Important Dates:
October 3rd – PTA Rummage Sale! Volunteers Needed – see page 2 for contact info!
October 15th – John Rogers Family Open House 6 – 7:30 pm
October 20th – PTA Meeting (Proposed Budget Amendments) 6:30 – 7:30
October 22nd – State of John Rogers Meeting – 6:30 – 7:30
October 30th – Move-A- Thon
Curriculum Night/Family Open House Date Change
Thursday, October 15th 6 – 7:30 ***Please note that we have changed the date and time of our curriculum night.
It is now on October 15th from 6:00-7:30pm. As we continue to work towards making our school more inclusive to all of our families we have also changed the format of our curriculum night. We are going to have an open house, which will include inviting not just adults but also our students! Teachers will still provide families with information, like their daily schedule, for example, but our students will also lead you through their classroom and school routines and procedures. We look forward to having you join us at our upcoming open house.
Got stuff? (Saturday, October 3rd – mark your calendars!)
Consider donating it to the John Rogers PTA rummage sale! We are currently accepting donations for our fall rummage sale.
Old toys and games (with all their pieces)? We’ll take ‘em. Books? Send ‘em our way. Clothes, bedding, linens, etc. (clean, with no holes)? We’d love ‘em. Doing some really late spring cleaning? Just want to de-clutter? Wondering how your stuff can benefit the school? Wonder no more – we’ll take items that are in good working order, that you’ve outgrown, that you’re tired of but someone else will love!
Please contact Laura Spring (laura@springnet.org or 206-524-8865) or Andrea Bergan (thebergans@comcast.net or 206-985-8117) if you have items you would like to donate or if you are interested in helping with the rummage sale. All proceeds will benefit the PTA general fund.
T-Shirt Sponsors Needed!
Calling all business owners and/or parents…our annual move-a-thon is coming up and we need your help. This year, our goal is for every John Rogers student to have a T-shirt. To accomplish this goal, we need 10 donations of $100 or more to help pay for the shirts. With your donation, your name or business name will be listed on the back of each shirt as a sponsor. John Rogers Elementary School PTA is a 501(c)(3) organization, and your donation may be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The PTA’s Federal Tax ID number is 91-1154646. Please see your tax specialist for additional information.
Please contact Shannon Malloch shannonmmalloch@gmail.com or Taryn Kohno taryn.kohno@gmail.com to become a T-shirt sponsor. Thank you for your support and for helping make the 2015 move-a-thon a success!
John Rogers Volunteer Opportunities! There are so many ways to help out!
Calling all Room Parents…
Now’s your chance to be the teacher’s pet! Your child’s teacher needs you this year. Be the point of contact between your child’s teacher, parents, volunteers, and the PTA. And, you don’t have to do it alone. Lots of classrooms have co-room parents. Being a Room Parent is a wonderful way to volunteer and to help support your child’s teacher. If you’re interested or have questions, please contact Christy Gardiner at christygardiner@yahoo.com.
We still need just a few more Traffic Volunteers… morning and afternoon shifts available
Traffic volunteers are needed each morning and each afternoon to get our children safely to and from their cars.
- Time commitment is only 30 minutes ONCE A WEEK! What a deal
- You work in pairs or threes and have a chance to meet kids and parents in every grade.
- A wonderful way to feel a part of the whole community here at Rogers.
- Your choice of morning shift (8:20-8:50) or afternoon (2:35-3:05)
Traffic volunteers Contact Kristina Bartleson for more info 206-949-0322 thegalley@hotmail.com
We need just a few more Lunchroom Volunteers…
Lunch Room volunteers are needed each day in the John Rogers lunch room helping to serve our students and make sure the school lunch line is efficient and friendly.
- Time commitment is about one hour ONCE A WEEK! (Or join our sub list to help when the regulars can’t!)
- You work in a group of three and have a chance to meet all John Rogers students!
- The tentative schedule for lunches this year is 3 lunch groups spanning 11:30 am – 12:40 pm.
- Questions? Contact Darlene Bowyer for more information dmbowyer@msn.com.
J.R.E Swim Program Needs You!
We need some amazing people to help in the following positions:
- Instructors in the pool (no experience required)
- Lifeguards
Please Contact Melissa Blumhagen (John Rogers PE Teacher) immediately! mjblumhagen@Seattleschools.org 206.252.4330
**This program does not work without our AMAZING Pool People**
No People=No Pool for our kids! Thank you!!
Hunger Intervention Program (HIP)
The Hunger Intervention Program is excited once again to partner with John Rogers Elem. and PTA to insure Students have enough food when School is not in session: weekends & holidays.
The 1st HIP Pack packing party of the 2015-16 school year will be Thursday, Oct. 1st 3:15-5pm
Lake City Pres. Church
3841 NE 123rd. St. 98125
This is a family volunteer opportunity and snacks are provided.
If you have any questions, please contact: McKenna Knight
McKenna@HungerInternention.org
Upcoming District Community Meetings
Help John Rogers have a voice! Please attend to share your thoughts and questions regarding:
The upcoming BTA Levy that is currently not supporting John Rogers who is the FIFTH worst building in maintenance and repair in the district.
Tues. Sept. 29th 6:30pm at Roosevelt High School
Boundary changes that great significant equity issues in our NE cluster.
Thurs. Oct. 1st 6:30pm at Thorton Creek Elementary
Potential bell time change for next year that would have John Rogers start and end ONE hour LATER than our current 8:40am start & 2:50 end.
Mon. Oct. 5th 6:30pm at Jane Addams Middle School
