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Front of Main office photo " We Love Our Staff"

Front of auditorium & Main Office.

Library Mural

Library Mural.

Fence of Westmont Dr.

Fence on Westmont Dr.

Handball Courts

Handball Courts

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News & Announcements

flyer with text announcing picture day

Picture Day!

Picture Day is coming on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026!

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTPN3VX8. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!

Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com
flyer to invite Taper 5t grade parents for community night at Dana Middle school on 9-28-26

Attention Taper 5th Grade Parents!

The Choices Applications open on October 1st, 2026! If you are a parent or guardian of a 5th grade student, consider attending a parent and student community night for incoming students at Dana Middle School Magnet on September 28th, 2026 from 6-7pm.

RSVP for September 28th to attend and learn about Dana's STEAM Magnet program and how to apply. Please check out the flyer for more details.
Parent flyer asking for math instruction input

Parents, Your Input and Feedback Needed!

Los Angeles Unified School District is currently in the process of reviewing new Kindergarten through
12th-grade mathematics instructional materials for adoption. In accordance with California Education Code 60002, we invite parents and community members to preview the proposed textbooks and provide valuable feedback.
Your insights will help ensure our students have access to the highest quality resources that align with the California Mathematics Framework and support diverse learning needs.
webinar for families on screen time policy

New Student Screen Time Policy Webinars!

Parents and Families! You are invited to join this webinar and learn more about LAUSD’s new Guidelines for Student Screen Time Policy. Check out the flyer for more information dates and time.

Padres y Familias! Están invitados a este webinario para conocer más sobre la nueva Política de Directrices para el Tiempo de Pantalla de los Estudiantes del LAUSD. Consulten el folleto para obtener más información sobre las fechas y los horarios.
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Calendar

Sep 1

Annual Title I Meeting

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Early Dismissal

Time: 1:28 PM

Sep 2

Fall Picture Day

Sep 4

Admission Day - No School

Sep 7

Labor Day - No School

Sep 8

Early Dismissal

Time: 1:28 PM

Sep 11

NORM DAY

FINALIZE SAFETY SCHOOL PLAN

Time: 8 AM – 8:30 AM

SAFETY COMMITTEE Meeting

Time: 8 AM – 9 AM

Sep 15

Early Dismissal

Time: 1:28 PM

SSC Meeting

Time: 2:35 PM – 3:35 PM

Sep 18

ILT Meeting

Time: 8 AM – 9 AM

Sep 4

Admission Day

Sep 7

Labor Day

Nov 11

Veterans' Day

Nov 26

Thanksgiving

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

Dec 21

Winter Recess Begins

Jan 8

Winter Recess Ends

Jan 11

Second Semester Begins

Jan 18

Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Day

Feb 15

Presidents’ Day

Mar 22

Spring Recess Begins

Mar 26

Spring Recess Ends

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About Us

At Taper Avenue Elementary & STEAM Magnet, we believe in nurturing curious minds and compassionate hearts in a supportive, family-oriented environment. Taper families have a long history of sending their children across generations to Taper and trust our school as a safe learning environment for their children. Our dedicated teachers, staff, and parents, work together to provide every child with a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning and growth. We celebrate the unique potential of each student, encouraging them to explore, discover, and thrive.
Our fundamental purpose is to develop lifelong learners who will reach their greatest potential and become productive contributing members of society.
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Taper Students

Our Mission

Taper Avenue Elementary and S.T.E.A.M Magnet will provide a challenging learning environment in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, which supports students to maximize their potential and prepare students to be college and career ready and to meet the challenges in the world around them.
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