Tappan Weekly News

This weekly newsletter, brought to you by the Tappan PTSO, highlights important dates, events, and opportunities at Tappan.

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Monday September 14

• Fall Sports Begin
• PTSO Monthly Meeting 6:30-7:30pm

Tuesday September 15 & Wednesday September 16th

• NWEA Testing

Thursday September 17

• Ann Arbor School Board Candidate Forum 6-8:30pm

Today is the last day for Tappan spirit wear store orders, deadline is midnight tonight.

Join to learn where the 2026 Ann Arbor School Board Candidates stand on educational justice. We will be meeting on Thursday, September 17th to meet this year's school board candidates. You'll have a chance to mingle and to say hello. Dinner and Mingling with the Candidates & the community starts at 6:00 pm. The forum and childcare will start at 7:00pm.

Register to attend In-Person or Virtually

🗓️Thursday, 9/17, 6:00pm (Dinner and Community); 7:00pm (Forum Starts)

Washtenaw Learning Resource Center, 4135 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor

It was great to see everyone at curriculum night last Thursday! What an informative way for caregivers to be able to experience their students school day. 

The Tappan PTSO Staff Appreciation Committee treated the staff to a meal for Curriculum Night. Stay tuned for ways parents can contribute to future meals and activities to let the staff know how much we value them!

Science Olympiad is like the Olympics for science! Build projects, solve puzzles and mysteries, and compete in exciting STEM events. Fill out this Google form to sign up and get more information.

📆 Informational session: Sunday, 9/20, 5 pm

Pittsfield library, 2359 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Exciting Tappan Players announcement!

Tappan Players will present Mean Girls Jr.

• All Tappan students welcomed and encouraged to participate. No participation fee.
• Lots of opportunities for parents to volunteer and get involved.

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Tappan Middle School. Get ready for the newest gotta-read books, bestselling series, and favorite characters that students love. Plus, every purchase supports our school. We can’t wait to have you join us for the Best. Week. Ever!

📆 September 21-25 at Tappan

Zero Waste Fall Festival at Kiwanis
You’re invited to an afternoon of live music by Laz from Gemini, donuts, cider, screen printing, games, a free book fair and more family-friendly fun! Kiwanis Thrift Sale will be open for shopping and behind-the-scenes tours of their operations that saves thousands of items from the landfill each year. Attendees will also have an opportunity to learn more about Ann Arbor's circular economy through activities like free clothing repair, flash embroidery and reusable grocery bag making workshops by engaging with local businesses and organizations including the Hands-On Museum, Maker Works and All Hands Active.

📆 Sunday 9/27, 12 - 3 pm

Kiwanis, 100 N Staebler Rd Ste C, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

More information at TrashTalkTour.Org

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)