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

 

Pacific Science Center In-School Field Trip Thursday & Friday!

2/1/2026 11:05 am

The Pacific Science Center is coming to Twain this Thursday and Friday!  This year, we'll be learning all about Physics.

If you have some availability, we’re still in need of a few volunteers to make this event successful! Assist Pacific Science Center Staff in loading in/out their materials or facilitate the pop-up exhibit. Click here to see the open opportunities.

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Thank You NW Arts Volunteers

1/31/2026 6:35 pm

Thank you to NW Arts Program Lead Nicki Schulman. You have been significant in keeping this program at Twain for our students; it is appreciated! And an extra thank you to Malaika Silliker for all your time and effort to help make this program a success. Nicki Schulman and Malaika Silliker led NW lessons for Twain students this year.

K-5 classes attended two lessons each during the week of 01/12 - 01/16. Mr. Taylor, thanks for sharing your space to allow us to keep this program at Twain. Thank you also to volunteers who assisted with class management: Robyn Howard, Zhengqing Fei, Janani Kartik, Eliza Grant and Olena Lebeda...

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Vote YES on Propositions 1 and 2!

1/31/2026 5:52 pm

During the Jan 22 General Membership meeting, Twain PTSA membership voted YES to support and endorse Proposition 1 and Proposition 2 to fund the gap between what our state and federal government provides and what our schools require. To learn more before casting your ballot, please visit www.lwsd.org/2026-levies.

We encourage you to check your mailboxes for your ballot and vote YES on both of the levies. Let's get the levy passed for our kids, schools, and community!  If you'd like to get involved in supporting these levies, please visit https://www.vote4lwsdkids.org/

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January Staff Appreciation Sign Up

1/21/2026 7:00 pm

Staff Appreciation Snack Bar is happening this week! Starting Tuesday, Jan 27th through the rest of the week. 

Please consider contributing some grab-and-go snacks to help fuel our awesome staff during this busy week! Thank you so much! 

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Book Fair Coming Up!

1/21/2026 6:15 pm

Get ready to "Fire Up Your Reading!" One of Twain's favorite events of the year is coming -- the Scholastic Book Fair! The fair will take place during the January conference week, from Tuesday, January 27th to Friday, January 30th. Drop by the Twain library in the morning or afternoon on any of those dates...

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5th Grade Camp Fundraiser Still On!

1/16/2026 2:00 pm

We are so excited for our upcoming Camp to Cedar Springs! 5th Grade Camp is an exciting milestone where students create lasting memories. Thanks to our December movie fundraiser, we're well on our way, and your support will help make camp possible for every 5th grader.

Every contribution (big or small) makes a difference so let’s come together and support our 5th Graders and click here to donate now through Jan 31stThank you for your support! 

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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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