Reflections 2024-25: Mark Twain Elementary Winners

1/14/2025 3:32 pm

Congratulations to Twain Artists Natalie Whitbeck and Anika Alampally for advancing to the state level of the National PTA Reflections program and to Amelie Lee for receiving an honorable mention for their "Accepting Imperfection" Reflections entries!

Join us on Friday, Jan 24 at the LWPTSA Reflections Open House as we showcase and celebrate the original works of art created by student artists from Twain and other local PTAs who participated in this year’s National PTA Reflections art contest, and see the winning Council-level selections moving on to Washington State PTA judging! Please attend with family and your...

Volunteers Needed for NW Arts

1/12/2025 9:42 pm

We're looking for approved LWSD-approved volunteers! We have MANY open classroom assistant opportunities for this week's NW Arts lessons. Shifts are just 30 minutes long and no docent experience is required.

Assist our Leads with classroom management and passing out materials while the students view original art work in person. This gallery-quality collection is curated by the Junior League of Seattle specifically for schools, bringing an educational experience and appreciation directly to students.

Accepting EZ Grant Applications Now!

1/10/2025 3:30 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 submissions are due online no later than January 31.

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

Love Books? Volunteer at the Book Fair!

1/9/2025 5:10 pm

One of the favorite events of the year is coming! The Scholastic Book Fair will take place during the January conference week, from January 28 - 31, in the Twain Library.

If you'd like to take a shift helping our librarian and PTSA Book Fair Team Lead Ms. Cathy with this event, click here! 

January Staff Appreciation Snack Bar

1/9/2025 9:43 am

We're planning a snack bar for the staff during the upcoming conference week. It'll start the first day of conferences: Tuesday, January 28th 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!

Kick Off 2025 with After/Before School Programs! Sign Up Now and Join with Friends!

1/5/2025 12:42 pm

Happy 2025, families! 🎉 Start the new year with a bang by signing up for our Winter After/Before School Program, now open to non-members!

We have an incredible lineup of activities including Chess, Hockey, Web Design, and Choir. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your kids to learn and have fun! Bring your friends along and make it even more exciting! Click here for details and sign up.