Weekly Tappan News

Mar 30-Apr 3, No school, Spring Break

April 6, School resumes

April 9, PSAT 8th Grade

May 8, Wellness Day at Tappan, 10:30am - 3:30pm

June 4, 8th Grade Promotion, 12:30pm Pioneer High School

The Tappan P2P group and Counseling Department are looking for volunteers for our Wellness Day on May 8th. We are looking for folks willing to present a 20-30 minute workshop 4-6 times at most (hopefully less). Presentations can be about what you do for a job, how it affects your mental health, how you chose your profession, hobbies you like to do to help your mental health, or anything you would like to talk to students about with a focus on mental health and wellness.

If you're affiliated with an organization, you could discuss the programs and services they offer, or could present information they believe is important for middle school students. You could also run a class or a demonstration. Anything that can somehow link back to keeping ourselves mentally and physically well. We will provide lunch and a small gift for your participation. Our event will run 10:30-3:30, but we are hopeful to not need presenters to present for the entire time. If you'd like to participate, please fill out our volunteer form.

Reach out to Meagan Hudson 734-994-2011 ext 35214 with questions.

Last week, our students enjoyed an extended advisory hour where they got to play games, create with crafts, and hang out with one another! It was the perfect day to support mental health and nourish friendships. Thank you to Dr. Parnell and her staff on recognizing the importance of togetherness and supporting our students mental and emotional health!

Did you know the PTSO Staff/Teacher Appreciation Committee does something EVERY month on behalf of the entire Tappan Community? This month they stocked the teachers lounge with all sorts of treats! Thank you for being so dedicated to the staff and teachers at Tappan 💙

The Tappan Players are hard at work getting ready for the Shrek Jr. Production! We are hoping the Tappan Community with some needed items:

- Most desired - Fake Spanish moss/other mosses, greenery, plants, vines, flowers
- 2 old fashioned suitcases
- Cardboard play bricks (the kind toddlers play with)
- Tutus, ballet costumes
- Renaissance fair style vests, dress vests with ties
- 15 suspenders
- Animal ears/headbands (deer, black cat, 3 rabbit, fox, raccoon, squirrel, owl and other birds, frog, mouse)
-3 pig snouts
-1 granny style apron
- 6 belts (fabric or leather)
- Bolts of any and all fabric, elastic, Velcro
- Jazz shoes
-Carpet scraps
-Grey wigs and beards
-Plywood
-Foam
-Old house paint
- 7 matching vests

Email michellehyang@gmail.com if you have any items. They can be dropped off to the Tappan office and labeled "Julie Strassel".

Thank you to Inno Education for being a Center Stage Sponsor for our upcoming Shrek Jr. Tappan Players performance! Learn more about their summer camp opportunity!

Our Middle School Community Closet is currently in need of specific essential items to support our students with dignity and care. We are seeking new socks and underwear for both boys and girls in all sizes.

Additional donations needed:
• Hanging clothing racks
• Shoes in good condition (all sizes)
• Travel-sized hygiene products (deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.)

If you are able to donate, please send items to the main office with a note designating these items for the Community Closet. All clothing donations should be clean and in good condition; undergarments must be new and unopened.

Your generosity makes a direct and meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for helping us support our school community!

A limited number of yearbooks are available each year. Pre-ordering now guarantees your child a copy.

Before ordering: Make sure you know the name of your child’s Advisory Teacher.

• Go to www.yearbookforever.com to purchase a yearbook with a credit card, debit card, or PayPal.

• The website offers many additional options if your student is interested. To order just the yearbook, enter “Tappan Middle School”, scroll down and select “YEARBOOK ONLY”.

• Pre-purchased yearbooks and any optional add-ons will be delivered to students via Advisory classes in June.

Cost

Now - April 30, $38

Starting May 1, $40

Questions? Contact Yearbook Advisor, Erin Borges borgee@aaps.k12.mi.us.

The PTSO sponsors and hosts many things, like our welcome back lunch, gifts for principal appreciation month, dinner for PTCs, treats for Honor Roll parties, the after-school store, and many other wonderful things! Be sure to follow the PTSO on Facebook.

For the PTSO to continue with this amazing work, we need YOU. The PTSO Annual Fund Drive contributes heavily to our commitment to equitable opportunities for all of
our students. We are so thankful for the generosity of donors during this first stage of the annual campaign and feel confident the second phase will be even more successful in the coming months. Annual Fund - DONATE HERE!