February 16, 2023
TA Prep needs you! We need your skills, gifts, and talents. Our school grows stronger when we work together. Do you have 20-60 minutes to spare? Our campus has growing young boys who need to see themselves reflected through leadership. We are looking for public speakers, mentors, coaches, and individuals who want to empower the scholars at TA Prep.

I want the right individuals on our campus who are willing to model for our scholars what it means to be a servant leader. If you are that person or know someone who can assist, please share my contact information [email protected].

Representation matters.

Be Blessed,

Principal McCray

After-School Conversation Starter: What is one thing you have learned from a teacher?
Weekly Birthdays
February 14
Payton Brezzell
Chase McClure

February 16
Mrs. Khristahl Beckett

February 17
Rhyan Loncke
Genesis Nwadike
February 19
William Ramirez

February 20
Gabriel Campbel

February 22
Faith Beckham
JANUARY ROAR AWARD RECIPIENTS
Olivia Simuzoshya
Leilani Oriola
Hawan Demma
Faith Beckham
Sasha Danticat
Calvin DeClerck
Belinda Rosette
Jesse Denning
Matthew McKenzie
Ryleigh Francis
Ibukunoluwa Jobi
Caleb Escalante Gonzalez
Jeremiah Loveday
Evol Ewan
Noelle Green
Zachari Starling
Cole Brezzell
Noelle Brown
Rhyan Loncke
Dorthan Page
Mikayla Hayes
Cristopher Revollo
Jalen Goffe
Nelson Quijano Zelaya
Noah Barrow
Sofia Bacud
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What time is it? It's time to reserve your spot!
IT'S ENROLLMENT TIME !!
When you've experienced the TA PREP DIFFERENCE
and you're excited for more in the new school year!
Early enrollment closes on March 31, 2023.
Financial Aid Scholarship

The Financial Aid Scholarship application is now open in FACTS SIS. The deadline for returning families to submit the application is May 31, 2023.

  1. Click on the apply button.
  2. Complete and submit the application.
  3. Upload all tax documents including W-2s and 1099s to be assessed for the scholarship.

Scholarship will not be awarded outside of FACTS SIS.
Preppy Makes Cents

TAP-IN to Tax Refunds.

It's tax season and anxieties are at an all time high as millions of families across our nation await their much anticipated tax returns.

Preppy says, "Use your tax refunds wisely!"

  1. Catch up on outstanding bills and tuition payments.
  2. Pay for household expenses in advance.
  3. Invest in a business venture.
  4. Pay off credit card debt.
  5. Add it to your down payment for a home.
  6. Make an extra payment on mortgage principal.
  7. Make an extra payment on car note.
The business office is here to assist with your tuition and payments. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
February 17: Donated Uniform Thrift Shop
February 20: No School- President's Day Holiday
February 24: Black History Program
February 24: Donated Uniform Thrift Shop
February 28: TA Prep Day/ TAPS Awards
March 1: Kindergarten Open House
March 3: TA Prep Spelling Bee
Please pay close attention to March calendar changes:
March 8: Early Dismissal- Parent/Teacher Conferences (in person)
March 9 and 10: No School- Parent/Teacher Conferences (virtual)
March 10: End of Third Quarter
March 13-17: No School- Spring Break
March 23: STEM Exhibition
March 24: 8th Grade Trip to the Capitol
March 31: TA Prep Day/ TAPS Awards
March 31: Early Dismissal
*Calendar subject to change
Drug use is prevalent among youth today. If you have children of school and college age you need to understand the culture and know how to prepare your children to stay away from this insidious destroyer. Takoma Park's own mental health professional, Esther Saggurthi is an expert in this area. She will be presenting a seminar in the form of a talk and question and answer session after church service at 1:30 pm on February 18 in the Keystone Room. Light refreshments will be served.

Seminar sponsored by Takoma Park Seventh Day Adventist Church
Parent/Teacher conferences will be held in person on Wednesday, March 8 and virtually on March 9 and 10. Zoom links will be in the appointment confirmation email from PTC Wizard. Zoom links can also be provided by your child’s teacher.

Wednesday, March 8 students will be dismissed at 12:00 pm for parent/teacher conferences. Lunch will not be served these days. After care will be available until 6:00 pm. There will be no school on Thursday, March 9 and Friday, March 10.

Appointments are for 15 minutes. The last day to schedule appointments is Monday, March 6. Below is the schedule for parent/teacher conferences:

Wednesday, March 8: 1 pm – 6:00 pm in person (students dismissed at 12:00 pm)
Thursday, March 9: 8 am – 6:00 pm virtual (no school)
Friday, March 10: 8 am – 3:00 pm virtual (no school)

For Middle School, parents please choose “Middle School Team” when making your appointment.

We are using a scheduling tool called PTC Wizard so parents can schedule appointments with their child’s teacher at their convenience.

If you already have a PTC Wizard account, please use the login information you created. If you do not remember your login information, please click on “Forgot your password?” on the login page. If you have not created a PTC Wizard account, please see below for instructions:

  •  Parent Login http://taprep.ptcwizard.com/parent/
  • Click on “Create Account”
  • If you need to add more children click on “Account Settings”
  • Follow instructions on tutorial
Principal/Academics: Drechelle McCray [email protected]
Business Office/Rentals: Tastian James [email protected]
Counseling/Community Service: Raysa Creque [email protected]
Front Office/Attendance: Sandhya Kalapala [email protected]
Front Office/Registrar: Maria Revollo [email protected]
P.E./Athletic Director: Alex Lamarre [email protected]
Parent and Teacher Association (PATA): [email protected]
Lunch Orders: Chef George Ray's Catering
Aftercare: Jayneen Jones [email protected]
www.taprep.org | 301.422.3858