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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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San Pedro Community Night Parade of Schools!

Taper Families and Students! Join us for the annual San Pedro Community Night Parade of Schools on Friday, September 25th, 2026. We will be celebrating with our amazing San Pedro Schools and we hope to see you there. Don't forget to wear your school spirit Taper gear! See the flyer for more information.

¡Familias y Estudiantes de Taper! Acompáñennos al Desfile Anual de Escuelas de la Noche Comunitaria de San Pedro el viernes 25 de septiembre de 2026. Estaremos celebrando junto a nuestras increíbles escuelas de San Pedro y esperamos verlos allí. ¡No olviden vestirse en sus prendas de Taper para demostrar su espíritu escolar! Consulte el folleto para obtener más información.
San Pedro Sips and Sounds 2026 Flyer

Sips and Sounds

The San Pedro Education Foundation is proud to present Sips & Sounds 2026, the annual silent auction and charity event supports San Pedro public schools.

Join us for an evening at Port Town Brewery featuring live music, great food, beer and wine, a silent auction, raffle, and prizes — all in support of the students, teachers, and schools that make up the San Pedro public school community.

Proceeds from Sips & Sounds help fund classroom grants, STEM programs, arts, literacy, wellness, athletics, special education support, and other student-centered initiatives across San Pedro schools.
2027-2028 School Tour Sign Up Flyer

2027-2028 School Tours

Magnet CHOICES applications open October 1, 2026. Sign up for a school tour now!

"Las solicitudes de OPCIONES Magnet abren el 1 de octubre de 2026. ¡Inscríbase ya para una visita escolar!"
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Calendar

Sep 25

P.R.I.D.E. ASSEMBLY

Time: 8:05 AM – 8:30 AM

SAN PEDRO COMMUNITY NIGHT

Time: 6 PM

Sep 26

SIPS & SOUNDS Event

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Sep 28

4th grade Olivia’s Clean Water Adventure

Time: 11 AM
Location: Auditorium

Sep 29

Early Dismissal

Time: 1:28 PM

Oct 6

Early Dismissal

Time: 1:28 PM

Oct 9

GATE Committee Meeting

Oct 13

Early Dismissal

Time: 1:28 PM

Oct 16

ILT Meeting

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM

Oct 17

Harvest Festival

Oct 20

Early Dismissal

Time: 1:28 PM

Oct 23

50th Day of School

Sep 26

Region North Choices School Fair

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies (VOCES) 9171 Telfair Ave Sun Valley, CA 91352

Oct 1

Region East Virtual Choices Fair

Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM
Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/84602735565

Region South Virtual Choices School Fair

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/81127472673

Oct 6

Region West Choices School Fair

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM
Location: Los Angeles High School 4650 W. Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90019

Oct 10

Region East Choices School Fair

Time: 9 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Esteban Torres HS 4211 Dozier St Los Angeles, CA 90063

Oct 13

Region South Choices School Fair

Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Gardena High School 1301 W. 182nd St. Gardena, CA 90248

Region West Virtual Choices Fair

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/83201553181

Oct 27

Region East State of the Region

Time: 9 AM – 11 AM
Location: TBD

Oct 31

Household Income Form Deadline

Time: 12 PM

Nov 11

Veterans' Day

Nov 26

Thanksgiving

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

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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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