First Round of EZ Grants Is Open

10/6/2024 5:02 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. Fall submissions are due October 25.

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

Welcome, New Families!

10/6/2024 2:11 pm

We just uploaded the complete school roster to our directory and have a hundred new additions! Welcome, new bobcat families! We hope you find this weekly newsletter a fantastic resource and connection into the Twain community. If you'd like to catch up on what's been going on at school with Twain PTSA, check our website and our archive of Bobcat Blurb newsletters and complete the Back to School Packet.

Save The Date: 5th Grade Camp!

9/27/2024 1:43 pm

We are SO excited that a 3 day, 2 night outdoor education experience at Cedar Springs will be available to ALL our 5th graders this school year!

More details to come, but please mark your calendars for April 9-11th. This is the Wed-Friday before Spring Break, so please plan accordingly. We would love as many 5th graders as possible to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime experience with their peers. More info coming soon! *Like all field trips, this is a school event with support from PTSA.

Fall ASP Is Underway!

9/27/2024 11:51 am

Mark Twain PTSA After School and Before School programs are off to a great start.

A huge shout out and THANK YOU goes to Jecy Chang for all of her hard work and organizing these enriching programs for our students. We can't wait to hear all about the fun activities these kids get to do this fall.

Registration Open for School Play

9/27/2024 6:26 am

Attention All 4th + 5th Grade Thespians!

Registration is now open for the School Play. Details regarding auditions, time commitment, parent/guardian participation requirements, etc are now available. Click here for registration & audition details! 

The play will be performed at Lake Washington High School on November 22nd and 23rd.

LINKS Lunch Buddy Mentors Needed at Twain

9/25/2024 12:13 pm

Kids are waiting - LINKS Lunch Buddy Mentors Needed at Twain Elementary!

Do you have one hour a week you can share with a child? Become a LINKS Lunch Buddy mentor! Mentors come during school hours once a week and spend the lunch hour in a pre-assigned area to eat, play games, make crafts, talk, go to recess, and do other agreed-upon activities. Help us provide social-emotional support...