Explore Art Docents Needed!

9/11/2025 8:00 am

Join as an art docent and volunteer in your child's classroom! The Explore Art program brings art education to every classroom at Twain.

This program is entirely volunteer-led, so we need your help! All lesson presentations and supplies are supplied by the PTSA.

No art experience needed. Information and training meeting will be help on September 25th from 6-8PM in the Twain library. 

Before School Orchestra Program at Twain

9/1/2025 8:00 am

Join before school orchestra for 2nd-5th graders at Twain! Beginners are welcome! Discover the joy of music while playing violin, viola or cello with friends. 

Classes meet once a week October to March and will meet either on Wednesday or Thursday mornings from 8:10am-9:10am. Click here to register today! 

Before School Ball Hockey at Twain

9/1/2025 7:30 am

Come play Ball Hockey before school on Fridays for an hour of fun every week this fall (program starts on October 10th). 

Learn the game of hockey in a supportive and fun environment. For more information see www.McVanderHockey.com and click here to register your child. 

After School Chess Program at Twain

9/1/2025 7:00 am

Twain PTSA is excited to offer Excel with Chess as an after school program starting October 1st through December 10th (no class11/24.) This program is a great way for students to learn chess or continue building their skills, develop critical thinking, and have fun with friends! All grades, K-5 are welcome!

The program will take place on Wednesdays, directly after school 2:25-3:30 p.m in the Twain Cafeteria. Space is limited so register early to secure a spot (registration ends 9/30). For more information or questions, contact audrey@twainptsa.org.

**Attention 4th and 5th grade parents**: this after school program conflicts with school play rehearsals. School play rehearsals are mandatory for participants, so please consider this before registering your student for chess.

4th + 5th Grade Band Program at Lakeview Elementary

8/31/2025 9:00 am

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! Beginning band will be twice a week before school. Intermediate band will be twice a week after school. This program runs October to June.

Contact Tricia Heber at pkheber@hotmail.com to join the email list for more information and notice when sign ups are available. Band begins October 6th. View more details at www.twainptsa.org/asp/band.

Staff Appreciation Snack Bar

8/30/2025 9:00 am

The Twain PTSA Staff Appreciation Committee kicked off the first week of school with Blazing Bagels on Tuesday, followed by a snack bar to show our appreciation for our amazing staff!

If you’re interested in joining the PTSA Staff Appreciation Committee, please email staffappreciation@twainptsa.org.

A huge thank you to our donors, you helped make our September Staff Appreciation events a success! Next up in October, we’re excited to host a Potluck Pasta Bar. We can’t make these events happen without our wonderful volunteers, so come join us!