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Dear Mark Twain Families,

I want to invite you all to attend the PTO meeting at 8 AM and the All Parent meeting at 8:30 AM on Wednesday, October 9th. Mrs. Patin will be presenting information on the School Improvement Plan, IB program and a general overview of school data. I will give a brief overview of the PTO, a financial report from last year and our fundraising and community initiatives planned for the 2013-14 school year.

• The first Dad's Club meeting is this Thursday, October 10th at 7:00 PM at Little Woodrow's. This is a great way for Dads to get involved in planning for the Dad's Club Campout and Spooky Spaghetti, our fall carnival.
• Class Funds - I would like to make some clarification with regard to "Class Funds". The idea of creating a fund was to facilitate and simplify the request, collection, and allocation of monetary funds for each individual classroom throughout the year. These upfront contributions are completely voluntary and by no means mandatory.  In circumstances like the purchasing of class t-shirts and funding of class parties where everyone needs to contribute if feasible, those who have not contributed to the fund can simply cover the cost of those items as they arise. 
• Reserved Parking- Please do not park in the reserved parking spots in front of the school. Every year at the Huckleberry Bash, members of our community generously donate for the use of these spots. This money is used to support our school in many important ways including PYP training, additional curriculum materials, educational supplies, campus safety, technology support, library books and more. If we do not respect these reserved spots, they will no longer be able to raise such a significant amount of money for our school. Parental observation of these reserved spaces demonstrates PYP consistent attitudes of respect, gratitude and consideration. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
• Check out the Spooky Scoop below! Bony Twain t-shirts go on sale this week in the rotunda. Don't forget to pre-order your wristbands, dinner tickets and carnival tickets. Tickets sales in the rotunda start the week of October 14th.
• Walk or Bike to School Day will be Wednesday the 9th. It is a great community event to encourage a healthier and greener alternative to driving to school. Pull out you tennis shoes and enjoy the morning with your kids!
• The Fall Informational Coffee is Monday, October 14th at 6:00 PM for prospective families that are zoned to Mark Twain.  Event details are below.  Fall Informational Coffee will be held in the library at Mark Twain Elementary for incoming families ZONED to Mark Twain.  Please encourage neighbors with pre-k children to come hear about our IB school.  They will have the opportunity to learn about our exemplary school, visit kindergarten classrooms, meet teachers, administrators and current parents. Doors will open at 5:45 PM for refreshments and a short performance by The Mark Twain Strings. This is an adult only event.  Special note: the location and times were changed from what was printed in the Sentinel.

Mark Twain is a wonderful school --- a true collaborative effort among Mrs. Patin, school administration, our amazing teachers and staff, students, parents and the entire community. I am grateful for each of you as we work together to make a difference in our children's education.

Have a great week!

Tony Houck

Mark Twain PTO President

tvhouck@msn.com

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The Mark Twain UIL team is beginning a new season! The University Intercollegiate League (UIL) exists to provide extracurricular academic contests for students.  There are events ranging from math and music to art and oral interpretation.

Students from 2nd to 5th grade are welcome to participate. Mark your calendar. The first tournament is October 12.

The team is being led this year by Mrs. Rota and Mrs. Dennis.  Mrs. Rota will be primarily coaching 2nd and 3rd graders.  Mrs. Dennis will be leading with 4th and 5th graders.  If you want more information, contact the appropriate coach for your grade level. They will arrange a time to meet with you. SROTA@houstonisd.org or JDENNIS3@houstonisd.org

This year will be an exciting time for involved students. They will grow both academically and personally. Please consider allowing your student to join!

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zoned schools are invited to get an inside look at your child's

middle school. Pershing Middle School First Look will take

place on the evening of Tuesday, October 29,2013 from 6-8pm

at Pershing , 3838 Blue Bonnet.

This event allows parents to take a tour of the school, meet
Principal Kim Heckman and hear from your child's counselor.

Plan to have your questions answered and enjoy the opportunity

to meet other parents with children already in attendance.

We hope you will come and see firsthand what makes Pershing,

your zoned middle school, a great choice for next year.

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