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

 

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Congratulations to Our Finalists!

1/4/2024 12:40 pm

Thank you to all of our participants in the annual National Reflections art competition: Milo Thy, Naomi Lu, Priscilla Yohan, Sanvi Badi, Shreya Badi, Amelie Lee, Alicia Lee, Penelope Grant and Maira Sharma.

Twain students presented work in visual arts and photography and we had 7 finalists move on to Council Level. Congratulations on all of your hard work! 

Read on to see a slideshow of all the entries.

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Financial Review Committee Volunteers

12/17/2023 2:20 pm

UPDATE: We have a full committee! Thank you to Kevin Hakes Miller, Cathy Webb, Craig Fisher, Marnix Brinkhoff, and Patricia Heber for volunteering.

We are currently seeking PTSA members to participate in our mid-year Financial Review. This is a review of our financial reports and records.

Committee members complete the Financial Review checklist and review the records provided by our Treasurers. This review typically takes only 2 - 3 hours and can be performed at home or together in person. Will you help us?

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Thank You, Art Docents!

12/14/2023 7:36 pm

School wide, Twain students have completed 10 art projects this Fall, including lessons in Color Theory, Line, Perspective, Value and Clay.

 

Many thanks to Nicki Schulman, Explore Art Program Lead, for your innovation and hard work. You are an inspiration and very appreciated! Thank you to the 80 Art Docents & teachers across 26 classrooms that dedicate their time to make our Explore Art program a success!  We are looking forward to a new year full of more amazing artwork and a showcase at Gallery Walk on June 13th.

 

Please visit our Explore Art webpage to view photos of the students' work.

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Thank You, Crafters & Chatters!

12/12/2023 1:57 pm

Thank you to Kristine Boehnen for organizing our second Craft & Chat night, as well as to the families that attended! Fun was had by kids and adults alike 😊. If you missed this one, no worries, another low-key craft and chat will be held in the Spring. Stay tuned!

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Math Challenge

12/8/2023 7:12 am

Challenge yourself with some math solving skills, Bobcats!!! Print a copy of Challenge Set 6 and submit the answers by January 3.

Students who complete 12 sets will earn a recognition certificate in June 2024.

Read on for full details.

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Check Out Our Staff Favorites Database!

12/7/2023 10:48 am

This holiday season, don't forget about this great resource, available to PTSA members!

All Twain Staff are listed in our searchable Staff Favorites database, with details on their favorite foods, hobbies, stores, AND links to their classroom wish lists. Check it out today and get the perfect gift for your teacher.

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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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