Lost & Found

Our Lost & Found section at Rogers is overflowing right now and I would appreciate it if you would remind your child to look for any items they may have lost at school. All of the items left in the Lost & Found section after February 1st will be donated to a local charity.

Yearbooks

Last day to order a yearbook is February 1st. Cost $45. All extra books that arrive in May will cost $50. Don't miss your chance to pre-order. For more information visit: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01084311 and https://sites.google.com/prosper-isd.net/rogersyearbook

Endorsement Showcase for 8th grade moving to 9th grade

On Thursday, January 24th all Rogers 8th grade students will be attending an Endorsement Showcase at Prosper High School during the school day. The goal for the showcase is to inform our students on the pathways offered in high school. The students will tour the building and see the facilities of different elective programs.

8th to 9th grade Parent Meetings

This is such an exciting time as your 8^th grader plans for his/her high school options. The Prosper secondary counselors are honored to be a part of this process. We want to make sure our parents and students are aware of all the exciting options available to them during high school. On January 30 and 31, Prosper High School counselors will have parent/student meetings during your child’s Science class. During the meeting they will:

• discuss endorsements.
• discuss course selections for 9^th grade.
• discuss 4-Year Plans.
• answer questions.

Unfortunately, we will not be able to reschedule meeting times. We will post all meeting information on the Rogers’ and PHS website for you to review. If you are unable to attend, we will mail home your child’s information for you to review, sign, and return to Rogers. Please look for an email that would have come from your child’s Science teacher. You will find more information about this parent meeting and the Google form that was sent out by the Science teachers.

We look forward to working with you and your child.

Cindy Edmundson

8th grade counselor

caedmundson@prosper-isd.net

Inclement Weather

In the event of severe weather, the decision to close schools or delay start times will be announced no later than 6:00am of the day in question.

Listed below are several ways parents and families can receive notification of severe weather closings/delayed start/early release:

• Prosper ISD ConnnectEd- Automated system that sends a pre-recorded message & text messages to all phone numbers in the database
• Severe Weather information will be posted on the PISD home page (www.prosper-isd.net)
• Local Radio & Television stations -Official announcements during inclement weather will still be made on WBAP News Talk 820 AM, KXAS Channel 5, KDFW Fox 4 News, KTVT Channel 11, and WFAA Channel 8.
• Prosper ISD Social Media - District 908 Account and District Twitter Account

To ensure that we have the most current phone information for weather-related emergencies, please ensure your Skyward Family Access account is updated whenever your contact information changes.

Prosper ISD Weather Guidelines

Life Planning for Special Needs

Please join us for "Life Planning for Special Needs," Wednesday, January 9, 2019, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at Cockrell Elementary. This is important information for parents of children of all ages. A representative from For Families of Special Needs, Inc., a non-profit organization specializing in assisting individuals with disabilities and their families in understanding the United States social systems and benefits which may be available to them, will be our guest speaker.

For more information, please contact Julia Chalker, Prosper ISD Transition Specialist, at jtchalker@prosper-isd.net or 469-219-2000, ext. 13224.

Career Day

Rogers MS Career Day is Friday, February 8, 2019

Career Day is rapidly approaching and we need your experience! Many of our students are unaware of the opportunities available to them and Career Day is a fantastic way to provide them with firsthand knowledge of potential career paths. This is also a great opportunity for you to get involved in Prosper ISD and inspire the youth of our community by sharing your career journey, a typical workday, education requirements and more. If you, or anyone you know, is willing to present the morning of Friday, February 8^th at Rogers Middle School Career Day, please follow the link below to complete the online form.

https://goo.gl/forms/pXdXuYdTe4WwTzWf2

Email Kathy Harris at bkharris@prosper-isd.net if you have questions.

2019-2020 school year Parent Information Night

5th grade moving to 6th grade during the 2019-2020 school year parent information night on Monday, February 25, 2019 from 6:00-6:45 pm. 6th grade moving to 7th and 7th grade to 8th grade will be from 7:15-8:00 pm. The parent information nights will be held at the following campuses:

Rogers MS - students zoned for Rogers 2019-2020

Reynolds MS - students zoned for Reynolds 2019-2020

Hays MS will hold a parent information night at PHS.

Please be aware that school zoning will be communicated to parents prior to February 25, 2019.

Stadium Bricks

Prosper ISD has seen its fair share of success over the decades in all of the extracurricular programs. Now we have the opportunity to memorialize your contribution to our amazing school district in a beautiful display at the new Prosper ISD stadium set to open in the Fall of 2019. Become a special part of this celebration by purchasing a personalized engraved brick to commemorate your journey in Prosper ISD. This is perfect for families, friends, teams, special events, and dedications, personalized Stadium Bricks make a lasting impression and a wonderful gift for the special influence in your life. This is a chance of a lifetime to forever etch your Prosper ISD loyalty in stone!

The Stadium Bricks are available in three styles. Each brick can be inscribed with your personal message and will be installed in the Summer/Fall of 2019. Brick packages include your brick installed at the stadium AND a complimentary replica brick created with the same material and message for display in your home or office. Display cases are also available to showcase this special keepsake! More information can be found at www.pisdstadiumbricks.com

Monday, Jan. 21st

6:00 – 7:00pm PISD School Board Meeting - PISD Administration Building

Tuesday, Jan. 22nd

7:25 – 8:00am Coding Club-Mrs. Draeger's Room (Rm 622

7:40 – 8:00am Anime & Manga Club Meeting-The RLC

7:40 – 8:00am L.E.A.D. Leadership Club-P219B (Mrs. Benedetti)

3:30 – 4:30pm Club Platform 9 ¾ - Rm 608 (Mrs. Johnson)

3:30 – 4:15pm Table Top Game Club - Mr. Beaty's Room (Rm P205)

3:30 – 4:00pm Coding Club-Mrs. Draeger's Room (Rm 622)

Wednesday, Jan. 23rd

7:40 – 8:00am Video Production Club-Mrs. Kidd's Room (Rm 612)

3:30 – 4:00pm Yu-Gi-Oh Club - The RLC, Mrs. Bartley

5:00 – 8:00pm 7th grade Boys Basketball vs Johnson at Johnson

5:00 – 8:00pm 8th grade Boys Basketball vs Johnson at Rogers

Thursday, Jan. 24th

7:25 – 8:00am Coding Club-Mrs. Draeger's Room (Rm 622)

7:40 – 8;00am Movie Club-The RLC

9:00am – 12:00pm Endorsement Showcase 8th grade moving to 9th at PHS

3:30 – 4:15pm Cheer Practice Club-P216B (Mrs. Ventura's Room)

3:30 – 4:00pm Coding Club-Mrs. Draeger's Room (Rm 622)

3:35 – 4:15pm D&D Club-Mr. Fletcher's Room (809)

5:00 – 8:00pm 7th grade Girls Basketball vs Johnson at Johnson

5:00 – 8:00pm 8th grade Girls Basketball vs Johnson at Rogers

Friday, Jan. 25th

3:25 – 4:25pm TED Ed Club - The RLC

3:30 – 4:15pm Cricket Club-Mr. Kirk's Room (725)

6:30 – 8:30pm One Act Play Performances at PHS

Saturday, Jan. 26th

2:00 – 4:00pm One Act Play Performances at PHS

Save the Date for ANGST

Thursday, February 21st at 6:00 pm, Rogers will be hosting a private screening of the acclaimed film 'Angst'. The film is intended to raise awareness about anxiety in youth and will leave you with a better understanding of what this anxiety looks like and how to respond to it in your child. You can find more information about the film and watch previews HERE.

Spirit Nights

March (TBD)- Peachwave

Kroger Community Rewards

Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers to help us with shelving books in the library this year. Please use this link if you are able to help https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4ca8a628aa8-rogers5

Thanks!

PTO meetings are held the 2nd Friday of every month at 8am at Rogers. If you would like to get involved we would love to see you there. The next meeting is November 9th.

• Join PTO

We are delighted to be serving as your Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Board this year.

Stephanie Hecke - Co-President

Adriana Holguin- Co-President

Jennifer Walker- Vice President

Tracy Strickland - Secretary

Julie Wiley - Treasurer

Becka Long - Spirit Wear

Stephanie Hecke - Required Reading Book Packs

Please email us if you have any questions. We are always here to help!