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Principal's Message |
Greetings Tiger Families!
This past Wednesday our dedicated and talented English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) department hosted our annual ESOL Family Night in our library. The evening included an opportunity to share important information and resources, spend time together to build community and to enjoy some food and drink. Did you know that 15% of Twain Middle School students receive some level of ESOL services? The rich diversity of the community we serve and the students and staff who enter our building every day is such a great strength that results in a unique learning experience for all Twain Tigers. In December we held our first annual International Night, which highlighted some of the amazing stories and experiences of our students. Our students also benefit from strong Spanish, French, and Chinese World Language programs that broaden their understanding of the greater world and build skills to aid in communication and collaboration across cultures. Ms. Goetz’s Chinese students are part of a Global Classroom Project (GCP) partnership with a sister school in Taiwan that allows students divided by great distance, but connected by technology to grow in their understanding of other cultures and work together around a sustainable development goal. Our students’ goal focuses on tackling hunger and food insecurity. By leveraging the diversity of our community and modern technology that makes it easier to connect over long distance, we hope our students can continue to develop into the internationally minded global citizens they strive to be.
Sincerely,
Matt
Twain’s Weekly 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
Twain's Winter Formal
SCA is hosting Twain’s annual Winter Formal Dance on Friday, February 9 from 6:30-8:30 pm, and doors will open at 6:00 pm. The dress code is formal, but that just means students should not wear hoodies, sweatpants, pajama pants, or crocs. Tickets will be on sale at lunches the week of January 29, but there are only 250 tickets available, so make sure to get your tickets soon! There are three different ticket packages, $5, $8, or $10, and the more expensive options include pizza, soda, and more raffle tickets and polaroid photos. In addition, all students who buy their ticket on the first day of sales, Monday, January 29th, will get an extra raffle ticket for no additional cost!
PTA Updates
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!!
Spirit Night at Paisanos
Mark your calendars for our next Spirit Night at Paisanos on February 20th- 21st.
Spring Track
If you would like to register your Twain student for the Spring Track Season please use the link below. Registered families will receive information about when practices will start. For any additional questions please contact Sarah Pflugradt, Twain Athletic Coordinator at sbpflugradt@fcps.edu.
Spring Track Registration Form
 2023-24 Twain Yearbook
Buy your Twain yearbook today! Go to: yearbookordercenter.com
Use our school’s code#: 8606
Edison Academy Open House
Edison Academy invites you to attend our in-person Open House event on Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (snow date is Saturday, February 10). We are located at 5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA. Our entrance is located at Door #13. You will have the opportunity to tour our state-of-the-art facilities, meet our instructors and current students, and learn more about our incredible courses! Please feel free to contact Cassandra Deedy at (703) 924-8101 or cjdeedy@fcps.edu if you need any additional information. Thank you and we’ll look forward to meeting you on February 3rd.
Edison Academy Open House
Make an Impact!
Mentors Needed for FCPS Students
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and believe in the power of mentorship, please consider mentoring a student in FCPS!
FCPS MentorWorks helps eliminate gaps in opportunity, access, and achievement through mentoring. Every student in FCPS should be able to name an adult in their community they can talk to. A mentor is a caring, responsible person, interested in spending time with a student, and encouraging them to develop their strengths and capabilities. A mentor does not provide academic support.
MentorWorks is looking for non-school-based staff to offer at least 30 minutes of their time a week to students.
Learn more about mentoring in a Zoom chat with an experienced mentor. See the schedule of upcoming sessions. Sign up to mentor by completing the Mentor Registration Form. Learn more about mentoring in the FAQ for FCPS Central Office Mentors or email Mentoring Specialist Martha Macdonald.
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