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Principal's Message |
Greetings Tiger Families!
Did you know that although the 2024-25 school year does not start until August 19th, which is a short 178 days away, we are actively engaged in the recruiting and hiring process for next year’s faculty and staff? FCPS in general, and Twain Middle School specifically, is committed to hiring and supporting a diverse, dedicated, and talented workforce to serve our amazing students and supportive community.
Tomorrow, February 24th, FCPS is holding an instructional job fair at Lake Braddock Secondary School, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Twain will be represented at the job fair, looking to identify talented and creative teachers and instructional assistants to help positively impact next year’s pack of Tigers! You can network and take advantage of interview opportunities with representatives from various FCPS schools. If you are interested in attending the job fair, you can register for the fair HERE. Employment offers may be extended on the spot during the fair.
You can learn more about the many instructional and operational job opportunities that FCPS has to offer on the Career Page of the FCPS website.
Please feel free to share these exciting opportunities with anyone you believe may be interested. Have a wonderful final weekend of February!
Sincerely,
Matt
Twain’s Weekly Schedule
Monday, February 26: Anchor Day Schedule
Tuesday, February 27: Odd Day Schedule
Wednesday, February 28: Even Day Schedule
Thursday, February 29: Odd Day Schedule
Friday, March 1: Even Day Schedule
Parent/Guardian Only Presentation on Trends in the Drug Culture - February 29, 2024
Many challenges and responsibilities come with being a parent and having to address a difficult topic with your child, such as drug culture, trends and identifying signs of substance use, can be stressful. Drugs and drug paraphernalia is now being disguised as common everyday items out in plain sight, to go unrecognized by parents or other adults. Substance Abuse Prevention Program want to provide you with information so you will be able to recognize drugs and drug paraphernalia and also the signs of drug use to equip you to have real and meaningful dialog with your child concerning these issues.
Join us on February 29, 2024 at 6:00pm at Edison High School where we will be hosting a parent presentation to provide information on the trends in drug culture. After the presentation there will be time to ask questions or to receive more information. The trends in drug culture have created innovative ways to hook your child and we are here to arm you by providing information concerning these topics that will assist in effective communication with your child. Also, a Narcan Training with be provided by a member of the Community Services Board.
Shawn Elliott, BS, QMHP-C
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
Sbelliott@fcps.edu
PTA Updates
Tiger Night
Tiger Night is coming on March 15th from 6-8 PM. This very popular Twain student social has something for everyone! Activities include a dance, basketball tournament, Improv, karaoke, board games, video game, and minute-to-win-it games. Concession will be on sale including pizza, chip, soda, and slushies. Advance tickets will be on sale during lunches March 13-15 for $3 and at the door for $5 on March 15th.
Volunteers and donations are needed! Please use this sign-up genius link to offer your support. Donations can be dropped off at the main office starting Wednesday, March 13 and ending Friday, March 15 by 3:00 PM.
PTA Meeting and Parent Strategy Session
Our next PTA meeting will be February 28th at 7:00 pm in the Twain Library. All are welcome. A zoom link will be made available prior to the meeting. Also, that evening, the PTA will host a Parent Strategy Session and we are pleased to hear from Mollis Cottingham, Edison's Career Center Specialist, who will explain how the Career Center provides a framework of career awareness, career exploration, and career preparation activities to help students understand options for careers upon graduation. Ms Cottingham will also provide an overview of education tracks available at Edison, including technical, college and military preparation. Learn more about The Career Center at Edison HS at https://edisonhs.fcps.edu/student-services/college-and-career-center
PTA Nominating Committee
The PTA Board is looking for three PTA members to serve on the nominating committee. This committee's responsible is take nominations from eligible persons for each vacant office on the PTA Board for the 2024-2025 school year. Please contact Linda Pinkney at mtmspresident@gmail.com, if you are interested in serving on the nominating committee or more information about serving on the PTA Board next year.
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!!
Edison HS Mulch Sale
Spring is nearly here and so is the Edison High School All Night Grad Party (ANGP) Mulch Sale! The ANGP has been a long-standing tradition and your support keeps it going each year. Your purchase helps us provide a safe and incredibly fun night for our graduating seniors. Order online at edisonangp.com/mulch-sale. Delivery is available with the purchase of 20+ bags. Thank you and happy gardening! Additional information can be found in this attached flyer.
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