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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. 

 

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Big Thanks to Our Staff Appreciation Committee!

1/18/2025 7:48 pm

Our amazing Staff Appreciation Hostesses with the Mostest(es), Katti Swanson and Audrey Adler, have been on fire this fall, coordinating so many wonderful Staff Appreciation events including Snack Bar, Baked Potato Bar, Soup and Salad Bar and the always delectable Cookie Box Gifting event. We can’t keep up with these two!

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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This Thursday: PTSA Meeting + *PLAYGROUND PROPOSAL*

1/15/2025 2:51 pm

Please join us at 9:15 am (yes, it's a morning meeting!) on Thursday, January 23 in Twain Portable 301 for our PTSA General Membership Meeting. In-person or virtually, everyone is welcome!

Learn about current PTSA projects and events, school grants, AND a playground project proposal for a *SAND DIGGING STATION*! For years, our students have created their own make-shift sand box on the sand field, inadvertently creating tripping hazards throughout the area. Come learn about this exciting new playground enhancement and what we need to do to...

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Reflections 2024-25: Mark Twain Elementary Winners

1/14/2025 3:32 pm

Congratulations to Twain Artists Natalie Whitbeck and Anika Alampally for advancing to the state level of the National PTA Reflections program and to Amelie Lee for receiving an honorable mention for their "Accepting Imperfection" Reflections entries!

Join us on Friday, Jan 24 at the LWPTSA Reflections Open House as we showcase and celebrate the original works of art created by student artists from Twain and other local PTAs who participated in this year’s National PTA Reflections art contest, and see the winning Council-level selections moving on to Washington State PTA judging! Please attend with family and your...

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Volunteers Needed This Week

1/12/2025 9:42 pm

We're looking for approved LWSD-approved volunteers! We have MANY open classroom assistant opportunities for this week's NW Arts lessons. Shifts are just 30 minutes long and no docent experience is required.

Assist our Leads with classroom management and passing out materials while the students view original art work in person. This gallery-quality collection is curated by the Junior League of Seattle specifically for schools, bringing an educational experience and appreciation directly to students.

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Accepting EZ Grant Applications Now!

1/10/2025 3:30 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. Winter submissions are due online no later than January 31.

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

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Love Books? Volunteer at the Book Fair!

1/9/2025 5:10 pm

One of the favorite events of the year is coming! The Scholastic Book Fair will take place during the January conference week, from January 28 - 31, in the Twain Library.

If you'd like to take a shift helping our librarian and PTSA Book Fair Team Lead Ms. Cathy with this event, click here! 

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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.)

 

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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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