| Please donate to our No Hassle Fundraiser! | Bonnie Leung | 10/18/2019 | 11/1/2019 |
Please donate to our No Hassle Fundraiser!Please consider making a donation to the No Hassle Fundraiser , our most important fundraising effort each year! Twain PTSA sponsors numerous student events and school programs, but we can't do it without funding! You can participate in the No Hassle Fundraising campaign online , or complete the donation section of the contribution form . Learn more here . ... read full article |
| Mentor a Twain student in our new LINKS Lunch Buddy Program | Bonnie Leung | 10/19/2019 | 11/2/2019 |
Mentor a Twain student in our new LINKS Lunch Buddy ProgramWould you like to be a mentor for a child in our own Twain community? Twain is starting a Lunch Buddy Program called LINKS and we are looking for volunteers. For one hour each week, you can positively impact the life of a child. Volunteers are matched with an elementary student. Mentors and students meet during lunchtime in a pre-assigned area to eat, play games, make arts and crafts, and do other agreed-upon activities. If you are interested in helping, we would love to have you! Please reach out to Victoria Goetze-Nelson at vgoetzenelson@lwsd.org or call 425-936-1410. You can ... read full article |
| No Idle Signs at Twain | Bonnie Leung | 10/18/2019 | 11/1/2019 |
No Idle Signs at TwainYou have probably noticed new signs installed near student pick-up areas. LWSD installed no-idle signs over the summer to help remind parents to turn off their engines while waiting for students. To help keep the air around our schools healthy, LWSD requests that parents and staff shut off engines when waiting more than 10 seconds. Thank you for helping to keep the air around our school clean. Read more information about idling and why it's harmful . ... read full article |
| EZ Grants - Fall deadline is Nov 1st | Bonnie Leung | 10/16/2019 | 11/1/2019 |
EZ Grants - Fall deadline is Nov 1stThis year, PTSA has $4,500 to award to support grant requests for our school. Past grants have been used to purchase new chairs and laptop desks for the library, playground equipment, wheeled lunch carts, class sets of headphones, camera equipment, books, the Bobcat mascot costume, and so much more! If you have an idea for a project, please download and complete an application here . You can also view a list of grants that were awarded last year . Even s tudents can submit a grant request for something that will benefit their learning environment! The Fall 2019 EZ Grant ... read full article |
| Meet Dog Man at the Twain Book Fair | Bonnie Leung | 10/12/2019 | 10/15/2019 |
Meet Dog Man at the Twain Book FairGet ready for a special visit from DOG MAN! That's right! You can meet Dog Man at the book fair on Tuesday, October 15 from 4 - 5 pm in Twain Library! Plus, it'll be Families Helping Families Night between 4-6pm, so make a donation to help purchase books for Twain families in need. When make a donation, you can pick a puffin egg for a chance to win arctic plush animals, 3-D prints or $20 for your favorite teacher to spend on books! ... read full article |
| Enter our Book Fair giveaway! | Bonnie Leung | 10/8/2019 | 10/12/2019 |
Enter our Book Fair giveaway!Want to win some money to spend at the book fair next week? Head over to our Twain PTSA Facebook page right now for a chance to win! Entering is super quick and easy. Good luck! ... read full article |
| Bobcat Membership Package - show your support! | Bonnie Leung | 10/3/2019 | 10/17/2019 |
Bobcat Membership Package - show your support!There's still time to purchase the Bobcat Membership Package! The package includes PTSA membership for 2 adults, a yearbook, member directory, and "no-hassle" donation to fund the PTSA's most important work. You will also receive a punch card to redeem free stuff at future events! Register online today . ... read full article |
| Be a Game Changer for our Environment | Bonnie Leung | 10/3/2019 | 10/17/2019 |
Be a Game Changer for our EnvironmentAre you passionate about the environment? Do you want to show your children how important it is to take action on something you believe in? Join the PTSA as our Sustainability Chair and work with our school and families to make a difference! This position can be performed by one individual or as part of a team. Contact Twainpresident@outlook.com if you are interested to learn more! ... read full article |
| Seeking Volunteers for the Book Fair | Bonnie Leung | 10/2/2019 | 10/16/2019 |
Seeking Volunteers for the Book FairWe are looking volunteers to help set-up, work during the sale, and pack up when it is all over. The commitment is small, with shifts lasting only two hours, and no prior experience necessary. Sign up for a shift here . ... read full article |
| Reflections Arts Competition | Bonnie Leung | 10/1/2019 | 10/24/2019 |
Reflections Arts CompetitionDo you have a young writer or artist in your home? Or a child who enjoys music, dancing, taking photos or making videos? Reflections is a national arts completion that allows children to express themselves in one of six arts categories: 1. Dance Choreography. 2. Film Production. 3. Literature. 4. Music Composition. 5. Photography. 6. Visual Arts. The theme this year is " Look Within ". The deadline are for entries is Oct 24, 2019 . You can find more information here . Contact Devry DelHoyo with any questions. ... read full article |
| Volunteers needed for Walk or Bike to School Day | Bonnie Leung | 9/26/2019 | 10/2/2019 |
Volunteers needed for Walk or Bike to School DayCan you give 30 minutes to an hour to help us next Wednesday morning before school starts? We need a few parents to help us for Walk or Bike to School Day on October 2nd. The is a great event that encourages children to be more conscious of their health, the environment, and the safe routes from their home to school. If you can help please sign up here . Thank you! ... read full article |
| Fall After School Programs | Bonnie Leung | 9/18/2019 | 10/4/2019 |
Fall After School ProgramsOnline Registration for our Fall After School Programs is now open! Tuesdays - Chess4Life (Grades K-5) Thursdays - LEGO Club (Grades K-2 and 3-5) Fridays - Jump Rope Club (Grades K-5) You will be able to register here starting Sep 23. Please contact Shelley Lish with your questions. ... read full article |
| Double Box Top points week | Bonnie Leung | 9/18/2019 | 9/22/2019 |
Double Box Top points weekBox Tops is going digital. Download the Box Tops app today! This week is Double Box Top points. To earn money for our school, simply purchase qualifying products by 9/22/19 and scan your receipt within 14 days of purchase. ... read full article |
| Bobcat Membership Package | Bonnie Leung | 8/29/2019 | 10/2/2019 |
Bobcat Membership PackageShow your support by purchasing a Bobcat Membership Package which includes PTSA membership, a yearbook, member directory, a "no-hassle" donation to the PTSA and a punch card to redeem free stuff at future events! Help us make this school year a GREAT one! Find out where your "no-hassle" donation goes . You can also purchase other membership levels. Register online at www.twainptsa.org ... read full article |
| Buy your spirit wear! | Bonnie Leung | 8/29/2019 | 9/27/2019 |
Buy your spirit wear!Show your paw pride! Mark Twain Spirit Wear is available to purchase for a limited time only. Make our order here . Sales close on September 27th for mid-late October delivery. ... read full article |
| Join us! Become a PTSA member today! | Bonnie Leung | 8/23/2019 | 9/6/2019 |
Join us! Become a PTSA member today!Support our kids by becoming a PTSA member! Twain PTSA is dedicated to improving the education and well-being of all children at home, school, and in the community. Please also consider making a No-Hassle donation, which is vital to our efforts to support our school, staff and families. Find out where your donations go . Become a member today . Check out our Bobcat Package which is available until October 24th - it includes your membership, a yearbook, member directory, punch card with free stuff to redeem at future events, as well as a no-hassle donation which supports the PTSA's most ... read full article |
| A Change to Box Tops | Bonnie Leung | 8/14/2019 | 8/28/2019 |
A Change to Box TopsBox Tops have gone digital!!! No more clipping! Earn cash for Mark Twain via the app which can be downloaded on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Just scan your receipt and the Box Tops cash will be added to our school! You can still clip any old Box Tops you find and drop them off at the school office. ... read full article |
| Playground Donor Recognition Panels are up! | Bonnie Leung | 8/12/2019 | 8/26/2019 |
Playground Donor Recognition Panels are up!We're excited to share a photo of the playground donor recognition panels that have been installed near the front entrance of the school. THANK YOU again to all of our donors for your generous gift - your donations made it possible to build a beautiful playground that will be enjoyed by children in our community for many years to come. Together you made a difference! Also- special thanks goes to Molly Kelleher Honig all her time and effort in making this happen! ... read full article |
| 2019-2020 Calendar of Events | Bonnie Leung | 8/7/2019 | 9/9/2019 |
2019-2020 Calendar of EventsOur PTSA 2019-2020 Calendar of Events are available here . There will be lots of fun and exciting events for the entire family. Mark those dates in your calendar now - We can't wait to see you there! ... read full article |
| 2019-2020 Reflections Competition | Molly Honig | 6/15/2019 | 9/30/2019 |
2019-2020 Reflections CompetitionThe 2019-20 Reflections theme has been announced. Theme: “Look Within” Get a head start on your Reflections submission this summer. The six art categories are: 1. Dance Choreography. 2. Film Production. 3. Literature. 4. Music Composition. 5. Photography. 6. Visual Arts. For more information, visit this webpage . Contact Devry DelHoyo with questions. ... read full article |
| Twain PTSA Board of Directors for 2019-2020 | Bonnie Leung | 7/19/2019 | 8/29/2019 |
Twain PTSA Board of Directors for 2019-2020We are excited to announce our team of PTSA board members for the 2019-2020 year! Thank you for your enthusiasm and dedication to serving this community and we look forward to an amazing year ahead! ... read full article |
| End of Year Video Slideshow | Bonnie Leung | 7/19/2019 | 8/21/2019 |
End of Year Video SlideshowThank you for an incredible year and for being part of our community. Check out this video slideshow and relive some amazing memories as we look through photos from events throughout the year. Have a wonderful summer and we look forward to creating new memories with you in September! ... read full article |
