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Principal’s Message |
Greetings Tiger Families!
On Wednesday evening our talented orchestra students performed at the Edison Pyramid Orchestra Concert. The show was fun (to include some great costumes and make-up!) and showcased the progress our students have made under Mr. Garfield-Levine’s tutelage already this school year. Last week our band students, led by Mr. Kluttz, traveled down Franconia Road and helped hype up the crowd by joining the Edison band and playing at the Edison football game. The week prior many of our students attended the annual Edison Pyramid Night football game and got free future Eagles shirts and some ran the field during the pregame warm-up. I highlight these events not only for their individual significance, but to showcase the importance of the vertical collaboration that occurs within our pyramid of schools from elementary, middle, and high school. We are fortunate to have a supportive and engaged community, and to be able to make connections with our students and families from Pre-K all the way through graduation.
Go Tigers (and Eagles, and Rockets, and Cheetahs, and Lions, and Panthers, and Penguins)!
Have a wonderful weekend.
Matt
Twain’s Weekly Schedule
Monday, October 28: Even Day Schedule
Tuesday, October 28: Odd Day Schedule
Wednesday, October 30: Even Day Schedule
Thursday, October 31: Odd Day Schedule - End of 1st Quarter - 2 Hour Early Release (12:15 pm)
Friday, November 1: Holiday – Diwali - School Closed
Monday, November 4 - Student Holiday - School Planning Day
Tuesday, November 5 - Student Holiday - Teacher Workday - Election Day
Please check the Bell Schedule Page on Twain’s Website for the 2 Hour Early Release Odd Day Schedule
Additional Immunization Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunization appointments at their district offices for FCPS elementary students on limited early-release Mondays through December. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
The health department will also host immunization clinics at FCPS middle and high schools through December. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations. Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.
Please note that there also are 2 additional free immunization clinics at Frost Middle School available at no cost for FCPS students, age 18 and younger. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s).
- Monday, October 28, 3 to 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 29, 3 to 7 p.m.
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. Students ages 19 and older may access free immunizations at their MS/HS immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) or through other community resources
Parents may learn more about this Safeway Pharmacy and other immunization resources and FCPS school-required immunizations.
Cell Phone Storage Pilot Program Focus Groups Coming Soon
Students, staff, and families participating in the cell phone storage pilot program will be invited to participate in focus groups (hosted by FCPS’ Office of the Chief Equity Officer and K12 Insight) to share their experiences and insights. Feedback from the focus groups and other community engagement opportunities will help FCPS make adjustments to the pilot program in order to support student success and strengthen the program’s outcomes.
Invites for the pilot middle schools will launch on October 28 for staff and families, and October 29 for students. These focus group invitations are only for schools participating in the pilot program.
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
 FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.
Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE by Monday, November 11. Paper forms should be returned by Monday, December 4.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child. Technical support for using ParentVUE or submitting the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey in the Issue Description section. You may also call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
Theatre Production
The Twain Middle School Theatre Arts Department is proud to present their Advanced Theatre Arts fall play. This year will feature two one-act plays; The Internet is Distract—Oh, Look! A Kitten! and 9 Reasons Not to Be in a Play! Tickets are $8 and are now on sale at this link or at the door. Performances are on November 21, 22, and 23 at 7 PM. If you have any questions, please reach out to Molly Rumberger at mdrumberger@fcps.edu.
PTA Updates
Nominate a Staff Member of the Month
Last chance to nominate a teacher or staff member for the PTA Staff Member of the Month Award in November. Each month the PTA awards this honor to a deserving Twain Staff Member. Prior winners this school year are Ms. Balderston and Ms. Carolina Soto.
Nominate your favorite teacher for staff member by filling out this Staff Member of the Month Form. Nominations are due before October 31st.
PTA General Membership Meeting
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.
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.
Applications Opened October 21 for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Middle school students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2029 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).
The application will be available on the TJHSST Admissions Office webpage starting Monday, October 21, at 4 p.m. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, with a deadline to submit the application by Friday, November 15, at 4 p.m. Visit the TJHSST registration page for more information.
Edison HS presents Peter Pan and Wendy
Come see the Edison Theatre Company’s fall play, Peter Pan and Wendy. This show is newly adapted by Edison’s own director, Jeffrey Walker. Performances are on November 13th, 14th, and 15th at 7 pm and November 16th at 2 pm in the auditorium of Edison High School. Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults when ordered ahead at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15633/thomas-edison-high-school-theatre
We also have a special promotion for any rising Edison Eagles!! For the Wednesday and Thursday shows when ordering online, use the code: FutureEagle and take 50% off up to 6 tickets.
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