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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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BLOCK PARTY was a BLAST!

6/20/2023 5:00 am

What a way to end our year of PTSA programming! We had a blast at the Block Party and we hope you all did as well. It was truly a labor of love with so many elements-- carnival games, inflatables, quiet crafts, food trucks, sweet treats, photo booths, balloon animals, face painting, and the Gallery Walk recognizing our awesome Explore Art program. And then a great send off for PE teacher Mrs. Nelson! 

A huge thank you and congratulations to Team Leader Nicki Schulman for spearheading this enormous event and doing everything from handpicking food allergy-friendly vendors to creating a variety of spaces and activities for all children to designing beautiful graphics to even crafting larger than life paint palettes and paint brushes for decor. 

And yes, this required A LOT of volunteers-- nearly 100, in fact! Our dedicated volunteers (parents, students, alumni, and staff!) came in with a can-do attitude and really helped us pull off a fantastic, memory-making...
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PTSA Awards Announcement

6/12/2023 2:33 pm

Congratulations to the winners of our 2022-2023 Twain PTSA Awards!

Recipients were announced at our June General Membership Meeting. Thank you for all you do for our Twain Community!

Nicole Schulman, Golden Acorn

Janine Sorenson, Honorary Lifetime Membership

Ann Nelson, Outstanding Educator of the Year

Malaika Silliker, Bobcat Award for Outstanding PTSA Volunteer

Heather Scott, Bobcat Award for Outstanding PTSA Committee Work

McGinnes Ladd, You Rock

Diana Carrillo, You Rule

Sarah De la Cruz, Rookie of the Year

Katti Swanson, 'Grateful' for You

Thomas Bagnell, Totally 'Kiln' It Award

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Yearbook- now SOLD OUT

6/12/2023 6:00 am

Pre-ordered yearbooks will be distributed in class on Wednesday, 6/14.

Forgot to buy your copy? We have a limited number of extras to sell before and after school beginning Thursday, 6/15. Yearbooks are $20, cash only, while supplies last, and will be sold outside the main entrance to the school.

Please email Candace Dalton at yearbook@twainptsa.org with any questions.

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Last PTSA Meeting of the Year - Thursday!

6/5/2023 9:00 am

Please join us on Thursday, 6/8 at 7:30 PM for our last general membership meeting of the year.

We'll have snacks and door prizes.

We'll review and vote on our 2023-2024 budget, standing rules, and hold elections for the remaining 2 open positions: Secretary, and Co-VP3.

We need quorum to make it happen, please join us!

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Volunteer for the Block Party

5/31/2023 10:13 am

We are excited to host our second annual Block Party at Twain. It's our biggest event of the year and we need your help!

Pre-event volunteer opportunities are available as well as staggered shifts during the event to allow you to still attend with your family.

Join us to help make this end of year celebration one to remember!

**ALL volunteers receive 2 free tokens.

**Volunteers who work for 2+ shifts also receive 1 free Activity Bracelet.

Click here for pre-event volunteer options: https://tinyurl.com/ypkfvnbv

Click here for Day-of volunteer shifts: https://tinyurl.com/4chetzcf

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Kindergarten Open House

5/25/2023 6:04 pm

Is your student starting kindergarten at Twain next year?

You're invited to Twain Elementary's Kindergarten Open House!

Wednesday, May 31 2:30-4:00 pm

Learn more at twain.lwsd.org 

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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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