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PTA Updates
PTA MEETING — Tonight at 7:30 PM!
Join us Tonight, October 14, on Zoom for the PTA meeting. We have several important items of PTA business to conduct, and your participation matters!
👉 REGISTER FOR THE ZOOM MEETING
All are welcome!
TWAIN STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH
We are thrilled to celebrate Kimberly Gadson, our outstanding Technology and Engineering teacher, who was recently named the Mark Twain Middle School PTA Staff Member of the Month!
As both a classroom teacher and Technology Student Association (TSA) club sponsor, Kimberly goes above and beyond to inspire her students, challenge them to reach their potential, and make engineering fun. Her enthusiasm, dedication, and high expectations help students build confidence in their abilities and achieve remarkable things, including a recent third-place finish by a team of seventh graders at the regional TSA competition! As one student put it, "Mrs. Gadson expects a lot from me, but that's OK because she always makes me feel like I'm capable of doing it."
Thank you, Ms. Gadson, for your enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment to helping our students learn, create, and grow. This recognition is incredibly well-deserved!
 Nominate the next Twain Staff Member of the Month
Do you know a Twain staff member who goes above and beyond? Each month, the PTA recognizes one of our outstanding staff members as Staff Member of the Month!
🏆 The winner receives:
- 🎁 A gift card to a local restaurant
- 🚗 A prime parking spot
- 🏆 A very cool trophy!
Tell us about a staff member who deserves some recognition — and tell us why!
👉 SUBMIT A STAFF MEMBER NOMINATION
Let's show our Twain staff how much we appreciate them! 🐯💙
BROADWAY DESSERTS THIS FRIDAY!
Join Twain MS Chorus for the annual Broadway Desserts this Friday, October 16 at 6:00 pm! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on MySchoolBucks. Tickets must be purchased in advance as no tickets will be sold at the door.
TIGER NIGHT:
Friday, November 7th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
We’re excited to announce the return of Tiger Night — one of Twain’s most popular student events! This fun-filled evening is a PTA fundraiser, and all proceeds go directly toward supporting school activities.
ACTIVITIES:
- Dance
- Concessions for Sale
- Basketball Tournament
- Minute-To-Win-It Games
- Improv
- Karaoke
- Board Games
- Video Games
Tickets will be sold during student lunches on November 4th, 5th and 6th. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!
Parents & Caregivers: This event cannot happen without lots of help. We are looking for volunteers.
Please use our Signup Genius to volunteer for Tiger Night.
STAFF MINI GRANTS:
Need new pencils—or something much bigger—for your classroom? Apply for a PTA grant today! We know middle school teachers have incredible ideas to keep students engaged, and we want to help fund them. Whether you need basic classroom supplies, innovative hands-on projects, or unique learning resources, our PTA grants are here to support you!
PURCHASE SPIRIT WEAR:
Show your school spirit and support the PTA! We just placed a restock order on hoodies and t-shirts. Item quantities will be updated soon and we will notify you and your student when this can be picked up in the Front Office at Twain.
Spirit Wear
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE:
We’re now 171 members strong— more than halfway to our goal of 300 members!
153 parents & students
18 staff members
Join the PTA at the Membership Store!
When you join the PTA, you’re helping fund the programs and events that make our school community stronger — from family nights to classroom resources.
HAVE YOU JOINED THE PTA YET?
Your membership makes a BIG difference!
When you join the PTA, you're helping fund the programs, activities, and resources that make Mark Twain a great place for our students — from family events to classroom resources.
👉 JOIN THE PTA TODAY
Together, let's make this an amazing year for our kids! 🐯
We currently need volunteers for the following positions:
- Membership Coordinator
- Restaurant Night Chair
These roles don’t require a huge time commitment—just a willingness to pitch in, stay involved, and help create fun and meaningful experiences for our kids. A little of your time each month goes a long way!
🙌 NO TIME TO VOLUNTEER? NO PROBLEM!
Joining the PTA does NOT mean you have to volunteer.
Your membership alone helps support our Twain Tigers!
Our PTA is funded primarily through membership dues — so EVERY membership counts.
2026 - 2027 Save-the-Date PTA MEETINGS
See our Calendar for the upcoming PTA Meetings for this School Year. PTA meetings are held monthly on Wednesdays at 7:30p. Add this year’s meetings to your calendar:
- Tonight at 7:30pm!
- Wednesday, November 11
- Wednesday, December 9
- Wednesday, January 13
- Wednesday, March 10
- Wednesday, April 14
- Wednesday, May 12
- Wednesday, June 9
LINKS:
Staff of the Month Form
Join the PTA: Membership Store
Purchase Spirit Wear: Spirit Wear
Social Media: Facebook & Instagram
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