Mark Twain Elementary School Newsletter
School Year 2013 - 2014
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December

2 - 12  Toys For Tots Drop Office in School Office

4  Student Led Conferences After School

5  Art A La Carte K-2 Tutorial

6  Art A La Carte 3-5 Tutorial

6 - 13  Kindergarten Stanford Testing

9  Turn in your Box Tops for Education Coupons

11  PTO Meeting 8 AM

12  4th Grade Music Program, 8:30 AM K-2nd, 9:30 AM 3rd-5th and 7 PM Parents 

13  Deadline to submit Privacy Code Form

13  Last Day to Find Your Things In Lost & Found

16  Strings Concert 5 - 7 PM  

16  K-2 NTB Qualifying Tests

16  Jump Rope For Heart Collection Envelopes Due

16-20  Take/Adopt Things from Lost & Found

16 Opera for Kinder

17  NTB Meeting for students who Qualified

18  1st Grade Holiday Party 

19  Field Day K-2 8:30-11 AM

19  Field Day 3-5 Noon-2:30 PM

20  Extended Day Pickup by 4:30 PM

20  Free Dress Day

20  4th & 5th Grade Bashby Contributions Deadline

20  Monthly Staff Appreciation/Holiday Breakfast

20  Lost & Found Items will be removed and disposed.

23 - Jan 6  Winter Break - No School

 

January

6  Teacher Work Day

7  Students Return To School

8  PTO Meeting 6:30 PM 

 

February

14  The Great Bashby!

In This Issue
Student-Led Conferences
Art A La Carte
Toys For Tots
Strings Concert
Bashby Wine & Whiskey Pull
School Store-Gift Cards
Online Fundraising
Twain Triathlon
Child Find
WUSA
Calendars and Other Info

 

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December 3, 2013

Dear Mark Twain Families,

 

I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving Holiday.  We have a very exciting event that is just around the corner.... the 2014 Huckleberry Bash!!! Planning is in full swing right now and the buzz is growing.  This year's theme is "The Great Bashby", so shine up your favorite patent leather shoes, grab your top hat, flapper dresses and gangster attire, and get ready for some big band swing tunes!  I have already heard about some amazing classroom creations that are in progress and have word that we have exciting new auction items this year.  If you are interested in volunteering to help with Bash or donating an item to the auction, please contact our Bash co-chairs, Kim Marosis at kimmarosis@yahoo.com or Chastiti Houck at chorne@ethlaw.com. There is a lot to do in a short amount of time and we need your help.  Remember to Save the Bash Date on your calendar - February 14, 2014.

      

A few other reminders:

 

The next PTO meeting is Wednesday, December 11th at 8:00 am in the cafeteria. Hope to see you there!  

 

Remember to purchase your gift cards from the School Store for all of you holiday shopping. The cards make great last minute gifts, or use them to buy from many local vendors. A portion of all proceeds go directly to the PTO. It couldn't be easier to raise some funds for our school.

 

Tony Houck

Mark Twain PTO President

tvhouck@msn.com

STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES
Student Led ConferencesStudent Led Conferences are Wednesday, December 5th from 3:15 to 4:45 for grades 1st - 5th.today, after school.  There are three (3) 30 minutes time slots - several conferences take place at the same time.    
  
ART A LA CARTE

Art a la CarteHello, Parents!

 

Please join me in the cafeteria after morning drop-off for Art A La Carte tutorials on Thursday, December 5th for K-2, as well as Friday, December 6th for 3-5. Looking forward to seeing my Volunteer Coordinators, AALC volunteer teachers for December, as well as any interested parents! 

 

"I dream my painting and then paint my dream"

Vincent Van Gogh

 

Sonal Patel

Arts Enrichment Director

Mark Twain Elementary

TOYS FOR TOTS

Toys for Tots

Houston Independent School District

ToysForTotsLogo

HISD Logo 

 December 2 - 12, 2013

Toy Drop Off Location

Mark Twain Elementary

Front Office

 

If you have any questions, please contact Denise  Rodriguez at drodrigu@houstonisd.org

ToysForTots   
HISD PRIVACY CODE FORM
State law requires the HISD to maintain an education record for each student attending its schools.  Certain information about HISD students is considered directory information and will be released to anyone who follows the procedures for requesting the information about the student. 
  
If you do not want to release directory information regarding your child without your prior written consent, please complete and sign a Privacy Code Form and return it to the Mark Twain Elementary School Office by December 13, 2013. 
  
  
LOST & FOUND

Lost & Found

LOST AND FOUND CLOSET IS FULL!

 

Please come and check the Lost and Found closet located in the school cafeteria before Friday, Dec 13th. The clothes rack is set up in the hallway outside of the cafeteria temporarily this week.

 

You are welcome to take/adopt anything left in the Lost and Found closet or on the rack during the week of Dec 16th, the last week before Winter Break.

 

Any items left behind will be removed and disposed on Friday, December 20th, the last day of the school.

 

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STRINGS CONCERT 
Strings ProgramThe Mark Twain Strings Concert will occur on Monday, December 16th from 5 - 7 PM. 
  
For additonal information contact Ms. Aceret MACERET@houstonisd.org or Ms. Cabral ECABRAL@houstonisd.org. 
  
NAME THAT BOOK

Name That BookK - 2 NAME THAT BOOK (NTB) NEWS

 

The qualifying tests for the upcoming HISD K - 2 Name That Book Event has been

postponed until Monday, December 16.  Postponement will allow students and parents an additional three weeks of preparation.  The test will be given after school in Ms. Jo Vamvakias' first grade class room, adjacent to the library.  The qualifying test should take approximately 45 minutes.  Test results will be e-mailed to the parents the evening of December 16th.

There will be a brief meeting after school on Tuesday, December 17 with those students and their parents who qualified for the K - 2 team.  The location of the meeting will be announced later.  Should you have any about the December 17th meeting, contact Amudha Sree amudhascreej@yahoo.com or Glenn Deering, gdeering@houstonisd.org.

 

The K - 2 Name That Book event will be March 3 - 7.  For more information about the Name That Book reading incentive program please click on the following link http://www.houstonisd.org/Page/93027

Look for information about the 3-5 Name That Book contest in the Twain Times or on the Mark Twain Media Center Blog at http://marktwainmediacenter.weebly.com/  

 

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Event Site and Book List  www.houstonisd.org/Page/96206  

Click Here for K - 2nd Grade NTB List 

 

 

3rd - 5th Grade Event Site and Book List  http://www.houstonisd.org/Page/93279   Click Here for 3rd - 5th Grade NTB List 

 

For questions, email Kyrsten Crawford at kyrsten.crawford@gmail.com or speak with our Librarian, Mr. Deering.

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JUMP ROPE FOR HEART

Jump Rope For HeartIt takes heart to be a hero! 

  

On November 22nd, Mark Twain began participating in the annual Jump Rope for Heart campaign!  Students will join millions of other children across the country in a meaningful opportunity to learn how jumping rope is good for the heart and to help save lives. 

 

Help your child get involved! If deciding to participate, help your child raise money to help others who have cardiovascular disease, including kids. You can start now and visit americanheart.org/jump to set up a Web page and e-mail friends/family to make secure donations.   Or use the collection envelope your child will receive.  Whether or not you and your children decide to participate in the fundraising portion of this "event," all students will have the chance to participate in jump rope activities during Physical Education class at the end of our Jump Rope for Heart campaign.

 

Special Notes:

  • Your child will receive thank-you gifts based on the donations he or she collects (or you can elect not to receive them.) 
  • Our school will also earn physical education equipment.
  • For the safety of our children, we ask that your child not go door-to-door or ask strangers for donations.
  • Collection envelopes are due December 16th and are to be turned in to Coach Jody.

Contact Coach Jody at JBourque@houstonisd.org  for more information. 

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EXTENDED DAY EARLY DISMISSAL
Pick up your Son/Daughter from Mark Twain Extended Day Care by 4:30 PM Friday, December 20th.

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BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Submit your Box Tops to your child's classroom by December 9th. 

Click Here to see Letter from Jacqueline Leggington included in the Tuesday Folder. 

 

Click Here for Box Top Collection Sheets.

 

On November 25th a Mark Twain BTFE Supporter won 1,000 eBoxTops ($100) for Mark Twain Elementary through the BTFE Nature Valley Great Outdoors Giveaway! 

 
Click on the Bonus Sweepstakes images below to enter for a chance to win eBoxTops for Mark Twain. Note that PO Box addresses are typically not accepted for online Bonus Sweepstakes and will be marked void should you win. Each eBoxTop is worth $0.10 (10 cents).

  

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Click on Image above to enter. One (1) Entry per person/email address per day through 12/31/2013.

BTFESendCheer
Click on Image above to enter.  One (1) Entry per person/email address per day through 7/17/2014.
  

Please register at btfe.com to support Mark Twain Elementary in Houston Texas! Visit Kroger's RewardYourSchool.com to see bonus offers and Randall's 2Ways2Earn.com to see more bonus offers.

  
For more information, contact Jacqueline Leggington at btfe.marktwain@yahoo.com.
PICK-UP SOCCER TOURNAMENT

soccer_ballThe Dual Language Program at Mark Twain would like to invite everyone out to a friendly pick-up style soccer tournament has been postponed until after the Holidays.


Twain family and friends will be divided into teams depending on their ages. K-2nd grade, 3-5th grade, and parents (Co-ed).

Tournaments T-shirts and snacks will be sold, and all profits will go to the 5th Grade Gift Fund.
  
For more information contact Rita Garcia-Prats at ritagarciaprats@gmail.com.

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THE GREAT BASHBY!

Please mark your calendars for a roaring good time and join us at The Great Bashby!  If you'd like to join the committee, make a donation or be a sponsor of Bash, please contact Kim Marosis at kmarosis@clearpointco.com or Chastiti Horne at chorne@ethlaw.com. 

 

We'd love for you to "Like" the Huckleberry Bash Facebook page so you can get Bash updates and sneak peeks at great donations!

 

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Flyer en Español

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BASHBY BASKETS
Bashby Basket 4th And 5th Grade Baskets

 

We are accepting monetary donations of cash or check.  You can give them to your room parent or leave a check in Madonna Bauch and Liz Sander's PTO box in the PTO workroom.  All money due by December 20th.  

 

We will use the money to purchase airline gift cards to complement get-away/trip donations.  No gift cards, please.  Please Contact Liz Sanders for questions:  lizsanders7777@sbcglobal.net 

 

 

Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd And PALS Baskets

 

Parents and Twain Supporters,

 

We would love for you to donate to any of the boxes located in the rotunda.  Please bring NEW items only.  You may donated to any box even if it's not your assigned grade level box.  We have already received a few great donations! Thank you! 

Monetary donations can be put into Madonna Bauch and Liz Sanders box located in the PTO workroom just off the rotunda. 

Below are some ideas per grade level basket assignment.  They are just our ideas so please feel free to use these or your own ideas. Please also keep in mind the Leggo Box, as the PALS class only has one class to help with donations. We could really use some help collecting extra donations to help recognize this class. Liz and I will do our best to take donations as they come, so don't be surprised if the boxes are empty.
 
Kindergarten Crayola Basket: 
  • Barbie Disney Princess Dolls
  • Barbie Fashion Dolls
  • Barbie and Pet sets
  • Barbie playsets 
  • Action Figures
    • Star Wars
    • Power Rangers
    • Ninja Turtles
    • Spider Man, Super Man, Batman
    • Transformers
  
2nd Grade "She's a Soccer Mom"  We already have a fabulous pink foldable chair!
  • Gift card to the Kolache Factory
  • Gift Card to Starbucks Coffee
  • Travel Coffee Mug
  • Travel Water Cup
  • Soccer blanket for chilly games
  • Soccer ball
  • Score Pads
  • Gift Card to Athleta 
  • Sports Spray mister for hot days
  
3rd Grade "A Tisket a Tasket a Literary Basket":  Award wining books. Below are examples of awards children's books may receive.  Accepting books for Elementary aged children.
 
PALS CLASS Lego Basket
  • Character Legos from Star Wars, Sponge Bob, to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
  • Basic boxes of Lego Bricks

Please contact Madonna Bauch madonna5@comcast.net or Liz Sanders lizsanders7777@sbcglobal.net 

THE GREAT BASHBY WINE & WHISKEY PULL

Back by popular demand...the Wine Pull with a Gatsby Twist!

 

This year we are including Whiskey to go along with the theme. We are looking for donations of wine and whisky (preferably $15 value or higher) or simply donate cash/gift cards for purchasing. During the Bashby event you will be able to pay Pay $20 to get an unrevealed bottle of wine or whiskey.  You may drop off your donations during the next PTO meeting, to the home of Chastiti Horne (3606 North Braeswood) or contact Dan Crowder for pick up.

 

Contact Dan Crowder for more information dfcrowder@thecrowderlawfirm.comor 713-503-5308.

 

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 SCHOOL STORE - GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE


 

   

 

 Contact Camora Kuo for more info camora.kuo@gmail.com

 

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ONLINE FUNDRAISING FOR MARK TWAIN

Dear Mark Twain Parents and Friends, 

 

As we move into the holiday shopping season; PLEASE take a moment to update your links for your favorite online retailers.  Mark Twain has partnered with BookBenefits.org to take advantage of cash benefits available to non-profits. Our school will receive a donation of 5% of your total purchases made on sites such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Toms, Groupon, iTunes and over 37 online retailers!!!

 

Follow these easy steps to ensure that Mark Twain gets credited for your purchases on these sites:

  1. Go to  http://bookbenefit.org/marktwain/ to access the site. (Be sure to bookmark your favorite sites with the Mark Twain link.) 
  2. Since Amazon is such a widely used retailer, please see the specific link for their site http://www.amazon.com/?tag=bkben0013-20.
  3. Click on the link for the online retailer of your choice.
  4. Complete purchases as you normally would.
  5. BookBenefits.org will send Mark Twain PTO a check quarterly with our contributions.

Spread the word to your friends and family and encourage them to use the links for their online shopping. Supporting Mark Twain has never been so easy!!!

 

Isn't Online Fundraising better than going door-to-door selling or asking co-workers and family to buy something from a fundraising list? 

TWAIN TRIATHLON
Triatholon 
Twain Families,

A big thanks to all of you who registered for the Twain Triathlon last week! The excitement is certainly building and as a result, not only do we already have 80+ participants, we are going to have another round of registration at onset of the New Year! In order to compete among grade levels, not just individually, encourage other families to join. Each class needs 5 participants to develop a team!
  
As you head into the holidays, we would like to remind you to not only focus on the cherished time with family and friends, but also on ways to stay healthy and active! With the abundance of food and delicious treats at hand, we encourage you to get outside and ride your bikes, go for a walk or run, engage in a game of football rather than just watching it on TV, or just dance!

Also, don't forget to take your sponsorship forms to your family members while you visit and ask them to help support you and your school in what will be a great accomplishment! Extra sponsorship forms may be found in the drawer labeled Triathlon in the parent workroom if needed!

Thanks so much and Happy Thanksgiving,
Your Triathlon Team
The Triathlon will take place on Sunday, March 9.  For questions contact Monica Agosta at magosta69@gmail.com.
  
TWAIN LIBRARY HEROES 

Adopt A Mark Twain Elementary Shelf Anyone who can adopt a section of the library and read the shelves for that section would be a library hero! Take a few minutes a couple of times a week and give it a go! I cannot stress enough how important it is for the shelves to be in order , and this requires requires they be "read'"!

 

New faces are always welcome! Thank for all of your support! Glenn Deering, GDeering@houstonisd.org, Library Media Specialist, MLS, 713-295-5230
SCHOOL DIRECTORY

School Directory The directory is up and running and everyone should have online access. Login to the online directory at https://www.myschoolanywhere.com/directory-login.a5w


Login with your mobile device at https://www.myschoolanywhere.com/mobile-login.a5w

Questions or issues contact Alva Allen at twaindirectory@hotmail.com

 

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YEARBOOK ORDERS

Yearbook Yearbook Orders being accepted now. 

 

Yearbook price is $40

 

Yearbook with Personalized Nameplate = $45

 

Order online at:  Yearbook Order Link or pay by check (payable to Mark Twain PTO) - attach check to order form and drop in Yearbook mailbox - located in Parent Workroom

 

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VOLUNTEER IN PUBLIC SCHOOL

How can I become a VIPS?  

All volunteers must register online and pass a criminal background check before they can participate as a volunteer. Please follow the steps below to become a VIPS:

Step 1:

Register online at www.houstonisd.org/vipslogin.

Step 2:

Once you have registered, you must go in person to the school of interest and show proof of identification (see Ms. Cisneros at the front desk)

Step 3:

Identification information will go into our database for processing by the Volunteer Coordinator at each campus.

Step 4:

The criminal history background check can take 2-3 weeks to complete.

Step 5:

Once you are CLEARED to volunteer, you are eligible to volunteer throughout HISD.

 

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LOCKS OF LOVE
Locks of Love Event Coming To Mark Twain
 
Are you interested in making a HUGE difference in a child's life? If so, please join us in donating to Locks of Love (www.locksoflove.org/).
  
Who can donate? We are looking for Mark Twain girls, their moms, sisters, teachers, staff to donate their beautiful locks for a wonderful cause.
  
When?  We will schedule "cutting event" in late May.
  
How?  You will need 10" of hair to make a donation so start growing now.
  
Why?  Because there are thousands of children who suffer from long-term hair loss and we have the ability to make a difference. Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that provides hair pieces for these children. So if you have hair and it grows, you can help!
  
Ready to commit?  If you are 100% committed to participating in this event, please email your name, age and phone number to Ilse Rassin.
  
Interested?   Great! You have plenty of time to think about it while your hair grows. Plus, there will be ways to help even if you choose not to donate hair.
  
Questions?  More info to come as the date approaches, but if you have questions now, please email Ilse Rassin ilserassin@gmail.com or Luisa Puerto  alpuertogomez@gmail.com.
ONLINE MAGNET APPLICATION INFO

Online Magnet Application information is available at http://www.houstonisd.org/Page/75072.  Deadline for Magnet Application is December 20, 2013.

 

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CHILD FIND

Child Find is an ongoing process to locate, identify, and evaluate as early as possible all children with disabilities who are in need of special education and related services.  Houston ISD has produced Child Find informational flyers in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. The flyers are designed to be disseminated on your school's website or can be printed and shared with parents and others who have a child with a disability or who they suspect has a disability. 

 

Flyers   

Access the flyers by clicking on the links below:

  

English Flyer     Spanish Flyer     Vietnamese Flyer

 

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DANCE AND HIP HOP JUNIOR CLINIC

The Pin Oak Middle School

Pegasus Dance Company

Proudly Presents

 

DANCE and HIP HOP Junior Clinic 2013

 

Saturday, December 7th

9:00 A.M. to NOON

Pin Oak Middle School

4601 Glenmont Bellaire, TX 77401

 

Girls and Boys grades Pre-K - 5th Grade: Will learn dances from the Boys and Girls from the Pin Oak Pegasus Dance Company!

 

The junior dancers will be invited to perform in Pin Oak's Annual WINTER SHOW on:

Thursday, December 12th 6:00-7:00PM

 

$25.00 (T-shirt and snack included)

 

For more information, please contact

 

Misty Wagers mwagers@houstonisd.org

713-295-6500 ext. 390  

Click Here For Flyer

 

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BE A CHEERLEADER FOR A DAY

Bellaire High School Cheerleaders invite you to a fun day of learning cheers and dances.  Lunch, picture with the Cardinal mascot and a party favor will be provided.

 

$50 Registration Fee  

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Bellaire High School, Multi-Purpose Room

5100 Maple Street, Bellaire, 77401

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  

Performance starts at 1:30 in the Auditorium

Open to all Girls in Kindergarten-8th Grade

 

Register by Nov. 8 to be sure to receive the cheer t-shirt.  Due to ordering deadlines, late registration and walk-ins are not guaranteed a t-shirt. Space is limited and once we've reached capacity we may not be able to accommodate walk-ins. Please sign up early!

 

Checks made payable to BHS. Please mail registration form  (attached here) and check payable to BHS to:

 

Gina Taylor, 809 N. Third Street, Bellaire, TX 77401.

Forms must be postmarked by Nov. 8 to qualify for early bird discount.

 

Sorry, no refunds after you've registered.  Questions? Contact Gina Taylor at ginataylor41@att.net         

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GIRL SCOUTS
GIRL SCOUTS WANT YOU!
All girls in kindergarten through 5th grade are eligible to become a leader in our community through Girl Scouts.  Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. The Girl Scouts of Braes Oaks Community hosted a membership rally Monday October 28th at West U Methodist Drummett Building. If you missed this rally, do not despair!  You can still join!   Please email gsbraesoaks@gmail.com and let them know you are interested in joining Girl Scouts, and they will put you in touch with the right troop leader.

 

+SNAX                                                  
+SNAXOut of Our Mouths

 

A group of mothers stood on the sideline of their sons' first soccer scrimmage of the season. The opposing team appeared very tall and strong compared to the home team. One home-team mother said loudly to some other moms, "Why is our team so small? How did this happen?" as a woman new to the team and mother to the team's shortest, smallest player stood by, listening. A few moments later, her child - the smallest player on the field - stole the ball from the opponents' tallest, most athletic player, took the ball up the field ... and scored the team's first goal.

 

A week later, the new mom stood behind the coach and a few players when one of the boys asked, "Coach, why is our team so small?"

 

She shook her head in disbelief, walked away, and vowed silently to watch her own words to her own children going forward.


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WUSA

West University Softball Association It's Time to Play Ball for WUSA.

 

WUSA spring softball registration is now open for all girls age 4-15. This will be another exciting year for WUSA beginning with its annual Father/Daughter Dance and Opening Day Parade and Carnival. 

 

Players are encouraged to register early. Deadline is January 7, 2014.  Tryouts will be held on January 11, 2014.  All registered players will be placed on a team. To learn more or register, visit wusa.org. Come out and join in the fun!

 

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CALENDARS AND OTHER USEFUL INFO
 
  

 

Join Cub Scout Pack 34 now!  The Boy Scouts of America teaches skills such as leadership, communication, and organization.  If you want to join or have any questions please email Cubmaster Sean O'Connor at oconnorhook@gmail.com

 

  
VIPS Approval--need to volunteer or go on field trips: http://marktwainpto.org/membership/vips-approval/
  
HISD Parent Student Connect Login (daily grades, progress reports): https://psc.houstonisd.org/ParentStudentConnect/Login.aspx
  
The Mark Twain Track Team will be returning for the 2013-2014 school year. More information will be coming in November and December.

 

Art A La Carte is an art curriculum that was purchased, and is supported by the Mark Twain PTO.  For additional information contact Sonal Patel, 240.888.6732, sonalpatel628@gmail.com

 

Marathon Kids Challenge - Run/Walk 26.2 miles over six months, in quarter or half mile increments thru March 20, 2014.

  
UIL is being led by Mrs. Rota SROTA@houstonisd.org and and Mrs. Dennis  JDENNIS3@houstonisd.org.  Mrs. Rota is primarily coaching 2nd and 3rd graders.  Mrs. Dennis is leading the 4th and 5th graders.  If you want more information, contact the appropriate coach for your grade level. 
For more information check out:
Mark Twain Elementary PTO website marktwainpto.org 
Mark Twain Elementary School website houstonisd.org/Twaines
HISD website houstonisd.org

 

Forward questions to twaintimes10@yahoo.com.  If you have information you would like to include in the Twain Times please follow the following procedures: 
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    • Please consider using bitly.com to shorten any web addresses or a URL. 
    • If you want a flyer included, it must be submitted in PDF format.
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