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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 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.
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.
Parade of San Pedro Schools flyer

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.
Preparedness Care Package flyer english

We are One! Know your Rights!/ ¡Somos Uno! ¡Conozca sus Derechos!

Families and Community! Please visit lausd.org/weareone to learn more and find essential information and resources, such as free legal resources and knowing your rights as a student and family, regardless of immigration status, and to download The Family Preparedness Care Package in English or Spanish for your family.
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Calendar

Sep 4

Admission Day - No School

Sep 7

Labor Day - No School

Sep 8

Early Dismissal

Time: 1:28 PM

Sep 11

ILT Meeting

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 17

25th Day of School!

Sep 21

Unassigned Day - No School

Sep 22

Early Dismissal

Time: 1:28 PM

Sep 4

Admission Day

Sep 7

Labor Day

Sep 12

Choosing YOUR College

Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Virtual - RSVP at bit.ly/CollegeWorkshops_2026

Sep 16

Community Advisory Meeting/Reunión del Comité Asesor de la Comunidad (CAC)

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/87125523815?pwd=QoP1DoQUcLzZ3NR7wpnp9Bz96QvJvL.1

Sep 17

On the Right Track: Resources for "C" or Better in A-G

Time: 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Virtual

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
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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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