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Principal's Message |
Greetings Twain Families!
It is hard to believe that today marks the end of the first quarter! Our students and staff have been working hard to establish routines, build relationships and engage in rigorous and authentic learning experiences since the start of school. As teachers finalize grades and your student’s progress in their classes are discussed at home, please do not hesitate to reach out to teachers, counselors and administrators so that we can partner together to maintain success where it already exists and improve in areas where it is needed. We are committed to supporting our students find success throughout their middle school experience here at Twain.
With election day being on Tuesday I hope all eligible voters take advantage of our right to vote in this, and every election. If you have an 8th grade student, you may have been hearing about their campaign simulation project that they have been working on in recent weeks in civics class. I have enjoyed seeing student campaign websites, ads and pamphlets and receiving emails from them asking for (fake) campaign donations! It is encouraging to see our students engaged in learning what it takes to be an involved and responsible citizen of our country and our community.
We look forward to welcoming our Tigers back to start quarter 2 on Wednesday, November 4th.
Go Tigers!
Matt
Twain’s Weekly Schedule
Monday, November 2: Teacher Workday - No School
Tuesday, November 3: Teacher Workday - No School
Wednesday, November 4: Anchor Day Schedule
Thursday, November 5: Odd Day Schedule
Friday, November 6: Even Day Schedule
After School Program
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1st Block
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2nd Block
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Monday, November 2:
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No After School
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Program
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Tuesday, November 3:
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No After School
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Program
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Wednesday, November 4:
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2:30 - 3:30
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3:35 - 4:30
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Thursday, November 5:
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2:30 - 3:30
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3:35 - 4:30
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Friday, November 6:
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2:30 - 3:30
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3:35 - 4:30
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Calendar Reminders
Schools will be closed for students on Monday, November 2, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 3, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar or the employee calendar.
SIS ParentVUE will be unavailable for students and parents during end-of-quarter updates from Friday, October 30, at 4 p.m., to Monday, November 9, at 9 a.m.
Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back)
Daylight saving time will end this Sunday, November 1, at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!
Tiger Night
PTA Fall Tiger Night is on Friday, November 6 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. This fun social event requires a prepurchased ticket. Tickets will be sold in lunches on November 4 and November 5. No tickets will be sold at the door. Students must be in good standing with their attendance and behavior to be eligible to attend.
Picture Days
Twain’s Picture Days are November 5th and 6th and will be taken through students’ HPE class. The makeup day will be November 20th. Get ready to dress your best and smile!
Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11, is a school day. Please note, Fairfax County’s SACC and Beyond the Bell programs are closed on November 11 due to a county holiday.
See the complete school year calendar.
Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation
All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass and access the application.
Additionally, students at Justice, Annandale, Falls Church, and Marshall high schools, and Davis Center can ride Metrobus for free. Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes and to access the application.
Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.
Bus Discount Program for Adults
The Fairfax Connector’s Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP 100) provides 50% off fares for low-income residents ages 18 to 65. Learn more about the TRIP program and how to apply.
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry Website
The Virginia State Police Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry website, which includes the Public Notification Database, provides access to publicly available information about persons convicted of specified violent and sexual offenses. Members of the public can use this website to learn whether such offenders may be present in their local communities.
Twain’s 26-27 XP Reading Challenge
Twain’s Level Up Challenge will take place from November 6, 2026, through May 21, 2027. Students and Staff can join anytime during the year by completing the Reading Interest Survey form.
WHY: To expand students' reading horizons, bolster reading skills, AND…. to gain XP points and prizes. Fun equals quarterly reading challenges, exploring various book genres, book check-ins, teacher support, games, and prizes/awards. More details to come at the Kickoff on Friday, Nov. 6th. Everybody is a winner when students read!
Check out the Level Up Reading Challenge flyer.
Fall Tiger Night - Next Friday!
We need your support.
The PTA is looking for Volunteers and Donations for Tiger Night, coming up next Friday, November 6th 6-8pm! We can’t do this without your help!
Current Needs:
- Volunteers to help with set-up/clean-up, and staffing the event
- Soda donations
This event is a well loved student event, help us make it happen!!
Sign-up Genius to volunteer for Tiger Night
Amazon Wishlist for Tiger Night
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