Thank You Block Party Volunteers!

9/15/2026 9:03 pm

What an awesome way to spend a Thursday evening: partying with our amazing Mark Twain community!

Incredible events like Block Party only happen thanks to you: giving your time, generosity, and leadership!

Did you work at one of the Volunteer tables? Did you keep a line moving at the bouncy houses? Did you sweat through your clothes because you worked a shift as Huckleberry? Did you help clean up trash afterward? Please give yourself a pat on the back because you helped make our Block Party possible!

Thank you to our dedicated team of Block Party Captains who organized the vendors, activities, and planned the party:

McGinnes Ladd, Audrey Adler, Janani Kartik, Jessica Lake, Maryam Jaddoo, Melody Herring-Bane, Kim and Rudy, Simone Patel, Molly Honig

Thank you also to the following volunteers for all of your help: 

Sachiko A., Shivani Andi, Beatrice Benchemsi, Christine Benchemsi, Sabrina Braun, Camilla Briones, Esther Chan, Matthew Choy, Karolina Cox, Collin Davis, Beth DeGrace, Catherine Dhanki, Aly Eckhart, Jena Fisher, Lori Foster, Ela Hanif, Aiden Hatsukari, Maya Haynie, Suhani Howe, Angella Huynh, Kenley Jarrett, Sophie Johnson, Anoushka Kothari, Ilyan Kurji, Kaela Kurji, Daniel Lewis, Jenny Lu, Maya Lukecart, Danielle Marcus, Micah Martin, Bailey Michaelis, Morgan Olson, Charlie Page, Joanna Pak, Cyrus Quraishi, Sina Quraishi, Priyankha Radapuram, Karina Ramji, Anika Shah, Anish Shah, Janine Sorenson, Gilber Tumenjargal, Violet Walker, and Hadley Zilke.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game - Game Day Info

9/14/2026 9:30 pm

Tickets in the Twain Block are now Sold Out!

Thank you for making our Twain group outing a success! 

Event Details

📅  Game Day: Sunday, September 27^th 

⏰  First Pitch: 12:10 pm

📍 Location: T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134

Click here to find out how to access your tickets.

For ballpark and game day logistics, please visit the Mariners Know Before You Go Guide.

FREE Math Enrichment Program for all K-5 students

9/13/2026 9:13 pm

We’re excited to bring back the Math Challenge Program (MCP) - a free math enrichment opportunity designed for elementary students who love solving puzzles, thinking critically, and exploring math beyond the classroom. Watch out for the first set on October 9th. Visit our school’s MCP page for more information

4th & 5th Grade Elementary Band

9/13/2026 5:25 pm

Want to learn an instrument? Mark Twain PTSA is excited to provide a 4th and 5th grade band program in partnership with Lakeview Elementary PTSA.

No previous music experience necessary!

The program will be held before or after school at Lakeview Elementary from October 5, 2026 through June 9, 2027. 

Join us for Band Info Night! 🎶

Come learn more about the Lakeview Band Program, ask questions, and more!

📅 Tuesday, September 22
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM 📍 Lakeview Elementary Library

View more details here.

Art Docents Needed!

9/12/2026 3:38 pm

Connect with your child’s classroom while inspiring young artists.

Explore Art brings hands-on art education to every Twain classroom, including ceramics with our on-site kiln.

This volunteer-led program needs your help! No art experience is needed—the PTSA provides training, lessons, and supplies. No commitment necessary! If you're curious, just come by to learn more and sign up here. 

Information and Training Meeting

📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM 📍 Twain Library

Registration for Before & After School Programs Now Open

9/4/2026 8:21 am

Registration for our Before & After School Programs is Now Open for Everyone!

Students can choose from a fun variety of activities, including cooking, dance, chess, hockey, and music, all offered at MARK TWAIN.

Register early, as space is limited!

Not yet a PTSA Member? No worries, just sign up today to become a member.