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Principal's Message |
Greetings Tiger Families!
Next Thursday we will celebrate Thanksgiving, which of course is a traditional time to spend with family and friends and reflect on all that we are thankful for. Every year I am the most thankful for the health and safety of the family and friends that I am lucky to have in my life. As well as the opportunity work alongside all our terrific Tigers here at Twain. We are fortunate to have a supportive community, a talented and dedicated faculty and staff, and a student body with endless potential.
“For me, every hour is grace. And I feel gratitude in my heart each time I can meet someone and look at his or her smile.” – Holocaust Survivor and author, Elie Wiesel
I hope we can all strive to have the gratitude shared by Mr. Wiesel in this quote as we celebrate all that we are fortunate to have this Thanksgiving – even those things as simple as the smile directed our way. Sadly, although this is a joyful time of year for many, it can also be a stressful and sad time for others. If you are in need of information to support your student’s mental health and resiliency, you can find information and resources on the FCPS Website here. If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, you can access information about resources here.
Please note that we will not have a newsletter next week, so your favorite Friday reading material will return on Friday, December 5th!
Have a nice weekend and a restful Thanksgiving holiday.
Gratefully,
Matt
Twain’s Weekly Schedule
Monday, November 24: Even Day Schedule
Tuesday, November 25: Odd Day Schedule
Wednesday, November 26: No School / Thanksgiving Holiday
Thursday, November 27: No School / Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday, November 28: No School / Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, December 1: Anchor Day Schedule
Tuesday, December 2: Odd Day Schedule
Wednesday, December 3: Even Day Schedule
Thursday, December 4: Odd Day Schedule
Friday, December 5: Even Day Schedule
After School Program
For the weeks of November 24 - 28 and December 1 - 5
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1st Block
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2nd Block
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Monday, November 24:
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No After School
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Program
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Tuesday, November 25:
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No After School
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Program
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Wednesday, November 26:
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Thanksgiving
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Break
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Thursday, November 27:
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Thanksgiving
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Break
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Friday, November 28:
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Thanksgiving
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Break
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1st Block
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2nd Block
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Monday, December 1:
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2:30 - 3:35
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3:40 - 4:40
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Tuesday, December 2:
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2:30 - 3:35
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3:40 - 4:40
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Wednesday, December 3:
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2:30 - 3:35
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3:40 - 4:40
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Thursday, December 4:
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2:30 - 3:35
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3:40 - 4:40
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Friday, December 5:
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2:30 - 3:35
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3:40 - 4:40
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Please Note: No Announcements and Upcoming Events Email on November 28
There will be no Twain MS Announcements and Upcoming Events email on Friday, November 28 because of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The next Announcements and Upcoming Events email will be Friday, December 5.
Calendar Reminders
Thanksgiving
Schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, November 26, through Friday, November 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Classes will resume on Monday, December 1 with an Anchor Day. See the complete school year calendar.
Crosswalk & Kiss & Ride Safety Reminders
As the late autumn & winter weather has certainly arrived, there is an increase in the number of students being dropped off by parents and guardians in the morning. We always prioritize safety first, and efficiency second during our arrival and dismissal procedures. We know that morning arrival can be stressful, and it can be tempting to rush or cut corners. Please review the reminders below as we continue to partner to have a safe start to our day each and every day at Twain.
- Plan your departure time with a small cushion to allow for on-time drop-off.
- Students are unable to enter the building until 7:00 AM, which is the earliest time we officially have staff present to provide supervision. Students dropped off prior to 7:00 AM remain outside until our doors open.
- Pull forward as far to the front of the drop-off zone as possible, to allow multiple cars to unload efficiently and then exit campus.
- Only drop students off in the designated drop-off zone. Dropping students off in the staff parking lot can create unsafe pedestrian situations during a busy 25-minute timeframe.
- Please do not use the curb along Franconia Road or Craft Road in the neighborhood across Franconia Road as a drop-off zone. Doing so creates an untenable pedestrian flow across the crosswalk that does not allow for the efficient flow of cars on Franconia Road. Additionally, some of the students are then running across a busy road while not using the crosswalk.
- Our crossing guard supports our safe arrival to school each day, and then moves down Franconia Road to do the same at Edison High School. Therefore, she cannot remain with us past 7:25. Students arriving this close to our start time may have to cross without the crossing guard being present.
Thank you again for your partnership in making sure our Tigers can arrive to school safely and on time every day.
Community Meal Nights Hosted by FCPS
The FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services will host dinners for our students, families, and anyone in the community who needs a meal this month! These dinners will offer a welcoming environment where families can connect over a warm meal.
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving-inspired dinner from 6 to 7 p.m. on:
Meals will be offered at no cost for both children and adults on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration is required, and you do not need to be an FCPS student or family to receive a meal.
Learn more about the meal and view the full menu.
Help Us Write FCPS’ Next Chapter: Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
 There’s a story behind the success of every FCPS student — a story about what’s possible when FCPS receives the appropriate funding for world-class teachers, rigorous academics, and future-ready learning experiences. At FCPS, student success starts with a strong budget!
We’re currently developing our Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, which will be presented by Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid to the School Board in January.
During this process, we’ll be sharing our budget story with you. The different chapters will explain the impact of chronic underfunding, why strong funding benefits all of Fairfax County, what’s at stake when our schools don’t get the support they need, and what Fairfax County residents can do to support our schools, students, and teachers.
We invite you to follow along and learn how you can help our community write its next chapter!
Action Required! Update Your Permission for Google Tools
Google recently made changes to how educational applications are managed and accessed on the Chrome web browser and Chromebooks. Many applications are moving from the Chrome Web Store to the Google Play Store.
To ensure your child can continue accessing all approved instructional tools, FCPS has updated its digital consent platform to include both the Chrome Web Store and the Google Play Store.
Please review and provide your consent through our easy-to-use Parent Digital Consent system for these two new options:
- Additional Google Services – Chrome Web Store
- Additional Google Services – Google Play Store
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting safe and effective digital learning experiences for all students. For questions or support, please visit FCPS’ Family Technology Resources page or open a ticket with our Technical Support desk.
On Sale now: Twain MS 2025-2026 Yearbook
 Buy your Yearbook today!
Go to: yearbookordercenter.com
Use our school’s code#: 8606.
Twain Book Fair is coming soon
The Book Fair is coming to Twain MS Library from December 8 - 12, 2025. It will be open during school hours (8:00 am - 2:30 pm), plus in the evening on Friday, December 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. All purchases benefit our school library. Come discover the joy of reading!
SCA Food Drive
SCA is hosting a food drive along with the NJHS toy drive starting Friday, November 14th and ending on Tuesday, November 25th. You can drop off donations in the boxes in the main office or the cafeteria. Any food you have to donate is welcome, but shelters are usually looking for:
- Canned goods like beans, soup, pasta sauce, meat, fish, fruit, veggies, and peanut butter
- Dry goods like pasta, rice, lentils, and cereal
- Cooking ingredients like oil, flour, sugar, salt, and spices
Thank you for your support!
NJHS Toy Drive
NJHS is hosting a Toy Drive to give new toys to Northern Virginia Family Services for the holiday. Donations can be placed in the designated boxes in the Library or Front Office any time between November 10 and November 25. If you’d like to donate but don’t know what to get, NJHS has created an Amazon Wish List to help you! Any donation is accepted and appreciated! Questions? Please contact our NJHS sponsors, Angelee DeHaven and Dionne Silver.
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