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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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Science Fair This Week!

3/12/2026 2:07 pm

The Twain Science Fair is this week on March 19th! Our Science Fair is an opportunity for all Twain students to be curious, ask questions, and test their predictions! Registration ends today, March 15th - click here to reserve your child's spot. Visit www.twainptsa.org/sciencefair for more event details. 

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Spring After School Programs Registration Open

3/12/2026 1:56 pm

Spring After School Programs registration now open! We’re excited to have three new programs launching this Spring: Sticky Fingers Cooking, Eastside Dance, and Columbia Choirs. 
We’re also happy to welcome back two returning programs - Excel with Chess and McVander Hockey, which have been real fan favorites amongst students. Click here to sign up today! 

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Baby Photos of our 5th Graders!

3/11/2026 9:00 am

5th Grade Families, we are working on one of the most special pages of our yearbook — the Baby Photos page for our 5th grade students. We would love for you to share a photo of your child when they were a baby so we can celebrate how much they have grown during their time at school.

Please send one clear baby photo of your child by March 25th. Please visit buytheyearbook.com and follow these steps...

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Sew A Stuffy Is Back!

3/10/2026 8:00 am

Ready to get those creative juices flowing?! Sew a Stuffy is coming back to Twain on Thursday, April 2nd from 6-8pm. Come make your own take-home stuffy or bring a favorite stuffy from home that needs a little extra care! 

As always, we need volunteers to make this event a success. We have roles for sewers and non-sewers alike, so please sign up today!

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Bookmark Design Contest - Entries due Today

3/5/2026 3:02 pm

Our bookmark design contest is back for 2026! This year's theme is "Get Lost in a Good Book...". Show your creativity by designing a one-of-a-kind bookmark exclusively for Twain students. 

Entries are due at the front office by March 12th at 4pm. Guidelines are listed on the entry form. Visit www.twainptsa.org for more details.

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Grownup's Craft & Chat Tonight!

3/3/2026 11:55 am

Join us for Grownup’s Craft & Chat on Thursday, Mar 12th— a free evening just for school staff, parents, and guardians to relax, connect, and create together.

Come enjoy sweet treats and mocktails (that we will make together!), and meaningful conversation with members of our school community. Treat yourself to a night designed just for you - because grownups deserve sweet nights too! 

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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.)

 

Get Connected  

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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