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Principal's Message |
Greetings Tiger Families!
This coming Monday, January 15th, is a student and staff holiday to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Dr. King’s legacy of nonviolent, yet persistent, activism against racial discrimination during the Civil Rights Movement sets an inspirational example for all of us about how to overcome adversity, establish and stay firm in our beliefs, and to make our voice heard in a way that does not promote violence and serves the needs of others.
Volunteer Fairfax has organized a “Give Together” event where families with children ages 5-12 can register and participate in service learning activities including a food drive, assembly care kits, and making blankets for veterans, among other things. This event is free, but does require registration.
“Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others? – Martin Luther King, Jr., 1957
In the spirit of Dr. King, please have a peaceful and purposeful weekend.
Sincerely,
Matt
Twain’s Weekly Schedule
Monday, January 15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
Tuesday, January 16: Odd Day Schedule
Wednesday, January 17: Even Day Schedule
Thursday, January 18: Odd Day Schedule
Friday, January 19: Even Day Schedule
Monday, January 22: Even Day
Tuesday, January 23: Odd Day
Wednesday, January 24: Even Day
Thursday, January 25: Odd Day – End of 2nd Quarter – 2-hour Early Release (12:15 pm)
Friday, January 26: Teacher Workday – Student Holiday
Spring 2024 Track Interest Meeting:
Please join us for a Spring Track interest meeting on Thursday, January 18, at 7:00 pm. The zoom link for the meeting will be emailed to Twain families.
This meeting will cover a broad overview of the upcoming Track season, the practice and meet schedule, registration, required documents and, of course, meet the coaches, Mr. Marsh and Ms. Pinkard.
Sarah Pflugradt
Twain MS Athletic Coordinator
PTA Updates
PTA Meeting and Parent Strategy Session
Join us on January 17th at 7:00 PM for our PTA Meeting. Following our brief PTA business, we’ll hear from Mr. Fitzgerald, who will share some relevant student service/scheduling information-especially those relevant to rising 8th grade parents. Following his remarks, we’ll have our first Parent Strategy Session. We are pleased to welcome Doug Danosos, a financial advisor (and Twain parent!). Doug will be sharing comprehensive strategies to assist parents as they prepare to pay for college. Doug provided this well-received presentation to AVID parents earlier this year, and we wanted to make it available to the entire Twain Community. Zoom link will be provided for those choosing to join virtually.
Safe Students, Safe Schools
Fairfax County Public Schools believes that academic success is built on the foundation of a safe learning environment. This includes physical safety, and mental health and wellness.
FCPS has a comprehensive approach to safety that involves physical security measures, online monitoring by security staff, and crisis intervention support. The division has created the Safe Students, Safe Schools Brochure (PDF) to enhance your awareness of potential hazards and to equip you with practical tips for how you can help. Visit the FCPS website for more information.
Interested in teaching for FCPS?
Check out Upcoming Licensure Information Sessions for Prospective Teachers
Starting Wednesday, January 17, Licensure Information Sessions for Prospective Teacher Candidates will occur virtually every third Wednesday of the month from 4:30 to 6:00 pm.
Interested candidates will have a chance to discuss options for obtaining a teaching license and the licensure process. Contact Sedeka Turner or Andrew Drake with questions about the sessions.
Rising 9th Grade Transition Corner
***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.***
Lewis High School
Lewis-bound students were instructed how to enter their course requests in SIS during the overview presentation on January 5th. Course selections entries in SIS AND paper course sheets are due to Ms. Pilotti in Student Services by Friday, February 9. If your child has lost their form, they can find another copy on Lewis’ Academic Advising site or get a hard copy from Ms. Pilotti. All information about Lewis Course Selection for the 24-25 school year can be found on the Lewis Academic Advising site.
Edison High School
Edison is hosting their Rising 9th Curriculum Night on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, from 6-8PM. Visit the Edison website for more information.
All 8th graders will participate in a rising 9th grade course offering overview on Monday, February 5, 2024 through their Health & PE class. Edison counselors will be at Twain that Tuesday, February 6, and Wednesday, February 7 for individual academic advising and to help students make course selections, also through Health & PE.
Hayfield Secondary School
Hayfield High School counselors will be at Twain on Friday, January 19, 2024 to present 9th grade course options to current Hayfield-bound 8th grade students. During this presentation, students will learn about required courses and elective options, as well as other information about freshman year at Hayfield. Students will be instructed in how to select courses and follow-up information about that process will be sent home for parents/guardians. General academic advising information can be found here:https://hayfieldss.fcps.edu/student-services/hs-academic-advising-and-course-selection.
For any questions about transition to 9th grade, please contact Twain counselor Leslie Pilotti at lmpilotti@fcps.edu.
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