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Principal's Message |
Greetings Tiger Families!
April is Autism Acceptance Month - one in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. At Twain, our faculty and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students. In mid-March, FCPS celebrated Neurodiversity Affirmation Week as a time to recognize, appreciate and honor the diverse neurological differences that exist among our student body and our community. This of course includes our students with autism, who are an important facet of our Twain learning community. Each and every day our goal is to celebrate the diverse strengths and attributes of all of our students that make Twain great.
The Fairfax County Public Schools Family Resource Center has a variety of resources for families, including for families of students on the autism spectrum. There are a number of organizations and resources available to families in supporting a thriving autistic community including The Arc Northern Virginia and Parents of Autistic Children of Northern Virginia.
Have a wonderful weekend, Tigers.
Sincerely,
Matt
Twain’s Weekly Schedule
Monday, April 29: Even Day Schedule
Tuesday, April 30: Odd Day Schedule
Wednesday, May 1: Even Day Schedule
Thursday, May 2: Odd Day Schedule
Friday, May 3: Student Holiday / Teacher Workday
These schedule changes can be found on the Twain Website on our Bell Schedule page under Important Dates: Schedule Changes.
Thank You Twain Administrative Professionals!
Wednesday, April 24, was Administrative Professionals Day. Thank you to Ms. Mejia, Ms. Rodney, Ms. Rogers, Ms. Frederick, Ms. Santos and Ms. Spencer for all the things big and small, noticed and unnoticed, that you do to make Twain run each and every day!
Safely Dispose Medication on National Drug Take Back Day
Take advantage of free, convenient, confidential, and safe disposal of unused and/or expired medications on Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Safe disposal of medications prevents substance abuse, accidental poisonings, and protects the environment. Learn more and see which drop-off site is most convenient for you.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources.
Spring SOL Schedule
Spring SOLs are approaching and Twain’s testing schedule is below. Please ensure students are in school on testing days and do not have appointments and commitments that would require them to be pulled out of their test. Please be aware that for all these dates, 4th period will be first which is the testing period. Students should come to school on time, well rested, and with a fully charged laptop. If you have any questions about spring SOLs, please contact our Testing Coordinator, Sara Joy Lebowitz, sjlebowitz@fcps.edu
Reading SOL – May 8
- The Bell Schedule for this day is 4, 6, 2, 8 with lunch during 6th
Math SOL – May 15
- The Bell Schedule for this day is 4, 8, 6, 2 with lunch during 8th
Science SOL* - May 17
- The Bell Schedule for this day is 4, 8, 2, 6 with lunch during 2nd
*Only 8th graders take this SOL, however, we will be administering a practice SOL to 7th graders on this day.
These schedule changes can be found on the Twain Website on our Bell Schedule page under Important Dates: Schedule Changes.
Edison HS Jumpstart Program
Your student's transition to high school is very important to us! This year we will be offering an optional Jump Start program to our rising 9th grade students. Students will be able to register to attend one of the two-day sessions.
- August 7 from 9:00AM - 1:00 PM
- August 9 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Students will have an opportunity to meet staff members (administrators, counselors, and some teachers), tour the building, get a couple high school tips for success, hear about our many sports/club programs offered, and more. Lunch is included in the program. Transportation will be provided at limited locations.
Save the Date: Registration will open on May 30th and a link will be located on the Edison website for those interested in our Jumpstart program. Please contact please contact Greg Dombrowski: GSDombrowski@fcps.edu for further information.
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