Dear Logan Families, 

This will be my final Weekly Update of 2021. Before we wrap up 2021, I just want to wish everyone a very restful break. I hope you have time to rest, relax and enjoy time with family and friends. We will look forward to welcoming your kids back to school on Monday, January 3, 2022. 

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

• Logan Safety Updates/Reminders

• Important Upcoming Dates

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 

Sincerely,

Will Wright

Logan Safety Updates/Reminders

On Wednesday, we have a lockdown drill scheduled. This drill was scheduled at the beginning of the year, but in light of the recent school shootings in Oxford and the recent school closures, we are making some adjustments to how we will run this drill. The Logan staff wants to be mindful of students who may be feeling anxious while balancing the need to ensure our school is prepared for various emergencies. Therefore, instead of doing an actual lockdown drill, we will be using the time for all teachers to review safety procedures with their classes. These conversations will be conducted in developmentally appropriate ways, and we will be mindful of the emotional well-being of our students. We wanted to give families a heads-up so you could be prepared for follow up conversations at home. 

Additionally, I want to remind all Logan families that visitors are restricted from entering the building at this time. All visitors should come to the front door and use the buzzer to speak with the office staff. We will be happy to help you. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation. 

Important Upcoming Dates

• Friday, December 17 - Last day before winter break

• Monday, January 3 - School resumes

• Wednesday, January 5 - Logan PTO Meeting at 9:00 AM

• Monday, January 17 - Martin Luther King Day, No school for students and staff

• Wednesday, January 26 - Early Release Day, 1:18 PM dismissal

Dear Logan Families, 

Sorry for the late update this week. I wanted to let everyone know that our return to school yesterday went very smoothly. The children seemed happy to be at school and there were very few reports of students having a hard time. Our teachers reported having good, reassuring conversations in class, and we maintained our normal classroom routines. If your child is struggling at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to support! 

This Weekly Update is a short one.

• Important Upcoming Dates

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 

Sincerely,

Will Wright

 

Important Upcoming Dates

• Friday, December 17 - Last day before winter break

• Monday, January 3 - School resumes

• Wednesday, January 5 - Logan PTO Meeting at 9:00 AM

• Monday, January 17 - Martin Luther King Day, No school for students and staff

• Wednesday, January 26 - Early Release Day, 1:18 PM dismissal

Dear Logan Families, 

Welcome back! I hope you had a relaxing Thanksgiving holiday! Please take a moment to read through this week’s weekly update. In it, I’ve included information about: 

• Report Card Reminder

• AAPS Weather Guidelines  

• Label Clothes

• Important Upcoming Dates

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 

Sincerely,

Will Wright

Report Card Reminder

Report cards will be sent home electronically on Tuesday, November 30 after 4:00pm. IEP progress reports will be sent home as hard copies on Tuesday, November 30 as well. 

AAPS Weather Guidelines  

I want to remind all Logan families that we go outside every day. Please send appropriate clothing for the weather every day. On days when the temperature and/or wind chill are below 0ºF students will not have recess outside. We will also stay inside if there is significant rain. All other times, we go out! Make sure your child is prepared!

Label Clothes

With all of the additional winter clothing coming to school, our lost and found is beginning to fill up. We’ll have some opportunities for kids to come claim lost items, but we highly recommend labeling ALL clothing items your child brings to school. This includes jackets, hats, gloves, scarves, boots, etc. It makes it so much easier to return lost items to the students when they’re labeled. 

Important Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday, November 30 - Term 1 report cards sent home

• Wednesday, December 1 - Friday, December 3 - Hearing and Vision Screenings at Logan

• Friday, December 17 - Last day before winter break

• Monday, January 3 - School resumes

Dear Logan Families, 

On Wednesday, Dr. Swift announced that all buildings will be closed on Monday, November 22 and Tuesday, November 23 extending the traditional Thanksgiving school break to be a full week off of school. Because of the shift, I am sending my usual Monday Weekly Update early. 

I want to wish all of our Logan families a very happy and restful Thanksgiving holiday! Here at Logan, we are thankful that we get to spend our days with your amazing children! Happy Thanksgiving to the entire Logan community! 

In this weekly update, I’ve included information about: 

• New Report Card Date

• COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

• Hearing and Vision Screenings

• Important Upcoming Dates

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 

Sincerely,

Will Wright

New Report Card Date

With the announcement of no school during Thanksgiving week, we are going to adjust the date that report cards will be sent home. Report cards will now be sent home electronically on Tuesday, November 30. IEP progress reports will be sent home as hard copies on Tuesday, November 30 as well. 

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

There are still openings at the AAPS COVID-19 vaccination clinics for 5-18 year olds. Times are available on Tuesday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 30 at Pioneer High School and on Thursday, December 2 at Huron High School. Registration and parental consent forms can be found at the AAPS COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics website. Please remember to bring the consent form to the clinic and to include your child’s weight on the form.

Hearing and Vision Screenings

We will be conducting hearing and vision screenings at Logan on December 1-3. All Logan students will be screened. If you'd like to provide further information to the hearing and vision screening team, please complete the purple form that will be sent home today and return it to school when we return after Thanksgiving break. 

Important Upcoming Dates

• Monday, November 22 - Friday, November 26 - No School, Thanksgiving Break

• Monday, November 29 - School resumes

• Tuesday, November 30 - Term 1 report cards sent home

• Wednesday, December 1 - Friday, December 3 - Hearing and Vision Screenings at Logan

• Friday, December 17 - Last day before winter break

• Monday, January 3 - School resumes

 

November 15, 2021

Dear Logan Families, 

Last week, Logan families received a number of COVID-19 case notifications from me. In total, we had 6 cases reported at Logan last week. On Friday, we offered free COVID-19 tests to students in four classes that were most impacted. Our AAPS nursing team tested 44 students and staff and all tests came back negative. We were very pleased with these results, but remain concerned about the number of cases in our school. I am asking the entire Logan community to continue to screen your children for symptoms and keep them home if they're feeling ill. If anyone in your household tests positive for COVID-19, please let us know immediately. Thank you in advance for your continued support and cooperation. 

In this weekly update, I’ve included information about: 

• Outdoor Lunch Options

• Early Release Reminder

• A2 Virtual Option Reminder

• Important Upcoming Dates

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 

Sincerely,

Will Wright

Outdoor Lunch Options

We will be making some adjustments to our lunch procedures as the weather turns colder. We will continue to bring the kids outside on days that are warmer (above 40 degrees). If it is colder than 40 degrees, we’ll allow students to eat indoors. However, we would like to continue to offer an outdoor option to anyone who wants to eat outside on colder days. We tested this system today and about half the kids still elected to eat outside. The availability of this option depends on the number of staff members and volunteers we have because it requires enough adults to supervise both playgrounds, the cafeteria, the gym, and an outdoor eating area. On days when we have enough adults to supervise all these locations, we will offer an optional outdoor lunch option. If we don’t have enough staff and volunteers, all students will eat indoors. Please talk to your kids about your family’s preferences so they know what to choose on days when an outdoor option is available. Keep in mind that eating outdoors decreases your child’s chances of becoming a close contact and thus the potential for having to miss school. If you would like your child to eat outdoors on days when it is available, please instruct them to do so. 

Also, to help facilitate this option, please consider volunteering at lunchtime. The PTO shares a signup every week in their eBackpack. I’ve linked it below as well. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0c4ea8a82fa5fc1-logan2

Early Release Reminder

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 is an Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed at 1:18pm. Lunch will be served prior to dismissal. Please make plans to have your child picked up from school early on Wednesday. Bus service will be available for students who ride a bus. 

A2 Virtual Option Reminder

Over the past trimester, I have had conversations with some families that expressed interest in exploring online instruction that is offered through the A2 Virtual Village.  While we’d love to keep your child here at Logan, families have an opportunity to adjust their enrollment selection for the second trimester. As you consider your options, please note that enrollment in online programs is based on available space.

More information about the online programs is available on the A2 Virtual Village website.  You are welcome to email any questions that you may have to a2velementary@a2schools.org.

Click HERE to express your interest in enrolling your child in an online class by Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

Important Upcoming Dates

• Wednesday, November 17 - Early Release Day, Dismissal at 1:18pm

• Tuesday, November 23 - Term 1 report cards sent home

• Wednesday, November 24-Friday, November 26 - No School, Thanksgiving Break

• Monday, November 29 - School resumes

Dear Logan Families, 

Thank you so much to the Logan PTO for hosting such a fun outdoor Beats and Treats! We hope you and your family had a great time! 

Last week, we learned that pediatric vaccines are now available to children, ages 5-11. AAPS continues to encourage all who are eligible to get vaccinated. This now includes our elementary students! For those contemplating the decision, I wanted to highlight one key aspect of our COVID-19 mitigation strategies as it relates to vaccinations. When cases occur at our school, any unvaccinated student or staff member identified as a close contact must quarantine. This has meant missed days of school for some of our Logan Leopards. However, vaccinated students and staff DO NOT need to quarantine when they’re identified as a close contact as long as they remain asymptomatic. It is my sincere hope that as more students are vaccinated, we will have fewer students who must quarantine and miss school as a result of close contact in the coming months! 

In this weekly update, I’ve included information about: 

• A2 Virtual Option Reminder

• Picture Retakes

• Important Upcoming Dates

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 

Sincerely,

Will Wright

A2 Virtual Option Reminder

Over the past trimester, I have had conversations with some families that expressed interest in exploring online instruction that is offered through the A2 Virtual Village.  While we’d love to keep your child here at Logan, families have an opportunity to adjust their enrollment selection for the second trimester. As you consider your options, please note that enrollment in online programs is based on available space.

More information about the online programs is available on the A2 Virtual Village website.  You are welcome to email any questions that you may have to a2velementary@a2schools.org.

Click HERE to express your interest in enrolling your child in an online class by Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

Picture Retakes

Picture retake day is this Wednesday, November 10. Last week, we sent home information sheets about pictures retakes. Please check your child’s Friday folder or contact the office if you need another copy. If you missed our first picture day, please complete the picture day form. For those students who are getting retakes, they must bring back their original photos the day of the retakes in order to get a new photo taken.

Important Upcoming Dates

• Wednesday, November 10 - Fall Pictures Retakes

• Wednesday, November 17 - Early Release Day, Dismissal at 1:18pm

• Tuesday, November 23 - Term 1 report cards sent home

• Wednesday, November 24-Friday, November 26 - No School, Thanksgiving Break

• Monday, November 29 - School resumes

Dear Logan Families, 

Happy Election Day! I hope that you had a great weekend. We’re looking forward to welcoming your kids back to school tomorrow. Below you’ll find a few important updates. Please take some time to read through each one. 

In this weekly update, I’ve included information about: 

• A2 Virtual Option

• Beats and Treats Update

• Important Upcoming Dates

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 

Sincerely,

Will Wright

A2 Virtual Option

Over the past trimester, I have had conversations with some families that expressed interest in exploring online instruction that is offered through the A2 Virtual Village.  While we’d love to keep your child here at Logan, families have an opportunity to adjust their enrollment selection for the second trimester. As you consider your options, please note that enrollment in online programs is based on available space.

More information about the online programs is available on the A2 Virtual Village website.  You are welcome to email any questions that you may have to a2velementary@a2schools.org.

Click HERE to express your interest in enrolling your child in an online class by Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

Beats and Treats Update

As you know, we postponed Beats and Treats due to rainy weather last Friday. The new date for Beats and Treats is Friday, November 5, 5:30-7:30. Keep an eye out for an email from PTO with updated volunteer sign ups. I hope you will join us for a little post-Halloween fun! 

 

Important Upcoming Dates

• Thursday, November 4 - Logan PTSO Meeting, 7:00pm

• Wednesday, November 10 - Fall Pictures Retakes

• Wednesday, November 17 - Early Release Day, Dismissal at 1:18pm

• Tuesday, November 23 - Term 1 report cards sent home

• Wednesday, November 24-Friday, November 26 - No School, Thanksgiving Break

• Monday, November 29 - School resumes

Dear Logan Families, 

In this weekly update, I’ve included information about: 

• Half Day Day Reminder

• Beats and Treats - Volunteers Needed

• Important Upcoming Dates

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 

Sincerely,

Will Wright

Half Day Reminder

This is a reminder that this Friday, October 29, 2021, is a half day for elementary students. School will dismiss at 11:28am. Please note that this time is different from our early release dismissal time. There are no after school activities. A grab and go lunch will be provided to any student who wants one.

Beats and Treats - Volunteers Needed

The Logan PTSO is hosting our annual Beats and Treats on Friday, October 29 from 5:30 until 7:30. We’ll have our class pumpkin raffle, fun games and activities, great music, and more! In order to keep our Logan community safe, this event will be held entirely outside. Students, staff, and families will be asked to wear masks, and not just their Halloween masks! I hope you and your family will be able to join us for the fun! 

We need volunteers to help make this event a success. We have vacancies for all shifts right now. Please consider volunteering to sign up to help out. You can sign up to volunteer at the following link. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b45a4ab2ca46-logan6

Important Upcoming Dates

• Friday, October 29 - Half Day for Elementary, Dismissal at 11:28am

• Friday, October 29 - Beats and Treats, 5:30pm-7:30pm

• Tuesday, November 2 - No School, Election Day

• Thursday, November 4 - Logan PTSO Meeting, 7:00pm

• Wednesday, November 10 - Fall Pictures Retakes

• Wednesday, November 17 - Early Release Day, Dismissal at 1:18pm

Dear Logan Families, 

In this weekly update, I’ve included information about: 

• Early Release Day Reminder

• Beats and Treats

• Important Upcoming Dates

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 

Sincerely,

Will Wright

Early Release Day Reminder

This is a reminder that this Wednesday, October 20, 2021, is an Early Release Day for AAPS. Logan students will be dismissed at 1:18pm. There are no after school activities. Lunch will be provided prior to dismissal. Please plan accordingly. 

Beats and Treats

The Logan PTSO is hosting our annual Beats and Treats on Friday, October 29 from 5:30 until 7:30. We’ll have our class pumpkin raffle, fun games and activities, great music, and more! In order to keep our Logan community safe, this event will be held entirely outside. Students, staff, and families will be asked to wear masks, and not just their Halloween masks! I hope you and your family will be able to join us for the fun! You can sign up to volunteer at the following links: 

1. Pumpkin Donations: Click Here to Donate a Pumpkin to a classroom.

2. Volunteers for the night of Beats and Treats: Click Here to Volunteer

Important Upcoming Dates

• Wednesday  October 20 - Early Release Day, Dismissal at 1:18pm

• Friday, October 29 - Half Day for Elementary, Dismissal at 11:28am

• Friday, October 29 - Beats and Treats, 5:30pm-7:30pm

• Tuesday, November 2 - No School, Election Day

• Wednesday, November 3 - Logan PTSO Meeting, 9:00am INCORRECT DATE AND TIME LISTED LAST WEEK

• Thursday, November 4 - Logan PTSO Meeting, 7:00pm

• Wednesday, November 10 - Fall Pictures Retakes

• Wednesday, November 17 - Early Release Day, Dismissal at 1:18pm

Dear Logan Families, 

Wow! We had such a successful Fun Run last week. The weather was perfect for a day of running, and we finished the day with treats from the Kona Shaved Ice truck. Thank you to our Logan PTSO for organizing such a fantastic event. And, thank you to the entire Logan community for supporting our fundraising efforts. The official numbers aren’t in yet, but so far, we’ve raised over $16,000! This money will go directly to programming for students here at Logan. It helps fund teacher vouchers to purchase supplies for kids, activities like Beats and Treats and the Spring Carnival, enrichment activities, and more! Thank you for your generosity and for supporting our school!

I spent the day taking photos, and I’ve uploaded them into this Google folder (Link removed for this blog. Logan families can check their emails to access photos). Feel free to download any pictures of your kids. We will not be sharing them publicly. 

In this weekly update, I’ve included information about: 

• Introducing Logan’s New PE Teacher

• M-STEP Reports

• Important Upcoming Dates

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 

Sincerely,

Will Wright

Introducing Logan’s New PE Teacher

I am pleased to share that we have hired a new PE teacher. As you know, Ms. Singleton resigned in early Fall for personal reasons. Steve Kahldon will be Logan’s new PE teacher. Mr. Kahldon grew up in Michigan and lived in Arizona for the past 35 years.  He attended college at Arizona State University and also received his M. Ed at ASU.  Mr. Kahldon was on the bowling team at ASU for 4 years.  He has coached both baseball and basketball for 35 years. Mr. Kahldon has a background in biomechanics and was an assistant trainer for an Olympic gold medal sprinter.  Mr. Kahldon writes, “I am looking forward to getting to know all of the awesome Logan students!” 

M-STEP Reports

Last Spring, a few Logan families opted to have their children take the M-STEP. M-STEP reports will be coming home this Thursday. Only those families who opted into the test will receive a report. 

Important Upcoming Dates

• Wednesday  October 20 - Early Release Day, Dismissal at 1:18pm

• Friday, October 29 - Early Release for Elementary, Dismissal at 11:28am

• Friday, October 29 - Beats and Treats, 5:30pm-7:30pm

• Tuesday, November 2 - No School, Election Day

• Wednesday, November 3 - Logan PTSO Meeting, 9:00am

• Wednesday, November 10 - Fall Pictures Retakes

• Wednesday, November 17 - Early Release Day, Dismissal at 1:18pm