Dear Logan Families, 

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

• Early Release Reminder

• NAAPID Invitation

• My Stop Bus App

• Young 5s/Kindergarten Round Up

• Enrollment  for the 2023-2024 School Year Now Open

• Important Upcoming Dates

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 

Sincerely,

Will Wright

Early Release Reminder

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 is an Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed at 1:18pm. All families must ensure that they have a plan for their children at the end of the day tomorrow. 

NAAPID Invitation

NAAPID is the day we celebrate the importance of the role of parents in each child's education.  This year, NAAPID will take place on Monday, February 13. We invite all families to join us. See the linked flier with more information about our day. We hope you can join us for the day or some part of the day. 

My Stop Bus App

To better serve our families, the Ann Arbor Public Schools has implemented Versatrans My Stop on our buses. My Stop is a free desktop and mobile app that provides parents access to bus information such as a child’s assigned bus, bus stop location and updates on the estimated time of arrival at the bus stop. My Stop allows parents and students to plan for late or on-time arrival and prevent missed pick-ups. In the coming days, parents of bus riders will receive an email with step by step directions for setting up the app.

Young 5s/Kindergarten Round Up

Logan is hosting our Young 5s/Kindergarten Round Up on Wednesday, February 8 at 6:00pm. If you have an incoming Young 5s or Kindergarten student, we hope you’ll join us. If you know of any potential families who are considering Logan, please invite them to join us as well. The event will take place in person here at Logan. 

Enrollment  for the 2023-2024 School Year Now Open

We are excited to announce that Pre-Enrollments for the 2023-24 school year are now open. Enrollment for neighborhood zoned schools are open for new students to the district for grades Young 5 through 12 and remain open through the 2023-2024 school year.

***Please note that the Ann Arbor Public Schools Young 5s program is an optional opportunity for those students who meet the age criteria for entrance. The Young 5s program is a district-wide program and enrollment is limited to space availability. As such, enrollment is not guaranteed at neighborhood schools. If you’re interested in our Young 5s program for your student, I highly encourage families to enroll now. Space is limited in this program.

We currently have dates for our first two In-District Transfer windows. In-District transfers are required for students who wish to attend a school that is not their neighborhood zoned school. All currently approved School of Choice and Non Resident Child of Employee AAPS students rising into grades 6 and 9 for the 23-24 school year are required to apply for in-district transfer.

In-District Transfer Windows

January 9, 2023 - February 13, 2023

• Young 5s

• 9th & 10th grade at Pioneer and Skyline

• 9th, 10th, & IB-11th grade at Huron

February 27, 2023 - March 31, 2023

• Young 5s

• Elementary School

• Middle School

• K-8 STEAM

• 9th & 10th grade at Pioneer and Skyline

• 9th, 10th, & IB-11th grade at Huron

School of Choice along with a potential third In-District transfer window will tentatively open in late Spring 2023. Please watch the AAPS website for more updates to come.

Important Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday, January 31 - Early Release Day, Dismissal at 1:18 PM

• Wednesday, February 8 - Logan PTSO Meeting, 9:00 AM

• Wednesday, February 8 - Student Count Day

• Wednesday, February 8 - Logan Young 5s and Kindergarten Round Up, 6:00 PM -7:30 PM

• Monday, February 13 - NAAPID

• Monday, February 20 - No School, Mid-Winter Break

• Wednesday, March 1 - PTSO Meeting, 9:00 AM

• Friday, March 3 - Half Day of School for Elementary Students, 12:20 PM Dismissal

Dear Logan Families, 

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

• Spirit Week

• Updated Masking Guidance from Dr. Swift’s Weekly Newsletter

• Young 5s/Kindergarten Round Up

• Enrollment  for the 2023-2024 School Year Now Open

• Important Upcoming Dates

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 

Sincerely,

Will Wright

Spirit Week

Next week, January 30 through February 3rd, is Spirit week! 

• Monday: Pajama Day

• Tuesday: Pink Out for Cancer Awareness

• Wednesday: Twin Day

• Thursday: Sports Day

• Friday: Logan Spirit Wear

Updated Masking Guidance From Dr. Swift’s Weekly Newsletter

In case you missed it, Dr. Swift released updated masking guidance on Friday. Based on the strong student and staff attendance so far during this January return to school, we will move forward with the 2022-23 COVID Health Guidance we have adhered to throughout this school year. The requirement for universal masking expired at the end of the school day on January 20. 

Young 5s/Kindergarten Round Up

Logan is hosting our Young 5s/Kindergarten Round Up on Wednesday, February 8 at 6:00pm. If you have an incoming Young 5s or Kindergarten student, we hope you’ll join us. If you know of any potential families who are considering Logan, please invite them to join us as well. The event will take place in person here at Logan. 

Enrollment  for the 2023-2024 School Year Now Open

We are excited to announce that Pre-Enrollments for the 2023-24 school year are now open. Enrollment for neighborhood zoned schools are open for new students to the district for grades Young 5 through 12 and remain open through the 2023-2024 school year.

***Please note that the Ann Arbor Public Schools Young 5s program is an optional opportunity for those students who meet the age criteria for entrance. The Young 5s program is a district-wide program and enrollment is limited to space availability. As such, enrollment is not guaranteed at neighborhood schools. If you’re interested in our Young 5s program for your student, I highly encourage families to enroll now. Space is limited in this program.

We currently have dates for our first two In-District Transfer windows. In-District transfers are required for students who wish to attend a school that is not their neighborhood zoned school. All currently approved School of Choice and Non Resident Child of Employee AAPS students rising into grades 6 and 9 for the 23-24 school year are required to apply for in-district transfer.

In-District Transfer Windows

January 9, 2023 - February 13, 2023

• Young 5s

• 9th & 10th grade at Pioneer and Skyline

• 9th, 10th, & IB-11th grade at Huron

February 27, 2023 - March 31, 2023

• Young 5s

• Elementary School

• Middle School

• K-8 STEAM

• 9th & 10th grade at Pioneer and Skyline

• 9th, 10th, & IB-11th grade at Huron

School of Choice along with a potential third In-District transfer window will tentatively open in late Spring 2023. Please watch the AAPS website for more updates to come.

Important Upcoming Dates

• Thursday, January 26 - Logan Talent Show, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

• Tuesday, January 31 - Early Release Day, Dismissal at 1:18 PM

• Wednesday, February 8 - Logan PTSO Meeting, 9:00 AM

• Wednesday, February 8 - Student Count Day

• Wednesday, February 8 - Logan Young 5s and Kindergarten Round Up, 6:00 PM -7:30 PM

• Monday, February 13 - NAAPID

• Monday, February 20 - No School, Mid-Winter Break

• Wednesday, March 1 - PTSO Meeting, 9:00 AM

• Friday, March 3 - Half Day of School for Elementary Students, 12:20 PM Dismissal

Dear Logan Families, 

I hope you had a great long weekend! To honor the life and legacy of Dr. King, some of our Logan families gathered for a day of service yesterday. We partnered with HouseN2Home to organize donations for people transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing. I want to thank all of the families who came out to volunteer. We had a huge turnout, and it was wonderful to see your kids volunteering to support others in the community. I also want to extend a special thanks to our PTSO for organizing and sponsoring this event. Thank you especially to the Pipitone family for leading this project.  

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

• Young 5s/Kindergarten Round Up

• Enrollment  for the 2023-2024 School Year Now Open

• Ann Arbor International Baccalaureate Community Information Night

• Important Upcoming Dates

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 

Sincerely,

Will Wright

Young 5s/Kindergarten Round Up

Logan is hosting our Young 5s/Kindergarten Round Up on Wednesday, February 8 at 6:00pm. If you have an incoming Young 5s or Kindergarten student, we hope you’ll join us. If you know of any potential families who are considering Logan, please invite them to join us as well. The event will take place in person here at Logan. 

Enrollment  for the 2023-2024 School Year Now Open

We are excited to announce that Pre-Enrollments for the 2023-24 school year are now open. Enrollment for neighborhood zoned schools are open for new students to the district for grades Young 5 through 12 and remain open through the 2023-2024 school year.

***Please note that the Ann Arbor Public Schools Young 5s program is an optional opportunity for those students who meet the age criteria for entrance. The Young 5s program is a district-wide program and enrollment is limited to space availability. As such, enrollment is not guaranteed at neighborhood schools. If you’re interested in our Young 5s program for your student, I highly encourage families to enroll now. Space is limited in this program.

We currently have dates for our first two In-District Transfer windows. In-District transfers are required for students who wish to attend a school that is not their neighborhood zoned school. All currently approved School of Choice and Non Resident Child of Employee AAPS students rising into grades 6 and 9 for the 23-24 school year are required to apply for in-district transfer.

In-District Transfer Windows
January 9, 2023 - February 13, 2023

• Young 5s

• 9th & 10th grade at Pioneer and Skyline

• 9th, 10th, & IB-11th grade at Huron

February 27, 2023 - March 31, 2023

• Young 5s

• Elementary School

• Middle School

• K-8 STEAM

• 9th & 10th grade at Pioneer and Skyline

• 9th, 10th, & IB-11th grade at Huron

School of Choice along with a potential third In-District transfer window will tentatively open in late Spring 2023. Please watch the AAPS website for more updates to come.

Ann Arbor International Baccalaureate Community Information Night - January 18, 2023, 6:30 - 8 PM @ Huron High School

Families from Ann Arbor and surrounding counties are invited to learn more about Ann Arbor International Baccalaureate programming offered at Mitchell Elementary School, Scarlett Middle School and Huron High School on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 6:30 - 8 PM @ Huron High School in Meyers Auditorium.  Note:  This presentation is specifically designed for families who are considering coming to Mitchell, Scarlett and Huron as part of an In-district transfer or schools of choice transfer processes that will be announced. All are welcome to attend.

This session will include:

• Sharing overview information about International Baccalaureate programming, philosophy, its effectiveness, and opportunities for enrollment

• Breakout small groups to learn more about specific IB programs in each of the buildings:

If you have questions, please contact Kevin Karr at karrk@aaps.k12.mi.us.

Important Upcoming Dates

• Thursday, January 26 - Logan Talent Show, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

• Tuesday, January 31 - Early Release Day, Dismissal at 1:18 PM

• Wednesday, February 8 - Logan PTSO Meeting, 9:00 AM

• Wednesday, February 8 - Student Count Day

• Wednesday, February 8 - Logan Young 5s and Kindergarten Round Up, 6:00 PM -7:30 PM

• Monday, February 13 - NAAPID

• Monday, February 20 - No School, Mid-Winter Break

• Wednesday, March 1 - PTSO Meeting, 9:00 AM

• Friday, March 3 - Half Day of School for Elementary Students, 12:20 PM Dismissal

Dear Logan Families, 

Welcome back! Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful break. In this Weekly Update, I’ve included information about:

• Logan MLK Day Community Service Project 

• University of Michigan School of Education MLK Children and Youth Program 

• Young 5s/Kindergarten Round Up

• AAPS Mask Mandate

• Important Upcoming Dates

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 

Sincerely,

Will Wright

Logan MLK Day Community Service Project 

Logan’s PTSO will be sponsoring a community service project to honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We are collecting supplies for HouseN2Home, and organization that helps people transition to new homes after experiencing homelessness. You can participate by donating supplies. You can also get your children involved by volunteering to pack household care kits on MLK Day. Full details are outlined on the flier below. 

University of Michigan School of Education MLK Children and Youth Program 

The University of Michigan School of Education is resuming its annual in-person MLK Children and Youth Program on January 16, 2023.  It is the 25th Anniversary of the program, and Pre-K through 12th-grade students are invited to this special celebration and commemoration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. More information can be found here. 

Young 5s/Kindergarten Round Up

Logan is hosting our Young 5s/Kindergarten Round Up on Wednesday, February 8 at 6:00pm. If you have an incoming Young 5s or Kindergarten student, we hope you’ll join us. If you know of any potential families who are considering Logan, please invite them to join us as well. The event will take place in person here at Logan. 

Registration for the upcoming school year is not yet open, but you can find information about registration on the Ann Arbor Public School’s website on the enrollment page.  As soon as registration opens, we encourage families to apply. Accurate enrollment numbers will help us to plan for the next school year. Additionally, our Young 5s program can fill up. If you hope to enroll in Young 5s, please apply early to secure a space. 

AAPS Mask Mandate

The Ann Arbor Public Schools has instituted a mask mandate. Masks will be required while indoors from January 9 through January 20. Extra masks will be available in classrooms and in the main office at Logan. Please remember to keep your child home if they are experiencing respiratory symptoms, fever or vomiting/diarrhea. See When to Keep a Child Home from School Due to Illness. If your child is diagnosed with RSV, influenza or COVID, please report their case to your school so that we may better understand the illnesses circulating in our AAPS school communities. For COVID, report the case using this form and follow isolation guidance.

Important Upcoming Dates

• Wednesday, January 11 - PTSO Meeting, 9:00 AM

• Monday, January 16 - No School, MLK Day

• Thursday, January 26 - Logan Talent Show, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

• Tuesday, January 31 - Early Release Day, Dismissal at 1:18 PM

• Wednesday, February 8 - Student Count Day

• Wednesday, February 8 - Logan Young 5s and Kindergarten Round Up, 6:00 PM -7:30 PM

• Monday, February 13 - NAAPID

• Monday, February 20 - No School, Mid-Winter Break

• Wednesday, March 1 - PTSO Meeting, 9:00 AM

• Friday, March 3 - Half Day of School for Elementary Students, 12:20 PM Dismissal

Dear Logan Families, 

This will be my final Weekly Update of 2022. Before we wrap up the year, 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 9, 2023. 

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

• Logan MLK Day Community Service Project 

• Literacy, Lexia and DreamBox Reminders

• Don’t Forget Your Water Bottle

• Become a Lunchroom Supervisor! 

• Important Upcoming Dates

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. 

Sincerely,

Will Wright

Logan MLK Day Community Service Project 

Logan’s PTSO will be sponsoring a community service project to honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We are collecting supplies for HouseN2Home, an organization that helps people transition to new homes after experiencing homelessness. You can participate by donating supplies. You can also get your children involved by volunteering to pack household care kits on MLK Day. Full details are outlined on the flier below. 

Literacy, Lexia and DreamBox Reminders

As we head into the break, I wanted to remind Logan families about the importance of reading with your kids at home, and about some digital tools available to your children. Reading is crucial to children’s academic development and should be part of every family’s home life. It is expected that all students engage in literacy activities every day at home. Children are encouraged to read high-interest books from a range of genres. Families can support their children by reading books and stories to their children, by asking their children to read to a family member, and by ensuring that children have time set aside for reading. Logan serves an international community and families are encouraged to read in their home languages as well as in English. 

In addition, Lexia Core5 and Dreambox are digital tools available to support your child’s literacy and math growth at school and at home.  Both tools are adaptive to the needs of your child and support the development of critical skills.  As the winter break approaches, we are reminding families of the importance of consistent Lexia and Dreambox use at home.  Please see the table below to learn how to help your child access these programs.

Links to Family Resources for Dreambox and Lexia
Clever: https://clever.com/in/a2schools
Lexia Core5	Dreambox
Lexia Core5 Home Use Letters: English Spanish Arabic Chinese Korean Lexia Core5 Family Overview Video	Home Use Guide for Parents - English & Spanish Parent Login for Quick Access Dashboard - Here Dreambox - Tips for Parents

Don’t Forget Your Water Bottle

During the pandemic, all the water fountains at Logan were converted to bottle filling stations. We keep a supply of paper cups on hand, but we prefer kids to have water bottles. Please remember to send one with your child every day. Thanks in advance! 

 

Become a Lunchroom Supervisor! 

We are once again looking for a couple more people to work in our lunchroom. This is a paid, hourly position. Lunchroom staff work two hours per day supervising during lunch and recess. It’s a great way to spend some time with the kids during the day. If you’re interested in learning more about this position, please contact Mr. Wright. 

 

 

Important Upcoming Dates

• Thursday, December 22, 2022 - Last day before Winter break

• Friday, December 23, 2022 - Friday, January 6, 2023 - Winter Break

• Monday, January 9, 2023 School Resumes

• Wednesday, January 11 - PTSO Meeting, 9:00 AM

• Monday, January 16 - No School, MLK Day

• Thursday, January 26 - Logan Talent Show, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

• Tuesday, January 31 - Early Release Day, Dismissal at 1:18 PM