Dear Logan Families,
I hope you had a great weekend. In my weekly update this week, you’ll find information about Curriculum Night, a message from Mrs. Rodriguez about accessing books, a reminder about free opportunities that are available through Rec and Ed, and a reminder about our supply distribution. Please take some time to read through the details.
I am continuing my efforts to make school online school as fun as possible for the kids by checking items off their list of suggestions. This Friday, we will have a school-wide Stuffed Animal Day! The kids can spend their whole day side-by-side with their favorite stuffed animal. They’ll have a chance to introduce them to each other as well. Snap some photos of your kids with their stuffed animals and share them on social media. Be sure to tag us and use the hashtags #A2Logan and #LoganStuffedAnimalDay
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Will Wright
Upcoming Dates
- Thursday, October 1 – Materials Distribution Day, 3:00pm-6:00pm, **All families need to pick up materials
- Friday, October 2 – School-wide Stuffed Animal Day
- Tuesday, October 6 – Logan Virtual Curriculum Night, 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Monday, October 12 – Saturday, October 17 – Logan Virtual Fun Run
School Supplies, Books, Textbooks and Materials
Don’t forget our supply distribution this week. ALL families need to attend. The event will be on Thursday, October 1, 3:00pm-6:00pm. Detailed plans were shared with Logan families via email last week. Please refer back to that email for details of the distribution plans.
Curriculum Night
Our curriculum night will be held via Zoom this year. I’ve included a schedule for the evening below. Links to each of the meetings will be shared closer to the date. We know some families might have multiple sessions to attend, so we will be recording all sessions. If you miss anything, you’ll be able to re-watch any of the session.
6:00-6:30 | 6:30-7:00 | 7:00-7:30 | |
Upper Elementary Families (3, 4, and 5) | Families visit with classroom teachers. Presentations will take place via zoom. | Join Mr. Wright for a school-wide webinar. | Join the special area team via zoom to learn about Art, Music, PE, PLTW, and Media Center. |
Lower Elementary Families (Young 5s, K, 1, and 2) | Join the special area team via zoom to learn about Art, Music, PE, PLTW, and Media Center. | Families visit with classroom teachers. Presentations will take place via zoom. |
Need books? A message from Mrs. Rodriguez, Logan Librarian
I am excited to share with you that AAPS librarians have been teaming up with fellow educators to help select and prepare for the rollout of two great eBook platforms. They are called myON and Sora. Students and teachers will be able to access online books, including audiobooks! Stay tuned for more information on how to access these when they are all set up and ready to go!
Until those are available, consider giving Libby a try through the public library! Here is a link to information, including a short overview video:
https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/
We are so fortunate in Ann Arbor to have such a robust public library system. The AADL librarians are enthusiastically fulfilling book requests and placing the books onto shelves in their lobbies for contactless pickup. All AAPS students can get a library card for the Ann Arbor District Library (AADL), even if they don't reside in Ann Arbor. For more information about this:
Here is an online fillable library card application:
https://aadl.org/sites/default/files/2020-03/AADL%20Library%20Card%20Application-181101-Fillable.pdf
I have been enjoying my weekly Library classes with our wonderful Logan students!
Happy reading, Logan families! :)
Fall FREE Youth Programming from Rec & Ed
Ann Arbor Rec & Ed staff are excited to announce a new line-up of FREE online and in-person classes for AAPS preschool - 8th graders. Our goal is to provide a variety of fun, physically active experiences with opportunities to see classmates safely in person. From yoga to soccer, and martial arts to dance, we have something every child will enjoy. A complete listing of programs will be available at www.aarecedonline.com on Friday, September 18.
Locations, Days, and Times
Classes will be in different locations each week to cover as many schools as possible throughout the district. Programming will run from Wednesday, September 23rd through Saturday, November 7th. Wednesday classes will be scheduled between 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm and Saturdays will have classes within two sessions: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm and 1:30pm - 5:00pm.
More information on in-person Rec & Ed activities:
- In-person programs will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Due to time constraints, programs canceled due to weather conditions may not be rescheduled.
- The Rec & Ed COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocol will be available to read prior to registration. This protocol contains important information, including that masks are required for everyone in attendance at a Rec & Ed activity, including youth participants, coaches, parents, and Rec & Ed staff.
- Parents are urged to sign up for the classes assigned to their child’s school. This will allow your child to see classmates and ensure that programs are available to all children across the school district.
Rec & Ed is still offering a range of affordable fee-based classes for youth and adults as well. Visit aarecedonline.com for more information.
If you have any questions regarding specific programs, please contact Seth Dodson, Rec & Ed Team Sports manager, at dodsons@aaps.k12.mi.us.
Technology Support
Live technical support is available, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the AAPS Parent Help Desk, 734-997-1222 (Ayuda en Español: 734-997-1246). You can also email family_techsupport@aaps.k12.mi.us. Families who need access to better Wifi can complete the Student Mobile Device Hotspot Form
Food Distribution and Free/Reduced Lunch Application
- Food Distribution: For a detailed list of food distribution sites and times, click here.
- Complete Free & Reduced Lunch Applications: Free and Reduced Lunch Applications are available now! You can apply online or request a hard copy of the application to be mailed to you. Applications will also be distributed with technology pick-up and are available in six languages. If your student(s) was approved for Free or Reduced Lunch last year (2019-2020), that application is only good for 30 days after the first day of school. Parents with any questions or who need a Free and Reduced Lunch application mailed to them, please email foodservice@aaps.k12.mi.us or call food service at 734-994-2265.
Helpful Links on the AAPS Website
