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 6/3/2022

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.)


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 Tuesday, June 14th from 6-9 p.m. at the CSULB Student Union. 

PERMISSION SLIPS GOING HOME/ DUE NEXT WEEK! Parents and students, please look for an invitation and a double-sided permission slip very soon if not already sent home with your student earlier this week. All permission slips are due no later than Wed. 6/8 to your student’s 6th period teacher!

HELP AT THE EVENT! Any 8th Grade parent or guardian interested in helping the night of may also sign up to help online at the Sign-Up Genius link HERE. Please sign up to help at our 8th Grade event! Many different jobs and tasks available and open – thank you!

Want to Help Next Year for c/o 2023? Are you a current 7th 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.

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!

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 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 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!


image says "Apply now!" with LBUSD logo and VIPS volunteers in public schools logoVIPS | 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


Rogers PTA offers banner sponsorships at three levels for the 2022 calendar year.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).


This is a photo of the official Rogers Middle School Long Beach, CA sweatshirt offered by Rogers PTA for $30 each.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!


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!

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2021-2022                                                   
(Subject to Change – Stay Updated on Rogers School Website)
Mon. 6/6                          Student Fines DUE | Library, Missing Items, etc.
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 Gr. Perm. Slip
Fri. 6/10                           Rogers Student Activities/Field Day
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

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