teacher appreciation week – Rogers Middle School PTA

PTA News for Friday 5/6/2022

Posted on May 6, 2022 by RogersPTA

Hello Mustangs! We hope everyone had a wonderful week! Please remember that SBAC (State Testing) continues next week through approximately May 10th. Make sure your student rests up and grabs a good breakfast each morning and is on time and ready to go! You got this, Mustangs! 🙂

And… Good Luck to Our Lady Mustangs Soccer Team TOMORROW Saturday 5/7 1 p.m. as they compete in the LBUSD Middle School Division 1 Girls’ Soccer Championship vs. Keller at LBCC (Liberal Arts Campus, Carson-Clark). GO MUSTANGS!

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.)

Teacher Appreciation Week Wrap-Up | This week May 2-6, our PTA community celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week and recognized our hard-working teachers and staff at Rogers!

PTA hosted a breakfast on Monday, which included coffee donated by Sheldrake’s Coffee (formerly Polly’s) on 2nd Street and cookies from Colossus Bakery (also on 2nd Street). On Wednesday, we hosted a lunch donated by George’s Greek Cafe, which is owned by one of our Rogers families. Today Friday, we will be hosting another lunch and will also present our teachers and staff with a small token of our appreciation.

Throughout the month of May, PTA will continue the celebration by stocking the Rogers lounge refrigerator with drinks and provide snacks for our teachers and staff to say thank you for all they do!

A BIG and VERY special thank you to the many parents who assisted with setting up and serving the meals: Sarah Balusik, Shana Balladares, Laura Carson, Cara Murillo, Kavita Huerta, Jane Thompson, and Kelli Urbano.

We also want to recognize all the parents and others who donated food, drinks, snacks and serving utensils and plates… PTA couldn’t make ANY of this happen without you! PTA loves ALL of its teachers, staff, VIPS, and volunteers! THANK YOU!

Save the Date! Open House IN PERSON Wednesday May 18th 6-7 p.m. | Rogers is holding IN PERSON Open House later this month! Parents and students are welcome to come by during this event to visit classrooms, meet teachers, look at student work, and generally visit campus. This is a free-form event with no bell schedule, so make time to visit all of your child’s classrooms and spaces on campus that they spend time in daily. We hope you can make it!

Please note this is not a PTA event. Questions about Open House may be directed to the Rogers Front Office.

SAVE THE DATE! PTA General Association Meeting 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 (exact location TBA). Please note this is the final meeting for the 2021-22 school year.

While EVERYONE is welcome and invited to attend this meeting, please note that only active 2021-22 Rogers PTA members are eligible to vote. Items to be discussed at this meeting include funding for the 2022-23 school year, end-of-year recognitions, 8th Grade events and activities, and so much more to wrap up the current year at Rogers. Principal Wood also is scheduled to address membership at this month’s meeting. 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 | Our committee visited CSULB last week, and we are excited for an amazing event with bowling, billiards, dancing, and more! 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 next meeting will be on May 24th from 6-8pm (please email for the location).

The 8th Grade Committee Still Needs Your Support! 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. Haven’t donated yet? We are looking for 20 more families to donate $25 by Monday May 15th! You can 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!

A BIG Thank You to the 50+ families who have donated so far 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!

Want to help or have questions? 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

Rogers Music Fundraiser Festival Saturday May 21st, 4-7 p.m. | The Rogers Music Program will be holding its large annual fundraiser event outdoors at Rogers later this month! Tickets are just $25 to come and enjoy our Beginning, Intermediate, and Advance Band and Orchestral ensembles, along with food, games, opportunity drawings, and more! Buy a ticket, bring a lawn chair, and come enjoy Saturday afternoon in Rogers Park on 5/21, all while supporting the music program. 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. Silent auction opening online soon.

Please note this is not a PTA event. For more information on the Rogers Music Fundraiser, please contact Mr. Hamilton at khamilton@lbschools.net
Purchase Rogers Music Event Tickets Here
Donate Items to Rogers Music Silent Auction Here
Preview Rogers Music Online Silent Auction Items Here

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 events during school hours. 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:
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)
Sat. 5/7, 1 p.m. LBUSD Middle School Girls’ Soccer Championship v. Keller
Through May 10th SBAC Testing (All Grades) | Check Rogers Communications
Wed. 5/18 Minimum Day 2:18 p.m. Dismissal
Wed. 5/18, 6-7 p.m. Open House | IN PERSON at ROGERS
Thurs. 5/19 Minimum Day 2:18 p.m. Dismissal
Sat. 5/21, 4-7 p.m. RMS Music Fundraiser | More Info Above & In Music Classes
Tues. 5/24, 6:30 p.m. PTA General Association Mtg. | IN PERSON at ROGERS
Mon. 5/30 Memorial Day Holiday | NO SCHOOL
Thurs. 6/9 PTA Board Meeting
Thurs. 6/9 8th Grade Class Knott’s Berry Farm Field Trip
Tues. 6/14, 6-9 p.m. 8th Grade Celebration at CSULB Student Union
Wed. 6/15, 9 a.m. 8th Grade Promotion at Rogers (Outdoor Event)
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.

PTA News for Friday 4/29/2022

Posted on April 29, 2022 by RogersPTA

Hello Mustangs! We hope everyone had a spectacular Spring Break! Please remember that SBAC (State Testing) begins next week May 3rd and will go through approximately May 10th. Make sure your student rests up and grabs a good breakfast each morning and is on time and ready to go! You got this, Mustangs! 🙂

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.)

LET’S HONOR OUR ROGERS TEACHERS AND STAFF!!
Rogers Middle School Teacher Appreciation Week starts NEXT WEEK May 2^nd – 6^thWith the support of our Rogers PTA and Student Council, we will be honoring our hard-working teachers and school staff with special meals and words of gratitude and support. Have your child keep an eye out for how they can participate the week after we return from spring break.

We are in need of parent volunteers to help set-up and serve breakfast and lunches for our teachers. Can’t make it during the week? We are also in need of parents/students to sign-up to donate drinks and snacks for the month of May. Please visit the link below to find the remaining slots to sign-up to support our efforts. Thank you in advance for your help and let’s show our Rogers staff how much we appreciate them!! Sign-Up Genius for Teacher Appreciation Week May 2-6

If you want to help, please email Committee Chair Jen Cops at rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com (Subject: Teacher Appreciation Week Volunteering).

Rogers SBAC Student Behavior Gift Card Incentive Program | Help Rogers Mustangs Succeed on the SBAC! Rogers students will be taking the SBAC exams starting May 3rd through approximately May 10th. This year, Rogers will be rewarding its students during the SBAC testing period through a series of prize drawings. All students who come to school on time and show great Mustang behavior during the SBAC testing period will be eligible.

Rogers is requesting donations for the drawing prizes; $5 and $10 gift cards or other items that you or your business are able to donate are welcome. Donations should be submitted to the Rogers Front Office by the end of today Friday, April 29th.

Thank you! Go Mustangs!

Please note this is not a PTA-sponsored program. Please contact the school’s front office if you have questions about this incentive rewards program.

Mustang Drive UPDATES | We hope everyone had a wonderful time at the Mustang Drive Celebration THURSDAY, APRIL 14TH!

Great job Mustangs! We met our milestone of raising $30,000. Every student in the school was entered into a raffle to win tickets to Universal Studios. Congratulations to the winner!

We had lots and lots of winners!

The money vault was huge. Every winner grabbed more than $100. We gave away more than $1,000.
The classes that earned the most (per student) were: Hamilton, Hines, and Klements. Pizza party will be coming your way.
Three students won $100 Amazon gift cards and 300 students won $10 gift cards (In-N-Out, Starbucks, and Snow Monster).

Winners will be contacted next week with instructions on how to claim their prize.

A BIG THANK YOU AGAIN to our donors, volunteers, students, teachers, and staff for making this wonderful event possible for our school! WE APPRECIATE YOU!

Check out the dedicated Mustang Drive website page for a summarized diary of updates as recorded during the donation drive period. Have any questions? Please email or text Mary Loos, maryzerafa@gmail.com or 562 754-2500 for more information.

The 8th Grade Committee Still Needs Your Support | 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. Haven’t donated yet? We are looking for 20 more families to donate $25 by May 15th! You can 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!

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

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

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)
TODAY FRI. 4/29 DUE Gift Cards Donations, SBAC | Front Office (more above)
May 2-6 Teacher Appreciation Week | See Above for More Info
May 3-10 SBAC Testing (All Grades) | Check Rogers Communications
Thurs. 5/5 PTA Board Meeting
Wed. 5/18 Minimum Day 2:18 p.m. Dismissal
Wed. 5/18, 6-7 p.m. Open House | IN PERSON at ROGERS
Thurs. 5/19 Minimum Day 2:18 p.m. Dismissal
Sat. 5/21, 4-7 p.m. RMS Music Fundraiser | More Info From Your Music Student
Tues. 5/24, 6:30 p.m. PTA General Association Mtg. | IN PERSON at ROGERS
Mon. 5/30 Memorial Day Holiday | NO SCHOOL
Thurs. 6/2 PTA Board Meeting
Thurs. 6/9 8th Grade Class Knott’s Berry Farm Field Trip
Tues. 6/14, 6-9 p.m. 8th Grade Celebration at CSULB
Wed. 6/15, 9 a.m. 8th Grade Promotion at Rogers (Outdoor Event)
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.

PTA News for THURSDAY 4/14/2022

Posted on April 14, 2022 by RogersPTA

Hello Mustangs! We hope everyone had a wonderful week and a great time at the Mustang Drive today! THANK YOU to all who participated and donated to the cause! A full update and prize announcements will be given after we return from Spring Break. In the meantime, please remember… IT’S NOT TOO LATE to DONATE! The portal to donate to Mustang Drive remains open online at the Pledgestar fundraising website (Please Note: Incentives closed as of 4/13). Thank you!

HAVE A SUPER SPRING BREAK, MUSTANGS! Spring Break is from 4/15-22 with classes resuming on Monday 4/25.

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 | We hope everyone had a wonderful time today out at the Mustang Drive Celebration TODAY THURSDAY, APRIL 14TH! A full update and prize announcements will be given after we return from Spring Break.

A BIG THANK YOU to our donors and volunteers for making this wonderful event possible for our students, teachers, staff, and school! WE APPRECIATE YOU!

Mustang Drive Donations Still Welcome! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far to help Rogers PTA meet its goals for funding programs and activities for the 2022-23 school year! If you have not already, please register and send donation requests via PledgeStar, which remains open NOW (Please Note: Incentives are closed to class and other goal-oriented contests as of 4/13). REMEMBER: If every student raises $67 we will meet our goal!

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!

LET’S HONOR OUR ROGERS TEACHERS AND STAFF!!
Rogers Middle School Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2^nd – 6^thWith the support of our Rogers PTA and Student Council, we will be honoring our hard-working teachers and school staff with special meals and words of gratitude and support. Have your child keep an eye out for how they can participate the week after we return from spring break.

We are in need of parent volunteers to help set-up and serve breakfast and lunches for our teachers. Can’t make it during the week? We are also in need of parents/students to sign-up to donate drinks and snacks for the month of May. Please visit the link below to sign-up to support our efforts. Thank you in advance for your help and let’s show our Rogers staff how much we appreciate them!! Sign-Up Genius for Teacher Appreciation Week May 2-6

If you want to help, please email Committee Chair Jen Cops at rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com (Subject: Teacher Appreciation Week Volunteering).

Rogers SBAC Student Behavior Gift Card Incentive Program | Help Rogers Mustangs Succeed on the SBAC! Rogers students will be taking the SBAC exams starting May 3 through approximately May 10. This year, Rogers will be rewarding its students during the SBAC testing period through a series of prize drawings. All students who come to school on time and show great Mustang behavior during the SBAC testing period will be eligible.

Rogers is requesting donations for the drawing prizes; $5 and $10 gift cards or other items that you or your business are able to donate are welcome. Donations should be submitted to the Rogers Front Office by Friday, April 29th.

Thank you! Go Mustangs!

Please note this is not a PTA-sponsored program. Please contact AP Linda Cargile in the front office if you have questions about this incentive rewards program.

ICYMI | Operation Easter Basket UPDATE | Thank you to everyone who donated items and helped put together the baskets for the local Operation Easter Basket drive. Through everyone’s efforts, Rogers was able to donate 75 completed baskets to the cause!

Big thanks to Local LB “Good Guy” Justin Rudd for letting Rogers partner with him annually on this cause. Check out some of the photos and videos posted on Justin Rudd’s Social Media showing the students dropping off the baskets here and here.

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

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

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)
April 15-22 Admissions Day & SPRING BREAK 2022 | NO SCHOOL
Mon. 4/25 School Resumes (Regular Schedule)
April 25-29 Green Week | More Details from Student Council Soon
Fri. 4/29 7th Grade Picnic in the Park
May 2-6 Teacher Appreciation Week | See Above for More Info
Mon. 5/2 DUE Gift Cards Donations, SBAC | Front Office (more above)
May 3-13 SBAC Testing (All Grades) | More Details from Rogers Soon
Thurs. 5/5 PTA Board Meeting
Wed. 5/18, 5-7 p.m. Open House IN PERSON | Min. Day 2:18 p.m. Dismissal
Thurs. 5/19 Minimum Day 2:18 p.m. Dismissal
Sat. 5/21, 4-7 p.m. RMS Music Fundraising Event | More Details Soon
Tues. 5/24 PTA General Association Mtg. | Time-Location TBD
Mon. 5/30 Memorial Day Holiday | NO SCHOOL
Thurs. 6/2 PTA Board Meeting
Tues. 6/14, 6-9 p.m. 8th Grade Celebration at CSULB
Wed. 6/15, 9 a.m. 8th Grade Promotion at Rogers (Outdoor Event)
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.

PTA News for Friday 4/8/2022

Posted on April 8, 2022 by RogersPTA

Hello Mustangs! We hope everyone had a wonderful week… Please be sure you have registered your student on the Mustang Drive Pledgestar fundraising website and remember to donate today! We also need VIPS to help day-of with the Mustang Drive Event on April 14th! Please sign up here if you can help! Thank you!

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 Celebration is set for NEXT WEEK THURSDAY, APRIL 14TH (the day before Spring Break)!

We have five days left of our Mustang Drive. Please register and send donation requests via PledgeStar. The last day for donations is Wednesday, April 13th. If every student raises $67 we will meet our goal.

Our Mustang Drive Celebration takes place NEXT WEEK Thursday, April 14^th.

Three things you need to know:

We need volunteers* for our Mustang Drive Celebration on Thursday, April 14^th. Please sign up here.
Every student can participate in the Celebration activities and earn tickets to win prizes, but they need to have a signed permission slip turned in by Wednesday, April 13^th.
Event T-shirts will be on sale:

• Online until 8pm, Saturday April 9th.
And a limited number in person, at the following times, outside of the auditorium gate/Home ec room:
• Tuesday, April 12th – After school from 3:40-4pm
• Wednesday, April 13th – Before school from 8am-9am and after school from 3:40-4pm

*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!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK | Teacher Appreciation Week at Rogers is set for after Spring Break May 2-6! PTA is looking for volunteers to plan before and to assist during the week itself. Please note you do not necessarily need to be an active VIPS if the work you are doing is off-campus.

If you want to help, please email Committee Chair Jen Cops at rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com (Subject: Teacher Appreciation Week help).

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!

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. 4/8 6th Grade Picnic in the Park
NEXT WEEK Thurs. 4/14 MUSTANG DRIVE 2022 | MORE INFO ABOVE
April 15-22 Admissions Day & SPRING BREAK 2022 | NO SCHOOL
Mon. 4/25 School Resumes (Regular Schedule)
Fri. 4/29 7th Grade Picnic in the Park
May 2-6 Teacher Appreciation Week | See Above for More Info
May 3-10 SBAC Testing (All Grades) | More Details from Rogers Soon
Thurs. 5/5 PTA Board Meeting
Wed. 5/18, 5-7 p.m. Open House IN PERSON | Min. Day 2:18 p.m. Dismissal
Thurs. 5/19 Minimum Day 2:18 p.m. Dismissal
Sat. 5/21, 4-7 p.m. RMS Music Fundraising Event | More Details Soon
Tues. 5/24 PTA General Association Mtg. | Time-Location TBD
Mon. 5/30 Memorial Day Holiday | NO SCHOOL
Thurs. 6/2 PTA Board Meeting
Tues. 6/14, 6-9 p.m. 8th Grade Celebration at CSULB
Wed. 6/15, 9 a.m. 8th Grade Promotion at Rogers (Outdoor Event)
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.

PTA News for Friday 4/30/2021

Posted on April 30, 2021 by RogersPTA

Happy Friday, Mustangs! PTA is here with your weekly news update. Please remember to sign up for e-mails of these posts direct to your in-box on the pop-up window or the sidebar e-mail sign-up portal!

Rogers PTA Board Officers for 2021-2022

Thank you to everyone who attended the PTA meeting on Tuesday 4/27 and participated in the elections. A big congratulations to those who have been elected to serve as officers on next year’s Board, and THANK YOU for volunteering!
President | Leeanna Izuel
Vice President, Membership | Rebeca Haga
Vice President, Programs | Brenda Durnin
Recording Secretary | Ella Hall
Treasurer | Jane Thompson
Financial Secretary | Holly Torpey
Auditor | Sabine Cain
Historian | Liz Palmer

If you are interested in joining the PTA board next year, please check out our PTA Board Info page; Rogers PTA is still in need of a Vice President, Ways and Means (Fundraising). If interested, please contact the PTA at rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com for more information and details.

Teacher Appreciation Week 5/3-5/7 Teacher Appreciation Week is here! Although we cannot all be together, that doesn’t mean we can’t show A LOT of love for our teachers. Due to Covid restrictions, we are unable to do our usual week long celebration of our teachers. PTA will, however, be providing special lunches on Monday and Wednesday, and then a special treat on Friday. If you would like to show your own special appreciation for your child’s teachers, I’m sure they would love a special note, gift card, treat, or even a thank you email.

Mustangs, let’s show our teachers how much we appreciate them!! 🙂

Rogers Sweatshirts and Masks Still Available for Purchase If you didn’t get a chance, but are still interested in purchasing a Rogers hoodie ($30 each) or a Rogers mask($5 each), please email our PTA President, Brenda Durnin, at: rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com

PTA Membership Drive UPDATE Online membership is always open and available at TOTEM, a new way this year to get your memberships in a contact-free, safe, convenient, and fast transaction! Please help Rogers PTA meet its 1:1 annual goal for memberships: One membership per student. To date (April 30, 2021), we are just at around 25 percent of our usual registration (250 memberships; goal is 900).

ROGERS STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND OUR SCHOOL NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Memberships are just $10 (plus $1 processing per membership) and are open to all parents, students, teachers, staff, grandparents, extended family, community members, local business owners, alums, neighbors, and anyone who wants to support Rogers! Additional donations always welcome.
Join Rogers PTA at TOTEM and/or donate to PTA now at this link:
https://jointotem.com/ca/long-beach/will-rogers-middle-school-pta

Rogers Dining for Dollars Hiatus & Highlights | UPDATED FOR MAY While Rogers PTA has suspended its Dining for Dollars partnership fundraising program at this time, PTA would still would like to help spread the word about local business and community by featuring a business who has partnered with us in the past! Watch this space each issue of PTA news for this month’s highlighted partner. For May, we would like to feature Rubio’s (2nd Street/Belmont shore location). Thank you to Rubio’s for being such a loyal Rogers PTA partner!

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.

Rogers School Online Store The Rogers Middle School Store is now online. Take a look at the Mustangs swag being offered, including uniform-approved spirit-wear and YEARBOOKS with more items coming soon!
Rogers School Store

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 Rogers Middle School Event Calendar on official school website here.

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES
(Subject to Change – Stay Updated on Rogers School Website)
Mon.-Fri. 5/3-7 Teacher Appreciation Week (THANK YOU Teachers!)
Tues. 5/18 (time TBA) PTA General Association Meeting (ZOOM)
Wed. 5/19 Minimum Day (2:18 p.m. Dismissal)
Wed. 5/19 (PM, time TBA) Middle School/Rogers OPEN HOUSE (ZOOM)
Thurs. 5/20 Minimum Day (2:18 p.m. Dismissal)
Mon. 5/31 Memorial Day (HOLIDAY/NO SCHOOL)
Wed. 6/16 LAST DAY SCHOOL; MIN. DAY (2:18 p.m. Dismissal)

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