Calling All Seasoned Science Fair Enthusiasts!

2/17/2025 3:10 pm

Join us as a volunteer for our annual Science Fair at Mark Twain Elementary! It's a great way to support young scientists and inspire creativity.
We need your help on March 13, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm for an unforgettable evening of hands-on learning and exploration! Together, let's ignite a passion for science in the next generation.

Sign up today at this link and make our Fair "matter" more than ever! *Pun intended*

Read 4 Adventure in March

2/14/2025 6:56 am

Once again, Twain PTSA and High Trek Adventures are teaming up for a fantastic combo of reading and fitness! All you need to do is dive into the world of books for 9 hours throughout March, and guess what? You'll unlock a special voucher for some cool adventures! Stay tuned for more details. 

Sandwiches & Sides for Staff Appreciation

2/13/2025 7:03 am

Our Staff Appreciation Committee is organizing a staff lunch on Wednesday, February 19th.

The PTSA will purchase some sandwich platters and we're organizing family contributions for some tasty sides, cookies, and drinks to go along with them. Please consider signing up!

We're going on a Space Odyssey!

2/9/2025 9:52 pm

Have you heard? Twain PTSA is bringing the Pacific Science Center to Twain Elementary! On February 27 and 28th, our students will enjoy an in-school field trip with Pacific Science Center's Science on Wheels.

Students will embark on a "Space Odyssey", beginning with an assembly, hands-on workshops, a planetarium visit in the gym, and a visit to a pop-up exhibit. Click here to see a 'social story' preview of the day.

If you'd like to volunteer, we would love some help! Click here to see openings for LWSD-approved volunteers. While there will be some intermixing, Kindergarten - 2nd grade will 'go' on...

Thank you to all who donated to the January Snack Station Staff Appreciation

2/9/2025 4:26 pm

Thanks to all the generous donations from our school community, we were able to keep our staff well-fueled to get through Conference Week!

A special thank you to everyone who donated: Malaika Silliker, Audrey Adler, Katti Swanson, Parvoneh Neilsen, Katie Harris, Lori Foster, Kate Winzig, Arzaan Shaik, Anna Komarova, Grace Ma, Simona Shelton, Janani Kartik, Beth DeGrace, Myla Trono, Gloria Cheng, Sarah Donnell, Myla Trono, Catherine...

If you didn’t get a chance to donate for Conference Week, our February Staff Appreciation is coming up on Wednesday, 2/19. You can CLICK HERE to sign up!

Register for the Math Challenge Tournament

2/9/2025 1:20 pm

Math Challenge Tournament is an annual national math competition that is open for students in 2nd - 5th grade. This is a one hour long, in-person only competition, hosted by schools/education centers. This year, we will host at Mark Twain on March 30, 2025. For more information, please visit the Math Challenge website or contact Kristy at jianjun02@yahoo.com.

Interested? Register by March 4. There is a $25 fee per student.