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Mark Twain Elementary School 
March 31, 2015 

  

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Dear Mark Twain Parents and Families,

 

Welcome back from Spring Break albeit a week late. We had a grand time with friends and family (minus the flat on the freeway en route back from a white sand beach in Florida). The break has really shown me how quickly time flies; one day until April. All of your parents were right when they told you "enjoy this time with your kids. They grow up so fast," over and over again, when you entered into the parent arena. I hope everyone had the chance to spend some time with your family, are recharged and ready for the final push until summer.

 

Don't forget that the Spring Holiday is Friday, April 3 so there is no school.

 

I would like to invite you all to attend the next PTO meeting on Wednesday, April 8 at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria to learn more about current happenings at Mark Twain. 

 

Also, please plan to attend the Mark Twain International Festival on Saturday, April 11.  The kids really enjoy the music, the amazing food, and especially learning about each country represented at our great school.

 

Special thanks to Amy Allen for another outstanding book drive. She and the community do such a great job every year helping those in need.

 

April is a very busy, busy month! Please remember to enjoy time with your children and family. The days really seem to fly by.

 

Tony Houck

Mark Twain PTO President

[email protected]

Art a la Carte
 
This month's Art a la Carte tutorial is Thursday, April 2 in the cafeteria after morning drop off.

Art is everywhere, except it has to pass through a creative mind. -Louise Nevelson
 

Contact Sonal Patel at [email protected] for more information.
 
Lanier Middle School Events

The Lanier Middle School PTO is hosting several informational coffee breaks for parents of prospective  students. These informational meetings are a great opportunity to visit with current parents and school administration and learn more about Lanier Middle School. The schedule for the upcoming coffee breaks is as follows:

Informational Parent Coffee Breaks for Parents of Prospective Students:

Tuesday, March 31 at 6:30 pm
Hosts: Kathy Kahanek, and Chrysi Polydoros  
1702 North Blvd
Houston, Texas 77098
Wednesday, April 1 at 9:00 am
Hosts: Michal Lutfak, Sheryl Moore, and Elena Grassi
4802 Holt St.
Bellaire, Texas 77401
Wednesday, April 1 at 9:00 am                                
Hosts: Charla Carroll and Vanessa Wodehouse       
801 Merrill                                                           
Houston, Texas 77008                           
Thursday, April 2 at 9:00 am
Hosts: Maria Marini and Adriane Arnold
3725 Piping Rock
Houston, Texas 77027
Campus Tours:
Lanier Middle School
2600 Woodhead
Houston, Texas 77098

Tuesday, April 7 at 10:30 am
Thursday, April 9 at 10:30 am

For more information, contact Charla Carroll Mock at [email protected] or visit www.lanierpto.org.

Troubleshooting for Health

Thursday, April 2 

9:00 am to 1:00 pm

 

The Harris County Public Health Immunization Mobile Unit will visit Mark Twain Elementary and provide free vaccination services for children 18 years old or younger with no health insurance, with health insurance that does not cover vaccines or those children enrolled in CHIP or Medicaid.

A parent or guardian must be present with the child's shot record. If the child has CHIP or Medicaid, please present the card at the time of service.
 
The child does not have to be enrolled at Mark Twain to receive services.

Troubleshooters Immunization Mobile Program estara para proparcionar vacunas en Mark Twain Elementary el Jueves, 2 de Abril de 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Se proveeran vacunas gratis papa nios. Las vacunas prove�das son para ni�os elegibles basado en la directriz del Programa de Vacunas para Ni�os de Texas: Menores de 18 a�os, indio americano o nativo de Alaska, estar inscrito en Medicaid o no tener seguro m�dico.

 

Se necesita la cartilla de vacunaci�n. Si no la tiene, favor de preguntar a su enfermera de la escuela. Un padre/guardi�n necesita estar presente si los ni�os son menores de 18 a�os. Para mas informacion favor de llamar al (713) 873-8687.
12th Annual Mark Twain International Festival  
Saturday, April 11
1:00 - 4:00 pm in the cafeteria

International Flags

Hi, Hola, Bonjour, As-Salaam O Alaykum, Gruezi, Ahlan, Konnichi Wa,

Join us for the upcoming International Festival! Here are some examples of how you can help:
  • Host a country table (bring some flags, maps, souvenirs, pictures, postcards, things your country exports, food samples, and such)
  • If you or your child have a talent to share (traditional dances, singing, instrumental performances, martial arts demonstration), contact us
  • Be part of the team that will organize this event                             
You DO NOT have to be from another country to help! Having a special interest in one is perfectly sufficient.

To sign up for a performance or to host (or co-host) a country display, contact Shahid Iqbal, Cultural Exchange Director at [email protected]. Please include your full name and the name of your country.  Shahid may be able to put you in touch with a fellow citizen of your country, so let him know if you need that information.

Mark Twain Triathlon
Sunday, May 3  
Last week to register!

Open to Mark Twain students and K-5th grade
students residing in Braeswood Place
$45 for Mark Twain students, includes t-shirt
$55 for non-Mark Twain students, includes t-shirt

Register at www.twaintri.org 
Registration ends on Friday, April 3.

The Triathlon will take place at the Weekley Family YMCA and Mark Twain Elementary.  All information, and course maps at www.twaintri.org.

To learn more, contact Monica Agosta at [email protected] or Penny Linsenmayer at [email protected].

SAVE THE DATE:
Mark Twain Father/Daughter Dance

Saturday, May 9
6:00 - 8:00 pm in the cafeteria

The Mark Twain Dads Club invites all Mark Twain girls and their fathers to the annual Father/Daughter Dance! Children must be accompanied by a father (or a substitute such as a grandfather, uncle or cousin). This special evening includes a DJ, snacks, and souvenir picture buttons.
  • Cost is $25 per father/daughter couple and $5 per additional child
  • 4th and 5th grade girls are encouraged to help decorate between 2:00 - 5:00 pm.
  • Parents are encouraged to drop off snack donations in the cafeteria between 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
  • Register online today by clicking here.
  • For more information, contact Kevin Noland at [email protected].
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