Advanced Academics Program (AAP)
In Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), gifted services are available to students who exhibit exceptional performance capability in academic, intellectual, and creative endeavors through Advanced Academic Programs (AAP). When a student is screened for AAP, the school division considers a student’s performance in the four core academic subject areas of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. FCPS also considers the diverse characteristics and behaviors associated with giftedness determined by multiple comprehensive assessments. More information can be found online at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs
If interested in applying please take note of the following dates:
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Thursday, October 10, 2019
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New Students to FCPS (Enrolled after January 2019) Level IV Referral Form and materials are due to Mark Twain Student Services
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Thursday, January 9, 2020
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Current 7th Grade Students Level IV Form Referral Form and materials are due to Mark Twain Student Services
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Forms can be found online at https://www.fcps.edu/index.php/registration/advanced-academics-identification-and-placement/current-fcps-students
For additional questions, please contact:
Mrs. Flood-Wright, Mark Twain School Counselor at 703.313.3741 or amfloodwrigh@fcps.edu
You can also contact the AAP Office at AAP@fcps.edu or 571.423.4740
Hearing and Vision Screening Assistants
Twain needs your help! Hearing and vision screenings will take place Wednesday, October 8th and Thursday, October 9th. Volunteers are needed to help the day run smoothly. Please grab a spot if you can by signing up at . Thank you for all you do to make Twain great! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FACAF2DA6FB6-hearing
Volunteers Needed for Tiger Night
We are still in need of parent volunteers to sell tickets, donate items, and offer support for our Fall Tiger Night on October 11th from 6:30-8:30 pm. Volunteers are needed to sell concessions, chaperone, supervise games, set-up and clean-up. We need you help to make this night successful. You can sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4facaf2da6fb6-fall4
Tiger Night is a student-only event with lots of things for everyone including basketball tournament, concessions for sale, DJ playing music, Wii games, Minute to Win it, Improv, Karaoke, and more. Tickets go on Oct 8-11 for just $3. Price goes up to $5 at the door.
Odyssey of the Mind
Odyssey of the Mind (OM) is starting up! OM is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. Team members apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. Teams typically meet at least once per week starting in the fall and continue through to the regional tournament in March. There is a $20 participation fee. To register for a team at MTMS, please click here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRmySBpNuRLj2fZ7alCwCH3JL9mI7NLrNCZ9GSHSVxFQVbKA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1) or contact Megan Brooks at mjbrooks@fcps.edu. Registration ends October 15th. For more information about OM, visit www.novasouth.org
Spirit Event at Roy Rogers
Join us on Oct 8 from 5-9 pm at Roy Rogers in Manchester Lakes for our first Spirit Event. Mention Twain PTA when you order and we’ll get 25% of your purchase.
Edison ANGP Movie Night Under the Stars
Support the Edison All Night Grad Party by attending a showing of The Princess Bride on Saturday, September 28 on the Edison Softball Field. Gates open at 7:00 and movie starts at 7:30. $5 per tickets or $20 for a family of 4 or more. Concession will be sold. Bring your blankets and chairs.
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