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October 21, 2024

Join in on the fun: It’s Beats and Treat Week!

Come one, come all, to the 

9th Annual Logan Elementary School Fall Social!!

 

Beats and Treats

Thursday, October 24: 6:00 – 7:30 pm 

FRONT PLAYGROUND

 

Join us for great family fun including:

Dance Party

Games

Donuts & Cider

Trick-or-Treating Tables

Costumes (welcomed, but not required)

 

All games, good and treats are FREE!!

  

We are still in need of volunteers! 

Including lots of candy donations for “Table Trick or Treating”  

We appreciate your support by signing up

at https://tinyurl.com/BeatsTreats23 

Finally, we need about 20 people to decorate and man the tables. 

Sign up here to help with a table: https://tinyurl.com/TreatTable   

 

Thanks in advance and we’re looking forward to seeing you there!

 

Teacher Conference Dinner – November 4

Our teachers will be logging extra hours on Monday, Nov. 4, holding a majority of our fall conferences. Let’s show our appreciation for all they give to our community by helping provide a yummy dinner! We have between 20 - 25 teachers during this time. Use this link here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948A5AE2DA0F85-51836082-volunteer

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jayme Gehrke at 734.231.8964 or jayme.gehrke@gmail.com

 

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

 Discounts on T’s for all ages - check out the weekly specials!

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October 14, 2024

Logan Fun Run Picture Request

 

What a fantastic Fun Run we had last week! The Logan Yearbook Committee would love to include some of your pictures from the Fun Run in the yearbook. 

 

Use the following link to share your pictures: 

Logan Fun Run 2024

 

Just as a reminder, throughout the year we gather pictures of our amazing students, staff, families and community and every Logan student gets a free yearbook at the end of the year. 

 

Thank you for helping make this tradition so special! 

 

Yearbook Committee 

Ruth Estabrook 

ruthest@gmail.com 

New Opportunity for Beats and Treats!! Host a “Table or Treat”

 

The Logan PTSO is adding a trick-or-treating portion to this fun holiday event. We’re looking for families or groups of families to design a trick-or-treating station for Logan students to enjoy at Beats and Treats (Oct. 24).

 

You would need to bring a table, any decorations or props for your theme, and small individually wrapped treats to hand out to our Logan Leopards.

 

If this sounds like fun, use the link to help us plan for the night:

 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CACAF2CA2F94-52277967-beats#/ 

 

Contact kerri_randall@ihacares.com with any questions.

Let’s Treat the Logan Staff – Call for Food Donations!

We have two opportunities to help thank our Logan staff during upcoming meetings!

OCTOBER 22: Monthly Staff Meeting

Sign up at the link below to bring beverages to compliment the snacks for the monthly staff meeting! Please plan for 30-40 staff members and deliver to the main office at 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948A5AE2DA0F85-51482658-volunteer 

 

NOVEMBER 4: Teacher Conference Dinner  

Our teachers will be logging extra hours on Monday, Nov. 4, holding a majority of our fall conferences. Please help show them how much we appreciate all they give to our community by helping provide a yummy dinner! We have between 20 - 25 teachers during this time. Use this link here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948A5AE2DA0F85-51836082-volunteer

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jayme Gehrke at 734.231.8964 or jayme.gehrke@gmail.com

SOCKtober – Help those in need!

Socks are one of the most needed items at homeless shelters. Mrs Krile and the kids of Kriletown are joining with the national #socktober campaign, collecting new socks for men, women and children, to be donated to Alpha House during the month of October. Please consider donating by scanning the QR code to purchase from Amazon and send directly to Kriletown!!

Thank you for  your support!

Logan Spiritwear Weekly Specials

 For 1 week only get free shipping on everything!

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October 7, 2024

Fun Run Week is Here!

We hold our biggest fundraiser of the year, the Logan Fun Run this Wednesday! 

 

100% of the proceeds go directly to the students at Logan, including enrichment opportunities in the classroom, upgraded technology, social and cultural celebrations and so much more.  

 

Follow these 3 Simple Steps to get to your goal fast!

1. Register or re-Login to your parent dashboard and complete your child’s student webpage with a PICTURE at https://getmovinfundhub.com/login. 

School Identifier: 5d31e6ebc738c

 

2. Make an online donation using the red Donate button right away

3. Share with friends and family, they want to help! Send 10-15 emails and/or text messages or post on Facebook, Instagram or X.

Help your child reach their goal by Wednesday!

Student Goals:

Our goal is to have 100% of all students registered online!  It’s easy, FREE, and takes a few, quick minutes!

Each student is encouraged to raise $75.00

Be an Overachiever Superstar by raising $300.00

OUR TOTAL SCHOOL GOAL is $20,000.00

 

Event Date: October 9, 2024

Final Donation due date: October 18, 2024 at 11:59 PM

Donations in the form of cash & checks (in-school donations), should be turned in to the school. 

Please make checks payable to: Logan PTSO

Let’s Treat the Logan Staff – Call for Food Donations!

We have two opportunities to help thank our Logan staff during upcoming meetings!

OCTOBER 22: Monthly Staff Meeting

Sign up at the link below to bring beverages to compliment the snacks for the monthly staff meeting! Please plan for 30-40 staff members and deliver to the main office at 4 p.m. the day of the meeting: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948A5AE2DA0F85-51482658-volunteer 

 

NOVEMBER 4: Teacher Conference Dinner  

Our teachers will be logging extra hours on Monday, Nov. 4, holding a majority of our fall conferences. Please help show them how much we appreciate all they give to our community by helping provide a yummy dinner! We have between 20 - 25 teachers during this time. Use this link here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948A5AE2DA0F85-51836082-volunteer

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jayme Gehrke at 734.231.8964 or jayme.gehrke@gmail.com

SOCKtober – Help those in need!

Socks are one of the most needed items at homeless shelters. Mrs Krile and the kids of Kriletown are joining with the national #socktober campaign, collecting new socks for men, women and children, to be donated to Alpha House during the month of October. Please consider donating by scanning the QR code to purchase from Amazon and send directly to Kriletown!!

Thank you for  your support!

Logan Spiritwear Weekly Specials

 New fall gear is available now! Check out the weekly specials including 20% off Gildan hoodies and 15% off backpacks!

https://www.loganspiritwear.com/

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September 30, 2024

Fun Run - 1 Week Away!

We are so excited to be kicking off our biggest fundraiser of the year, the Logan Fun Run! Kids can earn prizes for their efforts. Each week prizes will be distributed. We hope this motivates students to call family members, friends and neighbors to get their financial support for this event.  

 

The Fun Run is our largest fundraising event of the year – 100% of the proceeds go directly to the students at Logan. Examples of how this money gets used include: enrichment opportunities in the classroom, upgraded technology, social and cultural celebrations and so much more. Please help by registering your students and sharing their webpage.

 

Follow these 3 Simple Steps to get to goal fast!

First Register or re-Login to your parent dashboard and complete your child’s student webpage with a PICTURE at https://getmovinfundhub.com/login. 

School Identifier: 5d31e6ebc738c

 

Make an online donation using the red Donate button right away

Share with friends and family, they want to help! Send 10-15 emails and/or text messages or Post Facebook, Instagram or X

Help your child reach their goal in 24/48 hours!

Student Goals:

Our goal is to have 100% of all students registered online!  It’s easy, FREE, and takes a few, quick minutes!

Each student is encouraged to raise $75.00

Be an Overachiever Superstar by raising $300.00

OUR TOTAL SCHOOL GOAL is $20,000.00

Event Date: October 9, 2024

Final Donation due date: October 18, 2024, at 11:59 PM

Donations in the form of cash & checks (in-school donations), should be turned in to the school. 

Please make checks payable to: Logan PTSO

Volunteers Needed: Treats for Logan Staff on Oct. 16

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 monthly staff meeting! 

Please feel free to sign up at the link below 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.

SIGN UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948A5AE2DA0F85-51482658-volunteer 

If you have any questions at all, please reach out to Jayme Gehrke at 734.231.8964 or jayme.gehrke@gmail.com

Logan Spiritwear Weekly Specials

 Are you in your Logan era? Gear up for fall with one of our new spirit wear designs, including a fan-favorite for the Swifties. Plus, get 20% off Gildan long sleeve shirts and 15% off tote bags!

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September 23, 2024

Next PTSO Meeting on Wednesday!

As a reminder, our next meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday, September 25 at 9:00 am ET. This will serve as our October meeting given schedule conflicts/upcoming events (Fun Run, Beats & Treats).

For our meeting, we will meet in person at 9:00 am at Logan in the cafeteria. If you plan to join via Zoom, please note we have a new code this year: 

https://a2schools.zoom.us/j/98998615654

Meeting ID: 989 9861 5654

Help Show Appreciation for School Staff!

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 monthly staff meeting! 

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948A5AE2DA0F85-51482658-volunteer#/ 

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 you have any questions at all, please reach out to Jayme Gehrke at 734.231.8964 or jayme.gehrke@gmail.com. 

Beats and Treats Fall Social Planning Meeting

Tuesday Oct 1, 4:15 - 5:00pm Room 253

If you are interested in being a part of the planning committee, please join us!  

You can also contact Ruth Estabrook (ruthest@gmail.com) or Tierra Jackson (jacksont@aaps.k12.mi.us)

Thanks!

Social Chairs

Fun Run to Fund-Raise!

We are so excited to be kicking off our biggest fundraiser of the year, the Logan Fun Run!  Kids can earn prizes for their efforts. Each week prizes will be distributed. We hope this motivates students to call family members, friends and neighbors to get their financial support for this event.  

The Fun Run is our largest fundraising event of the year – 100% of the proceeds go directly to the students at Logan this year. Examples of how this money gets used include: Enrichment opportunities in the classroom, upgraded technology, social and cultural celebrations and so much more. Please help by registering your student and sharing their webpage.

Follow these 3 Simple Steps to get to goal fast!

First Register or re-Login to your parent dashboard and complete your child’s student webpage with a PICTURE at https://getmovinfundhub.com/login. 

School Identifier: 5d31e6ebc738c

Make an online donation using the red Donate button right away

Share with friends and family, they want to help!

Send 10-15 emails and/or text messages

Post Facebook, Instagram or X

Help your child reach their goal in 24/48 hours

Student Goals:

Our goal is to have 100% of all students registered online!  It’s easy, FREE, and takes few quick minutes!

Each student is encouraged to raise $75.00

Be an Overachiever Superstar by raising $300.00

OUR TOTAL SCHOOL GOAL is $20,000.00

Event Date: October 9, 2024

Final Donation due date: October 18, 2024 at 11:59 PM

Donations in the form of cash & checks (in-school donations), should be turned in to the school. 

Please make checks payable to: Logan PTSO

 

Logan Spiritwear Drive

 

Check out popular fall items now on sale, including 10% off blankets! 

 

https://www.loganspiritwear.com/

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September 15, 2024

Conference Offering Mental Health Education

The Wayne County Community College District is hosting a free conference titled “Helping Your Child During a Mental Health Crisis” on Saturday, Sept. 28 in Belleville from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The workshop is designed to empower parents and caregivers with the knowledge and skills to recognize, understand, and respond to mental health crises in children. 

Learn more below including how to register to attend.

Still Seeking Volunteers!

Get involved in any way that is a good fit for your family! Volunteer opportunities are frequent throughout the year and have different levels of commitment, so there is a fit for everyone, regardless of how much time you can commit.

 

To explore ways to get involved, please share your info with us here.  

And, especially in the first few months of school, our kids could use some extra hands during lunch. Whether you can stop in once a month, or once a week, please use the link here to sign up for a date and time that works for you to support the lunchroom.

Logan Spiritwear Drive

 

Check out the new fall line-up of spirit wear; plus, get 20% off Gildan short-sleeve t-shirts and more!

 

https://www.loganspiritwear.com/

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September 9, 2024

Join the Logan PTSO!

Get involved in any way that is a good fit for your family! As planning for the first school events are underway, there are countless opportunities to support the Logan Leopard community. Volunteer opportunities are frequent throughout the year and have different levels of commitment, so there is a fit for everyone, regardless of how much time you can commit.

To explore ways to get involved, please share your info with us here.  

And, especially in the first few months of school, our kids could use some extra hands during lunch. Whether you can stop in once a month, or once a week, please use the link here to sign up for a date and time that works for you to support the lunchroom.

Logan Academic Games Team 

PRACTICE STARTS ON SEPTEMBER 17 – OPEN TO 3RD, 4TH, & 5TH GRADERS

WHAT IS ACADEMIC GAMES?

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.  All too often it seems, students turn off Math, English, or Social Studies because the students are bored or not challenged by the material. Academic Games (AG) helps to alleviate that problem by challenging students to pursue their own education in these subjects in order to succeed in competition.

Team members are encouraged to attend a minimum of one practice a week, but are welcome to attend as often as they wish. All students compete against students from other schools sometimes on Fridays and other schools from and throughout the state about once a month on Saturdays. A full schedule of this year’s monthly Saturday tournaments can be found on our Team communication website.  

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 Academic Games Team. We would like to encourage parents to attend any and all practices to learn the games.

Our team meets for practice in Ms. Jackson’s classroom (Room 253) on 

TUE 4-5:30 PM AND THUR 6:30-8 PM. ENTER LOGAN THROUGH DOOR 3.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR

(YOU MUST REGISTER EVERY YEAR)

http://www.a2ag.org/registration-form/

Questions?  Contact your coaches.

Logan & Thurston Head Coaches: Tierra Jackson & Ruth Estabrook

LoganAcademicGames@gmail.com  

Logan Spiritwear Drive

Has your Logan Leopard outgrown his or her favorite spirit wear? We’ll help you clean out your closets and find it a new home!  The Logan PTSO is looking for donations of gently used spirit wear between now and September 12. Look for a collection box at the front of the school near the office.  

We’ll host a free shopping opportunity at curriculum night for all families to pick out some new gear! 

Free Shipping Through September 12! Stay tuned for new specials each week and find the perfect gear for your student.

https://www.loganspiritwear.com/

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September 2, 2024

First PTSO Meeting this Wednesday!

Welcome to the 2024-25 School Year! The Logan Parent Teacher Student Teacher Organization (PTSO) is a designated IRS a 501(c)3 non-profit organization made up of parents, guardians, staff, and teachers who volunteer time and talents to enhance the curriculum and community spirit at Logan. 

We invite the whole community to join us at monthly meetings, typically held at 9 am on the first Wednesday of each month. We hold meetings both in person and via Zoom. We hope to see you there!

Date:  Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Time:  9:00 am

Location:  Logan Elementary School

Via Zoom: https://a2schools.zoom.us/j/98998615654

Meeting ID: 989 9861 5654

Logan PTSO Volunteers Wanted - Especially for Lunch! 

Get involved in any way that is a good fit for your family! From signing up to help with events or in the lunchroom, to joining the PTSO in an official role, there are countless opportunities to support the Logan Leopard community. Volunteer opportunities are frequent throughout the year and have different levels of commitment, so there is a fit for everyone, regardless of how much time you can commit. Share your information with us here.  

And, especially in the first few months of school, our kids could use some extra hands during lunch. Whether you can stop in once a month, or once a week, please use the link here to sign up for a date and time that works for you to support the lunchroom.

First Day of Photo Request

Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year! Throughout the year the Logan Yearbook Committee gathers pictures of our amazing students, staff, families and community. We give every student at Logan a free yearbook at the end of the year!

We would love to include some of your pictures from the first day of school in the yearbook. Please upload to the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/wPUcAr9M1hm6eePguwDk 

 

Logan Spiritwear Drive

Has your Logan Leopard outgrown his or her favorite spirit wear? We’ll help you clean out your closets and find it a new home! The Logan PTSO is looking for donations of gently used spirit wear between now and September 12. Look for a collection box at the front of the school near the office.  We’ll host a free shopping opportunity at curriculum night for all families to pick out some new gear! 

 

Also, weekly spiritwear specials are live through Sept. 5! Stay tuned for new specials each week and find the perfect gear for your student.

https://www.loganspiritwear.com/

WELCOME TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR!

LOGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTSO eBACKPACK

AUGUST 25, 2024

Happy New School Year!

Hello Logan Families! The Logan Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) wishes everyone a happy new school year - especially for those going through their very first school year.

Being the first eBackPack of the year, we wanted to take an opportunity to introduce who is behind the PTSO Communications effort by first thanking Sonali Shanbhag-Pradhan who is passing the torch after holding the position for 6 years!! Thank you so much for your time and effort to support the PTSO, Sonali! 

Taking on the role is Marisa and Alan Hall who are jumping in now that their daughter Alexis is starting kindergarten. We look forward to serving Logan Families and hope to continue to make sure everyone has the information they need. We are always interested in hearing about ways to improve to help you in your busy lives, so don’t hesitate to reach out with suggestions or questions at: loganptsocommunications@gmail.com 

Logan PTSO Volunteers Wanted! 

Get involved in any way that is a good fit for your family! From signing up to help with events, to joining the PTSO in an official role, there are countless opportunities to support the Logan Leopard community. Volunteer opportunities are frequent throughout the year and have different levels of commitment, so there is a fit for everyone regardless of how much time you can commit. If you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to email loganeventvolunteers@gmail.com 

Logan PTSO Volunteer Sign Up

First Day of School Photo Request

Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year! Throughout the year the Logan Yearbook Committee gathers pictures of our amazing students, staff, families and community. We give every student at Logan a free yearbook at the end of the year!

We would love to include some of your pictures from the First Day of School in the yearbook. Please upload to the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/wPUcAr9M1hm6eePguwDk 

 

LOGAN SPIRITWEAR

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10 JUNE 2024