October Staff Appreciation: Pasta Bar

9/1/2025 8:45 am

Got noodles? Got greens? We’ve got lunch! PTSA’s Staff Appreciation Committee is planning a Pasta & Salad Bar on Oct 7th, and we’d love your tasty contributions.

Sign up and let’s treat our school staff to lunch! To get added to our email list for monthly sign ups, email: staffappreciation@twainptsa.org. 

Congrats Guess Jar Winners!

9/1/2025 8:20 am

Our PTSA Table at the Block Party included a Guess Jar. Congrats to Kiana, Yu Wu, and Yahaira for your guesses that were closest to the 320 pompoms! 

Thank You Block Party Volunteers!

9/1/2025 8:15 am

We have an AMAZING community here at Mark Twain. Block Party was so FUN and AWESOME because YOU gave your time, generosity and leadership! 

A special shout out to Kim Christensen for all her hard work in putting the event together and to Rudy Christensen, her right hand man.

Thank you to our dedicated team of Block Party Captains who organized the vendors, activities, and planned the party:  Audrey Adler, Chris Boehnen, Alex De Obeso, Katie Frakes, Audrey Gallagher, Patricia Heber, McGinness Ladd, Jessica Lake, Nicki Schulman, Malaika Silliker, Beth Thorson, Miri Villegas, and Melanie Walling... 

Before School Orchestra Program at Twain

9/1/2025 8:00 am

Join before school orchestra for 2nd-5th graders at Twain! Beginners are welcome! Discover the joy of music while playing violin, viola or cello with friends. 

Classes meet once a week October to March and will meet either on Wednesday or Thursday mornings from 8:10am-9:10am. Click here to register today! 

Before School Ball Hockey at Twain

9/1/2025 7:30 am

Come play Ball Hockey before school on Fridays for an hour of fun every week this fall (program starts on October 10th). 

Learn the game of hockey in a supportive and fun environment. For more information see www.McVanderHockey.com and click here to register your child. 

After School Chess Program at Twain

9/1/2025 7:00 am

Twain PTSA is excited to offer Excel with Chess as an after school program starting October 1st through December 10th (no class11/24.) This program is a great way for students to learn chess or continue building their skills, develop critical thinking, and have fun with friends! All grades, K-5 are welcome!

The program will take place on Wednesdays, directly after school 2:25-3:30 p.m in the Twain Cafeteria. Space is limited so register early to secure a spot (registration ends 9/30). For more information or questions, contact audrey@twainptsa.org.

**Attention 4th and 5th grade parents**: this after school program conflicts with school play rehearsals. School play rehearsals are mandatory for participants, so please consider this before registering your student for chess.