PTA News for Friday 6/10/2022

Hello Mustangs! We hope everyone had a wonderful week! Reminder… Student Council is counting down to the last day of school with a fun ABC activities calendar for students and staff! Please go here and tune into their Instagram feed for event day details!

Also please note this is the final PTA News for the 2021-2022 school year! Only three more days, Mustangs! THANK YOU for reading every week and supporting your student by staying informed and up-to-date! And of course… a BIG CONGRATS to all of our Promoting 8th Graders – all the best as you depart Rogers for new adventures! 🙂

REMINDER! CHECK ROGERS SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PRINCIPAL WOOD FOR THE PTA NEWS LINK EVERY FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES ARE IN SESSION DURING THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR!

(Though no longer required, you may also opt-in for a direct email link by self-subscribing at this link.)


Leeanna Izuel emojiA MESSAGE FROM PTA PRESIDENT LEEANNA IZUEL Congratulations, Mustangs! Our Rogers community pulled together to overcome challenges in another uncertain year, persevering through zoom and in person meetings, supporting Rogers staff and students, funding programs and student needs, and organizing amazing student events for the first time in two years! Thanks to all our PTA volunteers, to the Rogers staff and teachers, and to the PTA Board and event chairs for their hard work, dedication, enthusiasm, motivation and creative thinking!

Good luck to all our promoting middle school families – you will always be Mustangs!

For those of you returning, stay tuned for more information about Taking Care of Business and orientation days, save Thursday, September 29th for the first PTA Association meeting of the school year (please also note – PTA meetings will be switching to the 4th Thursdays of the month, full schedule later this summer!), and help us plan for next year by filling out this quick survey at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/632SDS5

Have a wonderful summer and see you next school year!
-Leeanna Izuel, PTA President


Horse head shot clipart image w a mortar board graduation hat8th GRADE COMMITTEE UPDATES! The end-of-year party for all Rogers 8th Graders is scheduled for THIS TUESDAY, June 14th from 6-9 p.m. at the CSULB Student Union. 

PERMISSION SLIPS! Parents and students, All permission slips were due this week 6/8 to your student’s 6th period teacher! ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE SIGNED SLIP TO ATTEND ON TUESDAY!

map of CSULB Student UnionDirections to CSULB Student Union (DROP-OFF STARTS 6PM – CLICK MAP TO LEFT TO ENLARGE OR GO HERE FOR GOOGLE MAP):
From PCH
  • Head north on Bellflower Boulevard
  • Take a Right on Beach Drive (@ CSULB main entrance sign)
  • Drive straight on Beach Drive past Earl Warren Drive and Merriam Way
  • Take Left at Brotman Drive (@ School of Nursing on right)
  • Pass Brotman Hall on the right
  • Take a Right at the E2 parking lot sign
  • Drive straight through lot and student union will be on your right
  • Rogers Student drop off spot will have signs
  • There is no parking for this event so plan accordingly
  • Pick up time is 9pm sharp – don’t be late

THANK YOU to everyone who has donated so far! Want to know more? Please email Danielle Van Divort at deesteinberg@yahoo.com with any questions about the event (Subject: Rogers 8th Grade Event Planning; please include contact info and student name in your email!) 8th Grade Donation Link


we need your help clip art sign display8th Grade Promotion Wednesday 6/15 | Help Wanted! The 2022 Promotion Ceremony for our 8th Grade Class is set for Wednesday June 15th from 9-10:30 a.m. at Rogers (outdoor event). The Promotion Committee is seeking a few helpers for morning day-of from 8:15-9:30 a.m. to help manage a refreshment table for this event. Please go to the 8th Grade Promotion Sign-Up Genius to choose a task to help with.

Traditionally, our 6th and 7th Grade families have helped with 8th Grade Promotion tasks so our 8th Grade families can enjoy the event with their student, but please note that any Rogers VIPS who is available is welcome to come and help! 


Nate W with Jeopardy Jim and Principal Wood 2022THIS IS JEOPARDY… THE TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS SATURDAY JUNE 11TH! All the best to Nate W. tomorrow Saturday June 11th as he represents Rogers Middle School and LBUSD as a contestant in the SoCal Jeopardy Tournament of Champions at Marshall Academy of the Arts! He will compete against five other LBUSD Middle/K-8 student champions & others.

Thank you Jeopardy Jim and Principal Wood for your support of the Jeopardy program via PTA. The TOC event tomorrow is FREE and open to the public from 9a-12n! Marshall Academy is located at 5870 E Wardlow Rd, Long Beach 90808. GOOD LUCK NATE!


staff leaving rogers end 21-22Happy Trails, Mustangs! Rogers PTA wants to take a moment to recognize a few of our teachers & staff who will be departing Rogers at the end of the 21-22 SY.

All the best to Ms. Kevorkian (not pictured), Mr. Rugeroni, Mr. Shade, Ms. Solis, & Ms. A. Thomas as they embark on new beginnings next year!

principal woodPTA shouts one last hurrah to Principal Wood as he begins his new assignment as Principal of Robinson K8 for the 22-23 school year!

Mr. Ching, Rogers PTA Teacher of the Year 2022.Finally, we also want to give one final farewell & so long to Teacher of the Year Mr. Ching and wish him all the best during retirement after 41 years as a Phys. Ed. teacher at Rogers!

Happy Trails to all of you… we will miss you all… but remember… once a Mustang, always a Mustang! 🐴


Rogers PTA Help Wanted for the 2022-23 School Year Want to get involved and help our Rogers Mustangs next school year? The Rogers PTA needs your help, and has both big and small opportunities for you to help out as a chair, committee member, or general volunteer. Find what works for you and your family! Check out the opportunities listed at the Sign-Up Genius, and check back as more opportunities will be added from time to time. Rogers PTA 2022-23 Sign-Up Genius Link

The Rogers PTA runs on volunteer power! Thank you for all you do!

Please remember, for events that take place in person at Rogers, LBUSD requires you to have a Rogers VIPS badge. A VIPS badge from another school doesn’t transfer to Rogers. Contact Karina Vasquez at the Rogers Front Office at kvasquez@lbschools.net to start the VIPS paperwork soon and avoid the rush! Rogers PTA and LBUSD VIPS Info


REFLECTIONS 2022-23REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM FOR 2022-23 The theme for the Reflections Art Program has been released! The theme is, “Show Your Voice!” Start thinking of how you can create a piece of original artwork to this theme using the fine arts, music composition, dance, video, photography, or writing medium. More details to come later this summer. Check this space on the PTA Website for more updates as we get them!

You may also go to the CAPTA Reflections page by clicking the image or here.


Rogers PTA Passive Fundraising with Amazon Prime & Ralphs | Register Now – help raise money year-round for 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 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 atrogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com
Due to spamming issues on the website, commenting has been disabled, but email is ALWAYS welcome!


Kristen P says goodbye to Rogers PTA after three years doing PTA News and Social Media (2019-2022).Thank You, and So Long! It has been my absolute privilege & pleasure to be the person representing Rogers PTA via the weekly PTA news and the posting of other website and social media content during my three years at Rogers (2019-2022). I wish you all nothing but the best as you – students, families, teachers & staff – continue making more Mustang Memories!

And for those who are ending their middle school journey along with me… safe travels as you embark on your next adventure, wherever the trail may take you! Cheers!
Kristen P.

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2021-2022                                                   
(Subject to Change – Stay Updated on Rogers School Website)
TODAY Fri. 6/10              Rogers Student Activities/Field Day
TODAY Fri. 6/10              8th Grade Yearbook Distribution | See 8th Grade Flier
Sat. 6/11                          SoCal Jeopardy Tourn. at Marshall MS | Good Luck Nate W.!
Tues. 6/14                       8th Grade Promotion Rehearsal | See 8th Grade Flier
Tues. 6/14, 6-9 p.m.        8th Grade Celebration at CSULB Student Union
Wed. 6/15, 9 a.m.            8th Grade Promotion | Outdoor Event (see 8th Gr. Flier)
Wed. 6/15                        Last Day of School | Minimum Day 2:18 p.m. Dismissal


IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                                  
Tues. 8/23, 9a-Noon       Taking Care of Business (TCB) at Rogers | 8th Grade
Wed-Thurs. 8/24-25        WEB Leader Training (Invite-Only) | 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Wed. 8/24, 9a-Noon        TCB at Rogers | 7th Grade
Thurs. 8/25, 9a-Noon      TCB at Rogers | 6th Grade
Thurs. 8/25, 4-6 p.m.       Rogers Roundup | More Details to Come!
Mon. 8/29 (Morning)        6th Grade Orientation at Rogers | More Details to Come!
Wed. 8/31                        FIRST DAY OF THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
Thurs. 9/29, Evening       SAVE THE DATE! l Back to School Night
Thurs. 9/29, Evening       SAVE THE DATE! | Rogers PTA General Assn. Meeting

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

PTA News for Friday 5/20/2022

Hello Mustangs! We hope everyone had a wonderful week! Reminder… Student Council is counting down to the last day of school with a fun ABC activities calendar for students and staff! Please go here and tune into their Instagram feed for event day details!

 REMINDER! CHECK ROGERS SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PRINCIPAL WOOD FOR THE PTA NEWS LINK EVERY FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES ARE IN SESSION!

(Though no longer required, you may also opt-in for a direct email link by self-subscribing at this link.)


Rogers Middle School PTA logo thumbnail social image b.wSAVE THE DATE! PTA General Association Meeting THIS TUESDAY 5/24/2022 at 6:30 p.m. IN PERSON AT ROGERS Please plan to attend the next Rogers General Association PTA Meeting later this month on campus at Rogers in the Multi-Purpose Room (former Home Ec Room – entrance off Monrovia) . Please note this is the final meeting for the 2021-22 school year.

Mr. Ching, Rogers PTA Teacher of the Year 2022.Items to be discussed at this meeting include the official announcement and recognition of our Teacher of the Year, Mr. Ching (pictured at R – CONGRATULATIONS!), funding for the 2022-23 school year, end-of-year commemorations, 8th Grade events and activities, and so much more to wrap up the current year at Rogers.

Principal Wood, who recently announced he will be leaving Rogers end of this school year for another LBUSD site starting next school year (good luck at Robinson K-8, Mr. Wood!), will also be recognized and also is scheduled to address membership at this month’s meeting. We will miss you, Mr. Wood!

While EVERYONE is welcome and invited to attend this meeting, please note that only active 2021-22 Rogers PTA members are eligible to vote. We do hope you can come to learn more about what is happening at Rogers – bring a friend or two!

We hope we can count on your support, voice, and vote to help with these efforts! Out of respect for everyone’s time, PTA is going to start the meeting right at 6:30 p.m. and make it a goal to keep the scheduled agenda to one-hour. Thank you for your understanding.


Horse head shot clipart image w a mortar board graduation hat8th GRADE COMMITTEE UPDATES | Parents and students, please look for a flyer and permission slip in the next few weeks that will be sent home from the school. The end-of-year party for all Rogers 8th Graders is scheduled for Tuesday, June 14th from 6-9 p.m. at the CSULB Student Union. 

MEETING DATE  The next 8th Grade Committee meeting will be THIS MONDAY MAY 23rd from 6-8pm (please email for the location).

THANK YOU to everyone who has donated so far! Haven’t donated yet? Please 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 families who have donated to date! To clarify, please note that this celebration is not the promotion ceremony but a special, additional party being planned for our 8th grade students to have a last “hurrah” together as a class. A suggested donation of $25 per 8th Grade student is requested to cover the costs of the event for ALL 8th graders – DONATE TODAY

Are you a 2022-23 8th Grade Parent and interested in organizing/chairing the committee for next year? Please reach out to this year’s chair Danielle to see about “shadowing” at this year’s event in preparation for next year.

Any 8th Grade parent or guardian interested in helping with the event planning or attending the next meeting to learn more should please email Danielle Van Divort at deesteinberg@yahoo.com (Subject: Rogers 8th Grade Event Planning; please include contact info and student name in your email to make sure you are added to the contact list!) 8th Grade Donation Link


we need your help clip art sign display8th Grade Promotion Wednesday 6/15 | Help Wanted! The 2022 Promotion Ceremony for our 8th Grade Class is set for Wednesday June 15th from 9-10:30 a.m. at Rogers (outdoor event). The Promotion Committee is seeking a few helpers day-of to help manage a water station and other miscellaneous tasks associated with this event. Please go to the 8th Grade Promotion Sign-Up Genius to choose a task to help with.

Traditionally, our 6th and 7th Grade families have helped with 8th Grade Promotion tasks so our 8th Grade families can enjoy the event with their student, but please note that any Rogers VIPS who is available is welcome to come and help!


MBWA4064Rogers Music Fundraiser Festival TOMORROW Saturday May 21st, 4-7 p.m. | The Rogers Music Program will be holding its large annual fundraiser event outdoors at Rogers TOMORROW!

For those who purchased tickets for this event, just give your name at the gate, bring a lawn chair, and come enjoy Saturday in Rogers Park on 5/21, all while supporting the music program and our Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Band and Orchestra students. Monies raised will go back into the program in the form of music equipment and instruments/ upkeep, supplemental teaching and coaching, field trip opportunities, and other enrichment.

Not attending & or want to lend extra support? Bid online NOW at the Rogers Music online auction (all auction items close Saturday 5/21 at 10 p.m.).

Please note this is not a PTA event. For more information on the Rogers Music Fundraiser, please contact Mr. Hamilton at khamilton@lbschools.net


VIPS | APPLY NOW for the 22-23 SCHOOL YEAR! Have a student entering Rogers for the 2022-23 school year? If you are interested in becoming a VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools) for Rogers Middle School in 2022-23 and you do not or no longer have an active VIPS badge for our school site, please email Karina Vasquez in the school’s front office at kvasquez@lbschools.net to start the application process NOW to avoid delays in your application processing time. Please note that only current Rogers VIPS will be able to help with on campus events during school hours. Please review current VIPS guidance at: LBUSD VIPS Guidance


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


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


Rogers PTA and Rogers School Stores BOTH ONLINE NOW!
Rogers PTA Online Store (PE Uniform, sweatshirts, memberships, 8th Grade donations, and banner sponsorships) – LAST DAY FOR ORDERS IS JUNE 8TH (final deliveries either June 9th or 10th)!

Rogers School Store (Spirit wear uniform T-shirt tops, yearbooks, and other items from school directly)


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 atrogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com
Due to spamming issues on the website, commenting has been disabled, but email is ALWAYS welcome!

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2021-2022                                                   
(Subject to Change – Stay Updated on Rogers School Website)
Sat. 5/21, 4-7 p.m.          RMS Music Fundraiser | More Info Above & In Music Classes
Mon. 5/23, 6-8 p.m.        8th Grade Committee Meeting | Details Above
Tues. 5/24, 6:30 p.m.      PTA General Association Mtg. | IN PERSON at ROGERS
Mon. 5/30                        Memorial Day Holiday | NO SCHOOL
Mon. 6/6                          8th Grade Fines DUE | Library, PE locks etc. (see 8th Gr. Flier)
Thurs. 6/9                        PTA Board Meeting
Thurs. 6/9                        8th Grade Class Knott’s Berry Farm | See 8th Grade Flier
Fri. 6/10                           8th Grade Yearbook Distribution | See 8th Grade Flier
Sat. 6/11                          So Cal Jeopardy Tournament Event | Good Luck Nate W.!
Tues. 6/14                       8th Grade Promotion Rehearsal | See 8th Grade Flier
Tues. 6/14, 6-9 p.m.        8th Grade Celebration at CSULB Student Union
Wed. 6/15, 9 a.m.            8th Grade Promotion | Outdoor Event (see 8th Gr. Flier)
Wed. 6/15                        Last Day of School | Minimum Day 2:18 p.m. Dismissal

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