Tappan Weekly News
October 25, 2026
Upcoming Dates
This Week at Tappan
Today, Sunday
- Growing Garden work day 10-Noon
Spirit Week
- Monday- Hat Day
- Tuesday- Twin Day
- Wednesday- Pajama Day
- Thursday- Breast Cancer Day
- Friday- Costume Day
Friday October 30
- Half Day 11:15am dismissal
- Movie Night 6pm
Growing Garden Work Day, Today
Spirit Week
Family Movie Night This Friday
Buy your tickets now! Only a limited number of tickets will be sold at the door.
We're also still looking for a few volunteers at the event sign up here.
PTSO is hosting a special screening of Spider-Man: No Way Home, and you’re invited!
Tasty Treats: Classic movie concessions will be available for purchase, so come hungry for popcorn and snacks!
This event supports our Tappan PTSO General Fund, helping us power great programs and opportunities for our students all year long.
📆Friday, October 30 | 6:00 PM – 8:45 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM)
📍Tappan Auditorium
💵 $5 per person
Principal Appreciation Month & Staff Appreciation
Last week Tappan PTSO Staff Appreciation Committee gifted Dr. Parnell and Mr. Howe a bag full of their favorite snacks, they also provided dinner to all Tappan teachers and staff who met with families during Parent Teacher Conferences. Thanks to everyone who contributed!
Student Spotlight: Caleb & Gabe
November PTSO Meeting
The November PTSO Meeting will be held 📆 Monday November 2nd, 6:30pm via Zoom. Use this link to join.
More to explore
Become a Tappan Volunteer. There are so many fun and rewarding ways to volunteer your time and support the Tappan Community. Learn more on our Volunteer website and Volunteer Sign up.
- The Parent Teacher Organization Council board has prepared a list of School Board Candidate Resources for voters to review while deciding how to vote in the upcoming election. Their goal is to collect ALL publicly available forums, interviews, and questionnaires in one easy-to-reference place. There are no endorsements or analyses in an effort to maintain overall neutrality as an organization.
- Warm the Children Program Looking for Volunteer Shoppers. The Kiwanis Warm The Children Program is looking for individuals who can connect with and meet families at the JCPenny at Briarwood Mall to assist them in shopping and paying for Winter Clothing. This is a low commitment opportunity to support families in our local community. Interested volunteers can reach out to Mary Stewart to learn more: mkcstewart61@gmail.com.
- Upcoming Parenting Workshops from Rec & Ed. Looking for practical strategies and support for navigating some of the challenges of parenting? Rec & Ed is offering two upcoming workshops for parents. Workshops are affordably priced, and scholarships are available. You may register for either workshop or both. The Power of Not Rescuing Your Child: Parenting Tips for Understanding and Responding to Childhood Anxiety on 📆 Sunday, October 25
Digital Balance: Smart Tech Habits for Families on 📆 Monday, October 26 - Does your family use Ann Arbor Public Transportation? The Transportation Services Unit is asking you to complete this survey by October 31st, sharing your experiences and satisfaction with the current transportation system. Students, parents and guardians are important users of our transportation system and your feedback is particularly valuable. Responses will be used to help inform future transportation improvements in our community.
- Want to keep up to date on the AAPS Board of Education meetings but can't always find the time to attend? We have good news! This year our PTO Council School Board Liaison will be providing summaries of school board meetings.
Support the PTSO
The PTSO sponsors and hosts events throughout the year, like our welcome back lunch, gifts for principal appreciation month, dinner for PTCs, treats for Honor Roll parties, the after-school store, and much more.
For the PTSO to continue with this amazing work, we need YOU. Volunteers & Donations are critical to our success.
- Complete this Volunteer Form to find opportunities to donate your time. AND
- Make your Tax-Deductible Donation to the PTSO (suggested donation $40/per child)
