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! And… enjoy your three-day weekend… Memorial Day holiday is this Monday 5/30 – NO SCHOOL! Classes resume Tuesday 5/31.
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Rogers PTA Teacher of the Year and Service Awards This week, Rogers PTA held its final meeting of the year, and the Board was honored to recognize a few of people who make it all possible.
Your Rogers PTA 2021-22 Teacher of the Year is none other than Mr. Timothy Ching! He is pictured here with the two students who nominated him, who also read their kind words during the meeting. PTA wishes Mr. Ching all the best as he departs Rogers at the end of this school year after 41 years of teaching PE to generations of Long Beach students.
The Board also officially acknowledged Principal Jeff Wood with a fond farewell to honor his four years of service here at Rogers. He will be departing at the end of this school year for his new Principal position with Robinson K8 starting later this summer.
Three departing 8th grade parents, Danielle Van Divort, Kristen Pincherli, and Ella Hall were also recognized fondly for their many years of volunteering at Rogers in a variety of Board, Committee, and other key supporting positions in service to our students, families, teachers, and staff.
Rogers PTA thanks all of these individuals for their collective years of service, dedication, and effort into making our collective Mustang experience memorable. And remember… once a Mustang always a Mustang!
8th GRADE COMMITTEE UPDATES | Parents and students, please look for an invitation and a double- sided permission slip that will be sent home from the school next week (week of 5/31-6/3). 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.
THANK YOU to everyone who has donated so far! Haven’t donated yet? We are still accepting donations from 8th grade families. 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!
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.
A Sign up genius will be sent to any 8th Grade parent or guardian interested in helping the night of. 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
8th 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!
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
LAST CHANCE FOR BANNER OPPORTUNITIES BEFORE END OF THE 21-22 SCHOOL YEAR | Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship for 2022 remains open just a little while longer for those businesses and others wanting to sponsor Rogers!
Rogers Middle School loves being part of this community and is eager to promote local businesses. There’s still time to get your banner up before the school year ends!
If you are interested in securing a banner to hang along the Appian Way fence of Rogers, please check out our Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship Page for all details. Silver and Bronze level banners still available for purchase.
Questions about the Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship Program may be directed to Kara Camper at rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com (Subject: Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship Inquiries).
LAST CALL for the Rogers PTA Online Store (PE Uniform, sweatshirts, memberships, 8th Grade donations, and banner sponsorships) – LAST DAY FOR ORDERS IS WEDNESDAY JUNE 8TH (final deliveries either June 9th or 10th)! Click image to right to order NOW!!!
Please visit the Rogers School Store for all of your Spirit wear uniform T-shirt tops, yearbooks, and other direct-from-school items for purchase.
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!
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Contact Rogers PTA Anytime at: rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com
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IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2021-2022
(Subject to Change – Stay Updated on Rogers School Website)
Mon. 5/30 Memorial Day Holiday | NO SCHOOL
Mon. 6/6 8th Grade Fines DUE | Library, PE locks etc. (see 8th Gr. Flier)
Wed. 6/8 LAST DAY TO ORDER for 21-22 at Rogers PTA Online Store
Thurs. 6/9 PTA Board Meeting
Thurs. 6/9 8th Grade Class Knott’s Berry Farm | See 8th Grade Flier
Fri. 6/10 Rogers Student Activities/Field Day
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.
SAVE 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) .
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.
Save the Date! Open House IN PERSON NEXT WEEK 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. More info is available on your student’s Canvas tiles in the weekly bulletin and other school communications. 
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!
