March 11, 2022 by RogersPTA

Hello Mustangs! We hope everyone had a good week! A reminder for everyone that Next Thursday 3/17 is St. Patrick’s Day, and all students are welcome to wear St. Patrick’s-themed or GREEN TOPS/SHIRTS with their other uniform attire (all usual uniform code applies). Thank you!

Rogers PTA Elections Meeting IN PERSON THIS MONTH 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! 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 below.

REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Name of PTA: Rogers PTA
Date: 2/1/2022
The nominating committee met on Tuesday, February 1st at 6:00pm to consider all eligible candidates for the 2022 – 2023 term. The Bylaws, standing rules and California State PTA Toolkit was consulted by the committee for each candidate’s qualifications and consideration.

The following Slate of Officers is presented to the association as follows:

Position Candidate

President Leeanna Izuel
VP Programs Jane Thompson
VP Membership Liz Palmer
VP Ways & Means Erin Monge
Secretary Remy Tams
Treasurer Christo Brock
Financial Secretary Holly Torpey
Auditor Sabine Cain
Historian Allison Miller
Parliamentarian Lydia Bottegoni (pending reappointment)*
Corresponding Secretary Tara Teves (pending appointment)*

A full list of the Nominating Committee can be found here.

*Please note: Only elected positions are officially part of the slate, but in the interest of transparency, Rogers PTA is sharing those who have expressed interest in the appointed positions as well.

To be clear, any current Rogers PTA member may still express interest in running for any Executive Board positions for 2022-2023. Please review a full list of positions and descriptions (linked here) and contact our Parliamentarian for more information and details at rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com (Subject: PTA Board 2022-23 Elections).

ITEM DONATIONS NEEDED Want to help out by donating needed items for events coming up at Rogers?

THIS MONDAY March 14th the 7th Grade Class is having a Pi Day Reciting Contest, and Student Council is in need of full- and mini-size pie donations. Pies should be dropped off to the Front office by THIS MONDAY MORNING, March 14th, 9 a.m. Please remember for food donations, per LBUSD guidelines items must be store- or bakery-bought (no homemade items). Sign-Up Genius Link for Pi Day-March 14th Event
SAVE THE DATE! Operation Easter Basket is returning to Rogers March 28-April 14! Donations needed will include hygiene items, new toys, new school supplies, food, and essential clothing. A flyer with specifics will be shared once it becomes available. Check back here soon and in school communications for more info!

8th 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.

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 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 – the committee has a goal to raise $2500 by April 4th – 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!)

Mustang Drive UPDATES | The Mustang Drive event date is set for THURSDAY APRIL 14TH (day before Spring Break)!

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! Please email or text Mary Loos, maryzerafa@gmail.com, or 562 754-2500 for more information!

Mustang Drive kicks off on Monday, March 21^st! 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!

We are looking for prize donations! Prizes are important for the Mustang Drive to be a success. If you own a local business that can donate prizes or know of someone that does, please contact Michelle Zimmerman-Getchius, Moltibaci27@gmail.com. Businesses that participate will be recognized on our Mustang Drive website page.

It’s not too late to volunteer! A reminder that there are standing, weekly meet-ups via ZOOM Thursdays at 5 p.m. up through to the day of the event. To get the ZOOM link please contact Chair Mary Loos, maryzerafa@gmail.com or 562 754-2500.

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!

Please note that only current Rogers VIPS will be able to help with on campus school day events (this includes the Mustang Drive fundraiser). For this reason, it is important for those interested to start the application process as soon as possible as VIPS applications may take several weeks to process and finalize. Please review current VIPS guidance for the 2021-22 school year: VIPS Guidance for 2021-22

PTA ONLINE STORE COORDINATOR WANTED! PTA is seeking a volunteer to handle its online store, which offers items such as the Rogers sweatshirts, PE uniforms, memberships, banner sponsorships, and other specific activity donation collection portals.

As this work is typically done online and off campus and apart from students and staff, you do not require VIPS clearance to fill this position. If you would like more information or are interested in this volunteer position, please email rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com (Subject: PTA Online Store Coordinator Position)

BANNER OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE | Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship for 2022! Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship

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)
March 2022 Women’s History Month
Mon. 3/14 Pi Day | 7th Grade Contest | Pie Donations DUE
Thurs. 3/17 St. Patrick’s Day | Green Tops-Uniform Bottoms
Thurs. 3/17, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
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 PERIOD 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
Thurs. 4/7 PTA Board Meeting
Thurs. 4/7, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
Thurs. 4/14 MUSTANG DRIVE 2022 | MORE INFO ABOVE
Thurs. 4/14 Operation Easter Basket | LAST DAY TO DONATE
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.

PTA News for Friday 3/4/2022

Posted on March 4, 2022 by RogersPTA

Hello Mustangs! We hope everyone had a good week… Happy March!

Rogers PTA Elections Meeting IN PERSON later this month, 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 (exact location TBD) on Tuesday, March 22nd at 6:30 p.m.

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! 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 below.

The following Slate of Officers is presented to the association as follows:

Position Candidate

A full list of the Nominating Committee can be found here.

*Please note: Only elected positions are officially part of the slate, but in the interest of transparency, Rogers PTA is sharing those who have expressed interest in the appointed positions as well.

CALL FOR DONATIONS Want to help out by donating needed items for events coming up at Rogers?

NEXT WEEK Tuesday March 8th is International Women’s Day, and Student Council is seeking donations of purple flower bouquets and single flowers. Items are DUE TUESDAY MARCH 8TH 9 a.m. at the Front Office. Sign-Up Genius Link for International Women’s Day March 8th Event
Monday March 14th the 7th Grade Class is having a Pi Day Reciting Contest, and Student Council is in need of full- and mini-size pie donations. Pies should be dropped off to the Front office by Monday Morning March 14th 9 a.m. Please remember for food donations, per LBUSD guidelines items must be store- or bakery-bought (no homemade items). Sign-Up Genius Link for Pi Day-March 14th Event
SAVE THE DATE! Operation Easter Basket is returning to Rogers March 28-April 14! Donations needed will include hygiene items, new toys, new school supplies, food, and essential clothing. The donation period will open sometime later this month, and a flyer with specifics will be shared once it becomes available. Check back here soon for more info!

Mustang Drive UPDATES | The Mustang Drive event date is set for THURSDAY APRIL 14TH (day before Spring Break)!

We are looking for prize donations! Prizes are important for the Mustang Drive to be a success. If you own a local business that can donate prizes or know of someone that does, please contact Michelle Zimmerman-Getchius, Moltibaci27@gmail.com. Businesses that participate will be recognized on our Mustang Drive website page.

A reminder that there will be standing, weekly meet-ups via ZOOM Thursdays at 5 p.m. up through to the day-of the event. To get the ZOOM link please contact Chair Mary Loos, maryzerafa@gmail.com or 562 754-2500.

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 went home last week to all 8th graders 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 here. A suggested donation of $25 per 8th Grade student has been requested to cover the costs of the event for ALL 8th graders.

Want to help with planning or just learn what’s happening so far? Stay tuned for more info on the next 8th Grade Committee Meeting scheduled for early April before Spring Break!

In the meantime, please consider helping with these specific areas in need of volunteers, as follows:

Food & drinks
Candy Bar
Photo Booth
Decorations
Entertainment (DJ/other)
Advertising/ Social Media

Any 8th Grade parent or guardian interested in helping in one or more of these areas or attending the next meeting to hear what is being planned 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!)

VIPS | APPLY NOW! If you are interested in becoming a VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools) for Rogers Middle School and you no longer have an active VIPS badge for our school site (it has expired), only have a badge for another site (previous elementary, etc.), or never have been processed as a VIPS with LBUSD, please email Karina Vasquez in the school’s front office at kvasquez@lbschools.net to start the application process.

Nominations are due by April 4th 5 p.m. Nomination form HERE with instructions how to submit entries enclosed. 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 at the Long Beach Council PTA Luncheon held in June. Submit your entries NOW!

The ideal person should be tech savvy, and experience with Square or Weebly would be helpful. Tasks include creating new items as needed, coordinating with the financial secretary to make sure categories match budget line items, updating inventory as needed, and generating sales reports each month.

As this work is typically done online and off campus and apart from students and staff, you do not require VIPS clearance to fill this position. If you are interested in this volunteer position, please email rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com (Subject: PTA Online Store Coordinator Position)

BANNER OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE | Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship for 2022! Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship

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)
March 2022 Women’s History Month
Tues. 3/8 International Women’s Day | Flower Donations DUE
Tues. 3/8, 9:30-11am LBCPTA Zoom | RSVP rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com
Thurs. 3/10, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
Mon. 3/14 Pi Day | 7th Grade Contest | Pie Donations DUE
Tues. 3/15 8th Grade Panorama Photo
Thurs. 3/17, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
Mon. 3/21 Mustang Drive KICK-OFF | Stay Tuned for Updates!
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 Operation Easter Basket | DONATION PERIOD OPENS
Thurs. 3/31, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
Thurs. 3/31 Rogers Music Solo-Ensemble Festival
Mon. 4/4 Third Quarter Ends
Thurs. 4/7 PTA Board Meeting
Thurs. 4/7, 5 p.m. Mustang Drive Meeting | via ZOOM (see above for details)
Tues. 4/12 Spring Picture Day
Thurs. 4/14 MUSTANG DRIVE 2022 | MORE INFO ABOVE
Thurs. 4/14 Operation Easter Basket | LAST DAY TO DONATE
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.

PTA News for Friday 12/10/2021

Posted on December 10, 2021 by RogersPTA

Hello Mustangs! We hope everyone had a wonderful week!

REMINDER! CHECK ROGERS SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PRINCIPAL WOOD FOR THE PTA NEWS LINK EVERY FRIDAY AFTERNOON!
(Though no longer required, you may also opt-in for a direct email link by self-subscribing at this link.)

ROGERS RESCUE MISSION 2021 -AND- GIVING TREE GIFT CARD DONATIONS DUE NEXT WEEK WED. DECEMBER 15TH! Tis the season for… GIVING BACK! Rogers Middle School returns this holiday season with its annual holiday donation drive efforts, offering a wide variety of options for our generous families to choose from and a range of organizations to support, all the way down to keeping donations hyper-local right within our own Rogers community!

EXTENDED! GIFT CARD DONATIONS DUE TO THE OFFICE BY NEXT WEDNESDAY 12/15! The Rogers front office staff has EXTENDED THE DEADLINE for the Rogers Giving Tree this holiday season! This is a gift card donation drive and is a program that supports families right here within our own Rogers school community. Gift cards such as ones for grocery stores, “big box” stores (like Walmart, Target, etc.), fast-food or fast-casual chain restaurants, and gas are requested in any amount that you are able to donate ($5 and up). The Rogers Giving Tree is accepting all gift card donation drop-offs from families at the front office anytime during school hours (students may come by the office before school to drop-off) NOW through NEXT WEEK, WEDNESDAY 12/15.

This season, the Rogers Rescue Mission under the partnership of Rogers PTA and Rogers Student Council/ASB will be supporting Food Finders, New Life Beginnings, and the shower program at St. Luke’s. Please refer to the image posted above for a full wish-list of items in need by each program. These donations may be dropped off by students in the ASB room off Mustang Park before school or to the main entrance or brought to the office as soon as possible during school hours. The Rogers Rescue Mission is accepting all listed donation items NOW through the final drop-off date NEXT WEEK no later than Wednesday 12/15.

Rogers PTA is here this holiday season to help support Rogers Student Council and the office staff with these donation drive efforts. Please remember that while students and families are not obligated to participate, any donations you are able to give are very much appreciated. Please keep an eye on the weekly bulletin in your Canvas login and look to school communications for updates. If you have any questions about these programs, please email rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com (Subject: “Rogers Rescue Mission” for in-kind goods donations OR “Giving Tree Gift Card Drive” for gift card donations).

Support Rogers PTA via Passive Fundraising Efforts! Tis the season of Giving, and it takes just a few minutes to support the programs that give back and benefit your Mustang!

Link your Amazon account to Amazon Smile. For every $1 spent, Rogers PTA receives 0.5%. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon – same products and same prices. The attached link is needed to register your Amazon account and start shopping on the AmazonSmile site: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/95-6206791
Update your Ralphs grocery store rewards to support Rogers PTA. Ralphs grocery store rewards card

Thank you for supporting Rogers PTA every time you shop with Ralphs and Amazon! Please tell a friend or family member – ALL are welcome to enroll in these programs to help support Rogers PTA! Rogers PTA Passive Fundraising

NOW AVAILABLE! Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship for 2022! Are you a local business or community member interested in supporting Rogers at the next level? Please consider sponsoring at the Silver or Bronze level (Gold level sold out for 2022). Banners hang for a full calendar year, from January-December 2022.

Please visit our dedicated Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship page for all details. Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship

WANTED! Rogers PTA Board and Committee Chairs/Members Are you interested in jumping in and helping out with Rogers PTA for the 2021-2022 school year?

Opportunities in the following areas are available:
VP Ways & Means (Board Position | Available IMMEDIATELY)
8th Grade Committee Members (planning to begin ASAP; events start Second Semester)***
Parent Education chair (year-round programming)
Mustang Drive Committee Members (planning to begin January 2022)

Thank you to those who have stepped up to volunteer with Rogers PTA so far for the 2021-22 school year!

***REMINDER: PTA cannot offer the programming and events it does without the support of those who step up and volunteer their time and work toward these efforts! THIS INCLUDES OUR END-OF-YEAR 8TH GRADE PARTY!!!

Please email rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com if you are interested in any of the above opportunities or otherwise wish to help out (Subject: PTA Volunteer Opportunities).

Rogers PTA and Rogers School Stores BOTH ONLINE NOW! The Rogers PTA Online Store is live now for all of your PE Uniform, sweatshirt, membership, and banner sponsorship needs! Just click here to go to the store portal. Orders typically take 1-2 weeks to fulfill, and your order will be delivered to your student’s 6th period class. Rogers PTA Online Store

The Rogers Middle School Store (where you can buy the spirit wear uniform T-shirt tops, yearbooks, and other items from the school directly) is now up and running online and restocked with spirit wear tops… and for a LIMITED TIME… 8TH GRADE c/o 2022 Spirit Shirts (orders for these class shirts DUE BY MONDAY 12/13)! To purchase, simply click on the store link below or image here to take a look at the Mustangs swag being offered, including uniform-approved spirit-wear. If you are a new buyer in the store, you may be asked to create an account to purchase. Please note this store and website is operated and stocked directly by Rogers Middle School and not the PTA. Rogers School Store

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. 12/13 LAST DAY 8th Grade T-shirt Orders ORDER ONLINE
Mon. 12/13 Rogers Holiday Luncheon for Faculty and Staff
Tues. 12/14 Rogers Orchestral Winter Concerts
Wed. 12/15 LAST DAY Rogers Giving Tree Gift Card Donation Drive
Wed. 12/15 LAST DAY Rogers Rescue Mission Donation Drive
Wed. 12/15, 8 a.m. School Site Council (SSC) Meeting
Thurs. 12/16 Rogers Band Winter Concerts
Fri. 12/17 Minimum Day | 2:18 p.m. Dismissal
Mon. 12/20 thru Fri. 12/31 Winter Break | NO SCHOOL
Mon. 1/3/2022 Classes Resume Post-Break
Wed. 1/5-Tues. 1/18 HS SOC Application Period | ONLINE
Thurs. 1/6 PTA Board Meeting
Tues. 1/11, 8 a.m. SSC Meeting
Thurs. 1/13 Advanced Orchestra and Band Disney Field Trip
Mon. 1/17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | NO SCHOOL
Tues. 1/18, 6 p.m. PTA General Association Meeting
Mon. 1/24 thru Fri. 1/28 Jeopardy Grade- and School-Level Tournaments
Thurs. 1/27 LAST DAY Fall Semester
Fri. 1/28 FIRST DAY Spring Semester | Min. Day 2:18 Dismissal
Sat. 1/29, 9 a.m.-12n LBUSD Education Celebration for TK-8 at Cabrillo HS

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

PTA News for Friday 12/3/2021

Posted on December 3, 2021 by RogersPTA

Hello Mustangs! We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break and first week back to school post-holiday!

GIFT CARD DONATIONS DUE TO THE OFFICE BY NEXT WEDNESDAY 12/8! The Rogers front office staff has brought back the Rogers Giving Tree this holiday season! This is a gift card donation drive and is a program that supports families right here within our own Rogers school community. Gift cards such as ones for grocery stores, “big box” stores (like Walmart, Target, etc.), fast-food or fast-casual chain restaurants, and gas are requested in any amount that you are able to donate ($5 and up). The Rogers Giving Tree is accepting all gift card donation drop-offs from families at the front office anytime during school hours (students may come by the office before school to drop-off) NOW through WEDNESDAY 12/8.

This season, the Rogers Rescue Mission under the partnership of Rogers PTA and Rogers Student Council/ASB will be supporting Food Finders, New Life Beginnings, and the shower program at St. Luke’s. Please refer to the image posted above for a full wish-list of items in need by each program. These donations may be dropped off by students in the ASB room off Mustang Park before school. The Rogers Rescue Mission is accepting all listed donation items NOW through the final drop-off date of Wednesday 12/15.

Rogers PTA is here this holiday season to help support Rogers Student Council and our front office staff with these donation drive efforts. Please remember that while students and families are not obligated to participate, any donations you are able to give are very much appreciated. Please keep an eye on the weekly bulletin in your Canvas login and look to school communications for updates. If you have any questions about these programs, please email rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com (Subject: “Rogers Rescue Mission” for wish-list, in-kind donations -OR- “Rogers Giving Tree” for gift card donations).

Support Rogers PTA via Passive Fundraising Efforts! Tis the season of Giving, and it takes just a few minutes to support the programs that give back and benefit your Mustang!

Link your Amazon account to Amazon Smile. For every $1 spent, Rogers PTA receives 0.5%. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon – same products and same prices. The attached link is needed to register your Amazon account and start shopping on the AmazonSmile site: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/95-6206791
Update your Ralphs grocery store rewards to support Rogers PTA. Ralphs grocery store rewards card

Please visit our dedicated Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship page for all details. Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship

WANTED! Rogers PTA Board and Committee Chairs/Members Are you interested in jumping in and helping out with Rogers PTA for the 2021-2022 school year?

Thank you to those who have stepped up to volunteer with Rogers PTA so far for the 2021-22 school year!

Please email rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com if you are interested in any of the above opportunities or otherwise wish to help out (Subject: PTA Volunteer Opportunities).

To purchase, simply click on the store link below or image here to take a look at the Mustangs swag being offered, including uniform-approved spirit-wear. If you are a new buyer in the store, you may be asked to create an account to purchase. Please note this store and website is operated and stocked directly by Rogers Middle School and not the PTA. Rogers School Store

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. 12/4 LBUSD Middle School Girls Track Meet at Wilson HS
Wed. 12/8 LAST DAY Rogers Giving Tree Gift Card Donation Drive
Fri. 12/10 Ugly Sweater Day (Uniform Bottom Dress Code Applies)
Mon. 12/13 LAST DAY 8th Grade T-shirt Orders ORDER ONLINE
Mon. 12/13 Rogers Holiday Luncheon for Faculty and Staff
Tues. 12/14 Rogers Orchestral Winter Concerts
Wed. 12/15 LAST DAY Rogers Rescue Mission Donation Drive
Wed. 12/15, 8 a.m. School Site Council (SSC) Meeting
Thurs. 12/16 Rogers Band Winter Concerts
Fri. 12/17 Minimum Day | 2:18 p.m. Dismissal
Mon. 12/20 thru Fri. 12/31 Winter Break | NO SCHOOL
Mon. 1/3/2022 Classes Resume Post-Break
Wed. 1/5-Tues. 1/18 HS SOC Application Period | ONLINE
Thurs. 1/6 PTA Board Meeting
Tues. 1/11, 8 a.m. SSC Meeting
Thurs. 1/13 Advanced Orchestra and Band Disney Field Trip
Mon. 1/17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | NO SCHOOL
Tues. 1/18, 6 p.m. PTA General Association Meeting
Mon. 1/24 thru Fri. 1/28 Jeopardy Grade- and School-Level Tournaments
Thurs. 1/27 LAST DAY Fall Semester
Fri. 1/28 FIRST DAY Spring Semester | Min. Day 2:18 Dismissal
Sat. 1/29, 9 a.m.-12n LBUSD Education Celebration for TK-8 at Cabrillo HS

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

PTA News for Friday 11/19/2021

Posted on November 19, 2021 by RogersPTA

Hello Mustangs! We hope everyone had a wonderful week!

Rogers PTA wishes all of our families and students a GREAT Thanksgiving Break, starting with Minimum Day 2:18 p.m. dismissal today… whether spent with family, friends, and/or on travels, we hope you get a well-deserved rest! And just in case you need this friendly reminder… NO SCHOOL Monday 11/22 through Friday 11/26 (classes resume Monday 11/29).

ROGERS RESCUE MISSION 2021 Tis the season for… GIVING BACK! Rogers Middle School returns this holiday season with its annual holiday donation drive efforts, offering a wide variety of options for our generous families to choose from and a range of organizations to support, all the way down to keeping donations hyper-local right within our own Rogers community!This season, the Rogers Rescue Mission under the partnership of Rogers PTA and Rogers Student Council/ASB will be supporting Food Finders, New Life Beginnings, and the shower program at St. Luke’s. Please refer to the image posted above for a full wish-list of items in need by each program. These donations may be dropped off by students in the ASB room off Mustang Park before school. The Rogers Rescue Mission is accepting all listed donation items from Monday 11/29 through the final drop-off date of Wednesday 12/15.

The Rogers front office staff also has brought back the Rogers Giving Tree this holiday season! This is a gift card donation drive and is a program that supports families right here within our own Rogers school community. Gift cards to grocery stores, “big box” stores (like Walmart, Target, etc.), fast-food or fast-casual chain restaurants, and gas cards are requested in any amount that you are able to donate ($5 and up). The Rogers Giving Tree is accepting gift card donation drop-offs from families at the front office anytime during school hours (students may come by the office before school to drop-off) NOW through Wednesday 12/8 (no school 11/22-26).

Support Rogers PTA via Passive Fundraising Efforts! As we enter the season of Giving, it takes just a few minutes to support the programs that benefit your Mustang!

Link your Amazon account to Amazon Smile. For every $1 spent, Rogers PTA receives 0.5%. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon – same products and same prices. The attached link is needed to register your Amazon account and start shopping on the AmazonSmile site: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/95-6206791
Update your Ralphs grocery store rewards to support Rogers PTA. Ralphs grocery store rewards card

DINING FOR DOLLARS at GEORGE’S GREEK CAFE THURSDAY DECEMBER 2nd! After Thanksgiving Break, make plans to dine out or get take-out on Thursday 12/2 anytime from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Rogers’ first Dining For Dollars event this year at the Rogers family-owned George’s Greek Cafe, 5316 2nd St., Belmont Shore!

Show digital or printed flier posted here for dine-in, take-out, or delivery (direct orders only, no third-party app orders accepted) for Rogers to receive 20 percent give-back dining credit on your order!

Thank you for your support, bon appetit, and thank you, George’s! Dining for Dollars

Please visit our dedicated Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship page for all details. Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship

Rogers PTA BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Just a reminder that PTA membership comes with a range of fringe benefits and discounts from a variety of businesses, such as discounts with Farm Fresh to You, Office Max/Office Depot, and Hertz. For more please go to the dedicated PTA Membership Page for more details. PTA Membership

HAVE YOU JOINED? IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Please remember that memberships must be renewed each year while at Rogers. Memberships are $10/member (new or renewal). Donations to Rogers PTA are also accepted throughout the year. Thank you for your consideration in helping us to meet our goals!

(TOTEM convenience processing fee applies)

A HUGE thank you to everyone who has joined or renewed your membership so far this year. Your support falls right in line with this year’s theme of “Connecting Families and Schools”… THANK YOU! For more information about PTA membership or donating, including where your PTA funds go to support our students and staff, please go here.

WANTED! Rogers PTA Board and Committee Chairs/Members Are you interested in jumping in and helping out with Rogers PTA for the 2021-2022 school year?

Opportunities in the following areas are available:
VP Ways & Means (Board position)
8th Grade Committee Members (CHAIR ALSO NEEDED) (planning to begin ASAP; events start Second Semester)***
Parent Education chair (year-round programming)
Mustang Drive Committee Members (planning to begin January 2022)

Thank you to those who have stepped up to volunteer with Rogers PTA so far for the 2021-22 school year!

Please email rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com if you are interested in any of the above opportunities or otherwise wish to help out (Subject: PTA Volunteer Opportunities).

The Rogers Middle School Store (where you can buy the spirit wear uniform T-shirt tops, yearbooks, and other items from the school directly) is now up and running online and restocked with spirit wear tops! To purchase, simply click on the store link below to take a look at the Mustangs swag being offered, including uniform-approved spirit-wear. If you are a new buyer in the store, you may be asked to create an account to purchase. Rogers School Store

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)
Fri. 11/19 Minimum Day | 2:18 p.m. Dismissal
Mon. 11/22-Fri. 11/26 Thanksgiving Break | NO SCHOOL
Mon. 11/29 Rogers Rescue Mission KICK-OFF
Mon. 11/29, 6-8 p.m. Wilson High School Info Night for 8th Gr. Families
Thurs. 12/2, 9:15 a.m. Rogers PTA Board Meeting
Thurs. 12/2 Dining for Dollars | George’s Greek Cafe 2nd St.
Wed. 12/8 LAST DAY Rogers Giving Tree Gift Card Donation Drive
Tues. 12/14 Rogers Orchestral Winter Concerts
Wed. 12/15 LAST DAY Rogers Rescue Mission Donation Drive
Thurs. 12/16 Rogers Band Winter Concerts
Fri. 12/17 Minimum Day | 2:18 p.m. Dismissal
Mon. 12/20-Fri. 12/31 Winter Break | NO SCHOOL
Mon. 1/3/2022 Classes Resume Post-Break
Thurs. 1/6 PTA Board Meeting
Wed. 1/5-Tues. 1/18 2022 HS SOC Application Period | ONLINE
Mon. 1/17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | NO SCHOOL
Tues. 1/18, 6 p.m. PTA General Association Meeting

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

Rogers’ Giving Tree and Rescue Mission Now Collecting for the Holidays

Posted on December 6, 2019 by RogersPTA

Rogers Rescue Mission is the school’s annual charity drive. The school is collecting donations now through Wednesday, December 18th for Food Finders, the shower program at St. Luke’s, and – in collaboration with the Green Team – His Little Feet.
MORE INFO

Rogers Giving Tree 2019 | Rogers is also adopting several families this season who could use some support. The office is collecting gift cards from a variety of stores and businesses. Any donations are greatly appreciated! Please see Ms. Rene in the main office for drop off of gift cards or more details on this specific program. All Gift Cards are due by Friday 12/13.
MORE DETAILS

Please note, no one is required to bring any items, but all donations are highly appreciated. This is an opportunity to spread holiday cheer. All items will be collected from advisory class, except please drop gift cards directly to the office. Donations for Food Finders, St. Luke’s shower program, and His Little Feet may also be dropped off in room 1201 before school. Student Council will be calculating Advisory Points for donations.

Thank you for your support!

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