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UPCOMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

Rogers Career Day is coming soon and we need your help!  Rogers Career Day is on Tuesday, May 23, Periods 2 through 4 (9am to 12pm). We have a great line up of 20 speakers coming to educate our Rogers students on different career paths!

To make it work, we need a few people to help with Career Day preparations (which can be done at home) and 20 VIPS on Career Day, May 23 (to work with students and speakers)!  Sign up here to help!  

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Attention 8th Grade Families!   The 8th Grade Party at CSULB is right around the corner, on June 14! Come to the next planning meeting at 9 am on Friday, May 12 in the Multipurpose Room (or email Veronica Ramirez, our 8th Grade committee chair) to learn what is being planned!  If you want to help with decorations, student check-in, or chaperoning, please sign up here and watch this space for more info.

A suggested donation of $25 per 8th Grade student is requested to cover the costs of the event for ALL 8th graders!  A BIG thank you to the 50+ families who have donated so far!

Haven’t donated yet? We are looking for 20 more families to donate $25 by Monday, May 15th! Let’s make it a celebration to remember for ALL of our 8th Grade students! You can click here to donate online, or send in your $25, cash or check donation (payable to Rogers PTA), to the Rogers Front Office.

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REMINDERS

SBAC Testing.  SBAC testing continues next week, Tuesday through Thursday!  Monday will be a make-up day for those students who have not finished their ELA SBAC. Tips for success:  please continue to ensure your child is well-rested and eats a good breakfast before school. The Rogers Cafeteria is open for breakfast at 7:30am.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Donations.  All this week, Rogers PTA and Student Council celebrated our amazing Rogers teachers and staff.  PTA hosted a breakfast of acai bowls and breakfast burritos on Monday, a fancy coffee cart on Tuesday, lunch from George’s Greek Cafe on Wednesday and a taco cart lunch Friday.  

Click here to donate drinks and snacks to our awesome Rogers staff and teachers all throughout the month of May.  Let’s show our Rogers’ teachers and staff how much we appreciate them! 

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 ROGERS RECAPS!

Parents’ Night Out Party! What a great turnout we had at the Parents’ Night Out last weekend! It was super fun to watch the Poker Tournament heat up, and then cool off outside with some rocking karaoke and photo booth fun. The Silent Auction was a hit, and we want to thank all our bidders and winners for supporting our kiddos. We saw old friends come together and new friends made – our Rogers community is awesome and many thanks to all who joined in the fun!!

And now…presenting the winners of the Rogers Parents Night Out Poker Tournament 2023!

1st Place – Steve Nader

2nd Place – Todd Martin

3rd Place – Mr. Chu

Rounding out the final poker table was Carl Sharamitaro, Kim Johnson, Joe Luyben, Jamie Bagley, Michael Evans, Amit Weinberg, and Christo Brock! Congratulations to our poker players!

Special thanks to the Long Beach Yacht Club, Liz Palmer, Deanne Ragusa, The Poker People, Music Makes You Move, and the Rogers PTA Board for helping bring this night to life!

 – Kara Camper & Ann O’Hara

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Star Wars Movie + Taco Night.  The Force was strong in Mustang Park Thursday night as Rogers students and families enjoyed yummy tacos while watching Star Wars Episode IV:  A New Hope.  Lightsaber battles, picnics and fun times with family and friends made this a night to remember.  Watch this space for information on next year’s Movie Nights!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Click here for the PTA Master Calendar from now until the end of the school year.

May 8 – Make Up SBAC Testing (ELA)
May 9-11 – SBAC Testing
Thursday, May 11 – Extended 8th Grade Lunch
Friday, May 12 – 8th Grade Party Committee Meeting (Multi Purpose Room, 9am)
Friday, May 12 – Anything but a Backpack Day 
Friday, May 12 – Dress Like a Cowboy/Girl or Like You are Going to a Country Club
May 15-20 – Classified Staff Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 16 – School Site Council Meeting (3pm, Zoom)
Wednesday, May 17 – Rogers Music Instrument Petting Zoo (6:30pm, Auditorium)
Friday, May 19 – ASB 8th Grade Dance (3pm, Gym; Red Carpet Themed)
Saturday, May 20 – Rogers Outdoor Dinner and Concert (4pm-7pm, Mustang Park)
Every Friday in May – Wear College Shirt
Link to the Official Rogers Middle School Calendar is available on PTA website here.

 Let’s celebrate our Mustangs’ return to school by supporting a local institution on 2nd Street while raising money for Rogers.  

Join us at Open Sesame Grill, Authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean food located at 5215 E. 2nd Street on Tuesday, April 18 or Tuesday, April 25.

Dine-in, take-out, catering orders AND gift card purchases will apply towards the fundraiser.   Consider purchasing a gift card on Tuesday and use it as a Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Day, or graduation gift!

Come Be Part of a Fabulous Night Out at the Long Beach Yacht Club in Support of our Mustangs!!

• Connect with Friends or Make New Ones
• Enjoy Dinner in the Dining Room overlooking Alamitos Bay
• Relax on the Deck, Have Fun with Drinks, Karaoke, and a Selfie Booth!

Check out the Silent Auction or Join or Watch the Poker Tournament…There’s Something for Everyone!!

 Make sure to scan the QR Code found on the flyer, buy your tickets and get ready to bid on Saturday, April 29!

UPCOMING EVENTS
Click here for the PTA Master Calendar from now until the end of the school year.

Tues., April 18 – Dining for Dollars, Open Sesame, All Day
Tues., April 18 – 8th Grade Promotion and Panoramic Picture
Fri., April 21 – Spring Pictures, 6th and 7th Graders
April 24-28 – Administrative Professionals Week; Library Week
Tuesday, April 25 – Dining for Dollars, Open Sesame, All Day

Fridays in April – Wear College Shirt

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

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Spring is here and May’s Career Day will come faster than we realize. We want our Mustangs to link their classroom learning with real-life applications and to consider careers that align with their interests.

To make this happen, we need your help!

Volunteers and presenters are needed for Career Day on May 23rd!   Please scan the QR code and sign up today to help make Rogers Career Day a success.  Thank you!

Have you heard???   The Parent-Palooza Silent Auction is featuring some fantastic prizes & it’s the only chance to bid on FUN items for your Mustang!!

• Carpool to School with Mr. Chu…with Donuts & Karaoke – Bring a Friend!
• Be a Mustang Guest on the MMM with Mr. Chu
• Jump the (Cafeteria) Line for the whole 2023-2024 school year
• Special Announcement/Birthday Message on the Rogers Marquee for a Week
• VIP Package for 8th Grade Promotion – Reserved Front Row & Parking

Make sure to scan the QR Code found on the flyer, buy your tickets and get ready to bid on Saturday, April 29!

UPCOMING EVENTS
Click here for the PTA Master Calendar from now until the end of the school year.

Mar 29-Apr 5 – Student Site Council Elections via Google Form
Fri., Mar. 31 – Last Day for ASB Easter Basket Brigade Donations
Fri., Mar. 31 – PTA Teacher of the Year Nominations Due (click here for the form)
Tues, Apr 4 – Quarter Ends
Fri., Apr 7 – No School
Apr 10-15 Spring Break
Tues., Apr 18 – Dining for Dollars, Open Sesame, All Day
Fri., April 21 — Spring Pictures, 6th and 7th Graders
Fridays in April – Wear College Shirt

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

REMINDERS

ROGERS TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS DUE MARCH 31st! 

The Long Beach Council PTA’s annual Teacher of the Year program honors an outstanding teacher from  LBUSD. Nominate a Rogers teacher by filling out the form here! Nominations are due March 31st!

OPERATION EASTER BASKET DONATIONS DUE MARCH 31st!

Rogers will be joining forces with Justin Rudd to fill Easter baskets for children of families in need. This is Rogers’ 13th year participating in this event and Rogers is excited to make a difference in our community. Rogers is collecting for ages 0-16.  If you can help Rogers spread some Spring cheer, the following items would be appreciated:

• Hygiene Items:  (preferably full-sized) soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, bubble bath,  toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, nail polish, nail file, hand sanitizer, hair accessories, face wash, razors, shaving cream, hair ties, loofa, diapers, baby shampoo, baby powder, baby bottles, hair brushes
• New Toys:  Cars, balls (all sports), small Lego sets, playing cards, yo-yos, slinky, Easter toys, jump ropes, small stuffed animals, plastic baseball bat sets
• New School Supplies:  Pens, pencils, pencil sharpeners, boxes of crayons, markers, colored pencils, stamps with ink pads, crossword puzzles books, drawing pads, notebook paper, calculators, rulers, erasers, journals, chalk, pencil bag, highlighters, Post-It notes, WhiteOut, glue, paint sets
• Food:  Sealed small-sized candy, full-sized candy bars, individually wrapped snack packs, Pez candy holders and refills
• Essential Clothing:  (only new items) T-shirts, onesies, socks, slippers, baseball caps, flip-flops, beanies

 PLEASE ONLY DONATE ITEMS ON THE LIST.  Donations are due by March 31st!

MORE WAYS TO HELP OUT

• Career Day needs your help to have a great event on Tuesday, May 23rd.  Sign up here to:
  • Help create and plan Career Day (over the next two months)
  • Help publicize the event with our community (over the next two months)
  • Call and confirm speakers (the week of May 15)
  • Help VIP at Career Day (May 23)
  • Speak or present at Career Day (May 23)

If you can help in any capacity, please sign up here or email our committee chair, Kathy R.

• VIPs Needed in the Front Office!  If you are interested in helping and only have an hour or less, consider helping the front office with copying, bulletin board announcements or lunch supervision.  Please click here to see ways you can help.

SPRING LUNCH ON THE LAWN WILL BE RESCHEDULED.  This week’s Lunch on the Lawn was rained out.  Watch for more information about when our Spring Lunch on the Lawn will return!

UPCOMING EVENTS
Click here for the PTA Master Calendar from now until the end of the school year.
Mar. 23- Mar. 28 – School Site Council Nominations Open
Fri., Mar. 24 – SCSBOA Band Festival (LBCC) (Int. Band; Adv. Band), 3:30 and 5pm
Mar. 29 – Apr. 5 – School Site Council Elections
Wed., Mar. 29 – Early Dismissal, 1:10pm
Wed., Mar. 29 – Open House and Joe Jost’s Food Cart (Campus opens 5pm; Classroom Visits 5:30pm)
Wed., Mar. 29 – Dining for Dollars (Taco Shore), All Day
Thur., Mar. 30 – Early Dismissal, 1:10pm
Thur., Mar. 30 – PTA General Meeting, Multipurpose Room, 6:30pm — RESCHEDULED, NEW TIME TBD
Thur., Mar. 30 – Dining for Dollars (Taco Shore), All Day
Fri., Mar. 31 – Last Day for ASB Easter Basket Brigade Donations
Fri., Mar. 31 – PTA Teacher of the Year Nominations Due
Fridays in March – Wear College Shirt

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

Career Day is Back!   We need committee members, VIPs and presenters to ensure the successful return of our Career Day on campus.   The event will take place on Tuesday, May 23rd and we need volunteers to:

• Help create and plan Career Day (now!)
• Help publicize the event with our community (now until May 23)
• Call and confirm speakers (Week of May 15)
• People movers on the day of the event
• Presenters on the day of the event

If you can help in any capacity, please sign up here or email our committee chair, Kathy R.

GET YOUR TEACHER NOMINATIONS IN! 

The Long Beach Council PTA’s annual Teacher of the Year program annually honors an outstanding teacher from the LBUSD.  Nominate a Rogers teacher by filling out the form here!

8th Grade Families – PLEASE READ!  

Our party is underway but this event will be driven by available funding.  That means, we need our 8th grade families to donate $25 per kid today or help support a classmate that may not be able to pay.  Click here to donate today!

Also, we have roughly 30 ad spaces available in our yearbook. If you want to create a personal quarter-page-sized spaces dedicated to your 8th grader, click here for more information or to purchase. First come, first served.

REMINDERS

• Lunch on the Lawn – The Spring Lunch on the Lawn will be held next Thursday, March 23 along Monrovia from 12 pm to 12:40 pm.  To simplify the process, parents/guardians MUST complete the Google Form sent via email to parents/guardians through School Messenger.   Once these RSVPs have been linked, your student will receive a wristband on Thursday to meet you outside on the lawn.  Consider calling in a Taco Shore order to help with our Dining for Dollars fundraiser going on all month long!  

• VIPs Needed in the Front Office!
  The effects of parental involvement on student achievement are clear: family involvement increases the likelihood that students will graduate, improve their grades, have better attendance, and go to college.

  If you are interested in helping and only have an hour or less, consider helping the front office with copying, bulletin board announcements or lunch supervision.  Please click here to see ways you can help.

MUSTANG DRIVE UPDATE!   

With our Mustang Drive corporate sponsorships and the help of our Rogers families, we raised a little over $45K!!  Thank you to each and every one of you for the time and effort you put into this to make it such a huge success!!

This week, we pulled names for all our Red Ticket and Gold Ticket prizes. All of the students who won something will get a slip from their 1^st period teacher next Monday, March 20 to redeem at lunch time on Tuesday, March 21 (weather permitting).

Congratulations!   We are so proud of our Mustangs who participated in the preliminary round, the semifinals and the championship!  Emmit (6th), Matthew (7th), and Claire (8th) did an excellent job getting to the Championships and our final Jeopardy winner was…Emmit

This celebration of knowledge was made possible by our sponsor, National Satellite Center, a Long Beach-based company owned by the Cain family.  Your local DIRECTV for BUSINESS℠ dealer can be found on the corner of Anaheim and Orizaba.  Check them out!

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                               
Tue., Mar. 21 – Mustang Drive Prize Distribution Day, Lunch
Wed., Mar. 22 – Dining for Dollars (Taco Shore), All Day
Thur., Mar. 23 – Lunch on the Lawn, 12:00pm
Thur., Mar. 23 – Dining for Dollars (Taco Shore), All Day
Thur., Mar. 23 – SCSBOA Orchestra Festival, (Poly)(Adv. Orch.), 4:15pm
Fri., Mar. 24 – SCSBOA Band Festival (LBCC) (Int. Band; Adv. Band), 3:30 and 5:00pm
Wed., Mar. 29 – Early Dismissal, 1:10pm
Wed., Mar. 29 – Open House and Food Cart, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Wed., Mar. 29 – Dining for Dollars (Taco Shore), All Day
Thur., Mar. 30 – Early Dismissal, 1:10pm
Thur., Mar. 30 – PTA General Meeting, Multipurpose Room, 6:30pm
Thur., Mar. 30 – Dining for Dollars (Taco Shore), All Day
Fri., Mar. 31 – Last Day for ASB Easter Basket Brigade Donations
Fri., Mar. 31 – PTA Teacher of the Year Nominations Due
Fridays in March – Wear College Shirt

Click here for the PTA Master Calendar List from now until the end of the school year.

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

Fun Fact:  Computers were used in 2017 to calculate the value of Pi to a record-breaking 22 trillion decimal places, wow!  What’s even more fun?   Eating Pie.

If you would like to share the love of pie, please consider donating some for the ASB Pi Day lunchtime celebration on March 14.  Pies need to be donated by March 13. Click here for more information or to donate.

ALSO ON MARCH 14:  the Jeopardy Tournament needs donations of donut holes as well as VIPs on Tuesday morning, during the tournament’s preliminary rounds.  Click here for more information, to donate or to sign up to volunteer.

We would like to thank National Satellite Center, a Long Beach-based company owned by the Cain family, proud sponsors of this year’s Jeopardy Tournament. 

Your local DIRECTV for BUSINESS℠ dealer can be found on the corner of Anaheim and Orizaba.  Check them out!

REMINDERS

• Next PTA Association Meeting –  The PTA Association meeting scheduled for March 23 has been moved to March 30 to accommodate the requirement that the slate be posted for a minimum number of days before the elections.  We will see you at the Multipurpose Room at 6:30 pm!

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  Teacher of the Year Nominations.  Rogers students and parents, nominate one (or more) of our amazing Rogers teachers for Teacher of the Year!

  The Long Beach Council PTA’s annual Teacher of the Year program annually honors an outstanding teacher from the LBUSD.  Nominate a Rogers teacher by filling out the form here!

• WE STILL NEED ONE MORE JEOPARDY CO-SPONSOR!  If you know anyone with a small business who would like to support our Jeopardy tournament, please reach out to them and have them contact president@rogersmiddleschoolpta.com as soon as possible.  The co-sponsor will be asked to donate $1150 and will be promoted through our newsletter, website, and social media.
  

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CONGRATULATIONS DELANEY KAISER!

In the fall, Delaney entered her dance piece in the 2022 Reflections Program.

This past week, Delaney Kaiser was honored at the 33rd District PTA Reception. She advanced to the 33rd District level of competition and received a 3rd place award for Dance Choreography.  Only 9 students from LBUSD placed 1st-3rd in the 33rd District competition.  Thank you for representing Rogers with your creativity and talent!

In case you missed it, you still have 6 more opportunities this month to participate in our Dining for Dollars.  It’s an easy way to give back to your school, and support one of our local partners.

GOT AN 8TH GRADE STUDENT?    For a limited time, the Rogers webstore is selling a limited number of quarter-page-sized spaces for 8th grade dedications in the Rogers yearbook.  No business advertisements will be accepted. Click here for more information or to purchase. First come, first served.

Save the date!  The 8th Grade Party will be June 14th, at the CSULB Student Union, from 6 pm to 9 pm!  Come to the next planning meeting Monday, March 13 at 9 am in the Multipurpose Room to join the planning!

Help Needed!

No one is currently slated for the Board positions of VP Membership, Treasurer, or Financial Secretary. In order to have a PTA, we must at least fill the position of Treasurer.   If you are interested in learning more about these Board positions, please contact president@rogersmiddleschoolpta.com or click here.

Nominating Committee Report.  The Rogers PTA Nominating Committee met on February 7, 2023 to consider all eligible candidates for the 2023-24 term of office.  On behalf of the Nominating Committee, the following slate of officers is presented for the Association’s consideration:

Elections will occur at the March 30th PTA meeting (6:30 pm, Multipurpose Room).

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                               

Fri. 3/10 –  6th Grade Dance, 3pm-4:30pm
Sun. 3/12 – Daylight Savings Time Begins
Mon. 3/13 – Pajama Day
Mon. 3/13 – 8th Grade Party Planning Committee Meeting, 9am, MultiPurpose Room
Mon. 3/13 – 5th Grade Site Night, 6pm
Tues. 3/14 – Jeopardy Tournament Preliminary Rounds
Tues. 3/14 – ASB Pi Day Celebration, 12pm
Wed. 3/15 – Jeopardy Tournament Semifinals
Wed. 3/15 – Dining for Dollars, Taco Shore, All Day
Thur. 3/16 – Dining for Dollars, Taco Shore, All Day
Thur. 3/16 – Jeopardy Tournament Championships
Thur. 3/16 –  Music Festival (Intermediate Band, Advanced Band, Advanced Orchestra)
Fri. 3/17 – St. Patrick’s Day Shirt Day
Fridays in March – Wear College Shirt

Click here for the PTA Master Calendar List from now until the end of the school year.

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

GREAT JOB MUSTANGS!  Today was our Mustang Drive Celebration Event!  Thanks to all the volunteers and Rogers staff who made this such a fun day for our Rogers students.  BIG THANKS also to everyone who helped Rogers PTA raise over $40,000 for Rogers (and counting)! Stay tuned for more information about the final results of the Mustang Drive.  We are still accepting donations — so feel free to continue to share the link on Facebook, via text or via Pledgestar.

Donations and VIPS Opportunities in March

Donations of purple flowers for are needed for the ASB’s lunchtime Women’s Day celebration next Tuesday, March 7.  Click here for more information or to donate.

Donations of pies are needed for the ASB Pi Day lunchtime celebration on March 14.  Pies need to be donated by March 13. Click here for more information or to donate.

The Jeopardy Tournament needs volunteers on the morning of March 14 and also donations of donut holes.  Click here for more information, to donate or to sign up to VIP.

Teacher of the Year Nominations due March 31st!  Rogers students and parents, nominate one (or more) of our amazing Rogers teachers for Teacher of the Year!

The Long Beach Council PTA’s annual Teacher of the Year program annually honors an outstanding teacher from the LBUSD.  Nominate a Rogers teacher by filling out the form here!

The winner of the Long Beach Council PTA Teacher of the Year Award will be presented with a $300 classroom grant and will be recognized at the Long Beach Council PTA Luncheon held in June.

GOT AN 8TH GRADE STUDENT?  Celebrate your 8th Grader in the Rogers Yearbook!  For a limited time, the Rogers webstore is selling a limited number of quarter-page-sized spaces for 8th grade dedications in the Rogers yearbook.  No business advertisements will be accepted. Click here for more information or to purchase. First come, first served; space is very limited.

Save the date!  The 8th Grade Party will be June 14th, at the CSULB Student Union, from 6 pm to 9 pm!  Click here to join the planning committee and make this an amazing event for our promoting Mustangs!

Alex, I’ll take “Sponsors Needed” for $1,150.

Rogers PTA is looking for a co-sponsor to continue our annual Jeopardy event!   If you know of anyone who may be able to co-sponsor this event, please ask them to email president@rogersmiddleschoolpta.com as soon as possible.

The co-sponsor will be asked to donate $1150 and will be promoted through our newsletter, website and social media and in person at the Jeopardy event.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Nominating Committee Report.  The Rogers PTA Nominating Committee met on February 7, 2023 to consider all eligible candidates for the 2023-2024 term of office.  On behalf of the Nominating Committee, the following slate of officers are presented for the Association’s consideration:

Help Needed.  No one is currently slated for the Board positions of VP Membership, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, or Auditor. If you are interested in learning more about these Board positions, please contact president@rogersmiddleschoolpta.com or click here.

March PTA Association Meeting Date. The PTA Association meeting scheduled for March 23 has been moved to March 30 to accommodate the requirement that the slate be posted for a minimum number of days before the elections.

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                               

Mon. 3/6 – Boys Soccer Tryouts, 3pm – 4:30pm
Tues. 3/7 – Wed. 3/8 – Girls Soccer Tryouts, 3pm
Wed. 3/8 – Thurs. 3/9 – Boys Soccer Tryouts, 3pm – 4:30pm
Wed. 3/8 – Thurs, 3/9  – Dining for Dollars, Taco Shore, All Day
Thurs. 3/9 – Advanced Band/Orchestra Field Trip
Fri. 3/10 – 6th Grade Dance, 3pm-4:30pm
Sun. 3/12 – Daylight Savings Time Begins
Fridays in March – Wear College Shirt

Click here for the PTA Master Calendar List from now until the end of the school year.

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

MUSTANGS!  We are entering the last 7 days of our fundraiser and we have some important reminders to read through.

Our students are extremely excited about the last 3 Golden Ticket Prizes: an E-bike, a VR Headset and a Macbook, which will be added to the drawing only when we hit our targets.  We are just short of reaching the $30,000 level, which puts an E-Bike to the drawing — please contribute now!

We need everyone to help get those donations in!    It’s not too late so share the link on Facebook, via text or via Pledgestar. For instructions on how to register, click here.  

Donations can also be turned into the office which will count towards your student’s fundraising totals.  ALL DONATIONS must be turned in no later than next Thursday, March 2 at noon.

To ensure the success of our Mustang Drive Celebration Day next Friday, March 3, we also need Rogers VIPs to sign up.  Your student will be participating in this fun-filled event during their PE period.   Two-hour slots are available, including early morning and prior to dismissal.  You do not need to volunteer the entire day.  Click here to sign up.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The nominating committee met on February 7, 2023 to consider all eligible candidates for the 2023-2024 term of office.  On behalf of the nominating committee, the following slate of officers are presented for the association’s consideration:

The PTA Association meeting scheduled for March 23 has been moved to March 30 to accommodate the requirement that the slate be posted for a minimum number of days before the elections.

Also, a Special Association Meeting has been called for Tuesday, February 28, via Zoom at 8:15 am. Watch for an email from Mr. Chu with the Zoom log in information or contact president@rogersmiddleschoolpta.com.  This is a notice to all our PTA members that the meeting will only address the following business transactions: the business would be to approve holding a Poker Night event, approve related contracts, amend the PTA budget as needed, and approve other business related to the Poker Night event.

In conjunction with the City of Long Beach, LBUSD is conducting Social Media Safety trainings the 3rd Saturday of each month.

The first training, “Internet Safety 101” will be held on March 18 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and will cover parental controls, child-appropriate content on Youtube and childproofing your internet at home.

Click on the image for more details and do not forget to RSVP.

Alex, I’ll take “Sponsors Needed” for $1,150.

We are still in need of a co-sponsor to continue our annual Jeopardy event!   If you know of anyone who may be able to co-sponsor this event, please have them email president@rogersmiddleschoolpta.com as soon as possible.

The co-sponsor will be asked to donate $1150 and will be promoted through our newsletter and social media.

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                               

2/28 – 3/2   Boys Soccer Tryouts, 3pm – 4:30pm
Wed, 3/1    Music Picture Day
Wed, 3/1 – Thurs, 3/2    Dining for Dollars, Taco Shore, All Day
Thurs, 3/2   Last Day of Mustang Drive Fundraiser
Fri., 3/3       Mustang Drive Celebration Day
Fri., 3/3      Wear Blue Day
Fridays in March –   Wear College Shirt

Click here for the PTA Master Calendar List from now until the end of the school year.

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