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Principal’s Message |
Greetings Tiger Families!
Last night at Twain we held our annual talent show and some of our students and staff showed off their unique and wonderful talents that make them who they are as individuals, and who we are as Twain Tigers. Throughout the school year, not just on this single evening, the talents of our students and staff have been on display – in the classroom, on the stage, on the field, and in the community. This past week we paused to celebrate the great success our students had in the classroom. Some key measurements based on our current data that we are proud to share include:
- Chronic Absenteeism rate decreased by 7%
- Reading Standards of Learning (SOL) Exam pass rate increased by 2%
- Math SOL Exam pass rate increased by 4%
- Science SOL Exam pass rate increased by 6%
- Some demographic subgroups improved their SOL exam pass rate by up to 14%
This growth is exciting, and we are committed to continuing this progress into the 2024-25 school year and beyond and look forward to doing so in partnership with our generous and dedicated families.
Have a wonderful weekend, Tigers.
Sincerely,
Matt
Twain’s Weekly Schedule
Monday, June 10: Anchor Day Schedule
Tuesday, June 11: Odd Day Schedule
Wednesday, June 12: Even Day Schedule, Two hour Early Release (12:15 pm) - Last day of school for students
End-of-Year Reminders for Families
The end of the school year is one week from today! Please see some important reminders below:
- Remind your child to return all school library books and FCPS laptops.
- Check your child’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any balances.
- Pick up any medications your child has been taking at school. A parent/guardian must pick them up in person.
- Bookmark the 2024-25 school year calendar to be ready for next year.
Please contact your child’s school with any questions.
Twain Summer Office Hours
Between June 21st and August 6th this summer, Twain’s office hours will be 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. You may see some activity as you drive past as our campus will be hosting multiple county programs as well as receiving some scheduled maintenance work.
SOL Scores Posted in SIS ParentVUE
Families can find Standards of Learning (SOL) reports for spring testing in the SIS ParentVUE Documents section on or before the last day of school. Log in to your ParentVUE account to access the following:
- For all students, the official SOL Score Report with overall and reporting category performance for all spring tests.
- For students in grades 3-8, the SOL Growth Parent Report shows performance over time for state reading and math tests completed this school year.
Visit the FCPS website for additional information about spring assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Create a SIS ParentVUE Account
If you do not already have a SIS ParentVUE account, sign up now to monitor and support your child’s academic success! Through ParentVUE, you can view your student’s attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment score reports.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
Immunizations are required for all students entering 7th and 12th grades this fall. Visit FCPS’ Immunization webpage to learn about the required vaccines.
Parents/caregivers should ask their private healthcare provider or the health department to review their student's immunization record to ensure their student has received these required immunizations.
It is important to schedule immunizations early in the summer, as seventh grade students must submit documentation of the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines before they begin school in August. Students in the 12th grade must submit documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine.
Get more information on all student immunization requirements.
Inova Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs
Inova Cares Clinic (ICC) will provide children 5 years old and older with free school entrance physicals and immunizations at summer health fairs for children who are on Medicaid or are uninsured. The clinics will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following dates:
- Saturday, June 29, at ICC-Children - Manassas
- Saturday, July 20, at ICC-Children - Herndon
- Saturday, August 17, at ICC-Children - Falls Church
Appointments are required; no walk-ins will be allowed. Please call 703-698-2550 for an appointment.
Twain Athletics
2024 Twain Cross Country season will start in August. Registration will open at the end of July. If your child is interested in joining the cross country team this fall, sports physicals are required and can be completed over the summer and are valid for the entire school year. You can find the link to the sports physical, plus other requirements on the Twain Athletics page: https://twainms.fcps.edu/activities/middle-school-athletics. Please hold on to the physical until registration opens. If you have any questions, please contact our Athletic Coordinator Sarah Pflugradt at sbpflugradt@fcps.edu
Summer Mental Wellness Resources
Virtual Mental Wellness Consultations
This summer, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from Monday, June 24, through Friday, August 2. Forty-five-minute phone or videoconference consultations are available with a school psychologist or school social worker.
- Parents of students in any grade level can request a consultation to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success. Information about community resources will also be provided.
- Students in middle or high school can request a consultation to receive guidance and support for concerns related to anxiety, mood, behavior, peer or family interactions, or school transitions and changes. Strategies and tools can also be provided to address academic challenges such as organization and time management.
We encourage all families to take advantage of this service. Request a consultation or call and leave a message at 703-503-2520.
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