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PTA News for Friday 12/10/2021

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Hello Mustangs! We hope everyone had a wonderful week!

REMINDER! CHECK ROGERS SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PRINCIPAL WOOD FOR THE PTA NEWS LINK EVERY FRIDAY AFTERNOON!
(Though no longer required, you may also opt-in for a direct email link by self-subscribing at this link.)

ROGERS RESCUE MISSION 2021 -AND- GIVING TREE GIFT CARD DONATIONS DUE NEXT WEEK WED. DECEMBER 15TH! Tis the season for… GIVING BACK! Rogers Middle School returns this holiday season with its annual holiday donation drive efforts, offering a wide variety of options for our generous families to choose from and a range of organizations to support, all the way down to keeping donations hyper-local right within our own Rogers community!

The Rogers Giving Tree Gift Card Drive is accepting donations of gift cards in any amount to the front office from 11/15 through 12/8 2021. Gift cards for gas, groceries, "big box" stores, and fast-food and fast-casual chain restaurants are all good options for this donation drive. Gift cards may be left at the front office of the school during regular hours of operation (students may drop before school).EXTENDED! GIFT CARD DONATIONS DUE TO THE OFFICE BY NEXT WEDNESDAY 12/15! The Rogers front office staff has EXTENDED THE DEADLINE for the Rogers Giving Tree this holiday season! This is a gift card donation drive and is a program that supports families right here within our own Rogers school community. Gift cards such as ones for grocery stores, “big box” stores (like Walmart, Target, etc.), fast-food or fast-casual chain restaurants, and gas are requested in any amount that you are able to donate ($5 and up). The Rogers Giving Tree is accepting all gift card donation drop-offs from families at the front office anytime during school hours (students may come by the office before school to drop-off) NOW through NEXT WEEK, WEDNESDAY 12/15.

Rogers Rescue Mission 2021 is supporting a wide variety of organizations this holiday season from Nov. 29th to Dec. 15th.This season, the Rogers Rescue Mission under the partnership of Rogers PTA and Rogers Student Council/ASB will be supporting Food Finders, New Life Beginnings, and the shower program at St. Luke’s. Please refer to the image posted above for a full wish-list of items in need by each program. These donations may be dropped off by students in the ASB room off Mustang Park before school or to the main entrance or brought to the office as soon as possible during school hours. The Rogers Rescue Mission is accepting all listed donation items NOW through the final drop-off date NEXT WEEK no later than Wednesday 12/15.

Rogers PTA is here this holiday season to help support Rogers Student Council and the office staff with these donation drive efforts. Please remember that while students and families are not obligated to participate, any donations you are able to give are very much appreciated. Please keep an eye on the weekly bulletin in your Canvas login and look to school communications for updates. If you have any questions about these programs, please email rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com (Subject: “Rogers Rescue Mission” for in-kind goods donations OR “Giving Tree Gift Card Drive” for gift card donations).

Rogers PTA encourages sign-ups with amazon prime and Ralphs this season as part of passive fundraising efforts.Support Rogers PTA via Passive Fundraising Efforts! Tis the season of Giving, and it takes just a few minutes to support the programs that give back and  benefit your Mustang!

  1. Link your Amazon account to Amazon Smile. For every $1 spent, Rogers PTA receives 0.5%. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon – same products and same prices. The attached link is needed to register your Amazon account and start shopping on the AmazonSmile site: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/95-6206791
  2. Update your Ralphs grocery store rewards to support Rogers PTA. Ralphs grocery store rewards card

Thank you for supporting Rogers PTA every time you shop with Ralphs and Amazon! Please tell a friend or family member – ALL are welcome to enroll in these programs to help support Rogers PTA! Rogers PTA Passive Fundraising

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

NOW AVAILABLE! Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship for 2022! Are you a local business or community member interested in supporting Rogers at the next level? Please consider sponsoring at the Silver or Bronze level (Gold level sold out for 2022). Banners hang for a full calendar year, from January-December 2022.

Please visit our dedicated Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship page for all details. Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship

WANTED! Rogers PTA Board and Committee Chairs/Members Are you interested in jumping in and helping out with Rogers PTA for the 2021-2022 school year?

Opportunities in the following areas are available:
VP Ways & Means (Board Position | Available IMMEDIATELY)
8th Grade Committee Members (planning to begin ASAP; events start Second Semester)***
Parent Education chair (year-round programming)
Mustang Drive Committee Members (planning to begin January 2022)

Thank you to those who have stepped up to volunteer with Rogers PTA so far for the 2021-22 school year!

***REMINDER: PTA cannot offer the programming and events it does without the support of those who step up and volunteer their time and work toward these efforts! THIS INCLUDES OUR END-OF-YEAR 8TH GRADE PARTY!!!

Please email rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com if you are interested in any of the above opportunities or otherwise wish to help out (Subject: PTA Volunteer Opportunities).

Rogers PTA and Rogers School Stores BOTH ONLINE NOW! The Rogers PTA Online Store is live now for all of your PE Uniform, sweatshirt, membership, and banner sponsorship needs! Just click here to go to the store portal. Orders typically take 1-2 weeks to fulfill, and your order will be delivered to your student’s 6th period class. Rogers PTA Online Store

The Rogers Store is online where students and families may order official RMS spirit t-shirts, yearbooks, and other official spirit and school items for sale. This store is operated directly by Rogers Middle School not the PTA.The Rogers Middle School Store (where you can buy the spirit wear uniform T-shirt tops, yearbooks, and other items from the school directly) is now up and running online and restocked with spirit wear tops… and for a LIMITED TIME… 8TH GRADE c/o 2022 Spirit Shirts (orders for these class shirts DUE BY MONDAY 12/13)! To purchase, simply click on the store link below or image here to take a look at the Mustangs swag being offered, including uniform-approved spirit-wear. If you are a new buyer in the store, you may be asked to create an account to purchase. Please note this store and website is operated and stocked directly by Rogers Middle School and not the PTA. Rogers School Store

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 at: rogersmiddleschoolpta@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. 12/13                          LAST DAY 8th Grade T-shirt Orders ORDER ONLINE
Mon. 12/13                          Rogers Holiday Luncheon for Faculty and Staff
Tues. 12/14                         Rogers Orchestral Winter Concerts
Wed. 12/15                          LAST DAY Rogers Giving Tree Gift Card Donation Drive
Wed. 12/15                          LAST DAY Rogers Rescue Mission Donation Drive
Wed. 12/15, 8 a.m.              School Site Council (SSC) Meeting
Thurs. 12/16                        Rogers Band Winter Concerts
Fri. 12/17                             Minimum Day | 2:18 p.m. Dismissal
Mon. 12/20 thru Fri. 12/31   Winter Break | NO SCHOOL
Mon. 1/3/2022                     Classes Resume Post-Break
Wed. 1/5-Tues. 1/18            HS SOC Application Period | ONLINE
Thurs. 1/6                            PTA Board Meeting
Tues. 1/11, 8 a.m.                SSC Meeting
Thurs. 1/13                           Advanced Orchestra and Band Disney Field Trip
Mon. 1/17                             Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | NO SCHOOL
Tues. 1/18, 6 p.m.                PTA General Association Meeting
Mon. 1/24 thru Fri. 1/28        Jeopardy Grade- and School-Level Tournaments
Thurs. 1/27                           LAST DAY Fall Semester
Fri. 1/28                                FIRST DAY Spring Semester | Min. Day 2:18 Dismissal
Sat. 1/29, 9 a.m.-12n           LBUSD Education Celebration for TK-8 at Cabrillo HS

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

PTA News for Friday 12/3/2021

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Hello Mustangs! We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break and first week back to school post-holiday!

REMINDER! CHECK ROGERS SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PRINCIPAL WOOD FOR THE PTA NEWS LINK EVERY FRIDAY AFTERNOON!
(Though no longer required, you may also opt-in for a direct email link by self-subscribing at this link.)

ROGERS RESCUE MISSION 2021 Tis the season for… GIVING BACK! Rogers Middle School returns this holiday season with its annual holiday donation drive efforts, offering a wide variety of options for our generous families to choose from and a range of organizations to support, all the way down to keeping donations hyper-local right within our own Rogers community!

The Rogers Giving Tree Gift Card Drive is accepting donations of gift cards in any amount to the front office from 11/15 through 12/8 2021. Gift cards for gas, groceries, "big box" stores, and fast-food and fast-casual chain restaurants are all good options for this donation drive. Gift cards may be left at the front office of the school during regular hours of operation (students may drop before school).GIFT CARD DONATIONS DUE TO THE OFFICE BY NEXT WEDNESDAY 12/8! The Rogers front office staff has brought back the Rogers Giving Tree this holiday season! This is a gift card donation drive and is a program that supports families right here within our own Rogers school community. Gift cards such as ones for grocery stores, “big box” stores (like Walmart, Target, etc.), fast-food or fast-casual chain restaurants, and gas are requested in any amount that you are able to donate ($5 and up). The Rogers Giving Tree is accepting all gift card donation drop-offs from families at the front office anytime during school hours (students may come by the office before school to drop-off) NOW through WEDNESDAY 12/8.

Rogers Rescue Mission 2021 is supporting a wide variety of organizations this holiday season from Nov. 29th to Dec. 15th.This season, the Rogers Rescue Mission under the partnership of Rogers PTA and Rogers Student Council/ASB will be supporting Food Finders, New Life Beginnings, and the shower program at St. Luke’s. Please refer to the image posted above for a full wish-list of items in need by each program. These donations may be dropped off by students in the ASB room off Mustang Park before school. The Rogers Rescue Mission is accepting all listed donation items NOW through the final drop-off date of Wednesday 12/15.

Rogers PTA is here this holiday season to help support Rogers Student Council and our front office staff with these donation drive efforts. Please remember that while students and families are not obligated to participate, any donations you are able to give are very much appreciated. Please keep an eye on the weekly bulletin in your Canvas login and look to school communications for updates. If you have any questions about these programs, please email rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com (Subject: “Rogers Rescue Mission” for wish-list, in-kind donations -OR- “Rogers Giving Tree” for gift card donations).

Rogers PTA encourages sign-ups with amazon prime and Ralphs this season as part of passive fundraising efforts.Support Rogers PTA via Passive Fundraising Efforts! Tis the season of Giving, and it takes just a few minutes to support the programs that give back and  benefit your Mustang!

  1. Link your Amazon account to Amazon Smile. For every $1 spent, Rogers PTA receives 0.5%. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon – same products and same prices. The attached link is needed to register your Amazon account and start shopping on the AmazonSmile site: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/95-6206791
  2. Update your Ralphs grocery store rewards to support Rogers PTA. Ralphs grocery store rewards card

Thank you for supporting Rogers PTA every time you shop with Ralphs and Amazon! Please tell a friend or family member – ALL are welcome to enroll in these programs to help support Rogers PTA! Rogers PTA Passive Fundraising

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

NOW AVAILABLE! Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship for 2022! Are you a local business or community member interested in supporting Rogers at the next level? Please consider sponsoring at the Silver or Bronze level (Gold level sold out for 2022). Banners hang for a full calendar year, from January-December 2022.

Please visit our dedicated Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship page for all details. Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship

WANTED! Rogers PTA Board and Committee Chairs/Members Are you interested in jumping in and helping out with Rogers PTA for the 2021-2022 school year?

Opportunities in the following areas are available:
VP Ways & Means (Board Position | Available IMMEDIATELY)
8th Grade Committee Members (planning to begin ASAP; events start Second Semester)***
Parent Education chair (year-round programming)
Mustang Drive Committee Members (planning to begin January 2022)

Thank you to those who have stepped up to volunteer with Rogers PTA so far for the 2021-22 school year!

***REMINDER: PTA cannot offer the programming and events it does without the support of those who step up and volunteer their time and work toward these efforts! THIS INCLUDES OUR END-OF-YEAR 8TH GRADE PARTY!!!

Please email rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com if you are interested in any of the above opportunities or otherwise wish to help out (Subject: PTA Volunteer Opportunities).

Rogers PTA and Rogers School Stores BOTH ONLINE NOW! The Rogers PTA Online Store is live now for all of your PE Uniform, sweatshirt, membership, and banner sponsorship needs! Just click here to go to the store portal. Orders typically take 1-2 weeks to fulfill, and your order will be delivered to your student’s 6th period class. Rogers PTA Online Store

The Rogers Store is online where students and families may order official RMS spirit t-shirts, yearbooks, and other official spirit and school items for sale. This store is operated directly by Rogers Middle School not the PTA.The Rogers Middle School Store (where you can buy the spirit wear uniform T-shirt tops, yearbooks, and other items from the school directly) is now up and running online and restocked with spirit wear tops… and for a LIMITED TIME… 8TH GRADE c/o 2022 Spirit Shirts (orders for these class shirts DUE BY 12/13)!

To purchase, simply click on the store link below or image here to take a look at the Mustangs swag being offered, including uniform-approved spirit-wear. If you are a new buyer in the store, you may be asked to create an account to purchase. Please note this store and website is operated and stocked directly by Rogers Middle School and not the PTA. Rogers School Store

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 at: rogersmiddleschoolpta@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. 12/4                              LBUSD Middle School Girls Track Meet at Wilson HS
Wed. 12/8                            LAST DAY Rogers Giving Tree Gift Card Donation Drive
Fri. 12/10                             Ugly Sweater Day (Uniform Bottom Dress Code Applies)
Mon. 12/13                          LAST DAY 8th Grade T-shirt Orders ORDER ONLINE
Mon. 12/13                          Rogers Holiday Luncheon for Faculty and Staff
Tues. 12/14                         Rogers Orchestral Winter Concerts
Wed. 12/15                          LAST DAY Rogers Rescue Mission Donation Drive
Wed. 12/15, 8 a.m.              School Site Council (SSC) Meeting
Thurs. 12/16                        Rogers Band Winter Concerts
Fri. 12/17                             Minimum Day | 2:18 p.m. Dismissal
Mon. 12/20 thru Fri. 12/31   Winter Break | NO SCHOOL
Mon. 1/3/2022                     Classes Resume Post-Break
Wed. 1/5-Tues. 1/18            HS SOC Application Period | ONLINE
Thurs. 1/6                            PTA Board Meeting
Tues. 1/11, 8 a.m.                SSC Meeting
Thurs. 1/13                           Advanced Orchestra and Band Disney Field Trip
Mon. 1/17                             Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | NO SCHOOL
Tues. 1/18, 6 p.m.                PTA General Association Meeting
Mon. 1/24 thru Fri. 1/28        Jeopardy Grade- and School-Level Tournaments
Thurs. 1/27                           LAST DAY Fall Semester
Fri. 1/28                                FIRST DAY Spring Semester | Min. Day 2:18 Dismissal
Sat. 1/29, 9 a.m.-12n           LBUSD Education Celebration for TK-8 at Cabrillo HS

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

PTA News for Friday 11/19/2021

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Hello Mustangs! We hope everyone had a wonderful week!

Rogers PTA wishes all of our families and students a GREAT Thanksgiving Break, starting with Minimum Day 2:18 p.m. dismissal today… whether spent with family, friends, and/or on travels, we hope you get a well-deserved rest! And just in case you need this friendly reminder… NO SCHOOL Monday 11/22 through Friday 11/26 (classes resume Monday 11/29).

REMINDER! CHECK ROGERS SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PRINCIPAL WOOD FOR THE PTA NEWS LINK EVERY FRIDAY AFTERNOON!
(Though no longer required, you may also opt-in for a direct email link by self-subscribing at this link.)

ROGERS RESCUE MISSION 2021 Tis the season for… GIVING BACK! Rogers Middle School returns this holiday season with its annual holiday donation drive efforts, offering a wide variety of options for our generous families to choose from and a range of organizations to support, all the way down to keeping donations hyper-local right within our own Rogers community!Rogers Rescue Mission 2021 is supporting a wide variety of organizations this holiday season from Nov. 29th to Dec. 15th.This season, the Rogers Rescue Mission under the partnership of Rogers PTA and Rogers Student Council/ASB will be supporting Food Finders, New Life Beginnings, and the shower program at St. Luke’s. Please refer to the image posted above for a full wish-list of items in need by each program. These donations may be dropped off by students in the ASB room off Mustang Park before school. The Rogers Rescue Mission is accepting all listed donation items from Monday 11/29 through the final drop-off date of Wednesday 12/15.

The Rogers Giving Tree Gift Card Drive is accepting donations of gift cards in any amount to the front office from 11/15 through 12/8 2021. Gift cards for gas, groceries, "big box" stores, and fast-food and fast-casual chain restaurants are all good options for this donation drive. Gift cards may be left at the front office of the school during regular hours of operation (students may drop before school).The Rogers front office staff also has brought back the Rogers Giving Tree this holiday season! This is a gift card donation drive and is a program that supports families right here within our own Rogers school community. Gift cards to grocery stores, “big box” stores (like Walmart, Target, etc.), fast-food or fast-casual chain restaurants, and gas cards are requested in any amount that you are able to donate ($5 and up). The Rogers Giving Tree is accepting gift card donation drop-offs from families at the front office anytime during school hours (students may come by the office before school to drop-off) NOW through Wednesday 12/8 (no school 11/22-26).

Rogers PTA is here this holiday season to help support Rogers Student Council and our front office staff with these donation drive efforts. Please remember that while students and families are not obligated to participate, any donations you are able to give are very much appreciated. Please keep an eye on the weekly bulletin in your Canvas login and look to school communications for updates. If you have any questions about these programs, please email rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com (Subject: “Rogers Rescue Mission” for wish-list, in-kind donations -OR- “Rogers Giving Tree” for gift card donations).

Rogers PTA encourages sign-ups with amazon prime and Ralphs this season as part of passive fundraising efforts.Support Rogers PTA via Passive Fundraising Efforts! As we enter the season of Giving, it takes just a few minutes to support the programs that benefit your Mustang!

  1. Link your Amazon account to Amazon Smile. For every $1 spent, Rogers PTA receives 0.5%. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon – same products and same prices. The attached link is needed to register your Amazon account and start shopping on the AmazonSmile site: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/95-6206791
  2. Update your Ralphs grocery store rewards to support Rogers PTA. Ralphs grocery store rewards card

Thank you for supporting Rogers PTA every time you shop with Ralphs and Amazon! Please tell a friend or family member – ALL are welcome to enroll in these programs to help support Rogers PTA! Rogers PTA Passive Fundraising

Rogers Middle School Dining for Dollars at George's Greek Cafe 2nd Street Belmont Shore location on December 2, 2021, from 11am to 10 pm. Dine in take out or delivery (direct orders only no third party). Show flier for dining credit, printed paper or digital copy both accepted.DINING FOR DOLLARS at GEORGE’S GREEK CAFE THURSDAY DECEMBER 2nd! After Thanksgiving Break, make plans to dine out or get take-out on Thursday 12/2 anytime from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Rogers’ first Dining For Dollars event this year at the Rogers family-owned George’s Greek Cafe, 5316 2nd St., Belmont Shore!

Show digital or printed flier posted here for dine-in, take-out, or delivery (direct orders only, no third-party app orders accepted) for Rogers to receive 20 percent give-back dining credit on your order!

Thank you for your support, bon appetit, and thank you, George’s! Dining for Dollars

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

NOW AVAILABLE! Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship for 2022! Are you a local business or community member interested in supporting Rogers at the next level? Please consider sponsoring at the Silver or Bronze level (Gold level sold out for 2022). Banners hang for a full calendar year, from January-December 2022.

Please visit our dedicated Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship page for all details. Rogers PTA Banner Sponsorship

Rogers PTA BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Just a reminder that PTA membership comes with a range of fringe benefits and discounts from a variety of businesses, such as discounts with Farm Fresh to You, Office Max/Office Depot, and Hertz. For more please go to the dedicated PTA Membership Page for more details. PTA Membership

HAVE YOU JOINED? IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Please remember that memberships must be renewed each year while at Rogers. Memberships are $10/member (new or renewal). Donations to Rogers PTA are also accepted throughout the year. Thank you for your consideration in helping us to meet our goals!

 (TOTEM convenience processing fee applies)

A HUGE thank you to everyone who has joined or renewed your membership so far this year. Your support falls right in line with this year’s theme of “Connecting Families and Schools”… THANK YOU! For more information about PTA membership or donating, including where your PTA funds go to support our students and staff, please go here.

WANTED! Rogers PTA Board and Committee Chairs/Members Are you interested in jumping in and helping out with Rogers PTA for the 2021-2022 school year?

Opportunities in the following areas are available:
VP Ways & Means (Board position)
8th Grade Committee Members (CHAIR ALSO NEEDED) (planning to begin ASAP; events start Second Semester)***
Parent Education chair (year-round programming)
Mustang Drive Committee Members (planning to begin January 2022)

Thank you to those who have stepped up to volunteer with Rogers PTA so far for the 2021-22 school year!

***REMINDER: PTA cannot offer the programming and events it does without the support of those who step up and volunteer their time and work toward these efforts! THIS INCLUDES OUR END-OF-YEAR 8TH GRADE PARTY!!!

Please email rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com if you are interested in any of the above opportunities or otherwise wish to help out (Subject: PTA Volunteer Opportunities).

Rogers PTA and Rogers School Stores BOTH ONLINE NOW! The Rogers PTA Online Store is live now for all of your PE Uniform, sweatshirt, membership, and banner sponsorship needs! Just click here to go to the store portal. Orders typically take 1-2 weeks to fulfill, and your order will be delivered to your student’s 6th period class. Rogers PTA Online Store

The Rogers Middle School Store (where you can buy the spirit wear uniform T-shirt tops, yearbooks, and other items from the school directly) is now up and running online and restocked with spirit wear tops! To purchase, simply click on the store link below to take a look at the Mustangs swag being offered, including uniform-approved spirit-wear. If you are a new buyer in the store, you may be asked to create an account to purchase. Rogers School Store

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 at: rogersmiddleschoolpta@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)
Fri. 11/19                             Minimum Day | 2:18 p.m. Dismissal
Mon. 11/22-Fri. 11/26          Thanksgiving Break | NO SCHOOL
Mon. 11/29                          Rogers Rescue Mission KICK-OFF
Mon. 11/29, 6-8 p.m.           Wilson High School Info Night for 8th Gr. Families
Thurs. 12/2, 9:15 a.m.         Rogers PTA Board Meeting
Thurs. 12/2                          Dining for Dollars | George’s Greek Cafe 2nd St.
Wed. 12/8                            LAST DAY Rogers Giving Tree Gift Card Donation Drive
Tues. 12/14                         Rogers Orchestral Winter Concerts
Wed. 12/15                          LAST DAY Rogers Rescue Mission Donation Drive
Thurs. 12/16                        Rogers Band Winter Concerts
Fri. 12/17                             Minimum Day | 2:18 p.m. Dismissal
Mon. 12/20-Fri. 12/31          Winter Break | NO SCHOOL
Mon. 1/3/2022                     Classes Resume Post-Break
Thurs. 1/6                            PTA Board Meeting
Wed. 1/5-Tues. 1/18 2022   HS SOC Application Period | ONLINE
Mon. 1/17                             Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | NO SCHOOL
Tues. 1/18, 6 p.m.                PTA General Association Meeting

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

PTA News for Friday, 12/18/2020

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Happy Friday, Mustangs – and a very Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, and  a Joyful Holiday Season to everyone celebrating and observing over Winter Break… and a very Happy 2021!

REMINDER: NO CLASSES MONDAY 12/21 THROUGH FRIDAY 1/1/2021 – stay safe and have a relaxing and restful Winter Break!

PTA is here with your weekly news for the week ending Friday 12/18/2020. Remember to sign up for e-mails of these posts direct to your in-box on the pop-up window or the sidebar e-mail sign-up portal!

Free Food Distribution for Community at Long Beach Convention Center Saturday December 19, 2020, 9 am-12 noon.LBUSD SUSPENDS MEAL DISTRIBUTION OVER WINTER BREAK Reminder that LBUSD will not be distributing student meals from Monday, December 21st through Friday, January 1st, 2021. Meal distribution will resume on Monday, 1/4/2021 when classes resume for students.

In the meantime, if you are or know of someone in need at this time, please take a look at the attached flier for a FREE community drive-thru food distribution event TOMORROW, Saturday, December 19th, 9 a.m. to Noon, at the Long Beach Convention Center Parking Lot. Flier contains all details of Covid-compliant guidelines required for attendance. More information also available online here.

This is the logo for Rogers Middle School Long Beach CA LBUSD

PTA Membership Drive Online membership is always open and available at TOTEM, a new way this year to get your memberships in a contact-free, safe, convenient, and fast transaction! Please help Rogers PTA meet its 1:1 annual goal for memberships: One membership per student!
Memberships are just $10 (plus $1 processing per membership) and are open to all parents, students, teachers, staff, grandparents, extended family, community members, local business owners, alums, neighbors, and anyone who wants to support Rogers! Additional donations always welcome.
Join Rogers PTA at TOTEM now at this link:
https://jointotem.com/ca/long-beach/will-rogers-middle-school-pta

WANTED: PTA Board Members and Chairperson PTA currently has two Board positions available, VP Ways and Means (Fundraising) and Community Outreach Director (handles Appian Way banner sales and other business partnership opportunities). Uniforms Committee Chairperson (sweatshirts and PE uniforms) is also needed. These positions are open and ready NOW for people who are wanting to jump right in and get involved with Rogers PTA! More information on these positions can be found at our Board web page and our Volunteers-Committees page. If you are interested in any of these positions, pleas reach out to Rogers PTA today at: rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com

California Pizza Kitchen palm logo black on yellow "Thank you CPK"Rogers Dining for Dollars Hiatus & Highlights | UPDATED FOR DECEMBER While Rogers PTA has suspended its Dining for Dollars partnership fundraising program at this time, PTA would still would like to help spread the word about local business and community by featuring a business who has partnered with us in the past! Watch this space each issue of PTA news for this month’s highlighted partner. For December, we would like to feature California Pizza Kitchen (LB Marketplace/2nd-PCH). Thank you to CPK for always being such a loyal Rogers PTA partner!

Support Rogers PTA at Amazon Smile and Ralphs This Holiday Season Remember to sign up and support Rogers Middle School PTA when using Amazon Smile and your Ralphs grocery store rewards card.

How to change your Amazon Smile Charity to “Will Rogers Middle School PTA”:
1. Sign in to https://smile.amazon.com on your desktop or mobile phone browser.
2. From your desktop, go to Your Account and select the option to Change your Charity; or, from your mobile browser, select “Change your Charity” from the options at the bottom of the page.
3. Select/ type in “Will Rogers Middle School PTA” to start supporting Rogers PTA.

NOW OPEN! Rogers School Online Store The brand-new Rogers Middle School Store is now online. Take a look at the Mustangs swag being offered, including uniform-approved spirit-wear and yearbooks with more items coming soon!
Rogers School Store 

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 like and subscribe to updates to our website (along right-hand margin or from the popup window). Families should also read/watch all weekly school site e-newsletters and/or video messages from school (remember to check your email and texts for communications; links also posted to the Rogers School Website).

Contact Rogers PTA Anytime at: rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES                                                                   
(Subject to Change – Stay Updated on Rogers School Website)
Mon. 12/21-Fri. 1/1/2021      Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)
Mon. 1/4/2021                       Classes Resume (Online)
Mon. 1/18/2021                     Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (NO SCHOOL)
Tues. 1/19/2021 6 p.m.         PTA General Association Mtg. (Online via ZOOM)
Thurs. 1/28/2021                   First Semester Ends
Fri. 1/29/2021                        Second Semester Begins

PTA News for Friday 12/11/2020

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Happy Friday, Mustangs – and a very Happy Hanukkah to everyone celebrating (Dec. 10-18)!

PTA is here with your weekly news for the week ending Friday 12/11/2020. Remember to sign up for e-mails of these posts direct to your in-box on the pop-up window or the sidebar e-mail sign-up portal!

Giving Tree Rogers Middle School 2020 Holiday Gift Card Donation Drive ends Monday, December 14, 2020REMINDER! Giving Tree Gift Card Donations Due THIS MONDAY 12/14 The final day for the annual Giving Tree Gift Card Donation Drive is THIS MONDAY, DECEMBER 14th. Rogers Student Council is collecting gift cards in direct support of local families in need right here at Rogers. Please note that any gift card in any amount may be donated. Donations may be dropped off at the school office. For more details, please remember to check your email for the weekly school bulletin every Monday.

This is the logo for Rogers Middle School Long Beach CA LBUSD

PTA Membership Drive Online membership is always open and available at TOTEM, a new way this year to get your memberships in a contact-free, safe, convenient, and fast transaction! Please help Rogers PTA meet its 1:1 annual goal for memberships: One membership per student! You can sign up now and help PTA get more members by Membership Monday, 12/14!
Memberships are just $10 (plus $1 processing per membership) and are open to all parents, students, teachers, staff, grandparents, extended family, community members, local business owners, alums, neighbors, and anyone who wants to support Rogers! Additional donations always welcome.
Join Rogers PTA at TOTEM now at this link:
https://jointotem.com/ca/long-beach/will-rogers-middle-school-pta

WANTED: PTA Board Members and Chairperson PTA currently has two Board positions available, VP Ways and Means (Fundraising) and Community Outreach Director (handles Appian Way banner sales and other business partnership opportunities). Uniforms Committee Chairperson (sweatshirts and PE uniforms) is also needed. These positions are open and ready NOW for people who are wanting to jump right in and get involved with Rogers PTA! More information on these positions can be found at our Board web page and our Volunteers-Committees page. If you are interested in any of these positions, pleas reach out to Rogers PTA today at: rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com

California Pizza Kitchen palm logo black on yellow "Thank you CPK"Rogers Dining for Dollars Hiatus & Highlights | UPDATED FOR DECEMBER While Rogers PTA has suspended its Dining for Dollars partnership fundraising program at this time, PTA would still would like to help spread the word about local business and community by featuring a business who has partnered with us in the past! Watch this space each issue of PTA news for this month’s highlighted partner. For December, we would like to feature California Pizza Kitchen (LB Marketplace/2nd-PCH). Thank you to CPK for always being such a loyal Rogers PTA partner!

Support Rogers PTA at Amazon Smile and Ralphs This Holiday Season Remember to sign up and support Rogers Middle School PTA when using Amazon Smile and your Ralphs grocery store rewards card.

How to change your Amazon Smile Charity to “Will Rogers Middle School PTA”:
1. Sign in to https://smile.amazon.com on your desktop or mobile phone browser.
2. From your desktop, go to Your Account and select the option to Change your Charity; or, from your mobile browser, select “Change your Charity” from the options at the bottom of the page.
3. Select/ type in “Will Rogers Middle School PTA” to start supporting Rogers PTA.

NOW OPEN! Rogers School Online Store The brand-new Rogers Middle School Store is now online. Take a look at the Mustangs swag being offered, including uniform-approved spirit-wear and yearbooks with more items coming soon!
Rogers School Store 

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 like and subscribe to updates to our website (along right-hand margin or from the popup window). Families should also read/watch all weekly school site e-newsletters and/or video messages from school (remember to check your email and texts for communications; links also posted to the Rogers School Website).

Contact Rogers PTA Anytime at: rogersmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com

IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES                                                                   
(Subject to Change – Stay Updated on Rogers School Website)
Mon. 12/21-Fri. 1/1/2021      Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)
Mon. 1/4/2021                       Classes Resume (Online)
Tues. 1/19/2021 6 p.m.         PTA General Association Mtg. (Online via ZOOM)

Rogers’ Giving Tree and Rescue Mission Now Collecting for the Holidays

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Rogers Rescue Mission is the school’s annual charity drive. The school is collecting donations now through Wednesday, December 18th for Food Finders, the shower program at St. Luke’s, and – in collaboration with the Green Team – His Little Feet.Rogers Rescue Mission 2019 items are due to school by no later than Wednesday December 18. Turn in items in Advisory or to Rm. 1201 before school.
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Rogers Giving Tree 2019 is open in the school office. Donate gift cards toward families in need this holiday season by Friday December 13. See School Loop for all details or check with the office.Rogers Giving Tree 2019 | Rogers is also adopting several families this season who could use some support. The office is collecting gift cards from a variety of stores and businesses. Any donations are greatly appreciated!  Please see Ms. Rene in the main office for drop off of gift cards or more details on this specific program. All Gift Cards are due by Friday 12/13.
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Please note, no one is required to bring any items, but all donations are highly appreciated. This is an opportunity to spread holiday cheer. All items will be collected from advisory class, except please drop gift cards directly to the office. Donations for Food Finders, St. Luke’s shower program, and His Little Feet may also be dropped off in room 1201 before school. Student Council will be calculating Advisory Points for donations.

Thank you for your support!