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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PTSA General Membership Meeting on Thursday!

1/16/2026 11:20 am

JOIN US FOR OUR PTSA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING! 

Learn about upcoming events and  programs. We will have guest speakers from the district in attendance to present information regarding the 2026 levies and we will have a vote on whether the PTSA would like to support the levies. 

Everyone is welcome! You can join us even if you are not a PTSA member, but only members can vote. Please remember to sign in at the main office before heading to the portable!  If you have any questions, please contact the Twain PTSA Secretary, Jessica Lake at secretary@twainptsa.org. 

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Winter EZ Grant Submissions due Jan 30

1/15/2026 2:16 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 applications are due Friday, Jan 30, 2026. A final funding round may be offered in April 2026, pending availability of grant funds. This past year, EZ Grants have funded small percussion instruments, Battle of the Books titles, literacy tools for 2nd grade and a microphone/speaker for SEL lessons in the cafeteria.

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Register Now for Before/After School Programs

1/9/2026 11:12 am

Attention Mark Twain Families! We're excited to announce that the 2026 Winter After & Before School Programs programs are now open for registration!

This season, we have an amazing lineup of activities including Chess, Indoor Hockey, and a new program -- iCode! Registration details and program information are here. Some programs are super popular and fill up quickly...

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Calling Book Lovers: Volunteer at the Book Fair!

1/9/2026 10:30 am

One of the favorite events of the year is coming! The Scholastic Book Fair will take place during the January conference week, from January 27th - 30th in the Twain Library.

Click here if you'd like to take a shift helping Ms. Cathy, our librarian and PTSA Book Fair Team Lead. 

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January Staff Appreciation Snack Bar

1/9/2026 10:00 am

We're planning a snack bar for the staff during the January conference week. It'll start the first day of conferences on Tuesday, January 27th and go through the rest of the week.

Please consider contributing some grab-and-go snacks for our school staff during this busy week. Thanks a bunch!

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Twain Clothing Drive

1/6/2026 3:28 pm

Have you been cleaning out your kids' closets for a fresh start to the New Year? Please consider donating gently used clothing items to Mark Twain Elementary.

The Twain health room and main office are often in need of extra clothing items to give to students for various reasons and supplies are running low. Donate now through January 30th. Read more for items needed…

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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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