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Principal’s Message |
Greetings Tiger Families!
Next Friday, March 8th, we are excited to travel south to Hayfield for the 4th Annual Kingstowne Cup Basketball Games. Our girls and boys teams have been training hard to compete with our cross town rival Hawks. The girls tip off at 5:45 and the boys at 7:15. We are also having a spirit week next week culminating in a pep rally on Friday afternoon during last block. Go Tigers!
Not only are these events an exciting way to showcase our Tigers’ talents but they help us continue to build upon a sense of Twain community and school spirit. Possibly the most important facet of extracurricular activities for our students is how positively it impacts student achievement and attendance. Jim Patterson, in his article “Extracurricular Participation and Academic Success,” found on the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) website, writes “Participation in extracurricular activities can boost schools in key areas—academic performance, behavior, attendance, student and parent satisfaction—even in things like the levels of curiosity among students or the likelihood that students will get excited about STEM careers.”
You can learn more about extracurricular activities and attendance on the FCPS websites below.
As a reminder, on Tuesday, school is closed for primary election day. As a result, we have shifted Monday to be an Odd Day (periods 1,3,5,7) rather than an Anchor Day.
Sincerely,
Matt
Twain’s Weekly Schedule
Monday, March 4: Odd Day Schedule
Tuesday, March 5: Student Holiday – Staff Development Day
Wednesday, March 6: Even Day Schedule
Thursday, March 7: Odd Day Schedule
Friday, March 8: Even Day Modified Schedule – Periods 2, 8, 6, 4
2024 Twain Yearbook
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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.
Spirit Night at Honeygrow
Eat to support Mark Twain PTA on March 12th from 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM at HONEYGROW, 7698 Richmond Hwy. Use promo code GIVE149 on the honeygrow app, at honegrow.com or in-store at the kiosk before checking out. Twain PTA will get 20% of all order placed by Twain supporters.
Nominations for Staff Member of the Month
Each month, the PTA names a deserving Twain Staff Member the honor of being the STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH. Parent and students are welcome to nominate their favorite teacher or staff member by filling out this form. You can also email your nominations to mtmspresident@gmail.com
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!!
Family Engagement Survey
Look for the FCPS Family Engagement Survey This Sunday Parents/caregivers will receive the FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey Sunday, March 3, from independent research firm K12 Insight. Please participate — your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve practices to best support our students. Taking this survey will also help strengthen the partnership between your family and our school. When that partnership is strong, students can experience a range of benefits including improved school readiness, higher student achievement, better social skills and behavior, and an increased likelihood of graduating high school. The survey will take about 10-15 minutes to complete and will be available in 10 languages. Please visit the Family Engagement Survey webpage for more information. Your voice matters!
Join a Community Conversation on Fentanyl and Other Drugs
A community conversation addressing the opioid crisis within Northern Virginia and Fairfax County Public Schools will be held Wednesday, March 18, 6:30-8 p.m., in the auditorium at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Please enter through Door #14.
All attendees will receive a free REVIVE! Narcan training during the event and learn about support services currently available within FCPS and Fairfax County.
This discussion will provide families, staff, and students with valuable knowledge about the dangers of drugs and deadly fentanyl. The material discussed is suitable for students in grades 6-12. Together as a community, we aim to explore collaborative strategies to minimize the impact of these harmful and too-often fatal substances.
Language interpretation services are available as well as American Sign Language accommodation. Childcare and transportation will also be provided, as needed. Learn more about the event and register online.
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