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Principal's Message |
Greetings Tiger Families!
On Monday, March 24, you will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity for you to share anonymous feedback on key aspects of our school, including:
- Instructional leadership
- School climate
- Management (human resources and organizational)
- Communication and community relations
- Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
- Professionalism
The questionnaire will be open March 24 – April 4 and will be collected online. When you receive an email from FCPSSurvey@fcps.edu, please take a few minutes to complete it. Your feedback is important and helps shape the future of our amazing school. Thank you for your time and participation!
Please have a safe and restful weekend.
Sincerely,
Matt
Twain’s Weekly Schedule
Monday, March 24: Anchor Day Schedule
Tuesday, March 25: Odd Day Schedule
Wednesday, March 26: Even Day Schedule
Thursday, March 27: Odd Day Schedule
Friday, March 28: Even Day Schedule
Monday, March 31: Holiday: Eid al-Fitr – No School
Tuesday, April 1: Teacher Workday – No School for students
Wednesday, April 2: Anchor Day Schedule
Thursday, April 3: Odd Day Schedule
Friday, April 4: Even Day Schedule
After School Program Schedule
1st Block 2nd Block Scheduled Cancellations
March 24 2:30 – 3:30 3:35 – 4:40
March 25 2:30 – 3:30 3:35 – 4:40
March 26 2:30 – 3:30 3:35 – 4:40
March 27 2:30 – 3:30 3:35 – 4:40 No Drama Club
March 28 Program Cancelled – End of Quarter
Congratulations to the Twain Music Program!
Each year our music programs perform for the Virginia State Band, Orchestra, and Choir Assessments. These assessments are a cornerstone of the curriculum and serve as an opportunity to receive outside feedback about the quality of music and level of music literacy our students are achieving. ALL GROUPS for Twain (Orchestra, Choir, and Band) received Superior Ratings!
We are excited to announce that Mark Twain Middle School will be awarded the Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence in Music! Additionally, this year, VBODA (Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association) has implemented a new accolade, The Program of Distinction Award, to reward instrumental programs that have achieved Superior Ratings on Assessment with all groups that participated, participation in All-District events, and high marks and participation in Solo and Ensemble Events. This year, for the first time ever, the Mark Twain Band and Orchestra will be awarded the Program of Distinction award!
Thank you, Mr. Garfield-Levine, Mr. Kluttz, Ms. Tolpa, our music students, and our music families for the dedication, time and talent it takes to earn such prestigious honors! Go Tigers!
Congratulations to the Twain Robotics Teams!
Congratulations to Twain’s Competitive Robotics Team 4700X Mozart for winning the Virginia State VEX IQ Middle School State Championship on Sunday 16 March.
The Championship tournament included the top 24 robots in the state. Team Mozart won the following awards: Team Work Champion, Robot Skills Champion, Amaze Award. The team will travel to Dallas, Texas to compete in the VEX IQ World Championship May 11th through 15th. During the competitive season prior to the State Championship Team Mozart won 3 of 4 tournaments in addition to the following special awards and recognitions: (3) Teamwork Champion Awards, (3) Robot Skills Champion, (1) Innovate Award, (1) Amaze Award, (1) Excellence Award. These accolades came as the result of the superior hard work, dedication, and creativity of our students. Not only is our team competing at a high level, but they positively represent themselves, their families, and Twain as polite, respectful, and helpful young people.
Congratulations to Team Mozart, our 2nd Team - 4700C Beethoven and Ms. Gadson! Special thank you to all families who tirelessly support their students’ ambitions!
Calendar Reminders: Quarter End, Eid al-Fitr, and Teacher Workday
Friday, March 28, is the last day of the third quarter. It is a full day of school.
All FCPS schools and offices are closed on Monday, March 31, for Eid al-Fitr. Tuesday, April 1, is a student holiday and teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar or the employee calendar.
AVID 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
Sign up here to let us know that you have items to donate!
SIS ParentVUE End-of-Quarter Closure
The Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed for the end of the quarter from Friday, March 28, at 4 p.m. to Monday, April 7, at 6 a.m.
Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.
Next Steps in the Budget Process
 The next steps in the FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget process include:
- The School Board presents the budget to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 22.
- The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings Tuesday, April 22, through Thursday, April 24. Community members can submit testimony or sign up to speak.
Visit the county government website to view the Fairfax County FY 2026 Advertised Budget. The community is also invited to complete an online survey to provide feedback on the county’s FY 2026 Advertised Budget.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process.
PTA Updates
PTA General Membership Meeting: April 8th!
Mark your calendars for our next PTA membership meeting on Tues, April 8th @ 7:30pm. The Zoom link will be published closer to the event.
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 has been extended to May 10, 2025
Edison Theatre presents…
“GREASE” is the word, April 3-5, when Edison Theatre presents the musical “Grease: School Edition” for four performances! With a “hopelessly devoted” cast of nearly 40 and a huge backstage crew, this show will take you back to the days of bobby socks, slicked back hair, hot-rod cars, and old-time rock and roll! Featuring popular songs from both the stage and movie version, this production is “the one that you want!”
General admission tickets are now on-sale: adult: $15.00; student / senior: $10.00, Advanced tickets are HIGHLY encouraged! Go to Edison ETix Site for GREASE to order tickets.
Performances: April 3-4, 7 pm; April 5, 2 pm and 7 pm.
Finally: The Saturday matinee performance is Greaser/Pink Lady Day - come dressed in 1950s style! Whether you’re a Sandra Dee, a James Deen, or a Marilyn Monroe, you'll "go together like rama-lama-lamma, ka-ding da ding dong!”
Contact jlwalker@fcps.edu for additional information.
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