Help needed for Cookie Gifting event for Staff

Volunteer bakers needed!  The Staff Appreciation Committee is hosting a cookie gifting event for the Mark Twain staff on Thursday, December 5th. We are in need of folks to send in 2 dozen cookies (or other individual treats) so each staff member can bring home some sweets to share with his/her families. To sign up, please see the Sign up Genius ( here ) or email  TwainAppreciation@gmail.com .  Thank you!   ... read full article

Ice Skating Fundraiser

Go ice skating at Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink between November 29, 2019 - January 20, 2020, and part of your admission fee will be donated to Twain PTSA! Just mention to the rink staff upon arrival that you are with Mark Twain Elementary and a $3 donation will be made to our PTSA! Families can make it a night of holiday fun with a visit to Snowflake Lane at The Bellevue Collection and stroll through Garden d’Lights at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Visit bellevueicerink.com for hours, admission pricing and special events ... read full article

Twain PTSA is on Social Media!

Did you know that Twain PTSA provides regular updates on our programs, upcoming events and latest news on Facebook and Instagram? Don't miss another update! Follow Twain PTSA on Facebook or twainptsa on Instagram. ... read full article

Parent Ed Talk thank you and Online Access to Presentation

Thank you Coach Sheri from Teen Wise for a very interesting and informative parent education talk last Monday, Nov 17. Thank you to Lake Washington PTSA Council and LWSD for providing the funding for this talk. Thank you to our school for providing the facility to host our presenter as well as parents from all over the district. If you missed the presentation, you can access a recording at: https://teenwiseseattle.podia. com/nurturing-to-independence ... read full article

Meet Finn!

THE RESULTS ARE IN! We received 124 votes on International Night and the winning name for our little bobcat is Finn! He is so excited to have his new name. Thank you for helping us with this decision - it sure was a close call with 'Peaches' and 'Sawyer' also receiving lots of votes. Finn will be sharing his adventures with us on our Twain PTSA Facebook and Instagram pages, so make sure to follow us for updates! ... read full article

Volunteers needed for our Craft Fair

Our annual Make It Take it Craft Fair is a fun family event that can only happen with the support of volunteers. Please consider volunteering at the fair! Sign up at  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054BA9A729AAFB6-mark . You can sign up for a 1-hour shift to man a craft table, and spend the other hour making crafts with your kids! We will also need help with set up, clean up and someone to help with the ticket table. No experience necessary. Thank you for your support! ... read full article

Mark Twain Construction Remodel Open House

Important message from the school : Thank you to our voters for passing a Capital Projects Levy last April. This levy provides funding for critical capacity needs due to our rapid enrollment growth and is also funding safety upgrades across the district. This levy includes a four-classroom addition at our school. Planning and design work have already begun. Under the proposed plan, construction would begin in summer 2020. Teachers and students would move into the new addition in fall 2021.  LWSD is hosting a  Community Information Night on Thursday, November 21 from 6-7 p.m. in the Mark Twain Elementary gym   for families ... read full article

Name our new Social Media Mascot!

Introducing Huckleberry's sibling and the new social media mascot for Twain PTSA! We have narrowed its name choices to three, and they are: Finn Sawyer Peaches We now need your help to choose our mascot's name! Visit us at International Night this Thursday and cast your vote! Every vote will be entered into a draw - if you win, you can take home a bobcat plush of your every own! ... read full article

Eat at MOD Pizza to Benefit Twain PTSA

This Sunday, November 17th, dine at  MOD Pizza  at 12530 Totem Lake Blvd NE #124, Kirkland. When you purchase your meal, be sure to  mention Twain PTSA at checkout  and 20% of your meal's price will be donated back to Mark Twain Elementary PTSA! Tell your neighbors, tell your friends - support both the local business and a local school! Also - we will be LIVE POSTING YOUR PHOTOS ALL DAY LONG ! Send us a photo of your group at MOD and we will post it on this page and give you a SHOUT-OUT and THANK YOU! You can private message ... read full article

Join the PTSA Nomination Committee

We are looking for volunteers to serve on the PTSA Nomination Committee from January to April 2020. The nominating committee recognizes and recruits the most qualified people available for elected PTA positions- President, Treasurer, Secretary and Vice presidents.  Committee work includes holding confidential meetings, reviewing nominations, interviewing candidates, and searching for the best qualified candidates. Does it sound interesting to you? Do you have more questions? Please contact Maya Chen at Twainpresident@outlook.com for more information. ... read full article

Picture Retake Day - Nov 7, 2019

Picture retake day is Nov 7th. 8:30-8:55 is the time for volunteer badge pictures for those who still need them. ... read full article

Announcing This Year's School Play!

Calling all Twain 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders! We are happy to announce the title of this year's show:  Peter Pan in Neverland There will be a Play Info Meeting on November 7th at 7:00pm (Twain Library). Audition Forms will be available at the meeting! Application Packet Deadline: Friday, November 15, Noon .  This year's production "Peter Pan in Neverland" is open to 3rd ,4th and 5th grade students who wants to participate in this fun musical show. Studio East provides the director's, script, sets and costumes and Twain PTSA provides the kids with a willingness to learn and a positive attitude. We are only able ... read full article

Donate your Candy to Benefit Twain PTSA

Want to get rid of all that unwanted candy from Halloween? Parents, bring in your Halloween candy to the front office on Nov 1 or Nov 4 between 8:30-9:15am. Twain PTSA receives $1 for every pound of candy donated! Please do not send the candy with your children. Questions? Contact Meghan Wright at  TwainFundraising@outlook.com . Sponsored by Neal Smiles Orthodontics. ... read full article

Volunteers needed for Vision & Hearing Screening

Can you help? On Tuesday, November 12th, we will be having our annual school wide Vision & Hearing Screening. We need 24 approved volunteers to help from 8:30 AM until 1:30 PM, with the hopes of finishing early. If can help, please sign up at  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b4bafae2aa2f49-twain Thank you for your time! If you have any questions please contact Sarah Oh at 425-362-2268. ... read full article

Mentor a Twain student in our new LINKS Lunch Buddy Program

Would 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

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

No Idle Signs at Twain

You 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

This 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

Get 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!

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!

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

Are 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

We 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

Do 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

Can 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

Online 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

Box 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

Show 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!

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!

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

Box 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!

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

Our 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

The 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

We 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

 Thank 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