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Principal's Message |
Greetings Tiger Families!
Last week our Twain cross country team participated in the first middle school sporting event in school history! Our coaches, Mary Pinkard and Jacob Marsh, and our athletic coordinator, Sarah Pflugradt, have dedicated their time, energy and talent in getting our program up and running. Their efforts are evident in our participation (over 50 students have participated in cross country in its inaugural season) and in our performance. At the first meet we had 8 student-athletes making the top 15 and Marcel Worthem finished first overall in the boys race and Pauline Maletz finished in second place overall in the girls race. You can find a WTOP article about FCPS foray into middle school sports that features our neighboring Sandburg Panthers at this link.
“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” —Michael Jordan
The resilience noted by Michael Jordan, although directly applicable to success in athletics, is also relevant for academics and for life. Each and every day we are working to make sure our students are willing and able to be risk takers in their classrooms, learn from their mistakes, and succeed as a result. Mistakes and failures are opportunities for growth when we create an environment where a growth mindset is fostered. Thank you for partnering with us as we embed these life skills into the Twain experience and prepare our Tigers for success not only in their brief time with us, but in high school and beyond.
Have a safe and enjoyable three-day weekend.
Go Tigers!
Matt
Twain’s Weekly Schedule
Monday, October 9: Indigenous People’s Day - Student Holiday
Tuesday, October 10: Odd Day Schedule
Wednesday, October 11: Even Day Schedule
Thursday, October 12: Odd Day Schedule
Friday, October 13: Even Day Schedule
Parent Coffee
Twain Middle School is hosting our first Parent Coffee of the year. We will be highlighting the topics of Attendance and Navigating Parent Vue. This event will be held on October 13 at 9:30 am. If you could please RSVP by October 11 using this link
https://forms.gle/VWSk86RB9kx6Tjc87
PTA Updates
Spirit Night at Chipotle
October 10th from 4-8 PM at 5955 Kingstowne Towne Ctr. Ste 160. Use code 3DBQKEL when ordering pick-up online orders. Visit the Twain Facebook and Instagram pages for the flyer or just mention the fundraiser to the cashier BEFORE you pay. Eat good food and help the PTA!!
Tiger Night Student Social-October 13 from 5:30-7:30 pm
Tiger Night is a Twain student only social that has something for everyone. Some of the activities include Minute to Win It games, Basketball Tournament, board games, video games, Improv, Karaoke, and a glow dance. Tickets will be on sale for $3 during lunches Oct 11-13 and tickets will be sold at the door for $5. Come join in the fun!
Tiger Night Volunteers
The PTA is still looking for volunteers to help with the Tiger Night Student Social. We need help selling tickets at lunchtime, donating items for concessions, serving as event staff, and helping with set-up and clean-up. You can sign up to help right here.
PTA Reflections Art Contest
Have you heard about the Reflections Program? Twain students are invited to create theme-based artwork in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography or visual arts. This year’s Reflections Theme is "I am Hopeful Because...." Please submit your completed work of art with an artist’s statement to the Twain Front Office before November 27, 2023. The entry form has instructions and more details. Click here for the entry form. Please reach out to Michelle Schafer (schafer.michelle@gmail.com) with any questions.
Join the PTA
The PTA is primarily funded through our membership dues, so every person who joins provided valuable support to help the PTA help the students and staff. Join now at https://mtms.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true It’s never too late to join and your support is vital!!
Solar Eclipse Resources
Resources for families to learn more about the upcoming solar eclipses (October 14, 2023 and April 8, 2024) have been compiled, including safe viewing practices. Resources can be found at this FCPS website link. These resources are applicable to students of all ages. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon.
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