Greg Rogers Elementary PTA

Ahoy Pirate Families,

Here we are, the end of another amazing school year! I have enjoyed being your PTA President and this year was anything short of outstanding. As families, friends, and most importantly as a community, we have accomplished so much this school year. You all have contributed to this accomplishment and have a lot to be proud of.

Giving and Membership - This year has given us the highest number of memberships known to date. Coming in hot at 103 active members, we brought in a little over $2000 in memberships, not counting additional donations. This is very impressive and exceeds historical records resulting in Local, State, and National PTA recognition. Way to go!

Programs and Fundraising- We had quite a busy year filled with many events. None of them would have been possible without your support.

- Back to School Breakfast for Teachers & Staff
- Cheer team welcome back to school tunnel
- Popsicle Sales
- Purchase our own color printer (to use for future color printing)
- Spirit Weeks
- Back to School Night
- Outdoor & Indoor Movie Nights (We purchased a projector and blow up screen to use for years to come instead of renting)
- Fall Carnival
- 3 Book Fairs
- New spirit wear (and design)
- Food Drive
- Thanksgiving treats for Teachers & Staff
- Starlight Parade School Recognition (supported our cheer team)
- Cheer team 6th grade camp sendoff
- Shoe Drive
- Holiday Morning Hot Chocolate (we purchased 2 inflatables to use in the future)
- Provided decorations and support for the Holiday Performance
- 101st day of school - Dalmatian theme
- Bing-glo night
- Supported the 1st Annual Autism Acceptance Walk (which included a shout out from Mayor John McCann)
- Teacher Appreciation Week events
- Baby Goats
- Provided snacks and treats during testing week/month
- Provided snacks and support for Special Olympics
- Provided prizes for the Treasure Box

Wow - what a list of events! These fun activities could never be possible without the support of our amazing PTA Board and Volunteers. I wanted to give a special shout-out to some members that have really stood out below. Please know that any and all support was instrumental in our success. Whether it was being a member, making a donation, purchasing snacks during events, telling us to "keep the change", participating in Spirit Weeks, giving us good vibes & moral support, or just giving our posts on Facebook and Dojo a "heart or like" , ALL kept us motivativated to continue to give back.

- Paul Becotte (Chairperson for Food and Shoe Drive)
- Jessica Lopez (Chairperson for the Book Fair)
- Amy Huynh (Teacher Representative)
- Jessica Lee and Sydney Masser (Chairperson and Co-Chair for the Fall Carnival)
- PTA Board (Andrea Rubio, Gerlyn Usi, Jenni Pimentel, and Shameka Clark)

Thank you so much for this experience and allowing me to represent Rogers and help bridge our fabulous Parent & Teacher community this year. It definitely proved our potential to create memorable experiences for our students. While we will not be having a PTA next school year, I am hopeful that parents and teachers, with the collaboration of our school Administration (Principal Porras and VP Denise Fimbrez), will continue the PTA's mission to positively impact the lives of all children and families.

Have a great summer Pirates!

Tania Salas
2023-2024 Rogers PTA President

Congratulations to our 6th graders on their graduation today! 👏👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 We wish you the best as you prepare for middle school and beyond. Don't forget - Once a Pirate, Always a Pirate 🏴‍☠️.

📢 Our final shipment has arrived! PTA will be selling T-shirts and Sweatshirts during the following days/times near the blue benches:
Monday - before school 7:45-8:30am
Tuesday - after school 3pm - 4pm
Wednesday - after school 1:45 - 3pm

Last Spirit Day for this year is tomorrow!
Theme = Pirate Pride

Our shipment of new gear has been delivered! Please see us at the blue benches tomorrow morning if you placed an order between 7am-8:30am. If you need alternative pick-up, please email us at [email protected]

Thursday's Spirit Week Theme: Summer Vacation 🏖

We have 1 week left before the end of school Pirates! Dress up like you're on summer vacation! 🩳👕🕶

Spirit Day Tomorrow (WEDNESDAY) = Sports Theme!

Reminder - it's Special Olympics also, so if your child purchased a shirt 👕, they can wear that.

*REMINDER* Tomorrow (Monday 5/28) is our 1st Spirit day of the week.

Theme: Teachers dress like students & Students dress like Teachers! Can't wait to see all the pics!

Teachers/Parents - you can email us pics to [email protected] to be featured on our Participation Post 📸

Today's the last day for the BOGO BookFair! We will close at 5pm. Room 402!

Ahoy Pirates 🏴‍☠️!

📢 LAST SPIRIT WEEK OF THE YEAR IS NEXT WEEK!

Below are the themes for each day. Reminder there is no school this Friday (May 24) and next Monday (May 27).

Let's have fun these last few weeks before school ends! Gooooo Pirates!! 💪 ☠️ 🏴‍☠️ 🦜

BOGO Book Fair is in full swing! 📚 Come and check it out - everything is buy one - get one free! You pay for the higher priced item. We will be in Rm 402 every morning before school & after school (pending volunteers).

Last day = Thursday May 23rd (Friday is a holiday).

Thank you to ALL who showed up tonight for our last movie night 🎬 of the school year! It was a blast hanging out with everyone - what a nice way to wrap up the 4th quarter 🎞 🍕.

Have a good weekend Pirates!! 🏴‍☠️

*Reminder for tonight*

💻 PTA Association Meeting 6-7pm (in person & zoom)
🎬 Movie Night 7-9pm featuring Disney's Elemental

📢 Ahoy Pirates! Reminder of events for Friday and BOGO Book Fair! Check your kiddos backpacks for flyers 📜.

This Friday (May 17):
- 🤝 Our last PTA Association meeting (and Elections) this year from 6-7pm. All members were sent an email with a Zoom login, if you are unable to join in-person in the Auditorium. If you need the link, email [email protected]
- 🎬 Movie Night from 7pm-9pm featuring Disney's ELEMENTAL. PTA will provide food, snacks, and drinks while supplies last. You bring blankets & chairs. Event will be in the Auditorium.
- 📚 Book Fair Preview in Rm 402. This is our BOGO and will run until Thursday May 23rd.

Happy Mother's Day 💐

We are helping our kiddos get through testing one treat at a time! Ask your student what treat they received this week, there's more coming next week too! Thank you to Mrs. Fimbrez and Mrs. Perezchica for helping put it together ❤️

Encourage-"Mint"
You're "Granola" do Great!
"Smartie" Pants

We spy with our eye 👀.... Congratulations Ms. Sydney Masser 👏🎊👩‍🏫

This morning, the PTA provided a continental breakfast for Teachers and Staff. We know how hectic schedules are, especially during testing so we wanted to provide a grab-n-go option. Thank you to all our educators who are shaping the lives of our future ❤️.

As students prepare for state exams tomorrow, we wanted to remind them they are the real G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) when it comes to testing! Classrooms took turns visiting with these adorable baby goats 🐐 from a local farm(Clauson Party of Five @ https://www.instagram.com/clausonpartyof5?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) and at times it was hard knowing who the real KIDs were 😉. Check with your childs teacher & classroom Dojo for pics 📸.

Teachers and staff were treated this morning with an "Apple Nacho Bar" to kick off Teachers Appreciation Week! Some of the creations were very a-peel-ing and delicious 😋 Thank you to all our educators, you are the apple of our eye 🍎!

Next week Rogers will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week! Below are optional suggestions for ideas on how you can celebrate and express gratitude for the hard work and invaluable service our educators provide.

We are so thankful for them and the PTA is looking forward to celebrating next week! 🎉👩‍🏫👨‍🏫🍎

Thank you to all who have purchased Pirate Gear so far!

We will be at the Pirate Pride Award 🏆Assembly tomorrow (Friday) morning, so if you want to showcase your school spirit, come see us! Goooo Pirates! 🏴‍☠️

If you miss us, please email us at [email protected] or order direct on our website below👇
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2024-spirit-wear-11662

Prices below, PTA MEMBERS gets $5 off per item.

$15 kids T-Shirt (S/M/L)
$35 kids Sweatshirt (S/M/L)
$15 Adult T-Shirt (S/M/L/XL)
$40 Adult Sweatshirt (M/L/XL/2XL)

Happy Principal's Day and a loud Pirate "Arrrrrgh" 🏴‍☠️ to our very own Principal Lizcett Porras!

In her words, “A principals role is not just about leadership, but about fostering a culture of learning, growth, and community where every student and staff member can thrive” - Lizcett Porras.

Thank you for all you do at Rogers! We are greatful for your support and dedication to our school, students, teachers, families and our community.

Shout out to our first sales of the morning - Our Noon Duty's Brenda & Cesy! Thank you for your support 🙏

We will be at the blue lunch tables before and after school most days. If you miss us, please email us at [email protected] or order direct on our website below👇
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2024-spirit-wear-11662

Prices below, PTA MEMBERS gets $5 off per item.

$15 kids T-Shirt (S/M/L)
$35 kids Sweatshirt (S/M/L)
$15 Adult T-Shirt (S/M/L/XL)
$40 Adult Sweatshirt (M/L/XL/2XL)

WOOHOOO! Our recent Restock order for Rogers Pirate shirts and sweatshirts have been delivered! PTA will be at the blue lunch tables this week before & after school starting May 1st for purchase pick up & new purchases. Any questions or to coordinate pickup, email: [email protected]

Prices below, PTA MEMBERS gets $5 off per item.

$15 kids T-Shirt (S/M/L)
$35 kids Sweatshirt (S/M/L)
$15 Adult T-Shirt (S/M/L/XL)
$40 Adult Sweatshirt (M/L/XL/2XL)

Ordering Website: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2024-spirit-wear-11662

Attention Pirates! Can you believe the end of the 23-24 year is almost here? Below is info for our LAST PTA Association meeting for this school year. We still need a PTA Board for next year. Positions available are below. If you are interested, please email [email protected]

If we do not have a President, Secretary, and Treasurer, our school will not be able to have a PTA. Descriptions to positions are available on the CAPTA website: https://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/required-officers/

Positions Available:
- President (manditory)
- Secretary (manditory)
- Treasurer (manditory)
- VP of Membership
- Parliamentarian
- Auditor

Can't believe its been 1 week since our 1st Annual Autism Acceptance Walk! Thank you again to all the walkers, families & friends who showed up to support, volunteers, vendors, district members Chula Vista Elementary School District, Chula Vista Fire Dept - Station # 9, and Mayor John McCann. Can't wait to have many more years with this wonderful community ♥️ Enjoy some additional pics that have been coming in throughout the week.

👏🎉Congratulations to our very own Rogers Basketball 🏀 Team for winning their game today against Lauderback (33-31). Gooooo Pirates 🏴‍☠️

Pirate Post for the week of April 22