Weekly Updates from Mr. Wright: June 2025

Monday, June 9, 2025

Dear Logan Families,

This will be my final Weekly Family Update for the 2024–2025 school year. As we wrap up the year, I want to take a moment to reflect and express my gratitude to the entire Logan community.

First, thank you to the incredible Logan staff. This talented and dedicated team of educators brings their full selves to the work of teaching and supporting our students every day. Their care, creativity, and commitment help our Logan Leopards grow, learn, and thrive, and I am deeply appreciative of all they do.

Thank you as well to our amazing Logan families. Your support throughout the year, whether you volunteered your time, attended events, cheered on students, or simply stayed connected, has made a difference. Special thanks to our PTSO for their extraordinary efforts in organizing community-building events like the Talent Show, Science Fair, Winter Festival, and Beats & Treats, as well as for supporting assemblies, field trips, and classroom needs through fundraising and mini grants. Your dedication has helped make Logan such a joyful and vibrant school community.

This Weekly Update includes information about:

Back to School Events for the 2025–2026 School Year
Last Day of School
School of Choice and Kindergarten Enrollment
Lost and Found
Important Upcoming Dates

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,
Will Wright

Back to School Events for the 2025–2026 School Year
Mark your calendars! We have a few events already scheduled to help kick off the new school year:

Wednesday, August 14, 4:30–6:00 PM – Young 5s/Kindergarten Playdate: Our newest Logan Leopards can meet for a popsicle and some fun on the playground before school starts.
Thursday before school starts – New Family Orientation: Join us for a tour of Logan and an opportunity to learn about our school.*
Thursday before school starts - Welcome Back Meet and Greet: Join us for a school tour, meet your child’s teacher, and connect with the Logan community.* *Dates and times will be confirmed once the school calendar is finalized.

Help us spread the word!

Last Day of School

Wednesday, June 11 is the last day of school. Students will be dismissed at 11:30. Please note that this is an earlier time than our Early Release Days. Families should plan accordingly.

School of Choice Window Open
The Ann Arbor Public Schools School of Choice window is now open, and includes available spots at Logan, including Kindergarten! School of Choice enrollment is available from June 3 through July 2.

If you know a family looking for a wonderful elementary experience, please encourage them to consider Logan Elementary! Details about the application process can be found on the AAPS Enrollment Page.

Lost and Found
Families, please stop by the school anytime between now and the end of the school year to claim any lost items your child may have misplaced. Please note that any unclaimed items after June 11 will be donated. Thank you for helping us reunite belongings with their owners!

Important Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, June 10 - Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony, 2:30-3:30pm
Wednesday, June 11 - Last Day Assembly, 10:00-11:00am
Wednesday, June 11 - Last Day of School, 11:30am dismissal

Monday, June 2, 2025

Dear Logan Families,

What an incredible way to head into the final stretch of the school year! Our Spring Carnival on Friday evening was a huge success—thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the games, food, and fun. The rain held off just long enough! A very special thank you to our amazing Logan PTSO for organizing such a fantastic community event. We appreciate all of the volunteers and families who helped make it happen!

This Weekly Update includes information about:

Celebrating Ms. Ellis’ Retirement
Staffing for 2025-2026 School Year
Last Day of School
Yearbooks
Chromebook Collection – June 6
Parent Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast – June 9
School of Choice and Kindergarten Enrollment
Summer Food Program Details
Lost and Found
AAPS Family Climate Survey
Important Upcoming Dates

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,
Will Wright

Celebrating Ms. Ellis’ Retirement
After 27 amazing years in education, including 25 of them right here at Logan, Jenny Ellis is retiring!

Throughout her career teaching kindergarten and first grade, Ms. Ellis has helped shape the earliest learning experiences for hundreds of Logan students. Her gentle guidance, warmth, and unwavering dedication have left a lasting impact on our school community.

While we are sad to say goodbye, we are also so excited for what lies ahead—traveling with family, diving into her reading list, and volunteering in her community.

Please join us in celebrating Ms. Ellis and honoring a career that made a difference every single day!

Staffing for 2025-2026 School Year

Based on current enrollment projections, we’re anticipating some changes for next year and these changes have shifted our staffing slightly. Of course, this is all subject to change based on summer enrollment, but for now, we are planning the following:

Young 5s - one section taught by Mrs. Gore
Kindergarten - three sections taught by Mrs. Meier and two new-to-Logan teacher (yet to be hired)
First Grade - two sections taught by Mrs. Krile and Mrs. Stamper
Second Grade - three sections taught by Ms. G-C, Ms. Pointer, and Mrs. Rochell
Third Grade - two sections taught by Ms. Jackson, Ms. Stewart
Fourth Grade - two sections taught by Ms. Hall and Ms. Martin
Fifth Grade - three sections taught by Mrs. Asher, Ms. Boles, and Mr. Totsuka

Last Day of School

Wednesday, June 11 is the last day of school. Students will be dismissed at 11:30. Please note that this is an earlier time than our Early Release Days. Families should plan accordingly.

Yearbooks

Yearbooks will be coming home this week. Every student at Logan receives a yearbook. We hope you enjoy this wonderful keepsake!

Chromebook Collection – Friday, June 6
The AAPS Technology Department will be collecting all Chromebooks and chargers on Friday, June 6 for summer storage. Please ensure your child brings their AAPS-issued Chromebook and charger to school that day.

If you have any other AAPS-issued technology at home—such as hotspots, iPads, or older Chromebooks—please send those in as well. Thank you for helping us prepare for a smooth transition into next year.

Parent Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast – Monday, June 9
To all of our incredible parent volunteers—thank you! Whether you helped in the classroom, at a special event, or supported our school in another way, we are truly grateful for your time and energy.

Please join us for a special:
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
📅 Monday, June 9
🕤 8:45 – 9:45 AM
📍 Logan Elementary

Logan staff will be hosting a Breakfast Bar in your honor. Come grab a bite to eat and let us say THANK YOU!

If you know a family looking for a wonderful elementary experience, please encourage them to consider Logan Elementary! Details about the application process can be found on the AAPS Enrollment Page.

Summer Food Service Program
The Ann Arbor Public Schools is once again sponsoring the Summer Food Service Program to ensure children and youth in our community have access to free meals during the summer.

Meals are available at no cost to all children 18 years and under, and to persons up to age 26 who are enrolled in an educational program for individuals with disabilities.

Meals will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability.

AAPS Family Climate Survey

AAPS is looking for your feedback. District leadership would love for you to share your thoughts and perspective on the climate of Pioneer and the district.

CLICK HERE for the Family Climate Survey.

Important Upcoming Dates

Friday, May 30 - Logan Spring Carnival, 6:00-8:00pm
Wednesday, June 4 - Logan’t PTSO Meeting, 9:00-10:30 am
Thursday, June 5 - Logan Field Day
Monday, June 9 - Fifth Grade Graduation, 2:00-3:30pm
Tuesday, June 10 - Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony, 2:30-3:30pm
Wednesday, June 11 - Last Day of School, 11:30am dismissal