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Mark Twain Elementary School 
November 24, 2015 

  

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Dear Parents,

As we head into our Thanksgiving Break I want to thank all of you for supporting and participating in our school sponsored events.

We had a successful Book Fair last week with several guest readers, a wonderful Storybook Parade and fun Family Night. All of the children were able to browse the books and they all went home with at least one book. A special thank you to Jenny Tcharmtchi, Camora Kuo and all of their volunteers for organizing this event.

Important reminders:
  • Thanksgiving Break: November 25-29.
  • Monday, November 30: Author, F. Scott Savage will visit students in grades 3-5

  • Wednesday, December 2: Student Led Conferences grades 1-5

  • IOWA test administration: December 3-11 all grades. Testing will be each morning. Please make sure your child arrives on time and eats a good breakfast!
  • Due to IOWA test administration, Field Day will be held Friday, December 18.
  • Thursday, December 17: 1st grade music program
  • Friday, December 18: Magnet applications and Dual Language applications due.
  • Winter Holiday: December 21 - January 4. Students return to school on Tuesday, January 5.
Gentle reminders: 
  • Spring 2016 Extended Day registration has begun. Email Stacey at skarr@houstonisd.org for more information.
  • Living Tree - if you have not received an invitation to Living Tree from your classroom teacher, please check with them. All parents should be connected to Living Tree. It is the fastest way to get out quick, important messages.
  • Dogs - please do not bring dogs into the building at any time. Dogs should not be chained to the fences or the Mark Twain bench.
  • Cafeteria - we have a large number of parents and relatives that like to eat lunch at school. Due to our numbers it is necessary to restrict the number of friends a child may take to the guest table. Children may invite one friend to eat lunch. Please respect our cafeteria guidelines.
  • Please do not u-turn into the carpool lane on Braes. It is a dangerous practice.
Have a wonderful holiday week with family and friends!
 
Melissa Patin
Principal
 
Huckleberry Park
Block Walking Event
Saturday, December 5
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Meet in the driveway of
3754 Merrick

Please join us to solicit support for our beloved Huckleberry Park.  Wear your walking shoes and bring the kids!  Hot chocolate and cookies will be served at 9:30 am. 

Plan to spend a couple of hours drumming up awareness and funding to re-open our park at Mark Twain.  We will provide clip boards, door hangers, pens and a smile.
 
Thank you in advance for your time and support. What better way to teach your child about service to their community and school than by involving them in a community activity.
 
Please RSVP to Marc Ziegler at (827) 236-6131 so we can have enough provisions for all. Please contact huckleberrypark@yahoo.com for more information.

Save the Date for
Huckleberry Bash 
Friday, February 12, 2016 
7:00 pm - 12:00 am

Mark Twain Elementary
Literacy Development Center  
25th Anniversary

Dinner and Auction
benefiting students of
Mark Twain Elementary

Julia Ideson Library
550 McKinney Street
Houston, Texas 77002

Dress as your favorite author or literary character.
Support Mark Twain While You Shop

The Mark Twain PTO is grateful to participate in national programs which reward our school based on your purchases of grocery store items, holiday cards, clothes, and more.  These programs cost you nothing but can help Twain earn dollars each year.
 
At smile.amazon.com, you'll find the same shopping as Amazon.com. On your first visit to AmazonSmile, select Mark Twain as your charitable organization. Every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.
 
Are you thinking about ordering from Shutterfly, Nordstrom, Gap, or Target? Start shopping at 4ourschool.com, select Mark Twain Elementary, pick a retailer, and shop as usual. Twain will earn up to 5% in donations from your purchases.  
 
If you have a Target® Visa® or Target® Card, visit target.com/tcoe to designate Mark Twain Elementary #98794. 

Randalls_logoIf you have a Randall's Remarkable card, add Mark Twain Elementary #1085 as your charity of choice by filling out the Good Neighborhood Form. Return the form to any Randall's store or the PTO workroom.

 
Don't Miss Their Special Day... 
Order a Birthday-Gram for the 2015-2016 school year 

Order today for delivery to your child's classroom on their special day. Click here to order online or download an order form to pay by check. Proceeds benefit 5th grade commencement activities.

**A Birthday Gram is $20 and includes a classroom "Happy Birthday" serenade performed by 5th grade students just after morning announcements, crown, light-up necklace, picture and a special gift presented by 5th grade students.

Does your child have a birthday in June, July, or August? Surprise them on their ˝ Birthday  - the day 6-months after their last birthday. And don't forget the birthdays of your teacher and aids.

Please submit your Birthday Gram at least one week prior to your child's birthday. We cannot guarantee last minute Birthday Grams will be delivered on the date requested.

For more information or to help deliver Birthday Grams please contact Dyan Gutierrez at dgutierrez519@hotmail.com or Missy Nichols at mynichols3@gmail.com.


The Pin Oak Middle School
Pegasus Dance Company
proudly presents
 
DANCE and HIP HOP Junior Clinic 2015
 
Saturday, December 5 
9:00 am to Noon
Pin Oak Middle School
4601 Glenmont Dr., Bellaire, TX 77401
$25 (T-shirt and snack included)
Download a registration form here 
 
Girls and Boys grades Pre-K - 5th Grade:
Learn dances from the Boys and Girls from the
Pin Oak Pegasus Dance Company
 
The Junior Clinic Dancers are invited to perform in our annual Spring Show on Wednesday, April 29, 2016 in the Pin Oak Gym from 6:00-7:00 pm.

For more information, please contact Brittany Reilly or Jorge Sanchez at 713-295-6500 ext. 390, breilly@houstonisd.org, or jsanch13@houstonisd.org.

Bellaire HS Annual Cheer Clinic
Saturday, December 12
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bellaire High School
5100 Maple Street (S. Rice entrance)

Spend a fun day with the Bellaire High School cheerleaders learning cheers and dances.

For girls in K-8. Registration is $50 and
includes lunch, party favor and photo with the Mascot. A performance will follow at 2:00 pm. 

Please click here to download a registration form.
Contact dianesizemore@yahoo.com for more information.
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