our booster club is:
Topanga Enrichment Programs (TEP)
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The Parent-Elected, All-Volunteer Board for TEP oversees all fundraising and operation of supplemental programs to enrich the educational experience of students at Topanga Elementary School.

​All programs funded via TEP are approved by Leadership Council vote.

Topanga Enrichment Programs (TEP), is a non-profit 501(c)(3) entity which exists solely to fund enrichment program at Topanga Elementary Charter School.

Topanga Enrichment Programs are funded by parents and community members just like you! They include:

SCIENCE
We have a dedicated Science teacher and science lab, an annual Science Fair, a Butterfly Habitat Garden Project on campus, community programs like Butterfly Day and many more.

TEACHER SUPPORT & SMALLER CLASSROOM SIZES
Classroom Aides and a Classroom Size Reduction Teacher are paid for through TEP.

ART
The Gallery Art Show is curated by TEP annually. Funding has been approved for a dedicated Art Teacher.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education is part of Topanga Elementary, with a dedicated P.E. program run by the YMCA. TEP also produces what many say is “The most fun day of the year,” our Track and Field Day!

DRAMATIC ARTS and THEATER PRODUCTION
An all-inclusive 12-week after-school program that offers onstage and backstage roles for TK-5th grades from November-March at a nominal price that also supports more theater arts program opportunities during the school day and with local, reputable theater companies like Theatricum Botanicum.

COMPUTER and TECHNOLOGY LAB
A $100,000 County grant was secured by TEP in 2014 to support our growing technology program. TEP is currently seeking more grants of this kind to support the ever-evolving technological landscape.

LIBRARY & LITERATURE
TEP organizes and hosts the Scholastic Book Fair during the school year and contributes funds to add materials to our school library. TEP also the Spell-A-Thon fundraiser, which raises over $10K annually with an educational focus.


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Download 2019-2020 ​Back-to-School Packet (Coming Soon)

View 2018-2019 TEP Budget
​2019-2020 budget coming soon

TEP Board Members 2019-2020

President - Julianne Gorman
president@topangaelementary.org

Controller - Stephanie Lackenby
controller@topangaelementary.org

Marketing Chair - Sean Colgin
​marketing@topangaelementary.org

Secretary - Mary Vincent
secretary@topangaelementary.org

Treasurer - David Refsland
treasurer@topangaelementary.org

Sponsorships - TBD
​sponsorship@topangaelementary.org

Digital Chair - TBD
digital@topangaelementary.org

General Members:
​Fuji Whittenburg

Join Us
TEP meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm at TECS in Room 14. Reminders are published in Principal Gediman's "Friday Focus" weekly email.
​View Minutes

Meetings
Tues Sept 10
Tues Oct 8
Tues Nov 12
Tues Dec 10
Tues Jan 14
Tues Feb 11
Tues Mar 10
Tues Apr 14
Tues May 12
Tues June 9 + TEP Elections for 2020-21

Have TEP Contact You
TEP suggestion/comment forms are available in the office. Simply complete and submit the form in the suggestion box (also in the office) and the appropriate TEP representative will contact you as soon as possible.

Physical Address
TEP
Topanga Elementary Charter School
22075 Topanga School Road
Topanga, CA 90290

Mailing Address
Topanga Enrichment Programs
PO Box 801
Topanga, CA 90290

TEP Profile on Guidestar