Tappan Weekly News

This first weekly newsletter, brought to you by the Tappan PTSO, highlights important dates, events, and opportunities at Tappan. We hope everyone has a great first week!

What to expect on the first day of school:

• Students will report to 1st hour Advisory

• 6th grade students will be greeted by their Advisory teachers at the front entrance at 8:03 AM

• This is a HALF DAY for students. Dismissal is at 11:15. Lunch will be grab and go

Students should report to the following locations each morning to begin their school day:

• 6th Grade: Front main entrance (parent loop area)

• 7th Grade: Bubble doors (bus loop/back of the building)

• 8th Grade: West End doors (west side bus loop)

Monday August 31, First Day of School. Half Day

Thursday September 3, Picture Day

Friday September 4, No School, Holiday. School resumes Tuesday September 8th

Other upcoming dates

Thursday September 10, Curriculum Night 4-6pm

The Tappan Growing Garden is located between the soccer and baseball fields. You’ll see perennials like asparagus, herbs, strawberries, and raspberries; pear and apple trees; flowers and vegetable beds. This summer it was maintained by community volunteers, and during the school year a student garden club and various advisory teachers and classes use it.

Want to join in? Email tappan.growing.garden@gmail.com and keep reading the newsletter for a fall workday to winterize the garden!

Tappan spirit wear store is officially open until midnight Sunday, September 13. There are many opportunities throughout the school year for your student to represent their gear so act now, availability is only offered a couple times throughout the school year.

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)

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, September 17

⏰6:00pm (Dinner and Community); 7:00pm (Forum Starts)

📍Washtenaw Learning Resource Center, 4135 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor