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. 

 

Latest News & Updates

 

TICKET PRICE INCREASE ON FRIDAY

3/6/2023 11:34 am

Buy your tickets today! The ticket price increases to $14 on Friday.

Don't miss your chance to watch your family and friends dazzle on stage at Lake Washington High School! Two performances only- March 10 and March 11th.

Doors open at 6:30 pm, so please plan to arrive early to secure your seats before the show starts promptly at 7pm. 

We hope to see you there!

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

*Tickets are required for all attendees, including actors' family members*

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Staff Appreciation Pi Day

3/6/2023 5:49 am

Let's show support for our wonderful school staff this month by throwing them a Pi Day celebration on 3/14.

This is a great addition to Education Support Workers' Week (Mar 13-17) where we celebrate all of the supporting positions around the school, food service workers, paraeducators, instructional assistants, office staff, custodians, etc.

Please consider contributing. Homemade or store purchased pies are welcome. Many thanks!

Sign up here.

To view our prior staff appreciation events, check out the Staff Appreciation page!

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Stage Hands & Ushers Needed

3/1/2023 11:45 am

We're looking for 4th and 5th grade students that would still like to get involved with this year's school play. No auditioning, no stress.

This is an opportunity for any student who would like to get involved and see how the performances come together from behind the curtain. They'll be taking direction from the parent committees and directors.

Tech rehearsals start the week of March 6th. If your student is interested, please contact our volunteer parent producer, Angella Dolman at angelladolman @gmail.com. 

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Read 4 Adventure thru High Trek

3/1/2023 11:30 am

High Trek Adventures is again partnering with Twain PTSA for their Read 4 Adventure program.

During the month of March, students who achieve the reading goal of 8 hours of recreational reading will earn their choice of reward voucher from High Trek Adventures (Everett or Chelan location) or their indoor facility, Game on NW.

Click through for more info and to download the Reading Log.

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Science Fair Project -Work Sessions!

2/28/2023 5:22 am

UPDATE 3/2: WORK SESSIONS ARE FULL

If you'd like tips on getting started with your child's project, please contact Science Fair Team Leader Jodie Spitze at jyspitze@ gmail.com 

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Is your child excited to do a science fair project, but unsure how to begin?

This year, Twain PTSA will be holding THREE after school work sessions to help students come up with ideas they are truly curious about! Real working scientists will be on hand to help students brainstorm and plan their experiments!

Click here for more information about the Science Fair on May 4.

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Northwest Art Project

2/27/2023 11:08 am

The Earth in Art Exhibit is now at Twain!

This exhibit will be at our school through March 17. Each class will view these works of art in person with PTSA Explore Art Docents.

Northwest Art Project's The Earth in Art Exhibit features nine original artworks, by noted Northwest artists, that are inspired by the earth and its natural resources. 

This program is a partnership between Twain PTSA Explore Art, Twain Elementary, and Junior League of Seattle. Huge thanks to Music Teacher Ms. Vold for applying for the program and hosting the artworks in her space and to PTSA VP Nicki Schulman for leading the docent efforts.

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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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