Tappan Weekly News

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

You can also connect with the Tappan PTSO via our Website and Instagram

Thursday October 22

• Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30-7pm, open to all

If you'd like to sign up to bring refreshments for our teachers check out the volunteer opportunities section below

We’re celebrating Dr. Parnell and Mr. Howe in October for Principal Appreciation Month! The first week of October they received cider and donuts. This week they received flowers. If you see them in your travels in and out of Tappan tell them Thank You!

Grab your web-shooters and get your tickets now before they vanish into the multiverse! We can't wait to see you there! 🎟️✨

If you'd like to volunteer at the event sign up here.

📆Friday, October 30 | 6:00 PM – 8:45 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM)

📍Tappan Auditorium

💵 $5 per person

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 sign up below.

• General Volunteer Sign up. Let us know what you're interested in and we'll find a match. You will also learn about new opportunities as they are available.
• Support our teachers by donating drinks and treats to go along with the pizza dinner provided to teachers during this week's Parent Teacher Conferences. Sign up here to donate, all items need to be dropped off at the Tappan Main Office by 2:30pm this Thursday October 22nd.
• Volunteer Workday in the Tappan Growing Garden 📆 Sunday October 25th, 10-Noon. The garden is behind the school, between the soccer and baseball fields. Tools provided, no experience needed. For questions email tappan.growing.garden@gmail.com
• Volunteer at the upcoming Family Movie Night 📆 October 30th, and help bring the family fun night to life.

The Tappan School Store is open for business with delicious, $1 USDA Smart Snack-approved treats and drinks (hours: M/W/F 3:03-3:15pm; cash, credit card, and tap-to-pay accepted).

We are thrilled to announce that Alistair Green (6th grade) has won the School Store Art Contest! During the next few weeks, Alistair will be painting a custom canvas to be prominently displayed in the store.

Take the Snack Challenge! Looking for something adventurous? Every 1–2 months, the store features a new specialty item for sale. Our current challenge snack is Cinnamon Toast Sunflower Seeds! Anyone brave enough to try it will be entered into a raffle to win movie tickets for themselves and two friends.

📆 Wednesday October 21 from 5-9pm, the Tappan Trojan Tech Bots will receive 15% of fundraiser net sales when you mention the fundraiser at the register or apply the mobile code RCFUND96 to online (raisingcanes.com) or Raising Cane’s app orders. Please spread the word to family and friends in Ann Arbor. The more chicken fingers we all eat, the more money the team gets!

• Pioneer Volleyball Middle School Night. The Pioneer High Volleyball team invite Tappan students to their Middle School Night on 📆 Tuesday October 20th from 6-8 p.m.The evening will include: A free ticket for all middle school or younger aged kids at the door (Tickets are $6 for adults & older teens, paid at the door or via GoFan App) & T-Shirt raffle. The JV and Freshman teams play at 5:30 pm, Varsity game 7:00 pm This is a great way to see High School Volleyball in action. Free and easy parking. Come for all or one of the games.
• 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 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.

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)