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February 9, 2016  

  

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Dear Mark Twain parents and families, Mark_twain_pto_logo

The 2016 Huckleberry Bash, "Pages from the Past", is finally here and I look forward to seeing you all as your favorite author, character, or even yourself on Friday, February 12 at 7:00 pm at the Julia Ideson Library. Mobile bidding is now open at bidpal.net/huckleberrybash for all parents to bid and purchase Silent Auction items or just browse before the event.  If you do not have a Bash ticket, you can still bid on items through Friday at 3:00 pm.

The Huckleberry Bash is a powerful, collaborative effort among our parents, teachers, and the Mark Twain administration.  The Bash is our largest fundraiser of the year and all proceeds will enhance and support our children's education. Congratulations and much appreciation to all the parents, students, and teachers for their volunteer work and contributions to make this event a night to remember.  I would like to give a big THANK YOU to Madonna Bauch and Brittany Weisser for co-chairing the Bash - they have done an AWESOME job!

I want to invite you all to the next PTO meeting on Wednesday, February 10 at 8:15 am in the cafeteria.  We will discuss the PTO Board nominations process and announce the Nominating Committee.  There will be a final update from the Bash Team, a recap of Bingo Night, and an update from the SPARK Park team.

Calling all Twain Dad's - Join us tonight, February 9, at 6:45 pm for a Dad's Club Happy Hour at the Red River Ice House located at 10308 Main St (South Main feeder road at West Bellfort).  Please bring a bottle of wine to donate to the Huckleberry Bash Wine Pull. Email Mike Feighl to learn more.

I hope you have a wonderful week!

Jennifer Hyman
PTO President

Huckleberry Bash 2016
"Pages from the Past"
Friday, February 12
7:00 pm - 12:00 am 
Julia Ideson Library
550 McKinney St
Come dressed as an author, literary character, or as yourself - someone who loves to read!
 
ONLINE SILENT AUCTION: 
Bidding is now open! Register for the online Silent Auction at bidpal.net/huckleberrybash.  The online silent auction closes on Friday, February 12 at 3:00 pm. 

Kid and Adult Socials and Live Auction items can be viewed online, but only guests attending the Bash can bid on them.

Anyone who attends the Bash will be able to continue bidding through the close of the event using mobile bidding and a limited number of bidding kiosks.  Those who do not attend Bash will be held to the high bid they have entered online. 

PARKING AT BASH 
Parking options for Huckleberry Bash include a parking garage (unattended) at 1100 Smith St. for $10 with a credit card, street parking, Uber or taxi. Please allow plenty of time to travel downtown.

SAVE THE DATE:  
Mark Twain Elementary 
14th annual International Festival
Saturday, April 16 
1:00 - 4:00 pm in the cafeteria
 
Volunteer Meeting:  
Thursday, February 11 8:00 am in the cafeteria

Hi, Hola, Bonjour, Gruezi, Ahlan, Konnichi Wa, Annyonhaseyo, Namaste,
 
Join us for the 14th annual International Festival. Parents and students are invited to represent your country with a table display, traditional foods and performances AND the entire Mark Twain community is invited to enjoy the amazing experience.

Here are some examples of how you can be part of the festival:  
  • host a country table and display flags, maps, souvenirs, pictures, postcards, things your country exports, food samples. Gather friends together and make it a team effort. 
  • share yours or your child's talents with a traditional dance, singing, instrumental performances, or martial arts demonstration.
  • volunteer to help organize the event - you DO NOT have to be from another country to help. Having a special interest in one is perfectly sufficient.
If you want to help prepare for the festival, please attend a planning meeting at 8:00 am in the cafeteria:

Thursday, February 11 
Wednesday, March 2 
Tuesday, March 29

To sign up for a performance or to host a country display, please email Sumi Ono at m.ohno21@mac.com.
 

Parent Enrichment
(The February 19 parent enrichment is cancelled.)

SAVE THE DATE:
Think Outside the Cupcake:
Join us to see culinary educator Elizabeth Escobedo demonstrate healthy ways to celebrate in the classroom

Friday, March 4 at 8:00 am
in the cafeteria
Box Tops for Education

We need your help!   
The next Box Tops submission deadline is just a week away.  PLEASE turn in any Box Tops to your classroom.  If your class is not collecting, you can turn them in to the Box Tops drawer in the PTO workroom. 

Remember this earns Mark Twain FREE CASH, and the class that turns in the most by April 1 will get a Popsicle Party!

If you have any questions, please email Dominique Isenhower at disen@flash.net.
For more information about Mark Twain Elementary, visit marktwainpto.org or houstonisd.org/Twaines. To receive the Twain Times e-newsletter, please sign-up here. For submission guidelines, visit marktwainpto.org/communications.