Mark Twain PTSA is a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) parent, teacher, student association.

Our mission is to be a strong voice for children and a resource for our families, school, and community. We will do this by supporting programs and activities that advocate for children's well-being and enhance our school community. 

 

Latest News & Updates

 

Thank You, Movie Night Superstars 🎬🍿

12/18/2025 1:52 pm

A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers who helped make Movie Night a magical success! From cozy blankets to pizza, popcorn, and hot cocoa, your energy brought the Twain community together for an evening of holiday cheer. Our gym was transformed into a winter wonderland —and this 5th Grade fundraiser truly sparkled raising over $3,500...

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Thank You, Twain Community!

12/14/2025 9:48 am

As the year comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing Twain Community for all your support to our school and community. Your contributions help fund classroom grants, community events, enrichment activities, and teacher appreciation. 

With 2025 coming to a close, please check if your employer offers donation matching before year-end. And if you’d still like to contribute, please click here. Thank you and wishing everyone a wonderful winter break and see you in 2026!

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Big Thanks to Our Staff Appreciation Committee!

12/14/2025 7:00 am

Our amazing Staff Appreciation Leads, Katti Swanson and Audrey Adler, have been on fire, coordinating many wonderful Staff Appreciation events - most recently the November Soup and Salad Bar and the always delectable December Cookie Box Gifting event. 

We have also been blown away by the generosity of the many families that have stepped up to contribute to all these great events...

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PTSA Budget Committee Volunteers Needed

12/13/2025 10:00 am

Join us for our one-time PTSA Budget Committee meeting in January (date is TBD). We’re looking for a few volunteers to help review and shape next year’s PTSA budget.

The meeting will last about 1–2 hours, and no experience is needed—just a willingness to share your perspective and support our school community. Please contact Ti'Erra Caldwell Wilson at ti'erra@twainptsa.org with questions or if you're interested!

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Thank You, Vision & Hearing Volunteers

12/13/2025 9:00 am

On Tuesday, December 2nd, volunteers helped Nurse Jess and her team of LWSD nurses with this year's Vision and Hearing screening. We were able to screen approximately 302 students in just under two hours. Way to go team!

Many thanks to these volunteers who helped things go smoothly for our students: Malaika Silliker, Maryam Jaddoo, Heather Scott, Christine Benchemsi, Katti Swanson, Simona Shelton, Laura Good, Amanda Jackson, Savatthey Net, Natanya Downs, Melody Herring-Bane, and Madhuri Venkatasamy. 

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November Staff Appreciation, Thank You!

12/11/2025 10:00 pm

Thank you so much for donating to our Soup & Salad Bar lunch! Your generosity helped us treat our teachers to a delicious, nourishing meal.

We truly appreciate your support: Audrey Adler, Katti Swanson, Heather Scott, Molly Honig, McGinnes Ladd, Andreea Berfield, Molly Honig, Kate Winzig, Jessica Lake, Melanie Walling, Koukoumidis, Sakshi Sagoria, Rachna Marolia, Mayor Golatgaonkar, Malaika Silliker, Ana Cardenas, Beth DeGrace, Alex Do Obeso, Snow Headings. 

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Volunteer & Student Signups

 

All volunteers on campus must be approved by LWSD. 

Click here to learn more and submit your application.  

  

Email volunteer@twainptsa.org with any questions. 

 

We appreciate any amount of time you are able to give-- with volunteer opportunities ranging from just a few hours to year long, from your couch at home to in-person at school, we have something for you!

This is also where you can sign up your student for certain events and programs!

Click the links below for more details and to sign up. (Don't see the links? Be sure to sign in.)

 

Get Connected  

UPDATE YOUR STUDENT'S TEACHER FOR THE DIRECTORY

Our directory is searchable by first name, grade level, AND teacher!

 

When you know your child's teacher, go to My Account - My Forms/Paperwork - Family Information to update it!

 

Let's make it easier to plan those birthday parties and meetups!


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