Lots of Thanks to Give

10/20/2024 10:56 am

Unsurprising, but our big events take a village of volunteers before, during, and after the event! The following volunteers stepped up before the event to support our team leads and captains. They sold tickets, prepped orders, and donated to our concessions. Aparajita Bal, Katie Bassett, Jecy Chang, Karolina Cox, Catherine Dhanki, Fadwa Fares, Anna Flora, Lori Foster, Eugene Goldenshteyn, Beth Hinkle, Vibhore Kumar, Denise Lemieux, Kristina Leonard, Erin Marshall, Love Matote, Nives Nardella, Morgan Olson, Jennifer Peroyea, Malaika Silliker, Janine Sorenson, Katti Swanson, Maiko Yahata

Also, correction-- Katie Harris was the go-getter displaying spirit wear samples at the event. Thanks, Katie!

Join the EZ Grant Committee

10/18/2024 11:20 am

The EZ Grant Committee is seeking a few more members. We meet only 3 times per year to review grant applications and decide how our PTSA funds can best be spent on these projects, programs, or items.

The time commitment is 1-2 hours x 3 times spaced throughout the year. We perform the following tasks: --Read the grant applications --Attend the online meeting to discuss the grant applications and make a decision on which applications to grant, and which to defer or reject.

Our first meeting is on Monday, 10/28 from 6-6:30pm on Microsoft Teams. Interested in joining us? Please email: heather@twainptsa.org

Appreciating Our Superstar Block Party Sponsors!

10/18/2024 9:58 am

Block Party is a unique event special to Mark Twain Elementary School and we are grateful for our Twain family no-hassle donors as well as our local business donors.

We extend to our donors and sponsors our most heartfelt thanks and gratitude. We look forward to working with you in the future! A very special thank you to Wendy Crist of Snohomish for the beautiful, handmade heirloom quilts and to Arena Sports, Backyard PE, Club Pilates, Columbia Athletic Clubs, Kirkland Fire Department, Kirkland Police Department, Kumon Mathnasium, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Seattle Storm.

Bobcats, There Is Still Time to Submit Your Artwork!

10/15/2024 3:31 pm

We are a couple of weeks away from the deadline for 2024-2025 Reflections Entries! Reflections is a National PTA arts in education program.

Students have the opportunity to use their creative talents to express themselves through their own original works created around the theme "Accepting Imperfection", Please visit the Reflections page for further details. Please first read through the rules regarding submission. Deadline for entries is 11/1/24. Questions? email Kristy Lu at Reflections@twainptsa.org.

Join the PTSA Board of Directors

10/14/2024 3:45 pm

Interested in joining the PTSA Board of Directors? We still have open positions!

Want to just know more about what the Board does? Come find out!

The next PTSA Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for October 24, 2024 at 9:15 am. Current PTSA members are welcome to attend. If you would like to join us or have any questions, please reach out to Morgan at secretary@twainptsa.org.

Thank You, Block Party Volunteers

10/11/2024 2:07 pm

We would like to take a moment to thank ALL the amazing Block Party volunteers! PTSA Block Party 2024 was a HUGE success because of YOU! Thank you for being the driving force behind this important event that builds and celebrates our amazing and vibrant community. Know that you have made a profound impact at Mark Twain. Memories that will last the school year and beyond were made at this great kick-off event.

Our first thanks goes to Team Leaders McGinnes Ladd and Kim Christensen. These two rockstars worked immensely hard before the school year even began to make sure our community had a well-executed and super fun family event. Read on for full list of volunteers.