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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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February Staff Appreciation Event

2/13/2023 12:16 pm

The PTSA Staff Appreciation Committee is planning a baked potato bar lunch for the school staff on Friday, February 24.

We're looking for families who would like to contribute.

Please click here to check out our signup genius and consider sending in a contribution.

Click here to see the monthly events the Staff Appreciation Committee has done so far!

THANKS!

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Gotcha Ticket Reward: Popcorn!

2/7/2023 12:55 pm

Thanks to these volunteers who came out to help with Ms. Dewalt's Popcorn Gotcha Ticket Reward: Josee Amyot, Diana Carrillo, Robin Howard, McGinnes Ladd, and Malaika Silliker. It was a huge hit!

Twain PTSA will be sponsoring the next popcorn reward parties (the next one is Feb 14!). Want to be part of the fun? We still have room for one more LWSD-approved volunteer! Click here to sign up.

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The Twain Dance Rocked!

2/6/2023 11:16 am

We had a great turnout for the school dance on Friday night!

Over 400 young bobcats enjoyed the music, showed off their dance moves, and played with friends.

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THANK YOU to Dance Team Leader Heather Scott for bringing this event back to in-person for the first time since 2020. It's a big feat with lots of logistics and we appreciate her amazing effort! Our students had an incredible time!

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A big thank you to our PE teachers Mrs. Nelson and Mr. Womble for dance with EVERY CLASS ALL WEEK LONG as they learned their glow party dance routines. 

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And finally, a big thank you to our amazing volunteers and concessions donors: Amanda Jackson, Andee Hsu, Angela Vaitkus, Audrey Ku, Camille Pargney...

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Show the Love Campaign Ends Wednesday, 2/15

1/30/2023 5:00 am

Click here for the Show the Love campaign

Classes that have 80% participation will earn a popcorn party!

These classes are leading their grade levels in participation:

  • Kindergarten - Marcus
  • 1st Grade - Williams
  • 2nd Grade - Ferrin
  • 3rd Grade - Wisdom
  • 4th Grade - Freni
  • 5th Grade - Peterson

Participation = reading the Show the Love newsletter/ webpage + entering your student's grade level and teacher

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UPDATE: School Boundary Changes

1/19/2023 4:30 pm

Sunday, 1/29 is the last day to submit your feedback to LWSD! Click here. 

UPDATE- January 19, 2023

The LW Area Boundary Committee has presented a new set of scenarios for changes to school attendance boundaries. Please review as this DOES affect you and your student.

Please submit your feedback by Sunday, January 29.

Each scenario affects Twain's school attendance boundaries differently, and include changes to Twain's history of being able to choose middle schools. 

Changes would begin NEXT school year. 

Click here for more information and to give your feedback.

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Twain student advances to National PTA Reflections Contest

1/19/2023 2:51 pm

Congratulations to our very own Bobcat, Dhoon Patel! 

Dhoon's Reflections art submission has been selected by the Lake Washington PTSA Council to advance to judging by the Washington State PTA. 

Join us for an open house & gallery walk Jan 20th from 5-8pm, showcasing all the original works of art that were submitted from students in the Lake Washington area.

Art will be displayed for public viewing at the LWSD RESOURCE CENTER through Thursday, 1/26.

To see the winning pieces, and for more information on the gallery walk, 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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