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January 13, 2025
Logan PTSO Service Day: Monday, Jan. 20
We invite the Logan community to join the PTSO on Monday, Jan. 20, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for our 2nd Annual Day of Service in our Logan Multipurpose Room. To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, we will be doing service projects as a community and supporting two local nonprofits:
Ronald McDonald House (RMHC), Ann Arbor:
Many of us know RMHC Ann Arbor for helping keep families close when a child is hospitalized but they also provide inclusive, supportive programs and services that improve the health and well-being of children and their families, including housing, meals and family support services so families can stay together when they need to the most.
Our Service Activity: Creating Fleece Tie Blankets that will be provided to children as an item to cuddle in Welcome Kits at the RMCH and at Motts Children’s Hospital.
Sign-up: Please sign-up HERE so we know how many families to expect. The fleece was generously donated; families just need to show up to make the blankets. All students need to be accompanied by an adult to participate. Siblings are welcome.
House N2 Home:
We will also support House N2 Home which furnishes homes for people coming out of homelessness. Serving young and old; from newborns to seniors and veterans, individuals and families ranging from 2-12 people across Washtenaw County. In 2024, 424 homes for 879 people were furnished, 436 of those were children, 60 were veterans!
Our Service Activity: Packing Welcome Kits that will be provided for new home move-ins.
Needed: We are asking families to drop off wish list items in the box across from the office for the kits to furnish a new home, including dish towels, toilet paper, Kleenex, measuring spoons, hand soap, paper towels and door mats. Items can also be brought to the Service Day on Jan 20.
Sign-up: In addition to donating goods to support, HN2H is able to welcome 12 4th and 5th grade students and their parents to drop off the kits, receive a tour of their facilities and discuss how they support the community at 1 pm on January 20th. Due to space and age restrictions at the facility, only 4th and 5th graders and their parents are allowed to attend. Please sign up at the link for this unique opportunity. Thank you!!
Thank you for your support to make Logan PTSO Service Day a success!!
Science Fair Open to All Students!
Logan will host its Science Fair on Wednesday, February 5, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.! All Logan
students, Young 5’s through Fifth grade, are invited to participate in our non-competitive Science Fair.
Please come and explore something in science that is exciting to you! Anything related to science is acceptable including a collection, experiment, presentation, model, or demonstration.
Complete the Participation Forms HERE. Entries are due Friday, Jan 24
(ALL 5th graders are participating, so no forms need to be filled out by 5th graders)
Science Fair Guidelines
1. All projects must be dropped off on Wednesday, February 5 th : 3:45 – 4:30 pm.
2. Exhibit Size: Outside dimensions must not exceed: Depth (front to back) 30 inches, width (side to side) 48 inches, height (Top to bottom) 60 inches for tabletop display and 84 inches for a floor display.
3. Have your name(s), teacher’s name, and grade prominently displayed on the front of the exhibit.
4. The project should be self-supported and not dependent on a wall.
5. Please ensure your project is safe for school and sharing with your classmates.
Please contact Irina Zhang (irina0101@yahoo.com) for any questions.
Logan’s Got Talent! Calling all performers!
Sign Up to Audition for the upcoming Talent Show using this link:
http://tinyurl.com/LoganTalentShowAuditions
Who: Grades Y5/K-5
What: A spectacular showcase of our talented students at Logan Elementary!!
When (Auditions):
FACE TO FACE Auditions: VIRTUAL Auditions:
Monday February 10 or Due by Wed., February 5
4:00-6:00 p.m. Video uploaded with Registration
All Audition Forms are due by Wednesday, February 5th
for both face to face and virtual auditions.
Additional details will follow on the talent show which will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Questions? Contact your Talent Show Committee Reps:
Tierra Jackson jacksont@aaps.k12.mi.us Ruth Estabrook ruthest@gmail.com
Multicultural Potluck for Parents! – Feb. 10
We are excited to host a Multicultural Potluck for parents on Feb. 10, from 11 a.m. –1 p.m. You’re invited to join other parents for lunch on this day, enjoying the potluck lunch and eating with your child in the Multi-Purpose Room.
We'd love it if you could sign up below to bring a dish that represents you or your culture to enjoy together. Our Logan staff will provide the salad bar portion of the luncheon.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B084CADAD22A31-47337678-naapid#/
Logan Spiritwear: New Year, New Gear!
Brighten up the winter months with rainbow hoodies- now 15% off!
Check out the weekly specials here:
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January 6, 2025
PTSO Meeting This Wednesday!
Happy New Year, Logan Community!
Our 1st PTSO meeting of 2025 is scheduled for Wednesday, January 8 at 9:00 a.m. in the Cafeteria and via Zoom. We plan to discuss plans for our upcoming Service Day, Science Fair, Talent Show, School Assemblies, among other topics.
For our meeting, we will meet in person at 9 am at Logan in the cafeteria. If you plan to join via Zoom, please note the code this year: https://a2schools.zoom.us/j/98998615654 Meeting ID: 989 9861 5654
Thanks again! See you on Wednesday.
Support Logan Staff Meeting with Treats - Jan. 15
The monthly staff meeting in January for Logan teachers and staff will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Let’s show our amazing staff how much we appreciate all their hard work and dedication to our children by providing them with extra snacks or treats during their meeting!
Please feel free to sign up to bring a snack/treats, beverages or even both! The staff enjoys anything healthy or even yummy treats. We typically have between 30 - 40 staff members per meeting. Please deliver to the main office at 4pm the day of the meeting.
If the timing in January doesn’t work for your schedule, you can sign up for a future meeting. We appreciate your support!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948A5AE2DA0F85-51482658-volunteer
Logan Spiritwear: New Year, New Gear!
Kick off 2025 with new Logan gear and enjoy discounts on some of our favorite apparel options!
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December 16, 2024
Dear Logan Community,
Many thanks for your incredible generosity this year! Your donations and participation in PTSO events have allowed us as a community to:
- Achieve our most successful Fun Run in Logan history
- Award $5K in Teacher Grants this Fall with the hopes to repeat this in the Spring if funds allow
- Host multiple free events for the community, including Beats & Treats and Winterfest
- The Inaugural Logan Staff Cookie & Treat Exchange
- Hosting a Winter Giving Drive benefiting our Title 1 Partner School Allen Elementary & highlighting the Logan Wishlist
…and that is just the first half of the year! Thanks to the amazing Logan community.
Please save the date for the return of our Logan PTSO Service Day on Monday, January 20th from 11 am - 1 pm. More details coming soon.
Wishing everyone a happy winter break! See you in 2025!!
Thank you,
Your Logan PTSO
This is Spirit Week! Dec. 16 - 20
Sponsored by Logan Student Council - be sure to have your student join in on the fun!
Monday- Unique Hair/ Unique Hat Day
Tuesday- Backwards Day
Wednesday- Anything But a Backpack Day
Thursday- Colors Wars
Friday- Famous Person
Yearbook Photo Request – Winterfest
Thank you so much to all the families who attended the WinterFest skating at Buhr Park! If you have pictures, please use this link to share your photos for our Logan Yearbook.
Upload HERE: WinterFestPictures2024-2025
Logan Spiritwear: Get Your Holiday Gifting!
Custom spiritwear or a spiritwear gift card is a great way to help you show your appreciation for Logan Staff and their hard work throughout the school year!
Check out the weekly specials including long sleeve t-shirts at 20% off.
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December 9, 2024
Winter Giving Continues This Week!
Thanks for joining us at WinterFest! It was a fun night of skating, community and lots of yummy, delicious beverages from GoodSense Coffee.
We are still collecting Winter Giving donations to support our Title 1 partner school, Allen Elementary, through Friday morning drop off this week. Drop boxes are located inside the school.
Requests (new or used) include:
- Winter Clothing (snow pants & coats - larger sizes needed)
- Mittens/Gloves/Hats (little hands and elementary sized hands as Allen has a preschool)
- Winter Boots (Youth Sizes 3 and 5)
- Gift Cards of any amount (Target, Meijer, Amazon, Walmart). Gas Cards are welcome too.
Thank you for your support and generosity to our Ann Arbor community!!
Cookies to Support Our Logan Staff This Week!
We are looking for parents and community members to donate cookies for a Logan Staff Holiday Cookie Walk to show our appreciation for all they do for our kids.
Let’s send them off this holiday season with some yummy treats – homemade, store bought and any flavor you'd like!
Cookies can be dropped off the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 12 or the morning of Friday, Dec. 13 to the Logan office. Please label your cookies with any potential allergens that are included.
Please review the available slots below and click sign up HERE.
If you have any questions, please email Jayme Gehrke at Jayme.Gehrke@gmail.com
Panera Bread FUNdraiser - Dec. 12
Visit Panera Bread on Plymouth Road from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. this Thursday, Dec. 12 and 30% of net sales will be donated to Logan! Use FUND4U when you place your order online, through the app or at the kiosks in-cafe.
Orders placed online all-day from the Plymouth Rd. cafe will go towards our total sales too!
Spirit Week: Dec. 16 - 20
Sponsored by Logan Student Council - be sure to have your student join in on the fun!
Monday- Unique Hair/ Unique Hat Day
Tuesday- Backwards Day
Wednesday- Anything But a Backpack Day
Thursday- Colors Wars
Friday- Famous Person
Art News: Check out Artsonia!
We are using Artsonia, an online art portfolio that allows students to store and share artwork with family and friends! Artsonia is completely private - only the teacher and approved family
members can see their student’s work.
Scan the QR code below to connect to your student’s account.
You can also browse to www.artsonia.com/parents and enter this Parent Code: 7SDFN9WP
Logan Spiritwear: Get Your Holiday Gifting!
Custom spiritwear is a great holiday gift. Don't miss this chance to get FREE SHIPPING on all orders starting through December 12. And, don't forget a spiritwear gift card is a great way to help you show your appreciation for all their hard work throughout the school year.
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December 2, 2024
It’s Logan Winterfest Week!
Don’t forget to kick off winter with opportunities to give back to our community and spend time together ice skating!
HOLIDAY GIVING: Dec. 2-6, we’ll be collecting items to support local families in need. If you’re able, please consider supporting either or both:
- Logan is partnering to help out families from AAPS Allen Elementary. We will be collecting items at our ice skating event on Dec. 6. Please use the Allen Wishlist link here to purchase items.
- You can also help families at Logan who need a little extra help this season by purchasing items from the Amazon wishlist. Items can be dropped off to Logan or sent directly from Amazon. Please use the Logan link here to support.
FREE ICE SKATING: On Friday, Dec. 6 from 4:45-7 p.m., Logan families are invited for a night on the ice! The PTSO is providing FREE admission for ice skating, skate rental and a warm beverage from the Bear Claw truck!
- We will have two on-ice times to choose from to help manage skating capacity: 5:00-5:45 p.m. or 6:15 – 7 p.m.
- Skate rentals will be on site and given on a first come, first serve basis. The number of skates may be limited, so bring your own pair of skates if you have them. Buhr Park recommends bringing an extra pair of thick socks in case you need to go up a size in skates.
- If you are a new skater, bringing and wearing a helmet is recommended (bike helmets work great).
- Please note that this event is only for Logan families (non-Logan siblings are included) but we cannot accommodate additional friends or family members.
And to help your kids get excited about a week dedicated to giving and community, encourage them to dress in extra cozy clothes at school Dec. 2-6!
We hope you and your family can join us for this winter fun!
Panera Food Fundraiser - December 12
Holiday Cookie Exchange for Logan Staff on Dec. 13
We are excited to host our first Holiday Cookie Exchange for Logan Staff on
Friday, December 13th!
We are looking for parents and community members to donate cookies to help make this a big success. Cookies can be homemade, store bought and any flavor you'd like! Please label your cookies with any potential allergens that are included.
Cookies can be dropped off the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 12 or the morning of Friday, Dec. 13 to the Logan office.
We appreciate all the hard work our Logan Staff provides for our kids, so let's send them off this holiday season with some yummy treats!
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948A5AE2DA0F85-53360601-staff
If you have any questions, please email Jayme Gehrke at Jayme.Gehrke@gmail.com
Logan Spiritwear Weekly Specials - Start Your Holiday Shopping
Logan spirit wear makes great holiday presents for students, parents, and grandparents! Take advantage of 10% off cozy blankets and 20% off Gildan crewnecks.
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November 25, 2024
Logan Winterfest Week, Dec. 2-6!
Winter is upon us and Logan is kicking off the season with opportunities to give back to our community and spending time together ice skating!
HOLIDAY GIVING: Dec. 2-6, we’ll be collecting items to support local families in need. If you’re able, please consider supporting either or both:
- Logan is partnering to help out families from AAPS Allen Elementary. We will be collecting items at our ice skating event on Dec. 6. Please use the Allen Wishlist link here to purchase items.
- You can also help families at Logan who need a little extra help this season by purchasing items from the Amazon wishlist. Items can be dropped off to Logan or sent directly from Amazon. Please use the Logan link here to support.
FREE ICE SKATING: On Friday, Dec. 6 from 4:45-7 p.m., Logan families are invited for a night on the ice! The PTSO is providing FREE admission for ice skating, skate rental and a warm beverage from the Bear Claw truck!
- We will have two on-ice times to choose from to help manage skating capacity: 5:00-5:45 p.m. or 6:15 – 7 p.m.
- Skate rentals will be on site and given on a first come, first serve basis. The number of skates may be limited, so bring your own pair of skates if you have them. Buhr Park recommends bringing an extra pair of thick socks in case you need to go up a size in skates.
- If you are a new skater, bringing and wearing a helmet is recommended (bike helmets work great).
- Please note that this event is only for Logan families (non-Logan siblings are included) but we cannot accommodate additional friends or family members.
And to help your kids get excited about a week dedicated to giving and community, encourage them to dress in extra cozy clothes at school Dec. 2-6!
We hope you and your family can join us for this winter fun!
Holiday Cookie Exchange for Logan Staff on Dec. 13
We are excited to host our first Holiday Cookie Exchange for Logan Staff on
Friday, December 13th!
We are looking for parents and community members to donate cookies to help make this a big success. Cookies can be homemade, store bought and any flavor you'd like! Please label your cookies with any potential allergens that are included.
Cookies can be dropped off the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 12 or the morning of Friday, Dec. 13 to the Logan office.
We appreciate all the hard work our Logan Staff provides for our kids, so let's send them off this holiday season with some yummy treats!
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948A5AE2DA0F85-53360601-staff
If you have any questions, please email Jayme Gehrke at Jayme.Gehrke@gmail.com.
Logan Spiritwear Weekly Specials - Start Your Holiday Shopping
Did you know that your spirit wear orders help raise money for the school? Start your holiday shopping with the great T-shirt sales this week and help support Logan in the process!
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November 18, 2024
Community Resource Fair - TONIGHT!
The PTOC Council is hosting a Community Resource Fair tonight, Monday, Nov. 18 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., at the Pittsfield Branch of the AA District Library.
Over 16 community organizations will be in attendance to share about their services for our community (Safe House, Ozone House, Neutral Zone, My Future Fund, Packard Health, Food Gatherers, AASPIRE, AAPAC, End the Cycle and more).
Reminder Food Gatherers Food Drive Due This Week Sponsored by Logan’s Student Council
Help families in need and contribute to our community!
This week, November 18-22: Collection boxes will be located in the hallway near classrooms - Help us achieve our goal of 1000 items!
Art News! Skilled Crafters Needed
Save the Date! Winterfest! Friday, December 6
More info to come soon but be sure to save the evening of Friday, December for the annual Logan Winterfest with outdoor ice skating for the family!
Logan Spiritwear Weekly Special: FREE Shipping!
Did you know that your spirit wear orders help raise money for the school? Take advantage of free shipping this week and help support Logan in the process!
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November 11, 2024
Beats and Treats Picture Request
Thank you to all the volunteers and families who helped make Beats and Treats such a fun event! If you have pictures from the evening please consider uploading to this link for inclusion in the Logan Yearbook:
Beats and Treats 2024-2025 Photos
Thank you! Yearbook Committee
Art News! Skilled Crafters Needed
Food Gatherers Food Drive - Sponsored by Logan’s Student Council
Help families in need and contribute to our community!
November 18-22: Collection boxes will be located in the hallway near classrooms
Help us achieve our goal of 1000 items!
Reminder!! Yearbook Art Contest for Logan Students
Create a cover for the yearbook!
All you need to do is draw, color, or paint your original artwork. Use two regular-size white papers, one for the front design and the other for the back.
Requirements:
- Must be original artwork, with no known characters or cartoons (to avoid licensing issues)
- The front page must include "Logan Elementary School" and the year "2024-2025."
- Use two letter size (8 1/2 x 11) regular pieces of paper.
- Turn in your art to your teacher by Nov. 15.
Students will vote for their favorite design during the week of Nov. 18th. The winner will be the cover of the yearbook this year!
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra at Logan!
On Friday, November 15th, the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra will visit Logan! The A2SO brings the orchestra off the stage for a close-up musical experience.
The Brass Quintet will perform for 30 minutes followed by 15 minutes of Q&A in this assembly-style performance.
We are excited to welcome the A2SO back to Logan this year.
Save the Date! Winterfest! Friday, December 6
More info to come but make sure to mark your calendars for the all-school winter celebration!
Friday, Dec. 6
Logan Spiritwear Weekly Specials
Get 20% off Gildan hoodies and 15% off tie-dye tees.
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November 4, 2024
PTSO Meeting – November 6
The next Logan PTSO meeting will be held this Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 9:00 a.m. in the Logan cafeteria.
If you plan to join via Zoom, please use this code: https://a2schools.zoom.us/j/98998615654 Meeting ID: 989 9861 5654
Yearbook Art Contest for Logan Students – Calling All Artists at Logan
Create a cover for the yearbook!
All you need to do is draw, color, or paint your original artwork. Use two regular-size white papers, one for the front design and the other for the back.
Requirements:
- Must be original artwork, with no known characters or cartoons (to avoid licensing issues)
- The front page must include "Logan Elementary School" and the year "2024-2025."
- Use two letter size (8 1/2 x 11) regular pieces of paper.
- Turn in your art to your teacher by Nov. 15.
Students will vote for their favorite design during the week of Nov. 18th. The winner will be the cover of the yearbook this year!
Girl Scouts K-5th Informational Meeting: November 6
Join the Academic Games Team!
Open to Logan + Thurston 3RD, 4TH, & 5TH GRADERS
Academic Games is a series of games designed to develop, challenge, and test a student's knowledge in several different subject areas beyond what is taught in school. Students compete in games that cover Math, English, Social Studies, & Logic. The primary purpose of Academic Games is to make learning fun for students - challenging them to pursue their own education in these subjects in order to succeed in competition.
Academic Games team members are encouraged to attend a minimum of one practice a week, but are welcome to attend as often as they wish. All teams compete against other schools from and throughout the state about once a month on Saturdays. A full schedule of this year’s tournament is on our website.
Our team meets for practice at Logan Elementary in Ms. Jackson’s classroom (Room 253) on Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30 and Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00
Register Here: http://www.a2ag.org/registration-form/
Want to know more about Academic Games?
Go to the Logan Academic Games page: https://www.a2schools.org/domain/3672
You can also check out the the Ann Arbor Academic Games page: http://www.a2ag.org/
The team is coached by volunteers and supported through the efforts of many parents who act as co-coaches, chaperones, and fundraisers. Tierra Jackson is the Head Coach for Logan's Team. We would like to encourage parents to attend any and all practices and tournaments to learn the games.
Questions? Contact Tierra Jackson: LoganAcademicGames@gmail.com
Logan Spiritwear Weekly Specials
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