Book Fair Starts Monday!
The Twain Book Fair will be held December 6 - 10 in the library during regular school hours (7:35 AM - 2:30 PM), with additional evening hours on Tuesday, December 7 from 4:45 - 7:00 PM. Come and shop our excellent selection of high-quality books and enter our raffle for a chance to win free books! Staff previewed the Book Fair on Friday, Dec. 3 from 2:15 - 3:00 PM. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted. We hope to see you there!
Talent Show Auditions
Talent Show auditions have been moved to Thursday, December 9 after school. Students interested in auditioning should pick up an information and audition packet from the Theatre Room as soon as possible. Students must fill out an online google form and get parent and teacher signatures to audition on the 6th so don’t delay! Pick up your packet and start practicing now. Questions? Email Ms. Lebowitz at sjlebowitz@fcps.edu
Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Level IV Screening
Current 7th grade families who are interested in having their child screened for full-time Level IV AAP services for the 22-23 school year may submit referrals and any optional materials on or before December 15, 2021, to Mark Twain Middle School Student Services. Additional details regarding the screening process including forms and timelines can be found at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs.
PTA Updates
Volunteers needed for book fair.
Our Twain librarians need your help with the Book Fair December 6 to 10. Specific shifts that need coverage are available for sign up below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E4FABA82FA02-mtms1
Twain spirit wear sale December 6 to 10 and Saturday Dec 11.
Three ways to buy: 1) You can purchase Twain spirit wear online at the MTMS Memberhub store and pick up at the school 2) Purchase during lunch period the week of Dec 6 to 10, or 3) Purchase on Saturday Dec 11 from 1 to 3 pm at the school.
Hoodies - $30 (available in Youth Large, Adult Small, Medium, Large and XL)
Sweatpants - $30 (available in Adult Small, Medium, Large and XL)
T-shirts - $15 (available in Youth Large, Adult Small, Medium, Large and XL)
What’s for dinner?
On December 14, plan to dine in or get carryout from Moe’s Southwest Grill at Hilltop Village Center 7869 Heneska Loop, Alexandria, VA 22315.
Support the PTA with your Amazon Purchases
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Mark Twain Middle PTA (Alexandria, Va.) every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is exactly like regular Amazon.com, but the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device and select Mark Twain Middle PTA (Alexandria, Va.) as your charitable organization. Happy Shopping!
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