Any Baby Can Community Service Project

TAPP members, we invite you to come help wrap gifts on Friday, Dec. 9. We have a tentative delivery date of Monday, Dec. 12 @ 3 p.m. but there will be a confirmation of the delivery date soon. Email Linda Espino with your questions or to RSVP: esmeralda_240@yahoo.com See details below.

ANY BABY CAN HOLIDAY GIFT GIVIING PROGRAM

TAPP needs your help to fulfill a less fortunate family’s needs.

In December TAPP will be delivering gifts to a very special family in need of extra help this holiday season. We will be providing gifts for a premature female infant and her parents.

The infant could use basic care giving items, such as wipes, powder, wash cloths, baby soap, as well as bottles and toys that light up or play music, baby clothing (newborn size), and diapers (newborn and size 1-2).

The parents did not request items for themselves, but would appreciate pots and pans and bath towels.

Wal-mart, Target, or HEB gift cards are always a good idea for perishable items or as a gift for the adults. If you are willing to donate a gift card please contact Linda Espino (Club President) at esmeralda_240@yahoo.com so that we can make arrangements to pick the card up for a safe delivery to the family. Here are some of the general guidelines to help determine what sorts of gifts to purchase for the family we will be helping this holiday season: Canned goods, cereal, fruits, holiday treats (cookies, candies, etc).

TAPP Meeting

Don't forget TAPP meeting Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 2:00p.m. in GH 133

TAPP 2011 Fall Scholarship Announcement

TAPP sponsors and officers are pleased to announce the
2011 Fall Scholarship for students planning a future career as an educator. Scholarship criteria includes the following:   

• GPA minimum of 2.5
• currently enrolled at SAC 
• plan to enroll at SAC in the spring semester
• completed a minimum of 12 college hours at SAC
  and/or another college
• complete a short essay

Email tappatsac@gmail.com for an application or print the two pages below. Deadline is MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2011 @ noon.

TAPP Minutes 9/14

1. NEWS:  We had a fun icebreaker and Linda announced our new historian is Jorge. Congratulations!
2. FUNDRAISERS:  Volunteers signed up to help at the two fundraisers.
    a.  We need help to cover shifts from 8:30 am to 2 pm at the Antojitos festival on the SAC mall area on Wednesday, Sept. 28.  Please let Linda know if you can volunteer an hour or more of your time selling drinks. Respond at tappatsac.gmail.com
    b.  Our second fundraiser is Movie Night at SAC on Friday, Sept. 30, we will sell sweet and salty treats to people watching the Green Lantern movie. If you can help at dusk for an hour or two, contact Linda. If you can't help, but would like to donate sodas, candies, or other sweet or salty snacks, drop them off at Ms. Cruz-Gonzales' office next week.
3. FALL SCHOLARSHIP: Voted to award $300 this semester. Applications will be posted soon with the new dates, but you can still use the old form at the blog to apply. The selection committee will be composed of Ana Bermudez (TAPP member) and Professors Gabrillo and Shute (English, Rdg, Ed. Dept). The deadline to apply is October 10 at noon.
4. Community service:  On Wednesday, next week, Sept.21, we will deliver school supplies to Hawthorne School. If you'd like to go, meet at Ms. Cruz-Gonzales' office at 12:30.
5. Possible speaker: Plans are being made for a Saturday meeting to talk to U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett about education issues. Let us know if you are interested. More on this as it develops...
6. We are going to look into t-shirts or polos. Linda will be asking about your preferences.
7. Next meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1:30 (place TBA) and Wed., Oct. 12, 2 pm in GH 133.

Upcoming Meeting

TAPP will be having a meeting next Wednesday, September 14 from 2-3 in the afternoon. The meeting will take place in Gonzales Hall Room 133. Join us as we will be happy to have you! 

Sept. Meetings

Come to the TAPP planning meeting on Tuesday, Sept.6, 1:30-2:30, in GH 129. Community service, the Fall Scholarship, and Fundraising are on the agenda.  If you can't come Tuesday, join us next week on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 2-3 p.m. in GH 133. Bring a friend and your ideas!

First Fall 2011 Meeting

Thinking about a career in education? Now is the time to get involved in TAPP, SAC's student organization for future teachers for the latest information on issues in education, scholarships, speakers, trips, and events. Our first meeting is next week, Wednesday, August 31, from 2 to 2:50 in Gonzales Hall 129. Please come and get a head start into your career--TAPP into your potential! We look forward to seeing you Wednesday!

Stay informed about TAPP by joining through orgsync.com (create a free account, search for San Antonio College, and select TAPP). Questions? Call Ms. Bernal at 210-486-0658.

Fall 2011 Officer Elections

Click here to Vote




President: Linda Espino
My name is Linda Espino and I am running for president. I was executive assistant for TAPP during two semester. I regularly attend TAPP's meetings and events, and participated as a member for the TAPP scholarship commitee. My previous experiance as an officer will help me in the president position. I have also been involved in the Student Leadership program, and will continue to be in it during the fall semester. When I graduate,  I will be working as an ESL teacher for M.S. students


Vice President: Aidee Davila

I would love to be a vice president of TAPP. I was the treasurer of TAPP last year and it was an amazing experience, I learn a lot as an active member and I know I can do more this follow school year. I want to become a teacher because I feel I can make a difference and I will love to pass out what I know to improve this world. I believe that with patience, understanding and love, we can make up a better future for everybody. I hope you trust in me and give me this opportunity to serve you all. Thank you.

Secretary: Cynthia Morris
Hi my name is Cindy, I am a SAC Education Student. I am applying for a seceratarial poistion. I am Puerto Rican. This fall will be my second year attending SAC. I enjoy school, I'm very organized and I have many years as a receptionist/secy. I Have many skills working in an office and would like to be the secretary for TAPP. I will see you soon in the fall Thank You.

Teaching Academy Program Peers speaker series Wednesday

Tell your class:
State Board of Education Representative,
Prof. Soto is speaking to TAPP club 12:00-12:50
Wednesday March 30
Methodist Student Center (Dewey @ Belknap)
across from McCreless hall.
This Trinity professor is the author of 3 books and
numerous articles on literature and cultural studies,
and a Harvard and Stanford Alum, He has lectured in
France, Italy and across the US.

Be early, refreshment served.

Pizza meeting

TAPP meeting next week on Wednesday, March 9, 3:00 p.m., in Gonzales Hall 101.

Come have pizza and find out about the group--past, present and future.

See how TAPP can give you the edge when you transfer, apply for scholarships, and look for your first teaching job.  It's not too late to get involved this semester. 

Be part of the Austin trip to show our support for public education, hear about upcoming speakers, and talk about plans for next year.

Please RSVP by Monday so we get enough pizza. (send us an e-mail to tappatsac@gmail.com)

Hope to see you next week!

Free Educational Events in San Antonio

Trinity University Distinguished Lecture Series are free, open to the public, seating is available on a first-come, first-seated basis. Tickets or reservations are not required. Peter R. Orszag, who served in the Bush and Obama administrations, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011 in the Laurie Auditorium. He is currently a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies of Sciences. For more Trinity events including 2 tonight, Wednesday click: http://tspace.trinity.edu/wv3dev/wv3_servlet/urd/run/wv_event.whatson


Each March the San Antonio College community celebrates women's achievements throughout history, and everyone is welcome to participate in the activities and presentations that take place during Women's History Week. However, all films are open to SAC students, faculty and staff only. For listing and description of events follow link: http://www.alamo.edu/sac/vat/arthistory/arts1303/women.htm

Contact me soon if you would like to share info at the club president's meeting Thursday
-Matthew Mendez TAPP president

Submit questions for Dr. Zeigler on the 'Speaking of SAC' segment of The Sauce radio morning show Here.

TAPP Scholarship Spring 2011

Upcoming Events

Hello everyone! I hope everyone is having an excellent week.

First,  I want to remind everyone about TAPP's meeting on Thursday Feb 3rd at 12:15 in room GH 101. From now on, our meetings will be held in room GH 101.
We will also be having  a recruitment party, but the date is still TBA. Alrighty then, don't forget about the meeting. Bring a friend and a snack 
 There are also voulanteer opportunities.
 1.) The fundraiser. The name of the event is Wildwest Rodoe Round Up,and we're going to have a canopy and will be selling drinks. The date is Feb 9th from 9am - 2 pm  2.) The President Round Table. We are looking for members who would like to voulanteer for the President Round Table. This event consists of a meeting with all the other clubs and to talk about the things we do as an organization. This event is the last Thursday of the month, and this month it'll be on the 24th.   3.) Movie night. The movie will be Green Hornet ( the best comedy movie ever! ) on March 1st. If the group is interested about doing movie night please let us know.
   There are some upcoming leadership workshops. The dates for those workshops are posted on the blog. = )

The San Antonio writing project is having a free conference this saturday Feb 5th from 8am - 1 pm. The name of the conference is called The Power of Story. For more info check out their website. Here's the link http://sanantoniowritingproject.org/
 That's it for today. Don't forget to sign up for the voulanteer opportunities and to bring a friend to the meeting.   

San Antonio Writing Project Conference

Welcome back to SAC Spring 2011 with TAPP

Welcome TAPP visitors! Many opportunities will be posted (here or on Facebook or on OrgSync) to be involved on campus, networking and learning / professional development around San Antonio. *** Meeting Wednesday Jan. 26 from 1-3 pm in the LSC craft room (2nd floor Loftin Student Center). Bring a friend and some cookies to share! ***

Note: the Writing Conference at UTSA downtown on Saturday, Februaury 5, 2011 from 8am-1pm - http://www.sanantoniowritingproject.org   

A good local source of information on special populations / learning differences is the Winston School at http://thewinstonschool.com/press-room/ 

Check back here for info on the upcoming Spring ’11 TAPP Scholarship. I look forward to meeting new Ed majors who will continue at SAC and want to help with fun campus fundraisers. TAPP President, Matthew Mendez