Hello Mustang Family! We hope everyone has been enjoying their summer and staying safe and healthy!
PTA is back this week with some info that hopefully helps you to better prepare for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. Remember the First Day of School is TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2021!
Taking Care of Business (TCB) Days August 24-26 Rogers will be hosting three “Taking Care of Business” (TCB) Days for all returning and new/incoming students. These events are where all students are welcomed onto campus and are able to complete specific “housekeeping” tasks in preparation for the first day of school, such as taking their ID photo (which is also Fall Picture Day, provided by Lifetouch; see separate email from Lifetouch with more details on ordering photos), picking up books, purchase spirit wear, and much more!
The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, August 24 7th Grade
Wednesday, August 25 8th Grade
Thursday, August 26 6th Grade (includes WEB Welcome)
For more grade-level specific details, including times, please stay tuned to specific school communications and the Rogers School Website.
Rogers PTA Membership and More at TCB! If you are interested in PTA Membership and/or purchasing a Rogers hoodie ($30 each) or a Rogers mask ($5 each), please plan to stop by the PTA booth during TCB Days August 24-26!
Uniform Guidelines for 2021-2022 PTA is here with a heads-up regarding Rogers Uniform Guidelines. Below are the guidelines that will be provided and further detailed by Principal Wood in school communications and on the official school website by sometime next week.
The Rogers motto is Alive with Mustang Pride. The colors are red and black and our school mascot is the Mustang. All students are expected to dress in a professional manner.
⮚TOPS: Solid white collared shirt with sleeves; Rogers Spirit shirt. Sheer lace, see-through blouses, bare midriffs or low necklines are not permitted.
⮚ BOTTOMS: Solid black shorts, pants, jumpers, or skirts. Pants may be no more than two inches larger than the student’s waistline (no sagging). Shorts, jumpers, skirts, and skorts are to be an appropriate length, not to be shorter than mid-thigh. No sweat pants or nylon athletic shorts may be worn. No tears, holes, patches or ragged hems in clothes are permitted.
⮚ OUTERWEAR: Solid Rogers-red sweatshirts or sweaters may be worn over the collared or spirit shirt. A heavy coat that is not red may be worn outside when it is excessively cold or raining.
⮚ LOGO POLICY: All clothing must be logo free, except for the Rogers logo.
⮚ UNDER SHIRTS: Shirts worn under the collared shirt must be white.
Other Misc. Items:
⮚ Hats and other head coverings are not allowed.
⮚ Belts should not have initial buckles, studs, or wallet chains. Overalls or suspenders may not be worn.
⮚ Shoes must be appropriate for school activities with heels not to exceed 2 inches. No slippers, house shoes, slip-on or open-toed shoes are permitted.
⮚ College shirts may be worn on Fridays.
⮚ PE Uniform Policy TBA
As always, please keep an eye on school communications directly via email, text, and phone messages, and look for more details and updates on the official Rogers Middle School website as the first day of school approaches.
Rogers Store is Online! The Rogers Middle School Store is now online and will be reopening very soon! Once opened, take a look at the Mustangs swag being offered, including uniform-approved spirit-wear. Rogers School Store
Rogers Dining for Dollars IS BACK FOR 2021-2022! Do you have a favorite local restaurant you want to see included in our Dining for Dollars program outreach? Typically in past years, Rogers PTA has offered an event once-monthly from September-June. Please check out our program event link here for an overview of restaurants who have partnered with us in the past. To submit your ideas for future partners, or if you are interested in chairing this program committee, please email rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com (Subject: “PTA Dining for Dollars”)
Support Rogers PTA at Amazon Smile and Ralphs ALL YEAR LONG! Remember to sign up and support Rogers Middle School PTA when using Amazon Smile and your Ralphs grocery store rewards card.
How to change your Amazon Smile Charity to “Will Rogers Middle School PTA”:
1. Sign in to https://smile.amazon.com on your desktop or mobile phone browser.
2. From your desktop, go to Your Account and select the option to Change your Charity; or, from your mobile browser, select “Change your Charity” from the options at the bottom of the page.
3. Select/ type in “Will Rogers Middle School PTA” to start supporting 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 like and subscribe to updates to our website (along right-hand margin or from the popup window). Families should also read/watch all weekly school site e-newsletters and/or video messages from school (remember to check your email and texts for communications; links also posted to the Rogers School Website).
Contact Rogers PTA Anytime at: rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com
Link to Official Rogers Middle School Calendar now available on PTA website here.
IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2021-2022
(Subject to Change – Stay Updated on Rogers School Website)
Mon. 8/16 Admin. Staff Returns to Campus
Fri. 8/20 School Office Reopens
Tues. 8/24, 9a-12n WEB Training (participating 8th Graders only)
Tues. 8/24-Thurs. 8/26 TCB/Fall Picture Dates (see above for more details)
Tues. 8/31 FIRST DAY 21-22 SY.; MIN. DAY (2:18 p.m. Dismissal)
Mon. 9/6 Labor Day Holiday NO SCHOOL
Tues. 9/28 Back to School Night (time/format TBA); MIN DAY
Tues. 9/28 PTA General Association Mtg. (time/format TBA)
Mon. 10/4 Make-Up Picture Day (includes ID Make-Ups)
Tues. 10/5 Minimum Day (2:18 p.m. Dismissal)
Mustangs on the Move! A BIG congratulations to a few of our Rogers staff… pictured to the left, congrats to teacher retirees (clockwise) Ms. Bulat, Ms. DeMoss, Ms. McKenzie, and Mr. Sheldon, and to (in center) school librarian Ms. Justus!
