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PTA UPDATES
Mark Your Calendar! At-A-Glance
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Event
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Details
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| Oct. 28, 29, Nov. 4 & 5 |
Tiger Night Ticket Sales |
$5 tickets sold to students during lunch.
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| Fri., Nov. 6 |
Fall Tiger Night |
PTA-sponsored, students-only event with games, activities, and concessions. Parent volunteers needed.
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| Wed., Nov. 11 |
Veterans Day Ceremony |
Twain's annual ceremony recognizing veterans and the military-connected community.
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| Fri., Nov. 13 |
The Sound of Murder |
Advanced Theater production, 7 p.m. Tickets $10.
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| Sat., Nov. 14 |
The Sound of Murder |
Performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets $10.
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| Fri., Dec 5th |
Mark Twain Birthday Cupcakes! |
Annual celebration of Mark Twain’s birthday! Every student and staff member receives a cupcake in honor of the day! Help us celebrate!
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🐯Upcoming Event: Fall Tiger Night! Friday! Friday, November 6*
Fall Tiger Night is a fun, students-only evening of games, activities, concessions, and socializing with friends! Hosted by the PTA and supervised by school administrators, this popular Twain tradition brings students together for a night of fun and school spirit.
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Admission: $5 per student.
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Ticket sales: October 28 and 29 and November 4 and 5, during lunch only.
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Activities: Games, basketball, concessions, and other social activities.
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Attendance: Students only; supervised by school administrators.
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Volunteers: Parents! We need your help! Fall 2026 Tiger Night Volunteer Sign Up
No time to help? No problem! Help us make the night memorable by donating supplies: Amazon Wishlist for Fall 2026 Tiger Night: Fall 2026 Tiger Night Amazon Wish List
Important parent reminder: Principal Mough emphasized that eligibility for extracurricular events, including Tiger Night, depends on students meeting school expectations for punctuality and behavior in classrooms and hallways.
💡Calling all Parents! We need input from YOU!
🏫 Provide input on school renovations – Advocate for Twain Renovations!
FCPS is soliciting community feedback on school renovation priorities. Twain families are encouraged to advocate for the school's place on the renovation schedule and improvements to its aging facilities. The survey was emailed on Friday, October 16, with the subject line “Fairfax County Public Schools Facility Improvements Survey”. It takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will be kept confidential. The survey will remain open until Saturday, October 31. Thank you for your input!
👥 Volunteer for PTA activities
Beyond Tiger Night volunteers, the PTA is seeking coordinators for spirit wear, membership and volunteers, staff appreciation, Twain Community Night, and the eighth-grade dance. Sarah Rogers and Tammy Cherry have stepped forward as Tiger Night co-chairs. Thank you!
💡 Suggest improvements to Twain
The PTA is developing a list of possible school enhancements and is seeking suggestions from families. A preliminary $5,000 budget allocation has been identified for improvements, subject to further planning and PTA approval. Parents can submit ideas to MTMSPresident@gmail.com.
🏫 FCPS Considering Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Changes
FCPS is exploring a proposal to establish AAP Level IV centers at every middle school. Currently, Twain serves Level IV students from its own attendance area, as well as students who would otherwise attend Key or Hayfield Middle Schools. If the proposed changes move forward, those students could instead attend their neighborhood middle schools, potentially affecting Twain's enrollment and AAP program.
No decisions have been finalized. Families are encouraged to follow FCPS communications and participate in opportunities to provide feedback as the proposal develops.
🏆Twain Staff Member of the Month!
Congratulations Ms. Kimberly Gadson, our outstanding Technology and Engineering teacher, who was named Mark Twain Middle School PTA Staff Member of the Month for October! Tell us about a staff member who deserves some recognition — and tell us why!
Nominate November’s Staff Member of the Month! 👉 SUBMIT A STAFF MEMBER NOMINATION
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!
Let's show our Twain staff how much we appreciate them! 🐯💙
🎁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
👉Have You Joined the PTA?
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!
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:
- Wednesday, November 11
- Wednesday, December 9
- Wednesday, January 13
- Wednesday, February 10
- Wednesday, March 10
- Wednesday, April 14
- Wednesday, May 12
- Wednesday, June 9
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