TPPA Events

9/27 International Families & Friends Hispanic Heritage Month Dinner

The TPPA International Families & Friends Group cordially invites all Tampa Prep families to our first event of the year. In commemoration of the Hispanic Heritage Month, our group will host a dinner at Spain Restaurant in downtown Tampa. Please join us for a night of delicious Spanish food and music on Wednesday, Sep 27th, at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP before Sep 24th. Please contact Nurdan Johnsingh at nozzky@gmail.com with any questions. We can’t wait to see you there!
Location: Spain Restaurant and Toma Bar, 513 N Tampa St, Tampa FL 33602

9/28 Terrapin Dads Kickoff Happy Hour 

All Tampa Prep fathers are invited to the Terrapin Dads Kickoff Happy Hour on Thursday, Sep 28th, at Armature Works, at 6:00 p.m. We cordially invite all teachers and administrators to attend also. Please RSVP by Sep 26th. Look for us at Armature Works outside, facing the river. Contact Alex Steppacher at ast216b@gmail.com with any questions.
Location: Armature Works, 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa FL 33602

10/3 Book Club Kickoff! 

All Tampa Prep parents are invited to our Book Club kickoff meeting on Tuesday, Oct 3rd, at 9:15 a.m. in the large conference room. At this gathering, we’ll create our reading list and schedule for the year! Coffee will be provided by your Book Club chairpersons. Baked goods are welcome. We request an RSVP by Oct 1st. Please contact Laurie Sweeney (laurr55@aol.com) or Connie Mitchell (avanoah2009@gmail.com) with any questions.
Location: Tampa Prep, large conference room

10/3 Tampa Prep Parent Outing at AR Workshop

All Tampa Prep parents and alumni are invited to join fellow parents for an afternoon creating the next great masterpiece for your home at AR Workshop, on Tuesday, Oct 3rd, at 11:30 a.m. Choose and purchase your project ahead of your arrival. You will leave the outing with some new Tampa Prep family friends and a piece of art to display in your home. Waters and light refreshments will be provided. Feel free to bring a morning beverage for yourself and and snacks or baked goods to share with the group. RSVP is required by Oct 1st. Contact Shannon Dann (shannon.dann@yahoo.com) or Sandi Santos (sandi@sandisantos.com) with any questions.
Location: AR Workshop, 2414 S MacDill Ave, Tampa FL 33629

10/4 11th Grade Parent Coffee – “Junior Year Forecast” 

All Tampa Prep 11th grade parents are invited to join us for our first 11th grade parent coffee on Wednesday, Oct 4th, at 9:00 a.m. at Coppertail Brewing Co. Head of Upper School, Robert Franz, and Director of College Counseling, Mike Wagstaff, will discuss the highlights to expect this year. We request an RSVP by Sep 29th. Please submit questions for college counseling in advance by sending an email to Gina Bailey at gmbailey@verizon.net. Coffee and refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!
Location: Coppertail Brewing Co, 2601 E 2nd Ave, Tampa FL 33605; Street parking is also available on E 2nd Ave.

10/5 8th Grade Parent Coffee – Boston Trip! 

All Tampa Prep 8th grade parents are invited to join us for our first 8th grade parent coffee on Thursday, Oct 5th, at 9:00 a.m. at Coppertail Brewing Co. Your 8th Grade TPPA representatives will be there with Head of Middle School, Joe Fenlon, who will provide all of the details for the upcoming Boston Trip. We request an RSVP by Oct 2nd. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there! Please contact Nicola Day at nicoladay@bell.net with any questions. There is parking onsite and street parking is also available on E 2nd Ave. However, due to the expected high turn out for this event, car pooling or ride sharing is encouraged.
Location: Coppertail Brewing Co, 2601 E 2nd Ave, Tampa FL 33605; Street parking is also available on E 2nd Ave. 

10/8 Humane Society Pumpkin Patch Volunteer Opportunity

The Hyde Park Village Pumpkin Patch is coming! Tampa Prep juniors, seniors and their parents are invited to volunteer on Sunday, Oct 8th, with 2 shifts available. Volunteers will be selling pumpkins to the public to raise funds for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Full details and schedule of available shifts are available at the sign-up link. Please sign-up by Oct 1st. Contact Maureen Chase at mochase2020@gmail.com with any questions.
Location: Hyde Park Village

10/12 7th Grade Fall Parent Social 

All 7th grade parents are invited to the 7th Grade Fall Parent Social on Thursday, Oct 12th, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Petra Middle Eastern Restaurant. A delicious buffet of appetizers will be provided by your TPPA hosts. Petra does not sell alcoholic beverages, but feel free to bring your own bottle of wine to share! Please RSVP by Oct 10th. Contact Leslie Turner at leslieturner.passmore@gmail.com with any questions. We can’t wait to see you there!
Location: Petra Middle Eastern Restaurant, 1118 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa FL 33606

10/17 11th Grade Parent Social

All 11th grade parents are invited to the 11th Grade Fall Parent Social on Tuesday, Oct 17th, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux. Laissez les bons temps rouler while we mingle and catch up with everyone. Appetizers will be provided by your TPPA hosts with a cash bar available to purchase beverages. Please RSVP by Oct 15th. Contact Gina Bailey at gmbailey@verizon.net with any questions.
Location: Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, 1140 Gramercy Lane, Tampa FL 33607

10/18 TPPA Monthly Board Meeting

All Tampa Prep parents are invited to join us on Wednesday, Oct 18th, at 9:00 a.m. for the Tampa Prep Parents Alliance monthly board meeting, at Coppertail Brewing Company near Ybor City. You’ll hear about the exciting events that the TPPA has on tap for the school year and learn about volunteer opportunities! All Tampa Prep parents are invited and encouraged to attend. If you have any questions about attending the meeting, please contact Allison Mook at tppapresident@tampaprep.org.
Location: Coppertail Brewing Co, 2601 E 2nd Ave, Tampa FL 33605; Street parking is also available on E 2nd Ave. 

10/24 PEC Presents: “When Your Good Kid Makes a Bad Decision” 

Back by popular demand, Board Certified criminal defense attorney, Andrew Shein, a parent of three, will talk about real life situations where a teen or young adult made a poor choice with unexpected criminal consequences. With 20+ years in the state and federal criminal justice system, he will offer advice or suggestions on how your teen can recognize and make smart decisions in difficult situations. This TPPA Parent Education Committee (PEC) Seminar is designed for middle school and upper school parents of Tampa Prep students as well community parents. Please RSVP by Oct 20th.
Location: Tampa Prep Student Center

SAVE THESE DATES:

10/13 International Families & Friends Hispanic Movie Night!

10/17 10th Grade Student Lunch

10/18 10th Grade Parent Social 

10/20 Senior Tailgate Lunch

10/24 11th Grade Student Lunch

10/24 “When Your Good Kid Makes a Bad Decision” PEC Seminar

10/25 12th Grade Parent Social

Terrapin Dads Happy Hour Events

All Tampa Prep dads are invited to attend Terrapin Dads Happy Hour events throughout the school year beginning in September in the evenings for a casual gathering that sometimes includes a member of the Tampa Prep administration team. In addition to attending other TPPA events, Terrapin Dads also support events including the End of Year BBQ.  Check the Events Calendar for Updates!

We hope to see you there!  Contact Tom Loosbrock or Alex Steppacher with any questions.

Book Club Gatherings

All Tampa Prep parents are invited to attend Book Club meetings throughout the school year. Book Club meets every month from 9:15am – 10:30am beginning in October in the Large Conference Room (unless otherwise posted).

Volunteer Opportunities for the 2023-24 School Year

Tampa Prep Parents Alliance would love to know if you’d like to be invited to participate in volunteer opportunities at school as they come up during the 2023-24 school year. Please fill out this form now to receive volunteer invitations.