Bobcats, There Is Still Time to Submit Your Artwork!

10/15/2024 3:31 pm

We are a couple of weeks away from the deadline for 2024-2025 Reflections Entries! Reflections is a National PTA arts in education program.

Students have the opportunity to use their creative talents to express themselves through their own original works created around the theme "Accepting Imperfection", Please visit the Reflections page for further details. Please first read through the rules regarding submission. Questions? email Kristy Lu at Reflections@twainptsa.org.

Categories include Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts. Deadline for entries is 11/1/24.

Join the PTSA Board of Directors

10/14/2024 3:45 pm

Interested in joining the PTSA Board of Directors? We still have open positions!

Want to just know more about what the Board does? Come find out!

The next PTSA Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for October 24, 2024 at 9:15 am. Current PTSA members are welcome to attend. If you would like to join us or have any questions, please reach out to Morgan at secretary@twainptsa.org.

Thank You, Block Party Volunteers

10/11/2024 2:07 pm

We would like to take a moment to thank ALL the amazing Block Party volunteers! PTSA Block Party 2024 was a HUGE success because of YOU! Thank you for being the driving force behind this important event that builds and celebrates our amazing and vibrant community. Know that you have made a profound impact at Mark Twain. Memories that will last the school year and beyond were made at this great kick-off event.

Our first thanks goes to Team Leaders McGinnes Ladd and Kim Christensen. These two rockstars worked immensely hard before the school year even began to make sure our community had a well-executed and super fun family event. Read on for full list of volunteers.

Natural Leaders

10/11/2024 1:28 pm

We would like to share this opportunity to represent Twain Elementary as part of the Natural Leaders Academy. Natural Leaders is a group of family members who represent the BIPOC, refugee, immigrant and/or first generation families who would like to make connections and be involved in our school community. Natural Leaders is a program overseen by the Washington Alliance for Better Schools and acts as a support group for families as they navigate the school years. Please see this flyer for more information or email Susan at scuster@lwsd.org. Registration ends Monday, 10/14.

October Baked Potato Bar

10/10/2024 2:26 pm

The Staff Appreciation Committee is planning a pot-luck lunch for Twain Elementary teachers and staff on October 22nd and we need a few more donations and volunteers!

We're hoping to serve a baked potato bar to the school staff. Please check out our sign up and consider contributing to this event. Thanks!

First Round of EZ Grants Is Open

10/6/2024 5:02 pm

In support of our primary goal to support education, Twain PTSA regularly awards money to offset classroom expenses and fund academic enrichment through the EZ GRANT program. Twain students, families, and educators are welcome to apply for funding. Fall submissions are due October 25.

Past grants have funded emergency supplies, lighted stop signs for crosswalk staff, library books, musical instruments, and sensory supports. Click here for more information.