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.

REMINDERS!  

• Monday, February 20 is a school holiday. School will resume on Tuesday.
• Save the Date!  We will be having our first meeting for our 8th grade party on Friday, February 24th, at 10 am in the Multi Purpose Room.  If you would like to help out, please email us or sign up for the party planning committee.  
• A Special Association meeting has been called for Tuesday, February 28, via zoom at 8:15 am.  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.
  

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We are in need of a co-sponsor to continue our annual Jeopardy event!

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

If you are interested please email us as soon as possible at president@rogersmiddleschoolpta.com

 We have some exciting events in the spring and need committee members to help bring them to fruition:

• Open House – March 29 – We need a couple volunteers to help bring food vendors to campus
• 1st Annual Poker Night / Parents Night Out – April We need a committee to help finalize the details which will include a silent auction
• Career Day in May – Committee members are needed to bring Rogers Career Day back on campus!   This is a wonderful opportunity to expose students to a variety of careers and jobs by connecting them with business partners/parents. By providing a realistic picture of the workplace, our goal is to help students make the connection between school and the workplace.

Click here to help us volunteer for any of the opportunities listed above, scroll down to the bottom and sign up today!

We are ending Week 3 of our Mustang Drive and almost halfway to our goal!   We need any donations, big or small, to help us reach our $50,000 goal!

Several of our students wanted to learn how to earn their food incentives on Friday.  All they have to do is scan the QR code below to register 5 emails/texts today and your child will get a donut next week.

If your child hasn’t turned in their Field Trip Permission form for the Mustang Drive Round Up event, make sure you print both pages here and turn it in to their first period, before February 24. They will not want to miss this special event.

Also, if you are interested in helping on March 3, click here to sign up as a volunteer.  

Mustang Drive Challenge for Next Week:  Post a donation request on Facebook, via PledgeStar, and ask friends and family to click on the donation link.  Pledgestar posed some errors on Instagram so Facebook is recommended!

We have one more Wednesday in February to take advantage of this incredible opportunity!  California Pizza Kitchen in Long Beach Marketplace will give 20% off all Food and Beverage Sales on February 22.

Don’t forget to use Promo Code:  Back20% at checkout if you are ordering online.

Third party deliveries like Uber and GrubHub are not honored in this fundraiser.  Come and support our local partner and make sure you Dine Out on Wednesday!

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                               

Weds in Feb.    Dining for Dollars at CPK
Fridays in Feb.  Wear College Shirt
Mon, 2/20       President’s Day, No School
Tues., 2/21     Twin Day
Fri., 2/24         Kick Off Planning Meeting, 8th Grade Party, 10a, Multi Purpose Room

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.

We are ending Week 2 of our Mustang Drive and so close to hitting 20,000!  Scan the QR code to register today.  

Several checks are rolling into our office from families who wish to give a personal donation to Rogers instead of fundraising.  We encourage that option as well!

Every student who raises $375, will receive 10 Golden Tickets, 3 chances to dunk Principal Chu, fast passes to the Mustang Drive Celebration Day, one early access black Rogers hoodie and one limited edition Mustang Drive grey t-shirt.

If your child hasn’t turned in their Field Trip Permission form for the Mustang Drive Round Up event, make sure you print both pages here and turn it in to their first period, before February 24. They will not want to miss this special event.

Also, if you are interested in helping on March 3, click here to sign up as a volunteer.  

Mustang Drive Challenge for Next Week:  Have your kids print an individual fundraising flyer found on their Pledgestar page and reach out to a few neighbors.   The QR code on the flyer will enable them to get donations on the spot!

VALENTINE’S FIELD DAY – THANK YOU! 

Today is our Rogers ASB Valentine’s Day Field Day from 1:30p to 2:40p and we want to thank all the parents who volunteered to bring in treats or who helped supervise this event.

We appreciate you!  

REMINDERS!  

• Monday, February 13 is a school holiday.  School will resume on Tuesday.
• There is still time to throw your name in for the 2023-2024 PTA BOARD!  Check out the various positions available here! If you are on the fence, fill out a Board Interest Form, and we will be happy to reach out and answer any of your questions.    
• JUNE 14 is our 8th grade party!  If you would like to help out, please email us or sign up for the party planning committee.  We will be having our first meeting on Friday, February 24th, at 10 am in the Multi Purpose Room! Save the Date!  
• Students will have an opportunity to check out the student clubs on campus next Thursday, during lunch at our Club Fair!

We have two more Wednesdays in February to take advantage of this incredible opportunity!  California Pizza Kitchen in Long Beach Marketplace will give 20% off all Food and Beverage Sales on February 15 and February 22.

Don’t forget to use Promo Code:  Back20% at checkout if you are ordering online.

Third party deliveries like Uber and GrubHub are not honored in this fundraiser.  Come and support our local partner and make sure you Dine Out on Wednesday!

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                               

Weds in Feb.    Dining for Dollars at CPK
Fridays in Feb.  Wear College Shirt
Fri., 2/10          Rogers ASB Field Day, 1:30p – 2:40p
Mon., 2/13       Lincoln’s Birthday, No School
Wed, 2/15       High School Choice Applications Available
Thurs., 2/16     Club Fair, Lunch
Mon, 2/20.       President’s Day, No School
Tues., 2/21       Twin Day
Fri., 2/24         Kick Off Planning Meeting, 8th Grade Party, 10a, Multi Purpose Room

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.

We are looking for parents interested in joining our 2023-2024 PTA BOARD!  The success of our school is largely in part to our dynamic and devoted PTA members.  Check out the various positions available here! 

If you are on the fence, fill out a Board Interest Form, and we will be happy to reach out and answer any of your questions.    

Our Mustang Drive is in full swing and we have already surpassed $10,000 in donations which means we added 2 season passes to Knotts Berry Farm in our Golden Ticket Raffle!

Please help us with few housekeeping items to ensure the success of Mustang Drive’s culminating event on March 3.

First, please make sure you register your student’s Tshirt size before February 8. OTHERWISE, if they raise at least $25 they will earn a t-shirt but will be given what is available.  Register on pledgestar.com/rogers and click on the student name under student info.  You can also fill out this form.

Second, our students love their treats!   For every 5 donations via pledge envelope or via Pledgestar registration of 5 emails or texts, they will receive one treat each week.  For next week, we must receive the 5 donations or emails/texts by next Thursday, February 9 at noon for your child to receive their donut!  Only one treat per week, no exceptions.  

Mustang Drive Challenge for Next Week:  Share your fundraising link on social media this week!  Facebook and Instagram posts/stories are an effective way of reaching your network, and will help us reach our goal of raising $50,000

FEB 10 – VALENTINE’S FIELD DAY! 

February 10 is our Rogers ASB Valentine’s Day Field Day from 1:30p to 2:40p and we need some VIPs and donations!  Please click here to help donate a few items or sign up to VIP.

We need:

• 4 dozen cupcakes for the cupcake walk
• 3 packages Oreos/round cookies
• 5 cans whipped cream
• 5 bags of large marshmallows
• 4 bags of small oranges (cuties)
• Bags of various candy as prizes
• Parent volunteer to pick up pizza at Costco prior to the event
• Parent volunteers to help supervise and work

All donations should be delivered to the Rogers front office by 2 pm on Thursday, February 9th. Rogers is also looking for someone to pick up and deliver pizza to the Field Day as well.  Volunteers who sign up to help during Field day must be a registered VIP.   Sign up here!

SAVE THE DATE!  

JUNE 14 is our 8th grade party!  If you would like to help out, please email us or sign up for the party planning committee.

Every Wednesday in February,  Mustangs can help support the school by dining in the California Pizza Kitchen in Long Beach Marketplace and receive 20% off all Food and Beverage Sales.

Don’t forget to use Promo Code:  Back20% at checkout if you are ordering online.

Third party deliveries like Uber and GrubHub are not honored in this fundraiser.  Come and support our local partner and make sure you Dine Out on Wednesday!

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                               

Weds in Feb.    Dining for Dollars at CPK
Fridays in Feb.  Wear College Shirt
Sun, 2/4          Middle School Choice Fair, Browning High School, 9a-noon
Tues., 2/7        Poly High School Visit Night, 5:30-7:30p
Wed., 2/8        Renaissance High School Visit Night, 5:30-7:30p
Wed. 2/8         Wellness Center Parent Workshop, 3:30p-4:30p
Fri., 2/10          Rogers ASB Field Day, 1:30p – 2:40p

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.

The Rogers Mustang Drive is here!  Our goal this year is to raise $50,000 to support the WEB program, enrichment programs, field trips like PALI, student clubs, PE, lunch, and family activities and programs, teacher wish lists, the student wellness center and more!  If every Rogers student raises $75 we will meet our goal!

Fundraising takes place from now through March 2nd and culminates in a celebration for the whole school on March 3rd. 

Students raise money via PledgeStar or direct donations. Treats and prizes are awarded based on students’ fundraising efforts, such as sending emails or texts via PledgeStar, as well as the amounts of their fundraising.  Your child will thank you for the weekly treats planned just for registering emails.  

THIS THURSDAY IS OUR FIRST INCENTIVE DEADLINE – Send out 5 emails/texts or collect 5 donations and your student will get a popsicle on Friday.

In addition, classes that raise the most collectively, will earn special rewards. 

Where can I start?

• Sign up: https://pledgestar.com/rogers/
• Add family and friends to PledgeStar to send donation requests by email or text or collect direct donations using the pledge envelope.
• Post a donation request on Facebook via PledgeStar.

Also, for the first time this year, FAMILY SPONSORSHIPS are available to our Mustangs.  It is a great way to get closer to your fundraising goal and get your name on the t-shirts.  A limited number of t-shirt sponsorships are available at the PTA Webstore.  More details are available here (corporate sponsorships) and here (family sponsorships).

Want more information?  

• Click here for information on what prizes students can win and how you can participate.
• Click here for the Mustang Drive Celebration Day permission slip (fill out and sign both sides and return by February 24th to your student’s P.E. class).

Check your student’s backpack for a Mustang Drive pledge envelope stuffed with printed copies of these flyers.

Every Friday in February,  Mustangs can show their spirit and wear their favorite college attire.  LBUSD Dress Code still applies.  

NEWS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS

If you are interested in joining next year’s board, click here for more information.

Our next Dining for Dollars partner restaurant is at California Pizza Kitchen at 6417 E Pacific Coast Hwy in Long Beach.  Rogers will receive 20% of all proceeds when you dine out every Wednesday in February (all day) — starting next week (February 1). Order in person (mention Rogers Middle School) or online (use code BACK20% at checkout)  Thank you CPK!

ATTENTION 8TH GRADE FAMILIES!   

If you haven’t done so yet, make sure to sign up for the party planning committee and check out the great pathways and programs offered in LBUSD high schools.

Several schools are continuing to provide an evening (or in some cases, a Saturday morning) for you to tour their campus and meet staff and current students.  Click here for more info.

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                               

Sat., 1/28         Cabrillo High School Visit, 10a-12p
Mon., 1/30        Minimum Day (1:10p Dismissal)
Tues., 1/31       Jordan High School Visit Night, 5:30-7:30p
Weds in Feb.    Dining for Dollars at CPK
Fridays in Feb.  Wear College Shirt
Thurs., 2/1       Wilson High School Visit Night, 5:30-7:30p
Fri., 2/2            Sato High School Visit Night, 5:30-7:30p
Sun, 2/4          Middle School Choice Fair, Browning High School, 9a-noon
Tues., 2/7        Poly High School Visit Night, 5:30-7:30p
Wed., 2/8        Renaissance High School Visit Night, 5:30-7:30p
Fri., 2/10          Field Day

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.

ATTENTION 8TH GRADE FAMILIES!   Come check out all the great pathways and programs offered in LBUSD high schools.  Continuing this month and into February, each school will provide an evening (or in some cases, a Saturday morning) for you to tour their campus and meet staff and current students.  Click here for more info.

CSULB Party Committee members needed! 

With high school site visits underway, that means our 8th grade promotion and party will soon follow!  Planning begins this month for an unforgettable party to send off our 8th graders.  If you are interested in joining this committee, and staying up to date on the activities, scroll to “8th grade Party Committee” and sign up here.  

We need a few more members to help steer and nominate potential candidates for our 2023-2024 PTA Board.

We primarily ask you to use your networks to see if anyone may be interested in joining the Rogers board.  YOU DO NOT need to be on the board to be on the nominating committee.  If you are interested in joining this effort, please email Lydia with subject line: Nominating Committee, by Wednesday, January 25th.

Our biggest fundraiser starts next week!  THE MUSTANG DRIVE kicks off Thursday, January 26 and we are looking forward to a pre-pandemic level of celebration with inflatables, games and fun!    Look out for the fundraising packet in your child’s backpack and help us reach our goal of $50,000!

We will also be hosting our next Association meeting on January 26 in the Multipurpose Room at 6:30 pm.  Come by to get all the necessary details of the Mustang Drive and more.

If you want a jumpstart on fundraising for your individual goals, consider becoming a Family Sponsor for $250 or a Corporate Sponsor for only $500!   There are a limited number of family and corporate sponsorships available.   To become a sponsor, click on the link here and donate under “Sponsorship Opportunities,” located on the bottom of the page.

LAST CALL!   

If you missed out on our Dining for Dollars fundraiser these past two Wednesdays, you and your family have one more chance!  The final date for this generous Dining for Dollars opportunity (where 25% of your meal will go back to Rogers PTA), is Wednesday, January 25 from 11:30a – 9pm.

Make sure you mark your calendar!

Third party services such as UberEats or GrubHub WILL NOT qualify towards this fundraiser.

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                               

Sat., 1/21        CAMS High School Visit Night, 10a-12p
Tues., 1/24      Dining for Dollars at Domenico’s, All Day
1/24-1/30       Minimum Day Schedule
Thurs., 1/26     PTA Association Meeting, Multipurpose Room, 6:30 pm
Thurs., 1/26     Mustang Drive Kickoff
Sat., 1/28        Cabrillo High School Visit, 10a-12p
Tues., 1/31      Jordan High School Visit Night, 5:30-7:30p

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.

Welcome back from a wet Winter Break!   Despite all the rain, we hope our Mustang families were able to maximize their time together and enjoy some rest!   

DON’T FORGET, this coming Monday is a Holiday (NO SCHOOL!) and the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service.  Click here for some local opportunities.  

Calling all Volunteers!   What better way to start the new year than to volunteer your time in the PTA Nominating Committee?   We are looking for volunteers who will help assemble our PTA Board for 2023-2024.  We have some big shoes to fill and your input is invaluable.

The time commitment is low but the need is great!   If you are interested in joining this effort, please email Lydia with subject line: Nominating Committee, by Wednesday, January 25th.

Also, if you still plan on helping out with the following fun events like the 8th grade promotion, the Mustang Drive or the Star Wars Movie Night, please make sure you complete your VIP application here.

Average processing times are 3-4 weeks.  Additional information can be found here.

If you’re looking for a way to volunteer, click here and check out our Signup Genius Page!

Did Someone Say More Pizza????   A Long Beach institution and community partner here on 2nd street, Domenico’s Italian Restaurant, has extended three opportunities to give back to our school.  If you missed out on our Dining for Dollars night this past Wednesday, you and your family can still enjoy lunch or dinner at Domenico’s (dine in or take out) and 25% of proceeds will go back to Rogers PTA.   The next dates for this incredible Dining for Dollars opportunity will be Wednesday, January 18 and Wednesday, January 25.

Make sure to bring a copy of the flyer when ordering.  Domenico’s is located 5339 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803 or call (562) 439-0261.

Third party services such as UberEats or GrubHub WILL NOT qualify towards this fundraiser.

Our Mustang Drive kickoff date has changed.

We will officially kickoff on Thursday, January 26 and culminate with a jam packed event featuring inflatables and games your Mustang will not want to miss.  We will also be hosting our next Association meeting on January 26 in the Multipurpose Room at 6:30 pm.  Come by to get all the necessary details of the Mustang Drive and more!

For the first time ever, we have an opportunity for families to get their name imprinted on our Mustang Drive t-shirts (see graphic). 

If you want a jumpstart on fundraising for your individual goals, consider becoming a Family Sponsor for $250 or a Corporate Sponsor for only $500!   There are a limited number of family and corporate sponsorships available.   To become a sponsor, click on the link here and donate under “Sponsorship Opportunities,” located on the bottom of the page.

Look out for more information in the next week ahead.

Reflections Arts Program 2022-2023 | Long Beach Council PTA Winners

We are proud to announce that 2 of our entries from Rogers have placed at the Long Beach Council PTA level for the 2022-2023 Reflections Arts Program!

Congratulations to SKYLER CURTIS – who placed 2nd in VISUAL ARTS and to DELANEY KAISER – who placed 1st in DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY. She has advanced to the 33rd PTA District level for judging, at which awardees will be announced in early February. Good Luck Delaney!  For a list of participants and their submissions, click here.

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                               

Mon., 1/16      MLK Jr. Holiday – NO SCHOOL
Wed., 1/18      Lakewood High School Visit Night, 5:30-7:30p
Wed., 1/18      Dining for Dollars at Domenico’s, All Day
Thurs., 1/19     Millikan High School Visit Night, 5:30-7:30p
Sat., 1/21        CAMS High School Visit Night, 10a-12p
Tues., 1/24      Dining for Dollars at Domenico’s, All Day
Thurs., 1/26     PTA Association Meeting, Multipurpose Room, 6:30 pm
Thurs., 1/26     Mustang Drive Kickoff
Sat., 1/28        Cabrillo High School Visit, 10a-12p
Tues., 1/31      Jordan High School Visit Night, 5:30-7:30p

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.

Can you believe in just a little over a week, we will be ringing in the New Year??????

We have many exciting things to look forward to in 2023 such as the Mustang Drive, which will kickoff January 18 and culminate on February 24, featuring inflatables and games your Mustang will not want to miss, along with lots of incentives and prizes. The Mustang Drive is the PTA’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and helps pay for field trips like PALI, the WEB program, educational and classroom enhancements and more!  Watch your emails and your students’ backpacks for more information and check out the next meeting, Monday, January 9, at 9:30 am in the Multipurpose Room!

We will also host the annual Jeopardy Tournament, Career Day, a Star Wars movie night, and Long Beach High school visits for our 8th graders.

Looking back this fall, we are so thankful to all the PTA Board members, our association members, our teachers and chaperones for pulling off the PALI trip, allowing over 75% of our students an unforgettable experience in the mountains.   We would especially like to recognize Mrs. Weinstein, Ms. Wheeler and Mrs Davis for helping all our families navigate fundraising, billing, bus coordination, student announcements and so much more!

Thank you to our PTA president, Leeanna Izuel, who kicked our PTA into gear with her organization and leadership.  She works so hard and always provides a helping hand!

A special shoutout to our Mustang Drive committee head, Kimberly Johnson who assumed a herculean task, head on, and has been working diligently with all our chairs, Michelle Zimmerman-Getchius, Laura Verbryck, Jessica Gonzalez, Christo Brock, Erin Monge and Remy Tams, on our biggest fundraiser – an effort that requires a lot of planning and communication.

We cannot forget our amazing Dine Out Team: Carol Jones, Heike Intagliata,and Rickey Goodling for advertising and creating opportunities for our community to share a meal and help our school and partners at the same time.

This year, we brought back the Reflections program, which was spearheaded by Anna Reyes and Mrs. Armstrong.  What a pleasure it was to see the creativity among our Mustangs!  We recently enjoyed a movie back on campus, coordinated by Mary Loos.  Seeing our students excited to be with one another, in a safe space, never gets old!

Finally, we would like to thank Principal Renny Chu.  It’s been a wonderful transition with Mr. Chu as our administrator.  His sunny disposition has made our families feel welcome and we truly appreciate the warmth throughout this season!

Enjoy your winter break everyone, we will see you in the New Year!

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES 2022-2023                                                               

Fri., 12/23        Pajama Day and Minimum Day Schedule
12/26 – 1/6      Winter Break, School Resumes 1/9

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.