Monday, November 9, 2020

Dear Logan Families, 

I can’t tell you how happy it made me to see so many Logan families taking books home at our distribution day. We weren’t certain if families would make use of the book giveaway, but you certainly did! We probably gave away several hundred books! Given the success of the event, we’ll try to schedule a few more of these while school remains online.

I am also pleased to share that Logan now has a Little Free Library. Last year, two of our Logan Leopards helped me build it. We finished the library last winter and had plans to install it last spring. However, the school closures delayed these plans. Logan’s team has been talking about ways to get actual books into the hands of kids, and I thought that getting this library installed would be another great way to increase access to books in our community. So last week, I installed the library and stocked it with books and Clorox wipes (for wiping down books). I can see that people are already making use of it. Feel free to take a book or leave a book anytime. We hope that everyone in our community will be able to make use of this resource.

In this Weekly Update, I’ve included information about:

  • Logan Distribution Day Follow Up
  • Report Card Update
  • Winter Coat Drive
  • Parent Workshop Series
  • Thanksgiving Reminder
  • Technology Support
  • Helpful Links on the AAPS Website

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely,

Will Wright


Logan Distribution Day Follow Up

We had a great turnout for our distribution day. Nearly everyone in our community was able to be there to get their supplies. We understand that a few families had conflicts. Mrs. Landefeld and Mrs. Oudeif will be reaching out to anyone who missed the distribution to schedule a time to pick up your materials. We will have staff in the building on Tuesday morning and on Wednesday morning from 9:00am until 12:00pm. If you missed the distribution and you are available either of these days, please stop by to pick up your child’s materials.


Report cards - New distribution date

AAPS has delayed distribution of first term report cards for elementary schools. Report cards will now be sent home on Thursday, December 17.


Winter Coat Drive

The attached flyer contains information about a community-based organization that is providing coats to anyone in need. Feel free to connect with them if anyone in your family needs a winter coat.


Thanksgiving Reminder

NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, 11/25 (nor 11/26 & 11/27) as the Thanksgiving break begins for students and staff.


Parent Help Workshop Series

AAPS is hosting a series of parent workshops. Below is list of upcoming offerings. Please use this calendar of upcoming parent support groups to see a complete schedule of workshops. The Connecting Together Groups will be in Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, and Korean.


Supporting your child’s Elementary Math education - Parent Webinar (11/9 and rebroadcast 11/13)

Hosts:  Charlene Mangi, Anthony Stamm, Edward Broom, Ann Marie Nicoll Turner

Do you want to understand more about your Elementary child’s math education? Do you struggle to help your child with their math work? Join us for a one-hour webinar that will provide you with an introduction to Elementary math instruction at AAPS, and resources and suggestions for supporting your child’s learning! Join us Friday 11/13 at 1:30PM. Register here!


Connecting Together: An AAPS Parent/Guardian Support Group

Twice-a-month Drop in support groups for parents and guardians of student's in AAPS. Groups meet on the 2nd Tuesday (7:30-8:30PM) and 4th Thursday (1-2PM) of the month.Connect with other parents to find support and get ideas about how to face the challenges of 2020. Please register here. Last year, parents who participated in an AAPS parent support group consistently reported that they found it helpful, and appreciated hearing from and connecting with other parents going through similar struggles. 


Spanish speaking groups upcoming on 11/12 and 11/17:

Conectando juntos: un grupo de apoyo para padres / tutores de AAPS, en español

Únase a nosotros para un grupo de apoyo sin cita previa para padres y tutores de estudiantes en AAPS que hablan principalmente español. Conéctese con otros padres para encontrar apoyo y obtener ideas sobre cómo enfrentar los desafíos de 2020. Únase a nosotros en grupos el 12 de noviembre (1:30 PM), 17 de noviembre (7:30 PM). ¡Registrarse aquí! El año pasado, los padres que participaron en un grupo de apoyo para padres de AAPS informaron constantemente que lo encontraron útil y apreciaron escuchar y conectarse con otros padres que atraviesan dificultades similares.


Help! Who's this Pre-Teen/Teenager in My House?

Parents will learn ways to build and strengthen their relationships with their pre-teen/teen(s) as well as understand ways to navigate those difficult moments when your teen’s view on life totally contradicts all that you have instilled in them. The pre-teen/teen parent group will run the third Wednesday of each month from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., beginning November 18, 2020 through April 21, 2021.  Parents can join the group via Zoom by going to:  https://a2schools.zoom.us/my/haroldwimberly and using Passcode: 072866.


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


Helpful Links on the AAPS Website



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