October 1, 2026

Fall Festival is tomorrow, Friday, October 2nd, from 10 AM to 3 PM here at Takoma Academy Preparatory School! Dress in your barnyard best and get ready for some— there are no chapel uniforms required!

Tickets: Tickets are no longer required to attend the Fall Festival!

All parents and families are invited for a day of outside fun. Parking will be available in the Takoma Academy Parking lot.

Food: Food will be available for purchase. If you would like to pre-purchase food, please order here!

Pre-Purchased Tickets: Families who previously purchased tickets for GAMES AND ACTIVITIES may email Ms. James regarding refunds or arrangements for using/distributing their tickets toward food purchases.

Parent/Guardian Supervision: If you are attending the festival and are not volunteering, your child will be released to you at 10:00 a.m. Once released, your child is no longer under the supervision of their teacher and will remain in your care for the duration of the festival.

Regular Dismissal: For students being picked up at the regular dismissal time of 12:30 p.m., dismissal will take place in the front arrival area, NOT the Black Top. Families will receive directions that day.

Students remaining at school without a parent or guardian will be escorted to aftercare at 2:00 p.m.

We look forward to celebrating with our TA Prep families! 

Anonymous Reporting

TA Prep is implementing an avenue for parents, students and community to report concerns anonymously or otherwise. If you would like to make an anonymous report, please click on the link below.



Kindness

“So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.”

Galations 6:10

It's October! And this month at TA Prep, we are focusing on kindness. And what better way to start off the month than shouting out some of the kindest people we know... our Pastors!

Our first semester parent-teacher conferences will take place as follows:

• Virtual: Tuesday, October 13,

During the conference, teachers and families will have an opportunity to discuss:

1. Positives & Strengths
2. Challenges, Concerns, Recommendations
3. Parent Questions & Partnership.

Scheduling is first come first served.  

 To schedule an appointment:

1. Click on the link in the far right column to make an appointment with the desired teacher, for example, if you would like to meet with Mrs. Ariza you will click Schedule with Mrs. Ariza
2. When the calendar appears, go to the date October 13
3. Choose a time
4. You will receive a confirmation email.
5. Your scholar's teacher will email you the video link for your virtual conference

If you have difficulty, please email Principal McCray (dmccray@taprep.org).

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education!

On October 16, we will be having a school wide celebration to close out Hispanic Heritage Month! We invite students to dress up in their Hispanic cultural entire as we journey through culture, faith and tradition.

We have a TikTok! Please use the QR code to take a look and give us a follow!

Shenandoah Valley Academy is inviting YOU to Academy Days 2026!

Mark your calendars for October 18-19, 2026! This event is for 7th and 8th graders. Don't miss this opportunity for 8th graders to audition for music and athletic scholarships, it's the perfect day to experience everything SVA has to offer and connect with our community!

What to bring:

• Sleeping bag or bedding for your overnight dorm stay
• Toiletries
• Change of clothes for Monday
• Musical instrument
• Athletic attire for fun activities and tryouts

Have questions? Reach out to Jennifer Espinoza at jennifer.espinoza@svasda.org or call 540-740-3161.

Don't miss out, register now, space is limited: https://AcademyDays2026.eventbrite.com

We can't wait to welcome you to SVA!

Tomorrow!

Pastors!! We'd love to recognize you for all you do! Please let us know if you are able to attend our Pastor Appreciation Chapel by clicking the image above.

30 Day Look Ahead

*Calendar subject to change

Weekly Reminders

• Arrive on time and ready for learning. Any scholar arriving at 8:21 or later must be signed in by an adult.
• Come adhering to all dress code rules. Students not fully dress code compliant will be fined! See image below for details on required clothing.
• Prepare for the day: Mentally, Physically, Emotionally and Spiritually.
• Bring all items: Lunch (with any necessary utensils), Backpack, Homework, After School Activities Bag.
• Remain: Respectful, Organized, Always Cooperative, Responsible and Safe.
• Refer the Parent Resource Book. 

Tamika's Cuisine is our lunch provider Monday-Thursday

*Please note there is no school lunch provided Oct. 14 & 15.

The Prep Store is now open online and our new Built for the Kingdom shirts are available. Click here, to grab yours today!

We've moved! Check out our new Facebook page and please give us a follow. All Facebook updates will be posted on this page moving forward.

If you have any community news you would like for us to share please let us know! Email info@taprep.org and we will look into including it in future newsletters.

8300 Carroll Avenue

Takoma Park, MD 20912

301.422.3858

www.taprep.org