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Principal's Message |
Greetings Tiger Families!
As our staff appreciation week comes to a close I would like to thank all the generous families who contributed their time, creativity and financial resources towards gift cards, candy, desserts, and a delicious staff lunch this week. It is our privilege to educate your students and we are grateful for the generosity and gratitude shown this week.
On Wednesday our students completed their Reading Standards of Learning (SOL) exam. Next Wednesday they will take their Math SOL exam and next Friday our 8th graders will take their Science SOL exam (7th graders will take a practice exam). Thank you for taking the time to highlight the importance of not only the academic preparation for these exams, but also the physical preparation as well. Students arriving on-time to school and well-rested and fed on these exam days genuinely does make a difference in decreasing their stress and increasing their focus. Their success truly is a team effort!
We have seen great progress with our students throughout the school year and look forward to continuing that positive momentum with a strong finish to the school year. Like our Twain track and field student athletes, we want to complete the final meters of the “race” that is the 2023-24 school year with a strong and focused finish. Our expectations for attendance, behavior and academics remain high through our last day on June 12th and we are appreciative of those high expectations being emphasized at home as well.
Have a wonderful weekend, Tigers.
Sincerely,
Matt
Twain’s Weekly Schedule
Monday, May 13: Anchor Day Schedule
Tuesday, May 14: Odd Day Schedule
Wednesday, May 15: Modified Even Day Schedule – Math SOL
Schedule: 4, 8, 6, 2 with lunch during 8th period.
Thursday, May 16: Odd Day Schedule
Friday, May 17: Modified Even Day Schedule – Science SOL
Schedule: 4, 8, 2, 6 with lunch during 2nd period
Schedule changes can be found on the Twain Website on our Bell Schedule page under Important Dates: Schedule Changes.
Spring SOL Schedule
Spring SOLs are here 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
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.
PTA Updates
Staff Appreciation Week Thank You
The Twain Community is the BEST!!! Thank you for the wonderful and generous response to our call for monetary donations so that the PTA could spoil the Twain Staff this week during Staff Appreciation Week. Through your donations, we were able to provide $25 gift cards to all the Staff Members during the Gift Card Giveaway, and treat them to a dessert bar. The rest of the donations helped to cover the cost of the catered luncheon from Baja Fresh! THANK YOU, TWAIN PARENTS AND GUARDIANS!!! The PTA would also like to recognize Katy Olsen and Kirsten Little for serving as our PTA Staff Appreciation Co-Chairs. Way to go!!!
Spirit Night at Olympians
Order food from Olympians Family Restaurant at 6430 Landsdowne Centre on May 14 & 15 ALL DAY and support Twain PTA. Dine in or Carryout. Tell them you’re supporting Twain PTA and proceeds will be donated to the PTA. When ordering online, remember to write in the notes that you are support Twain. Eat good food and help a good cause.
Twain Community Night
Join us for the annual Twain Community Night on Thursday, May 16 from 6-8 pm. This is a family-fun event open to the community. Invitations will be distributed to Twain’s feeder elementary schools and we are hoping for a big crowd. The PTA will be selling pizza, other concessions and SPIRIT WEAR. All Twain departments will be represented. Don’t miss the PICK A PRIZE Raffle. Prizes include Washington Nationals Baseball Tickets, LEGO Discovery, Total Wine, Fairfax County Park Foundation, Natalie Dicks Photography, Crumbl Cookie, and more.
Please sign-up to help with set-up, concessions sales, and spirit wear sales. Use this sign-up genius link to volunteer.
FCPS 2025 Budget — What’s Happening Next
The next steps in FCPS’ budget process are: Tuesday, May 14: School Board holds a public hearing on the budget. Register to speak by 6:30 p.m., on Monday, May 13.
- Wednesday, May 15: Second day of School Board public hearings, if needed.
- Tuesday, May 21: School Board budget work session.
- Thursday, May 23: School Board adopts FCPS’ approved budget.
For more details on our budget, view FCPS budget documents.
Enjoy Learning, Fun, and Helpful Information at the Extravaganza!
Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza! Families are invited to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire growth. In addition to learning activities, enjoy tips and helpful information for families. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moon bounce, a petting zoo, storytime, and student performances — all at no cost!
Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for more details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it's helpful for planning purposes.
 Buy your Twain yearbook today!
Go to yearbookordercenter.com
Use our code #: 8606
Last day to pre order has been extended to May 17!
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