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
