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Principal’s Message
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Greetings Tiger Families!
In March people throughout the United States will celebrate Women’s History Month. Women’s history is a foundational part of our history as a country, and as a world. Our students, both female and male, benefit from learning about the amazing contributions and stories of famous women like Mae Jemison, Susan B. Anthony, and Sonia Sotomayor as well as every day female role models in their lives in their mothers, teachers, neighbors and mentors.
International Women’s Day has been observed for 50 years and falls on this Saturday, March 8th. In celebration of this day, and the entire month, please consider engaging in conversations with your students about the impact of strong, talented, and brave women in our history, and in their lives.
Please have a safe and restful weekend.
Sincerely,
Matt
Daylight Saving Time Begins - Spring Forward
Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour!
Twain’s Weekly Schedule
Monday, March 10: Anchor Day Schedule
Tuesday, March 11: Odd Day Schedule
Wednesday, March 12: Even Day Schedule
Thursday, March 13: Odd Day Schedule
Friday, March 14: Even Day Schedule
Twain’s After School Program Schedule
1st Block 2nd Block Scheduled Cancellations
March 10 2:30 – 3:30 3:35 – 4:40
March 11 2:30 – 3:30 3:35 – 4:40 No Open Gym
March 12 2:30 – 3:30 3:35 – 4:40
March 13 2:30 – 3:30 3:35 – 4:40 No Drama Club
March 14 2:30 – 3:30 3:35 – 4:40 No Late Buses
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
For the safety and security of all students and in support of Twain’s arrival and dismissal procedures, we ask that all parents safely utilize the Kiss and Ride line for drop off and pick up. We acknowledge this line can be long at its busiest time, however dropping students off across the street in the neighborhood, in the staff parking lot, in the bus loop, or illegally pulling over to the side of Franconia Road causes safety issues for students, faculty, and other commuters. If an option, utilizing the FCPS provided school bus as often as possible will lessen the impact on the Kiss and Ride line. If you need information on your child’s school bus number and route, please check SIS StudentVue and SIS ParentVue. As a reminder, after school buses for our students taking part in our after-school program depart at approximately 4:50 pm and these bus numbers and drop off locations may be different, but the information is also available in SIS StudentVue and SIS ParentVue.
Support Twain NJHS with Paisano’s Pizza! 🍕
Craving pizza? Mark Twain NJHS is hosting a Pizza Fundraiser at Paisano’s in Kingstowne on Saturday, March 8, 15, and 22 – all day long!
📢 How to Participate:
✅ Order online, by phone, or in person
✅ Mention "Mark Twain Fundraiser" when placing your order
✅ 25% of the proceeds will support Twain NJHS!
📍 Paisano’s Kingstowne 📞 (703) 922-0900
🌐 https://paisanospizza.com/kingstowne/
🌐Under “Special Instructions”, put "Mark Twain Fundraiser"
📍 6937 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310
Every slice counts! Thank you for supporting Twain NJHS. 🍕❤️
Integrated Reading and Writing SOL: Wednesday, March 12
Our first SOL is Wednesday, March 12. The Integrated Reading and Writing SOL (IRW) is for 8th graders but all students will follow a modified bell schedule that that day. Students should come to school after a good night’s sleep with a fully charged laptop and should bring their charger with them if they can.
The bell schedule for March 12 is:
4th period: 7:30 – 10:31
6th period: 10:35 – 12:35
2nd period: 12:39 – 1:25
8th period: 1:29 – 2:15
Lewis HS Leadership Program
We are excited to share an opportunity for rising 9th grade students to apply for full-time transfer to Lewis High School to participate in the John Lewis Leadership Program, a new program that provides personalized leadership development through field trips, guest speakers, service projects, specialized coursework, internships, and university partnerships.
Interested Twain Middle School parents, guardians, and students are encouraged to attend our information session to learn about the program and transfer process. This session will take place on March 11th, 6:30-7:30 PM. Questions about information sessions? Email dmmarch@fcps.edu.”
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MPckjObOEjpUlZskTBhvSKiKuNaY4t5Zj6ZJkEzeDpQ/edit?usp=sharing.
RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vkvqAJJbBMSL7PzOriQb7aQ22O4AKnolBxVPDFcByGs/preview
FUNDrive
AVID 8 is hosting the last FUNDrive of the school year on March 29 from 10:30-12:00 pm. All proceeds will go to help pay for a charter bus to visit James Madison University. Here are the items that we will be collecting to donate:
- CLOTHES: men's, women's, & children's clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc.
- HOUSEHOLD TEXTILES: bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.
- SMALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS: kitchen items (such as pots/pans, dishes, silverware, glasses, serving pieces and hand-held appliances), home decorative items, knick-knacks, toys, games, and small electronics
- BOOKS & MEDIA: paperback, hard cover - all genres. no encyclopedias or text books
Developing a Strong Academic Foundation, Curiosity, and Joy for Learning
The FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan.
A strong start for every student is Goal 1 of the Strategic Plan. Pre-K classrooms are making a difference in our community. In this video, we explore the importance of bringing children under the age of five together, regardless of abilities.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Advertised Budget. View the Budget Development Calendar to stay up to date and learn about opportunities to provide feedback to Fairfax County and FCPS.
Share Your Input on the County Budget
The Fairfax County government presented its Fiscal Year 2026 Advertised Budget Plan to the Board of Supervisors on February 18. The community is invited to share feedback through an online survey, email, phone calls, or by attending Budget Town Hall meetings.
PTA Updates
Spirit Night: Chipotle @ Kingstowne : March 12th!
Please support the Twain PTA by grabbing dinner on Wed, March 12th, 5-9pm, at the Chipotle restaurant in the Kingstowne Shopping Center (online promo code = P8YYY4B) This will be an in-person and online fundraiser. Eat good food and support your school!
https://socialportal.chipotle.com/fundraiser/social/partner/portal/8rQ02Iqz95ft8ChziVvl9wGBu2GyyZEIGyH68hUpLm0WDIEFac91cx5seZUZW9fj0s0ZoNz7UOKL70zRUlsmMkPHonHtn8ntPzXjIWietZp6uusJEu79g1pJUP3OI6ML/7202503121721
PTA General Membership Meeting : March 18th!
Please mark your calendars for our next PTA membership meeting on Tues, March 18th @ 7:30pm. A zoom link will be posted in next week’s newsletter. We will have many details to share about the Spring Tiger Night scheduled for Friday of that same week. See you there!
Spring Tiger Night @ Twain : Friday, March 21st!
Tiger Night is coming on Friday, March 21st from 6-8 PM. This very much anticipated and popular Twain student social has activities for everyone! Advance tickets will be on sale during lunches March 19-20th for $5.
Adult volunteers and donations are needed to sell tickets during school lunches and work the night of the event. Donations may be dropped off at the main office starting Wednesday, March 19 and ending Friday, March 21 by 3:00 PM.
Sign up here to join in the fun! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FACAF2DA6FB6-55159602-spring
**NOTE: This event is for Mark Twain Students only. No exceptions.
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 March 31st.
Join the PTA
Did you know? PTA Membership is valid for one 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.
Purple Up! Day T-Shirts Available for Purchase
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is gearing up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child and on Purple Up! Day!
Due to schools being out for spring break, Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. The color purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military.
FCPS Purple Up! t-shirts are available for purchase until Friday, March 7, 2025, through Custom Ink.
The shirts highlight our gratitude and appreciation for our over 13,500 military-connected students and their families. #PurpleUpFCPS!
For more information and/or to connect with FCPS resources, email us at militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
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