Monday, August 31, 2026

Dear Logan Families, 


What a great first day back with the kids! It was so nice to have them back in the building! Our teachers have hit the ground running, getting to know the students and building strong classroom communities that will set the foundation for a successful year ahead. I hope your kids came home today happy about their first day of school!


I also want to thank you for your patience during arrival and dismissal. You did a great job on our first day! I've included some key reminders below. Please take time to review them so we can keep things running smoothly. 


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

  • Arrival and dismissal reminders

  • AAPS Food Service for the 2026-27 school year

  • Logan PTSO's new website

  • Reduce idling in school zones

  • August 2026 Community Resources Update

  • Resources available in multiple languages

  • Important upcoming dates


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


Sincerely,

Will Wright



Arrival and Dismissal Reminders

Thank you for a great first day! To help keep things running smoothly and safely, please review these key reminders. For complete details, visit our Family Handbook.


Important Reminders:

  1. Do not park in the loop drive around the parking lot: The loop is for parent pick-up only. Drivers must remain in their cars and keep pulling forward all the way to the end.

  2. Student loading happens after the crosswalk: Please pull all the way forward to prevent traffic from backing up onto Nixon Road.

  3. Parking: Parents who wish to park may use the front parking lot or park on Traver Blvd. No one is allowed to park in the back parking lot. It is for staff only.

  4. Always use the crosswalk. Do not cross between cars in the parent pick-up line. Everyone must cross at the designated crosswalk for safety.

  5. Right turns only when exiting the parking lot: Left turns are not permitted, and AAPD does monitor this area.

  6. Be patient! We do our best to get kids out quickly, but safety is our number one priority.

  7. Listen to Logan staff during arrival and dismissal: We have lots of people outside helping to keep everyone safe. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. 


Finally, expect dismissal to take a little longer for the first couple of weeks of school as we all get into our routine. We also anticipate late buses for the first few weeks as drivers figure out their routes. Thank you in advance for your patience!



AAPS Food Service 2026-27 School Year


All students will again receive a free breakfast or lunch meal for this school year.

All individual food items, such as milk, are not free to students. Students must pay for these individual items via the Meal Magic payment system. 


Even though the State of Michigan continues to provide free breakfast and lunch meals for all students, it is important that every AAPS family fills out the Education Benefit Form (EBF), regardless of financial status. Filling out the EBF form helps AAPS maintain our current funding levels. We appreciate your assistance in filling out the EBF form. 


Without this information from every family, AAPS could lose important state funding for educational programs that our students are entitled to. These supplemental grants and programs have the potential to offer supports and services for our students including, but not limited to: 

✓ Instructional staff (ex. Reading Interventionists, Math, Academic and Behavior Aids) 

✓ Counselors, Social Workers and School Nurses 

✓ Professional Learning for staff 

✓ Technology 


What do I need to do? 

Please complete the EBF form. You may fill out a paper form or complete the form online. 


Important Notes: 

✓ Include ALL students on one form, even if they attend different AAPS schools. 

✓ If you completed the form online, do not fill out a paper copy. Contact Food Service to verify submission. 

✓ For translations: visit a2schools.org 


How do I submit my form? Choose one of the following methods: 

1. Online: visit https://annarbor.familyportal.cloud, then click “Apply for Benefits” 

2. In person: Return completed form to your student’s school. 

3. By Mail: 

Ann Arbor Public Schools – Food Service 

2555 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 


Logan PTSO Has a NEW Website!

Our PTSO is excited to announce that our new website is up and running! Visit loganptso.membershiptoolkit.com to see everything your PTSO has to offer this year. On our new site, you can view upcoming calendar events, sign up to volunteer, pay dues and donations, and much more.


How to Get Started:

  1. Go to loganptso.membershiptoolkit.com (or scan the QR code included in your welcome folder)

  2. Click on the Log In button or the Registration button

  3. If you already have an account with another organization that uses Membership Toolkit, you can use the same email and password to login

  4. If you're new, select "Create Account" and fill in your name, email, and password information

  5. Click "verify my email" and then check your email for a link to complete the process (the link expires in 2 hours—if you don't receive the email, check your spam or junk folders)

  6. Once you've verified your email address, log back in and finish the registration process by completing:

    • Parent/Family and Student Information forms

    • Directory/Publish Preferences

    • Support the PTSO with your Dues and Donation contribution (optional)


Note: Once the Primary Account is set up, the Primary User can "invite" other email addresses to access the family account. This allows a Secondary User to have their own login information while still having access to the family account.

For detailed instructions with a QR code, please click here.  


Questions? Please contact the PTSO at loganptsopres@gmail.com



Reduce Idling in School Zones Beginning Fall 2026

The Ann Arbor Public Schools supports the reduction of idling on our school campuses. Through the leadership of the Freeman Environmental Youth Council, AAPS is instituting a Reduce Idling Zone at all AAPS schools starting this fall. 


This initiative is aimed at protecting our students’ health. Please help our students breathe cleaner air by following the guidelines below, especially at pick-up when we see vehicles waiting up to an hour before release time.

  • Turn off your vehicle engine when waiting at the school drop-off and pick-up line.

    • Drop-off: When dropping off your student, if you arrive and there is a line of vehicles waiting for the first bell, please turn off your vehicle until cars proceed through the line.

    • Pick-up: If you arrive before the bell to release students and join the pick-up line, please turn off your vehicle until the line begins to move. 

  • Make an effort to park and walk to pick up your student(s) instead of waiting in the drop-off and pick-up line.

  • Consider sharing rides and carpooling with other families.

  • Walk or bike to school, if possible.

  • Use the school busing system, if eligible.

Each choice helps reduce pollution around our schools and directly improves our students’ experience on the school campus.


Look for the signs!



Working together we can create a healthier environment for all AAPS students.



August 2026 Community Resources Update

In this update:

  • Free food resources for families

  • Mental health support services including Care Solace (24/7 connection to providers)

  • Empowered Mom program for Spanish-speaking mothers

  • Free Dungeons and Dragons group for teens struggling with anxiety

  • Free legal support clinic for family law issues

  • Free tutoring, reading, writing, math, and ESL classes for ages 16+

August 2026 Community Resources Update



Resources Available in Multiple Languages


We're excited to share that several important resources are now available to support our multilingual families for the 2026-27 school year:


  • Translated Calendars — Available in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Dari on the AAPS website

  • Bus Information — Updated and translated for families on the AAPS Transportation website



Important Upcoming Dates

  • Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7 - No School, Labor Day Weekend

  • Monday, September 14 - Logan Curriculum Night, 6:00-7:30pm

  • Monday, September 28 - No school for students; Staff PD

  • Thursday, October 1 - Picture Day

  • Wednesday, October 7 - Student Count Day

  • Wednesday, October 7 - Logan Fun Run

  • Friday, October 9 and 12 - No school for students and staff - Early Fall Break

  • Thursday, October 29 - Beats and Treats, 6:00-

  • Friday, October 30 - Half day; report writing day for teachers, 11:50am dismissal



Monday, August 24, 2026

Dear Logan Families, 

We’re just one week away from the start of the 2026–2027 school year! Our staff is hard at work getting classrooms ready and making final preparations to welcome our Logan Leopards back to school. This week’s update includes a few new reminders and announcements, but many important items were shared in last week’s letter/blog. If you didn’t get a chance to read that message, you’ll find it included below for easy reference.


In my first Weekly Update, I’ve included information about:

  • Welcome Back Meet and Greet

  • New Family Orientation

  • Class Placement Notification

  • Introducing More Logan Teachers

  • AAPS Food Service 2026-27 School Year

  • Bus Routes Now Available

  • Space Available Busing

  • Logan Family Handbook

  • New Logan ES @ Clague News - August 2026

I’ll have a lot more information to share in the coming days. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 


Sincerely,

Will Wright




Welcome Back Meet and Greet

Join us on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 2:30–3:30 PM on the Lower Elementary Playground (weather permitting). Come meet your child’s teachers, connect with new and returning families, and enjoy a delicious popsicle!


New Family Orientation

New to Logan? Please join us on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 3:45 PM immediately after our Meet and Greet for a New Family Orientation. We will tour the building, share key information about starting the year at Logan, and answer your questions. You'll also have time to meet other new families. 


Class Placement Notification

Class placement notifications will be sent via email on today, Monday, August 24, 2026, in the evening. Please wait until Tuesday, August 25 to contact the Logan office if you do not receive your child’s placement email, or stop by the office during the Meet and Greet to find out your child’s placement.

We take great care in creating balanced classes, considering many variables to ensure groupings that meet student needs. If you feel the need to discuss your child’s placement, I ask that all families complete the first two weeks of school before reaching out to me.



Introducing More Logan Teachers

Art

Aprylle Magar

Instrumental Music

Justin Hammis (band)

Nicole Joslin (orchestra)

Library

Amy Rodriguez

Music

Nicole Joslin

Physical Education

Steve Kahldon

Project Lead the Way

Bridget Zeuty

Lower Elementary Self-Contained

TBD: We will start the year with a substitute teacher

Upper Elementary Self Contained

Hailey Baker

Building Literacy Coach

Hillary Wooley

Building Math Coach

Natalie DePasquale

English Language Teacher

Suzanne Vu

Resource Room Teacher

Jennifer Cratty

Social Workers

Maia Gleason-Teener

Gabby Kelly

Speech Therapist

Sophie Miles

Occupational Therapist

Dorothy Hatch

Psychologist

Conrad Mahr



AAPS Food Service 2026-27 School Year


All students will again receive a free breakfast or lunch meal for this school year.

All individual food items, such as milk, are not free to students. Students must pay for these individual items via the Meal Magic payment system. 


Even though the State of Michigan continues to provide free breakfast and lunch meals for all students, it is important that every AAPS family fills out the Education Benefit Form (EBF), regardless of financial status. Filling out the EBF form helps AAPS maintain our current funding levels. We appreciate your assistance in filling out the EBF form. 


Without this information from every family, AAPS could lose important state funding for educational programs that our students are entitled to. These supplemental grants and programs have the potential to offer supports and services for our students including, but not limited to: 

✓ Instructional staff (ex. Reading Interventionists, Math, Academic and Behavior Aids) 

✓ Counselors, Social Workers and School Nurses 

✓ Professional Learning for staff 

✓ Technology 


What do I need to do? 

Please complete the EBF form. You may fill out a paper form or complete the form online. 


Important Notes: 

✓ Include ALL students on one form, even if they attend different AAPS schools. 

✓ If you completed the form online, do not fill out a paper copy. Contact Food Service to verify submission. 

✓ For translations: visit a2schools.org 


How do I submit my form? Choose one of the following methods: 

1. Online: visit https://annarbor.familyportal.cloud, then click “Apply for Benefits” 

2. In person: Return completed form to your student’s school. 

3. By Mail: 

Ann Arbor Public Schools – Food Service 

2555 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 


Bus Routes Now Available

Bus routes for the 2026-2027 school year are now available! You can view route information, including bus numbers, stop locations, and times, on the AAPS website. Please visit www.a2schools.org/about-aaps/bus-routes/logan to find your student's bus route. If you have questions about transportation, please contact the AAPS Transportation Department at 734-994-2200.



Space Available Busing

In an effort to increase access and opportunity for all AAPS students, the district offers "Space Available Busing" for students who don't live in the busing zone, in-district transfer students, or school of choice students. Families interested in Space Available Transportation must apply annually and abide by all district transportation regulations, rules, and guidelines.


Important information:

  • Applications are reviewed after the first count day in October. Families will be notified by mid-October if approved.

  • Students may not ride a bus route until approved.

  • No new bus routes or bus stops are created. Families must apply using an existing bus stop from the published bus routes, which can be found here: AAPS Bus Routes.

  • Parents/guardians are responsible for drop-off and pick-up at the approved bus stop location.

  • Young 5 and Kindergarten students must be met by an approved adult at the bus stop at the end of the school day.

  • Submission of an application does not guarantee availability or approval.


If approved, students must follow AAPS Board of Education Transportation Policy 3760 & 3760 R. 01. To apply for Space Available Busing, please complete the online form at this link


For questions, please contact the AAPS Transportation Department at 734-994-2200.



Logan Family Handbook


We publish a Family Handbook every year. It is full of information for families, and I ask everyone to take some time to read it. It is posted on our website (It’s a downloadable PDF. Just click on the image), and it is our hope that it answers many of your questions. Feel free to reach out to me or your child’s teacher if you have any questions. 



New Logan ES @ Clague News - August 2026

To support construction of the new Logan Elementary, the following activities will take place on the Clague Middle School campus and are referenced on the site plan below. To see all of the information related to this project in one place, please click here to visit the New Logan Elementary page and feel free to bookmark the page to revisit, as content will continue to be posted.

 

Current Work, Weather Permitting:

  • Interior work: metal stud framing, mechanical, electrical & plumbing continues.

  • Exterior sheathing is in progress, pictured below left.

  • Floor slab pours continue, pictured below right.

  • Stormwater improvements, regulated by the City of Ann Arbor, are in progress.

  • The Clague Middle School campus is expected to re-open by Monday, August 24th, using Bluett Road.

            



City of Ann Arbor Work:

 

Please note:

  • Parents and staff may enter using the Bluett Road entrance to start the 2026-2027 school year, as noted below.

  • Construction parking and construction access drives are for construction personnel only and to ensure safety, staff and parents should refrain from using construction parking and/or drives.

  • Emails will continue to be sent, to provide updates on campus activities.

 

This new elementary school is made possible by Bond and Sinking Funds. Ann Arbor Public Schools wishes to thank the Community for the continued support of the Capital Program Bond and Sinking Funds.

 

AAPS Capital Program’s objective is to transform the student learning experience with the goal of providing for the health, safety, and well-being of all students in high-quality, equitable, and environmentally sustainable schools.

 

Please visit the Capital Program website www.A2SchoolsBond.org to learn more. To receive email updates on AAPS Capital Program projects, please sign up here.



Important Upcoming Dates

  • Tuesday, August 25 - Welcome Back Meet and Greet, 2:30pm-3:30pm

  • Tuesday, August 25 - New Family Orientation, 3:45pm

  • Monday, August 31 - First day of school, Half Day, 11:50am Dismissal

  • Monday, August 31 - Welcome Back Coffee hosted by Logan PTSO

  • Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7 - No School, Labor Day Weekend

  • Monday, September 14 - Logan Curriculum Night, 6:00-7:30pm

  • Monday, September 28 - No school for students; Staff PD

  • Thursday, October 1 - Picture Day

  • Wednesday, October 7 - Student Count Day

  • Wednesday, October 7 - Logan Fun Run

  • Friday, October 9 and 12 - No school for students and staff - Early Fall Break

  • Thursday, October 29 - Beats and Treats, 6:00-

  • Friday, October 30 - Half day; report writing day for teachers, 11:50am dismissal