Dear Parents,

Happy New Year! I can’t believe how fast this school year is going. Today I met with some of our future Taper Parents for our Kindergarten Round-up Meeting. I told them how wonderful Taper School is. I shared that you are a huge part of why Taper is such an awesome place for boys and girls to go. Our parent and community support is the best. I proudly introduced our amazing Kindergarten staff and our hardworking PTO president and School Administrative Assistant. I shared that we are a team that works hard to provide a well- rounded program that includes a rigorous academic program as well as art music and drama opportunities for our Taper Tigers. I know that as we head into second semester that you will continue to support your child and our school. I wish all of you a happy and healthy New Year!

Sincerely,                                                                                                     

Mrs. Steinbach

Enrollment appliation timeline:

School for Advanced Studies (SAS)

Begins: April 9, 2012

Deadline: May 9, 2012

• Grades K-5
• Must live within LAUSD boundaries
• Transportation is not provided
• Grades 1-5 must meet criteria on application
• Kindergarten must have a letter of recommendation from Pre-K teacher

Open Enrollment

 Begins: May 7, 2012

 Deadline: May 25, 2012

• Grades K-5
• Must live within LAUSD boundaries
• Limited spaces assigned to Taper
• No transportation

Applications will be available in the main office during the application process

Volunteering is an integral part of the success of the students here at Taper.  As in any assistance situation, guidelines are established for the participants in order for the program to be successful.

The following guidelines have been approved by Taper’s School Site Council.

• Volunteer application and TB test result form are available in the main office (TB tests must be done within one year prior to service)
• Once we receive your completed application and TB test, the office will process and submit to the Parent Community Service Branch (PCSB)
• Volunteers may begin servicing only when PCSB issues a volunteer ID card and a welcome letter.  Unlike in the past when you were able to volunteer as soon as you submitted your paperwork.
• All volunteers must have a volunteer form and current TB test on file. (TB tests are good for 4 years.
• All volunteers must go to the office and sign in prior to volunteering.
• The length and frequency of the volunteer’s visit must be reasonable and determined by the activity being observed.
• Discipline is the teacher’s responsibility.
• All student work and behavior is confidential.
• Children who are not enrolled at the school are not to be on the campus.
• As a courtesy, please inform the teacher if you are unable to volunteer at your assigned time.

• If you are bringing a lunch for your child please make sure it is here before lunch starts and your child must know to pick up his/her lunch in the office. We can no longer interrupt classes for lunches. (No fast food please)
• Volunteers are always welcome at Taper, but must have a current TB test on file at the school.
• Volunteers must enter through the office and check in with the office staff.
• After you receive your volunteer badge please bring that with you every time you volunteer.
• Due to the high number of allergies Taper does not allow food items to be shared for birthdays and special occasions.  Instead of food families are welcomed to bring in items such as books and/or pencils for the students.