Monday, November 2, 2020

Dear Logan Families, 

It is Election Day tomorrow. If you haven’t already voted, I encourage you to let your voices be heard by casting your ballot. We know that for some, this election season has added an additional layer of anxiety. At Logan, we are prepared to support students regardless of the outcome. We will follow current events and engage students in learning opportunities to help them better understand their world. We also recognize that the outcome of the election may not be immediately known and this uncertainty can be unsettling for children. It is our goal to support students and to offer comfort and reassurance to those who are struggling. We are only a phone call or email away for any child who may need to need to connect with a teacher or staff member. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.  

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

  • Election Day Reminder
  • Logan Distribution Day
  • Book Donations and Distributions
  • Tutoring Supports for Students
  • 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


No School Tuesday – Election Day

No school for students or staff on Tuesday. Go Vote!


Logan Distribution Day – Part 2

We will have another distribution day on Thursday, November 5, 3:00pm – 6:00pm. The purpose of this one is to distribute art supplies, music supplies, and few other important curriculum materials. All Logan families should plan on attending. Here are the details:

  • Who: All Logan Families including A2Virtual Families. If you can’t make it during our distribution time, please reach out to a friend or family member to see if they are available to pick up supplies for your child(ren). We will be keeping track of all families who pick up supplies and reaching out to any family who does not get supplies during the distribution so we can find a way to get these important materials to your family ASAP. We ask that you do everything you can to pick up these materials, and we thank you in advance for your support with this distribution. 
  • What: For this Distribution Day, we are distributing a number of items including:
    • Materials necessary for art class (See list of supplies here)
    • Recorders for fourth graders
    • Musical instruments for fifth graders
    • Miscellaneous curriculum materials (Each grade level may have a select set of items to pick up)
    • Books! (see below)
  • When: Thursday, November 5, 3:00pm – 6:00pm. You can come anytime during this window.
  • Where: Logan Elementary
  • How: Distribution will be done in a drive-through format (just like the previous distribution at Logan). Please enter the main Logan entrance. Use only the right-hand lane and stay in your car. We ask everyone to wear masks during the distribution. Please write your child’s name, teacher, and grade on a piece of paper in large, dark letters and place the paper on the dashboard on the passenger side of your vehicle so it is visible through the front window. If you are picking up supplies for multiple children, please write each of their names on the paper. If you are an A2Virtual student, please write A2V as well.  When you pull up to the front door, our volunteers will check you off our list, gather the appropriate materials for your child(ren) and place them in your car for you.


Book Donations and Distribution

In addition to distributing the above materials next week, we would like to have a collection of books available for Logan families as well. To make this happen, we are asking families to donate used children’s books this week. There will be a box near the front door at Logan to drop donations. Our team will use disinfecting wipes on each donated book. On our distribution day (weather permitting), we will have tables set up displaying all donated books in our parking lot. After picking up supplies, families can park and browse through the books to select some to bring home for their kids. Masks will be required and all families are expected to follow social distancing guidelines. Our hope is to make this book distribution a regular event at Logan. When you’re done with the books you select, you can re-donate them to let another student enjoy them. In this way, we’ll be able to give student’s access to print books along with the digital resources that are already available from AAPS. Of course, we encourage all families to make use of the public library as well.  


Tutoring Supports for Students

Are your children in need of extra support with their work?  Please see this list of tutoring supports for students.


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