LES Principal's Corner

November 11: PTO Meeting 6:00 p.m.

November 12: Fall Family Night

November 17: SIC Meeting

November 20: Reading Role Model

November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break

December 4: Make Up Pictures

December 5: Christmas Parade - Logan Steel Band

December 15: Winter Showcase 9:00 and 6:00 p.m.

December 18: Early Dismissal (11:00)

December 21-January 1: Holiday Break

January 4: Teacher Workday

Happy November, Logan Families!

As we move into this season of gratitude and thankfulness, I want to take a moment to express how grateful we are for our wonderful students, families, and staff. Thank you for your continued partnership, support, and commitment to making our school a special place to learn and grow. We are thankful to have you as part of our school family!

We have some exciting opportunities coming up this month for families to connect and engage with our school community. Please mark your calendars for the following events:

📣 PTO Meeting – Wednesday at 6:00 PM Join us in the cafeteria for our next PTO meeting. Your voice, ideas, and involvement are important as we continue working together to make our school the best it can be for our students. We would love to see you there!

🍂 Fall Family Night – Thursday

• 5:00–5:30 PM: Early Childhood families
• 5:30–6:30 PM: All families are invited!

We look forward to welcoming our families for an evening of fun, connection, and community!

As we enter this season of gratitude, let’s continue to celebrate the little moments, recognize the good in one another, and remember that it takes all of us working together to help our students thrive.

Thank you for continuing to Lead with Love and for being an important part of our school family. I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

With gratitude,

Proud Principal Copeland

Thursday, November 12 | 5:00–5:30 p.m. | Cafeteria (1-3)

Families of 1–3 students are invited to learn about South Carolina’s Read to Succeed legislation, including reading assessments, interventions, and third-grade reading expectations. Join us to learn how our school supports students in becoming successful readers!

Following the session, ALL grade levels can enjoy Fall Family Night activities from 5:30–6:30 p.m.

We are excited to announce our November Attendance Challenge! We are encouraging all students to be present and on time every school day from November 1–20 to take advantage of this exciting opportunity.

Here’s what students can win!

• Ice Cream Party: Students who meet the attendance challenge will be eligible to celebrate with a special ice cream party!
• 50-Inch TV Giveaway: Eligible students will also have a chance to win a 50-inch television for their household!
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Attendance Challenge Guidelines: To qualify for the ice cream party and the opportunity to win the television, students must attend school every day from November 1–20. Only absences supported by a doctor's note will be considered excused and will allow students to remain eligible for the attendance challenge and television drawing. All other absences will result in ineligibility.

We need your help to make this challenge a success! Every school day matters, and regular attendance helps students stay on track academically, build positive habits, and make the most of their learning opportunities.

Please help us by ensuring your child arrives at school on time and is present every day. Let's work together to make November a month of excellent attendance, learning, and fun!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to celebrating our students' commitment to showing up and showing out!

We want our amazing Logan teachers to feel loved, appreciated, and supported every single day—not just once a quarter!

We’re excited to support our teachers by keeping the teachers’ lounge stocked throughout the entire school year with extra goodies, snacks, and treats they can enjoy whenever they need a little pick-me-up. This initiative replaces our former three coffee carts and allows us to show appreciation for our teachers all year long!

Every family can make a difference! Whether you’re able to donate items or contribute financially, there are two easy ways to help:

🛍️ Donate Goods: Sign up to bring items to help keep the lounge stocked. https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0A44AAAF29ABF4C25-66774749-teacher?useFullSite=false

💙 Donate Funds: Prefer to let the PTO do the shopping? Your contribution will help us purchase items and keep the lounge stocked. https://square.link/u/kCeyt7Bt?src=sheet

We know not every family is able to volunteer during the school day, and this is a wonderful way for everyone to participate and show our teachers some extra love!

Thank you for helping us make sure our Logan teachers feel appreciated, supported, and celebrated all year long. We couldn’t do it without our amazing families! 💙

Dates: October 12, 2026 - November 13, 2026

The YMCA is offering a convenient drop-in option for families who may need afterschool care occasionally or would like to try the program. Care is available for $25 per day with advance registration required.

Please see the attached flyer for additional details.

The Logan Elementary PTO plays a vital role in supporting our students, staff, and school community throughout the year. From sponsoring special events and programs to providing resources that enhance learning experiences, PTO support makes a meaningful difference for our school.

We encourage all families to become PTO members and help us continue creating wonderful opportunities for our students. Your membership and support, no matter the level, are greatly appreciated and help strengthen our Logan community.

Join today using the PTO membership link below

Hello everyone,

The Arts Committee would like to remind you that our next Arts Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, November 9, at 3:00 PM in the Media Center.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Polen, our art teacher.

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Thank you,
The Arts Committee

At Security Federal Bank, we offer a specialized savings account for kids designed to teach financial responsibility from an early age. Our youth savings accounts provide an excellent way for children to learn the importance of saving money while earning interest on their deposits.

If you are interested in opening a youth savings account and setting your child on the path to a secure financial future, Security Federal will be onsite on Friday of each week during the school year. Deposits will be available for drop-off between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. on Fridays.

For more details, they can be reached at: 1900 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC, 803-739-3960, and SVoit@securityfederalbank.com.

Car Line Drop-Off

• Every child needs hugs, kisses, or high fives to start the school day. Please take care of this before arriving in the drop-off zone each day.
• Drivers, please remain in your vehicle. When you stop and get out, it slows the flow of the line.
  

• Pull as far forward as reasonably possible to allow space for more parents to drop-off their Leopards.

• Have students exit the car from the passenger side (right side). Students who exit from the driver’s side create a much higher chance for an accident.

• Students may exit the car only after crossing the DOUBLE WHITE LINE.

• The doors are open from 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Please note that students must be in the classroom by 7:30 a.m. prepared for the instructional day.
• If you arrive after 7:30 am, please walk your child to the front office to complete the tardy slip. Do not leave your child unattended at the front door.
• After the first day, parents will not be allowed to walk in the building. This is for all parent and guardians. A staff member will ensure your child report to his or her assigned class.

• If a family in front of you is taking longer than usual, you may carefully pull around the car when it is safe to do so.

• Avoid walking across the parking lot. The sidewalk is a much safer alternative.

Car Line Pick-up

• Please remember to clearly display your child's car rider sign in the windows of your car. You will be able to pick up a tag during our Back to School Orientation.
• All transportation changes must be received in writing and always sent to your child’s teacher using their communication platform, e-mail, or fax to (803) 929-3896. All same day transportation changes need to be done through the front office.
• Early dismissal will end at 2:00 p.m. This is to ensure that dismissal is smooth at the end of the day. If there is an emergency, please contact the front office or let me know so accommodations can be made.
• The school day ends at 2:30 p.m. You must remain in your car. Please do not stand at the front entrance doors. Car riders will stay in the classroom with their teacher until their name is called.

• Abbeville Street will be a ONE WAY street (towards Park Street) between posted times 7:00 - 7:30 AM and 2:20 - 3:00 PM.
• NO LEFT TURN into the school parking lot from Lincoln Street during posted times 7:00 - 7:30 AM and 2:20 - 3:00 PM.

Parents and students can access bus stop locations, routes, and pick-up times on our secure mobile app, providing easy access and transparency.

Email: david.copeland@richlandone.org
Location: Logan Elementary School, Elmwood Avenue, Columbia, SC, USA
Phone: 8033432915