Calendar Reminders
January 17 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – School Closed
January 20 – End of 2nd Quarter – Two Hour Early Release
January 21 – Teacher Workday – Student Holiday
January 24 – Staff Development Day – Student Holiday
After School Program
All FCPS After School Programs are cancelled the week of January 17, 2022.
Inclement Weather Virtual Schedule
This is the schedule Twain MS will follow if FCPS is closed for inclement weather. Students should login to Schoology to access the Zoom link for their first class by 9:30 am.
PTA Updates
Next PTA Meeting
Join us for our next PTA meeting on January 25, from 7 to 8 pm via Zoom. All 2021-22 PTA members (i.e., those who have paid dues) will automatically receive the Zoom link for all PTA meetings. If you are not a current PTA member, email mtmspresident@gmail.com for the link by 6 pm January 25.
Volunteer needed
Mr. Campana, one of Twain’s librarians, needs one more parent to serve on the school’s video approval committee. Two teachers have request approval of a documentary (entitled Life, Animated) about an autistic boy and his family. The approval consists of three faculty members and two parent. We need two parent volunteers who are willing to watch the video and provide their feedback to the committee. The documentary is rated PG and runs 92 minutes. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Campana directly at mpcampana@fcps.edu. He will provide a video link and additional details.
Staff of the Month
Nominate someone you think is deserving! As a reminder, each month, the administration and the PTA jointly recognize an outstanding teacher or staff member at Twain. The honoree receives an awesome certificate, a $25 gift card and an amazing parking spot close to the building. It’s just a small way to say thank you to our fantastic teachers and staff members who go that extra mile!
Nominations for the January Staff Member of the Month close on 1/24/2022 at 10 am.
Rising 9th Grade Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
***Please consider subscribing to your base high school’s News You Choose messages for the most up-to-date information about the transition to high school – you can do that here. Unsure what school your child will attend in 9th grade? Click here to access the FCPS boundary locator to find out.***
Lewis High School
- Wednesday, January 26, 2022 (through 4th Period Learning Seminar): Lewis-bound 8th graders will meet with Twain counselor Ms. Leslie Pilotti to watch a Lewis-created Rising 9th Grade Pre-Academic Advising presentation video and begin making course selections for 9th Students will bring home a copy of their course selection sheet for you to review and finalize. Invites to this academic advising session will be sent to students next week. Ms. Pilotti will follow up with any student who is absent that day.
- Visit Lewis’ Academic Advising site to view graduation requirements, upcoming programs, and other helpful transition materials: https://lewishs.fcps.edu/student-services/academic-advising.
For general questions regarding the transition process at Lewis, please contact Jennifer Rogin-Marks, Lewis Counselor, jroginmarks@fcps.edu.
Hayfield Secondary School
- Tuesday, January 18, 2022 (through 4th Period Learning Seminar) – Hayfield School Counselor Mr. Eric Williams will meet with all Hayfield-bound 8th graders to review class options and make course selections for next year. Invites to students were sent via email today and reminder passes will go out to students Tuesday morning. Students will bring home a copy of their course selection sheet for you to review and finalize. Twain counselor Ms. Pilotti is the Twain point of contact for any questions about this event (lmpilotti@fcps.edu) and will follow up with any student who is absent that day. In the event school is cancelled or delayed, this session will be rescheduled for Tuesday, February 1, 2022 and follow-up information will be sent to both students and families.
- Visit Hayfield’s Academic Advising site to view their Virtual Curriculum Fair, AP/Honors Course Information, and other helpful transition materials: https://hayfieldss.fcps.edu/student-services/hs-academic-advising-and-course-selection
For general questions regarding the transition process at Hayfield, please contact Mr. Williams at EVWilliams1@fcps.edu.
Edison High School
- Wednesday, January 26, 2022 (through 4th Period Learning Seminar): Edison-bound 8th graders will attend a virtual course selection overview to learn about 9th grade course options and graduation requirements. Students will be given course guides to bring home that day. Students will then meet with their Edison counselors either on Thursday, January 27, or Friday, January 28, 2022 (through HPE class) to make course selections for the 22-23 school year. Students are assigned to counselors by their last name and the Edison counselor directory with the alpha breakdown can be found here: https://edisonhs.fcps.edu/student-services/staff.
- Visit Edison’s Academic Advising site to view graduation requirements, rising freshman course options, and other helpful transition materials: https://edisonhs.fcps.edu/student-services/academic-advising
For general questions regarding the transition process at Edison, please contact your child’s Edison counselor using the directory found here: https://edisonhs.fcps.edu/student-services/staff.
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