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Principal's Message |
Greetings Twain Families.
This week we were given a unique opportunity to attend The First Lady’s “Girls Leading Change” event to celebrate International Girls Day and honor 15 young ladies from across the country who are making positive and impactful change in their communities. Thirty-three students from our cross-country team and our robotics/STEM program traveled to The White House to be present for the program and the reception that followed. Of course, our students represented themselves, their families, and our school in a positive manner as they had a once in a lifetime experience. They exhibited great excitement for the event and curiosity in what it takes to truly implement change and have an impact on those around them.
Of course, events like this do not present themselves frequently, but the opportunities to “Be the Change” in our local, national, and global community are only limited by the imagination and will of our young Tigers. Personally, I am inspired by our students’ potential and how they can, and will, make the world around them a better place.
Thank you for sending us such a talented group of young people each and every day.
Humbly,
Matt
Twain’s Weekly Schedule
Monday, October 16: Anchor Day Schedule
Tuesday, October 17: Odd Day Schedule
Wednesday, October 18: Even Day Schedule
Thursday, October 19: Odd Day Schedule
Friday, October 20: Even Day Schedule
Digital Citizenship Week
Next week Twain will be celebrating Digital Citizenship Week. We will explore healthy habits with our electronic devices and ways to handle the pressures the electronic world puts on us.
Students can earn points for their and raise awareness around good digital habits by participating in our Digital Citizenship Spirit Week.
Monday 10/16- 📣🎉 School Spirit Day 🎉📣 Wear school swag or colors to celebrate the value of community.
Tuesday, 10/17- 🛌🏽💤 Pajama Day 💤🛌🏽Wear PJs to get ready for a restful night of sleep, without any tech notifications!
Wednesday, 10/18- 🧡 Unity Day 🧡Wear orange, which represents standing up against bullying. More info on Unity Day
Thursday, 10/19- 🤠👒🎩 Thinking Cap Day ⛑️🎓🥳 Wear your favorite hat to put on positive thoughts.
Friday, 10/20- 💚Wear Green Day💚- Wear green, the color that represents mental health awareness.
On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday lessons on digital citizenship will occur school wide. You can continue the conversation at home with your students with these questions:
Monday
- What are our values, and how do media and tech impact them?
Wednesday
- How can people de-escalate digital drama, so it doesn't go too far?
Friday
- What are thinking traps, and how can they impact our well-being when we use tech?
- How can people build positive habits around media and tech to support my well-being?
PTA Updates
Tiger Night Student Social – Tonight!
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 sold at the door for $5. Pizza and other concessions for sale. $5 for pizza, drink, and chips. Popcorn, slushies, and candy also for sale. Come join in the fun!
Staff Member of the Month
Congratulations to Mr. Marsh for being named the PTA Staff Member of the Month for October. Mr. Marsh was awarded a traveling trophy, a prime parking spot in front of the school, and a gift card to a local restaurant. Please congratulate Mr. Marsh for making a difference at Twain.
You can nominate a teacher for November by filling out this form. Nominations due before October 30th.
Spirit Wear
Get your Twain Spirit Wear and show your Tiger Pride! Hoodies, sweatpants and t-shirts can be purchase online and delivered during your student’s lunch period. Order at our online store while supplies last. Contact mtms.spiritwear@gmail.com with any questions.
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 MTMS 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 Member Hub. It’s never too late to join and your support is vital!!
October PTA Meeting
Join us for the next PTA meeting on Wednesday, October 18 at 7 pm in the Twain Library. All are welcome to attend! A zoom link will be available prior to the meeting.
Family Life Education Parent Preview
All 7th and 8th grade students participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction unless parents/guardians opt their students out of this instruction. To help parents/guardians with this decision, the FLE curriculum will be available for you to preview via Zoom on October 25, 2023 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Twain Middle School’s Health and Physical Education teachers will be available to answer your questions. If you are not able to attend this virtual FLE preview session, parents/guardians can also visit FCPS FLE Information Site to view the curriculum and print opt-out forms. Twain families will receive access to this informative session through Zoom on the morning of October 25. We look forward to seeing you on October 25, 2023 at 5:30pm!
Broadway Desserts
Broadway Desserts is coming! Broadway Desserts is a talent show of singers performing show tunes that supports the Chorus Department. Broadway Desserts will be Friday, October 27th. The doors will open at 6:00 pm and the show starts at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $8 and will be sold at all lunches the week of the show. Tickets will not be sold at the door, and may sell out, so be ready to purchase tickets at lunch. Audience members receive unlimited desserts during intermission, while supplies last!
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