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Principal's Message |
Greetings Tiger Families!
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Each and every day in FCPS, and specifically at Twain Middle School, we work to make sure all students feel welcomed, valued, and safe. This includes not only responding promptly and thoroughly to any allegations of bullying or harassment, but also proactively teaching our students positive behaviors and appropriate peer interactions through our 4th period learning seminar lessons and embedded within our practices as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. We not only encourage, but expect, our Tigers to treat each other with kindness and to “see something, say something” if they are witness to anything unsafe or unkind.
To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition.
Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
For more information on FCPS protocols related to bullying please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. If you have questions and/or concerns about your student’s experience at school, please do not hesitate to reach out to us so we can support their positive experience as a part of the Twain learning community.
Go Tigers!
Matt
Twain’s Weekly Schedule
Monday, October 14: Indigenous Peoples’ Day – Student Holiday / Teacher Workday
Tuesday, October 15: Odd Day Schedule
Wednesday, October 16: Even Day Schedule
Thursday, October 17: Odd Day Schedule
Friday, October 18: Even Day Schedule
Virtual Lexia Parent Information Night
Learn more about Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp at a parent information night. Discover how FCPS uses Lexia in classrooms to support students’ literacy growth. Presenters will also share tips for improving your child’s literacy. Sessions will take place:
- Tuesday, October 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, December 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Register in advance. For more information, contact Theresa Lieteau.
Other Ways to Support Your Child’s Learning Needs
You are important in your child’s education. The Family Academy keeps a list of classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by Fairfax County Public Schools to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.
✨ Helping students read on level by the end of third grade is part of the FCPS Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence. One of the strategic plan pillars is vibrant home and school partnerships.
Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students
Additional Clinic Dates on October 12th & 28th for Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will be hosting an additional clinic date where they will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s).
The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School on:
- Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Monday, October 28, 3 to 7 p.m.
Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 19.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent.
Transportation services are also available. Please visit our Immunization Resources webpage for details.
Parents may learn more about this Safeway Pharmacy and other immunization resources and FCPS school-required immunizations
Picture Makeups
Twain’s picture makeups will be held in the morning on Wednesday, October 23. Students that were not present for the original picture day in September should plan to have their picture taken on Wednesday, October 23. Only students that were absent or not enrolled at Twain will be taking pictures. Parents will be emailed once the proofs are uploaded and given the option to purchase through an on-line portal with the photography company, Jostens.
PTA Updates
PTA General Membership Meeting
Thank you to those who joined and participated in our PTA General Membership Meeting on Tuesday night! We talked through several important priorities and helped set the stage for hosting even more successful events in the future!
Join us for the next PTA meeting on Tuesday, November 12th at 7:30 pm via Zoom. All are welcome to attend! The virtual meeting link will be published closer to the date.
Nominate a Staff Member
Congratulations to Ms. Carolina Soto for being named the PTA Staff Member of the Month for October! Ms. Soto was awarded a traveling trophy, a prime parking spot in front of the school, and a gift card to a local restaurant. Please congratulate Ms. Soto for making a difference at Twain!
You can nominate a teacher for November by filling out this Staff Member of the Month Form. Nominations are due before October 30th.
PTA Mini Grants
Congratulations to Ms. Angelee DeHaven and Ms. Barbara Van Lear for being awarded PTA Mini Grants this Fall! The PTA is pleased to help support the Civics department on their 8th grade trip to the US Capitol to compliment their learning of the Legislative Branch and functions of Government and also separately support funding supplies for activities of the Strategies for Success/Personal Development class that help reduce anxiety and stress for those participating students.
Teachers and Staff will be given the opportunity to apply for a second round of PTA Mini Grants in February 2025. This is just another way your membership to the PTA provides valuable resources to the students and staff at Twain MS.
Join the PTA
Mark Twain MS PTA Store: Join the PTA for the 2024-2025 school year or Renew your Annual Membership. Your membership goes to support the programs and events sponsored by the PTA.
Twain PTA on Social Media
Follow us on Facebook at Mark Twain MS PTA and Instagram at twainmspta to stay in touch with what’s happening at Twain PTA.
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