Monday, December 4, 2023

Dear Logan Families, 

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

  • Early Release Reminder

  • Winterfest Invitation

  • Supporting Logan Families Through Winter Giving

  • Supporting Title 1 Schools Through Winter Giving - More Ways to Give! 

  • Winter Clothing Reminder

  • School Closure Reminder

  • Important Upcoming Dates


If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. And don’t forget to visit the PTSO eBackpack blog linked in the Useful Links section. 


Sincerely,

Will Wright


Early Release Reminder

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 is an Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed at 1:00pm. All families must ensure that they have a plan for their children at the end of the day on early release days. 



Winterfest Invitation

Last year, our Logan PTSO hosted the first ever Logan Winterfest, and it was such fun! The Logan community gathers at Buhr Park and we spend the evening ice skating and drinking hot chocolate, and  loved i! I’m looking forward to it again this Friday! PTSO covers the cost of admission, skate rentals, and a hot beverage! I hope you’ll be able to join us for this great community event. Details are included below and in the PTSO eBackpack




Supporting Logan Families Through Winter Giving

Logan serves many families. Some in our community are facing significant financial hardship. We have families that struggle with food insecurity, housing instability, and lack of access to items like clothing, school supplies, and toys. We are planning to support those families in need through our Winter Giving Campaign. During this campaign, we are asking for warm winter gear, clothes, gifts for the holiday season, and gift cards. Items are listed on an Amazon wish list which can be found here. You can learn more about our Winter Giving Campaign by clicking this link


Thank you to Logan’s Social Worker, Maia Gleason-Teener for organizing these supports and thank you in advance to the Logan community for your generosity. 



Supporting Title 1 Schools Through Winter Giving - More Ways to Give! 

In addition to supporting Logan families through a winter giving campaign (see above), Logan’s PTSO has organized a winter giving campaign to support other schools in need as well. We want to ensure that ALL AAPS children are supported this year. You can learn more about the items we’re collecting here


Winter Clothing Reminder

Students will go outside everyday as long as the temperatures are above zero degrees and it is not raining. Please make sure your child comes dressed for the weather. We recommend layers! If possible, students should have jackets, snow pants, hats, gloves, and boots. I also recommend keeping an extra set of dry clothing in their backpacks! 



School Closure Reminder

As we move into winter, I want to remind everyone of our school closure procedures. AAPS will determine if/when schools need to close due to inclement weather. If the decision is made to close schools, AAPS will notify all students, staff, and families of any change in school day plans as far in advance as possible to support our families in making necessary arrangements. As soon as a weather-related school decision is made, announcements will be made via school messenger (or automated phone and email system). Notifications will also go out on social media and through media outlets. 


Families who have moved or changed phone or email contacts should reach out to the Logan’s Main Office to ensure your contact information is updated. You can reach the office at 734-994-1807. 



Important Upcoming Dates

  • Wednesday, December 6 - Early Release Day

  • Friday, December 8 - Logan Winter Fest at Buhr Park, 5:00pm-7:00pm

  • Tuesday, December 12 - Thursday, December 14 - Hearing and Vision Screenings

  • Friday, December 22 - Last day of school before winter break

  • Monday, January 8 - School resumes

  • Wednesday, January 10 - PTO Meeting

  • Friday, January 12 - MLK Assembly, 10:00am

  • Monday, January 15 - No School, MLK Day

  • Wednesday, January 31 - Early Release Day, 1:00 pm dismissal

Monday, November 27, 2023

Dear Logan Families, 

Welcome back! I hope you had a restful Thanksgiving break! 

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday, and I hope you will consider a donation to one of several winter giving efforts taking place at Logan. We are collecting specific items for several of our Logan families. Additionally, we are collecting items to donate to families whose children are enrolled in Ann Arbor Title 1 schools. I have shared information about both these Winter Giving Opportunities in previous Weekly Updates, and I’ve included them again below. Please consider donating to one of these important efforts, and thank you in advance for your generosity. 

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

  • Supporting Logan Families Through Winter Giving

  • Supporting Title 1 Schools Through Winter Giving - More Ways to Give! 

  • Winter Clothing Reminder

  • School Closure Reminder

  • Lost and Found (With Photo)

  • Important Upcoming Dates


If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. And don’t forget to visit the PTSO eBackpack blog linked in the Useful Links section. 


Sincerely,

Will Wright



Supporting Logan Families Through Winter Giving

Logan serves many families. Some in our community are facing significant financial hardship. We have families that struggle with food insecurity, housing instability, and lack of access to items like clothing, school supplies, and toys. We are planning to support those families in need through our Winter Giving Campaign. During this campaign, we are asking for warm winter gear, clothes, gifts for the holiday season, and gift cards. Items are listed on an Amazon wish list which can be found here. You can learn more about our Winter Giving Campaign by clicking this link


Thank you to Logan’s Social Worker, Maia Gleason-Teener for organizing these supports and thank you in advance to the Logan community for your generosity. 



Supporting Title 1 Schools Through Winter Giving - More Ways to Give! 

In addition to supporting Logan families through a winter giving campaign (see above), Logan’s PTSO has organized a winter giving campaign to support other schools in need as well. We want to ensure that ALL AAPS children are supported this year. You can learn more about the items we’re collecting here



Winter Clothing Reminder

Students will go outside everyday as long as the temperatures are above zero degrees and it is not raining. Please make sure your child comes dressed for the weather. We recommend layers! If possible, students should have jackets, snow pants, hats, gloves, and boots. I also recommend keeping an extra set of dry clothing in their backpacks! 



School Closure Reminder

As we move into winter, I want to remind everyone of our school closure procedures. AAPS will determine if/when schools need to close due to inclement weather. If the decision is made to close schools, AAPS will notify all students, staff, and families of any change in school day plans as far in advance as possible to support our families in making necessary arrangements. As soon as a weather-related school decision is made, announcements will be made via school messenger (or automated phone and email system). Notifications will also go out on social media and through media outlets. 


Families who have moved or changed phone or email contacts should reach out to the Logan’s Main Office to ensure your contact information is updated. You can reach the office at 734-994-1807. 



Lost and Found (With Photo)

Our lost and found is overflowing! If you see an item that belongs to your child, please send them to pick it up or feel free to stop by before school or after school to grab it. Items not claimed by December 15 will be donated. 





Important Upcoming Dates

  • Friday, December 1 - Picture Retakes

  • Wednesday, December 6 - Early Release Day

  • Friday, December 8 - Logan Winter Fest at Buhr Park, 5:00pm-7:00pm

  • Tuesday, December 12 - Thursday, December 14 - Hearing and Vision Screenings

  • Friday, December 22 - Last day of school before winter break

  • Monday, January 8 - School resumes

  • Wednesday, January 10 - PTO Meeting

  • Friday, January 12 - MLK Assembly, 10:00am

  • Monday, January 15 - No School, MLK Day

  • Wednesday, January 31 - Early Release Day, 1:00 pm dismissal

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Dear Logan Families, 

We had a great week last week! We especially enjoyed The Toledo Opera on Wheels performance of Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf. Thank you to the Logan PTSO for sponsoring this event! 

I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have a restful break and enjoy time with friends, family, and loved ones. 

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

  • Supporting Logan Families Through Winter Giving

  • Supporting Title 1 Schools Through Winter Giving - More Ways to Give! 

  • Picture Retakes

  • Lost and Found (With Photo)

  • Important Upcoming Dates


If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. And don’t forget to visit the PTSO eBackpack blog linked in the Useful Links section. 


Sincerely,

Will Wright



Supporting Logan Families Through Winter Giving

Logan serves many families. Some in our community are facing significant financial hardship. We have families that struggle with food insecurity, housing instability, and lack of access to items like clothing, school supplies, and toys. We are planning to support those families in need through our Winter Giving Campaign. During this campaign, we are asking for warm winter gear, clothes, gifts for the holiday season, and gift cards. Items are listed on an Amazon wish list which can be found here. You can learn more about our Winter Giving Campaign by clicking this link


Thank you to Logan’s Social Worker, Maia Gleason-Teener for organizing these supports and thank you in advance to the Logan community for your generosity. 



Supporting Title 1 Schools Through Winter Giving - More Ways to Give! 

In addition to supporting Logan families through a winter giving campaign (see above), Logan’s PTSO has organized a winter giving campaign to support other schools in need as well. We want to ensure that ALL AAPS children are supported this year. You can learn more about the items we’re collecting here



Picture Retakes

Picture retakes will take place on Friday, December 1. Here is the direct link to order pictures prior to retake picture day. We will also have paper copies available in the office. Please contact the office if you’d like a paper copy. 



Lost and Found (With Photo)

Our lost and found is overflowing! If you see an item that belongs to your child, please send them to pick it up or feel free to stop by before school or after school to grab it. Items not claimed by December 15 will be donated. 





Important Upcoming Dates

  • Wednesday, November 22-Friday, November 24 - No School, Thanksgiving Break

  • Friday, December 1 - Picture Retakes

  • Wednesday, December 6 - Early Release Day

  • Friday, December 8 - Logan Winter Fest at Buhr Park, 5:00pm-7:00pm

  • Tuesday, December 12 - Thursday, December 14 - Hearing and Vision Screenings

  • Friday, December 22 - Last day of school before winter break

Monday, November 13, 2023

Dear Logan Families, 

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

  • Supporting Logan Families Through Winter Giving

  • Lost and Found

  • Important Upcoming Dates


If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. And don’t forget to visit the PTSO eBackpack blog linked in the Useful Links section. 


Sincerely,

Will Wright


Supporting Logan Families Through Winter Giving

Logan serves many families. Some in our community are facing significant financial hardship. We have families that struggle with food insecurity, housing instability, and lack of access to items like clothing, school supplies, and toys. We are planning to support those families in need through our Winter Giving Campaign. During this campaign, we are asking for warm winter gear, clothes, gifts for the holiday season, and gift cards. Items are listed on an Amazon wish list which can be found here. You can learn more about our Winter Giving Campaign by clicking this link


Thank you to Logan’s Social Worker, Maia Gleason-Teener for organizing these supports and thank you in advance to the Logan community for your generosity. 



Lost and Found

Our lost and found is overflowing! Please stop by to check for missing items. We’ve placed everything by the front entrance for easy access. 



Important Upcoming Dates

  • Wednesday, November 22-Friday, November 24 - No School, Thanksgiving Break

  • Friday, December 1 - Picture Retakes

  • Wednesday, December 6 - Early Release Day

  • Friday, December 8 - Logan Winter Fest at Buhr Park, 5:00pm-7:00pm

  • Tuesday, December 12 - Thursday, December 14 - Hearing and Vision Screenings

  • Friday, December 22 - Last day of school before winter break

Monday, November 6, 2023

Dear Logan Families, 

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

  • Share Table at Logan

  • Lost and Found

  • Winter Giving Supports Available in Ann Arbor

  • No School Reminder

  • Substitute Teaching in the Ann Arbor Public Schools

  • Important Upcoming Dates



If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. And don’t forget to visit the PTSO eBackpack blog linked in the Useful Links section. 


Sincerely,

Will Wright



Share Table at Logan

We're excited to introduce our new "share table" initiative in the school cafeteria, where students can share unopened snacks and lunch items. Students will be permitted to come get a snack from the share table during the day when needed. We hope this will reduce food waste, provide snacks for students who don’t have, and foster a sense of community here at Logan. Please speak with your kids about the share table and discuss whether or not you’re comfortable allowing them to leave items on the table. Some families will prefer to have students bring uneaten lunch items home while others will be okay allowing their children to donate unopened items. Your support and participation are greatly appreciated in making our school environment more caring and eco-conscious.


Lost and Found

Our lost and found is overflowing! Please stop by to check for missing items. We’ve placed everything by the front entrance for easy access. 


Winter Giving Supports Available in Ann Arbor

Here in the Ann Arbor community, there are many supports available to families in need ( meals, gifts, clothing, and more). AAPS has consolidated the various supports on their webpage and those resources can be found here



No School Reminder

All AAPS schools are closed on Tuesday, November 7 for Election Day. There will be no school and families should plan accordingly. 



Substitute Teaching in the Ann Arbor Public Schools

As we are headed into the Winter season, which also may be known as cold/flu/COVID season, the Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) is looking for substitute teachers and paraeducators to support our classrooms.  If you are a passionate person who enjoys connection with students EduStaff is looking for you.  Substitute positions are necessary and meaningful work that enriches the lives of students in our community. If you, your family or friends are interested in making an impact, we encourage you to support the AAPS team as a substitute teacher or paraeducator.  Start your application at https://www.edustaff.org/



Important Upcoming Dates

  • Tuesday, November 7 - No School, Election Day

  • Wednesday, November 22-Friday, November 24 - No School, Thanksgiving Break

  • Friday, December 1 - Picture Retakes

  • Wednesday, December 6 - Early Release Day

  • Friday, December 8 - Logan Winter Fest at Buhr Park, 5:00pm-7:00pm

  • Tuesday, December 12 - Thursday, December 14 - Hearing and Vision Screenings

  • Friday, December 22 - Last day of school before winter break