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Principal's Message |
Greetings Tiger Families!
This upcoming Monday, February 17th is a student holiday in celebration of Presidents’ Day. We hope that everyone has a positive three-day weekend. We will return to school on Tuesday with an odd day schedule (periods 1,3,5,7). Speaking of education and presidents…
“The future belongs to young people with an education and the imagination to create.” – Former President, Barack Obama
At Twain, we endeavor to support our students not only in meeting the state and federal requirements for their public education, but also to encourage a deep, creative, and problem-solving mindset. As an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, and an Advanced Academics Program Center we strive to prepare our students for their future educational and career aspirations within the context of a rapidly evolving society and economy. By placing an emphasis on imagination, inquiry, and innovation we know our Twain Tigers will leave their community, their country, and their world better than they found it. Thank you for your continued partnership in your student’s education.
Please have a wonderful long weekend.
Sincerely,
Matt
Twain’s Weekly Schedule
Monday, February 17: No School – President’s Day
Tuesday, February 18: Odd Day Schedule
Wednesday, February 19: Even Day Schedule
Thursday, February 20: Odd Day Schedule
Friday, February 21: Even Day Schedule
Twain’s After School Program Schedule
Monday, February 17th - School Closed for President's Day
Tuesday, February 18th – 2:30 - 3:35 1st Block Ends, 4:40 2nd Block ends with late buses leaving at 4:50
Wednesday, February 19th – 2:30 - 3:35 1st Block Ends, 4:40 2nd Block ends with late buses leaving at 4:50
Thursday, February 20th – 2:30 - 3:35 1st Block Ends, 4:40 2nd Block ends with late buses leaving at 4:50
Friday, February 21st – One block only from 2:30 – 4:40 - No late buses
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🥖✨ Dine for a Cause! ✨ |
Join Twain NJHS at Panera in Kingstowne on Saturday, February 15th, from 4–8 PM to help us raise funds for our May service project!
Here's how you can support us:
🍞 Dine in or take out? Just mention the Twain Fundraiser when you order. 💻 Ordering online? Use promo code FUND4U at checkout.
Every bite makes a difference—thank you for supporting Twain NJHS!
Transition Corner
Rising 8th Grade:
All rising 8th grade course selections must be submitted by today, Friday, February 14. Mock schedules with student course preferences will be mailed home the week of March 3 with instructions on how to make changes/corrections. Change/correction requests are due by Friday, March 14, 2025.
Rising 9th Grade:
***Please subscribe to your child’s base high school News You Choose messages for the most up-to-date information about 9th grade transition. You can enroll here. Unsure what school your child will attend in 9th grade? Click here to access the FCPS boundary locator.***
Lewis High School
Rising 9th grade course requests must be entered into SIS Student Vue by Friday, February 28. Students were instructed how to input their course selections using the course codes provided on the Lewis Course Selection Sheet for 9th Grade (link) document. Instructions can also be found on the Lewis Academic Advising Site: https://lewishs.fcps.edu/student-services/academic-advising-0. If you have questions or need help, please reach out to Ms. Pilotti at lmpilotti@fcps.edu.
Edison High School
Any student who was absent or missed course selection last week with their Edison counselor will be invited to a makeup session next Wednesday, February 19, here at Twain. Information about the rising 9th grade Edison transition and course selection can be found on their Academic Advising/Course Selection site: https://edisonhs.fcps.edu/student-services/academic-advising.
Hayfield Secondary School
All completed Rising 9th Course Selection Sheets (link) are due back to Ms. Pilotti in Student Services by Friday, February 28. More information about Hayfield Course Selection and 9th grade transition can be found at the Hayfield Academic Advising site: https://hayfieldss.fcps.edu/student-services/hs-academic-advising-and-course-selection.
Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28
Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
Please Make Sure Your Children Are Up-to-Date on Immunizations
Please make sure your child has all of their necessary immunizations. Remember, all students are required to be immunized against certain diseases to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of keeping children healthy!
Starting Monday, May 19, students who have not provided proof of immunization may not be allowed to attend school. You can check your child’s immunization status and submit updated immunization information by accessing SIS ParentVUE.
Please check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for the 2024-25 school year. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources. Be wise and immunize!
Protect Yourself and Your Community from the Flu
Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department.
The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:
- Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
- Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
- Clean frequently touched surfaces.
According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school.
Students Invited to Share Their Voices at the 2025 Family Summit
The 2025 FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, March 15, at South Lakes High School. Visit the Family Summit webpage for more information.
At the event, FCPS students will be invited to showcase projects and advocacy efforts around inclusivity in schools. This is a great resume-building opportunity, and students can earn service hours as well. Students may share their work in a share-fair environment using posters, essays, videos, songs, or art. They will interact with attendees through conversations about their work, ideas, and efforts to foster inclusivity in school communities.
Students must use this Google Form to participate by Monday, February 17. A list of possible projects is also on the form. More information will be provided after the student’s submission is received. Please contact Manuel Gomez Portillo with any questions.
Centering student voice is part of FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered.
PTA Updates
PTA General Membership Meeting
THANK YOU for joining us this past Tuesday for our February general membership meeting. It was great to hear from our Thomas Edison High School Administration team!
Please mark your calendars for our next meeting on March 11th. Zoom link will be posted in the coming weeks.
PTA Nominating Committee
The PTA Board is looking for three PTA members to serve on the nominating committee. This committee is responsible for taking nominations from eligible persons for each vacant office on the PTA Board for the 2025-2026 school year. Please contact Robin Christman at mtmspresident@gmail.com, if you are interested in serving on the nominating committee.
Nominate a Staff Member of the Month
Nominate a teacher or staff member for the PTA Staff Member of the Month Award here: Staff Member of the Month Form. Nominations are due before February 28th.
Join the PTA
Did you know? PTA Membership is valid for one year. If you joined the PTA for the 2023-2024 school year, please renew your membership for the 2024-2025 school year. PTA dues provide for many of the events and programs, including teacher mini-grants, Tiger Night and staff appreciation events.
Visit the Mark Twain PTA site
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.
Buy your Twain MS Yearbook now!
Use our code 8606
Go to yearbookordercenter.com
Deadline to order online: April 19, 2025
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