Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)

Mission

National PTA's mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. California PTA's mission is to positively impact the lives of all children and families.

About Mark Twain PTA

The Mark Twain PTA (Parent Teachers Association) is an organization that delivers engaging and fun family events to the school, raises funds to support many enrichment activities for students, and helps families support their child’s education.

Our Vision:

The PTA at Mark Twain Elementary will strive to be a stable organization that leads in engaging with and meeting the needs of all families regardless of the leadership or school make-up.

Goals:

Improve the awareness and activation of the PTA’s mission within our school community
Expand student/family/teacher/staff engagement and support on virtual platforms
Intentionally delivery on inclusivity for our diverse school community
Improve leadership and member training, planning and organization
Refresh traditional PTA programs and add new ideas
Promote family and community togetherness

PTA school of excellence

PTA Hearst Awards logo

FAQs

Why should I join?

Get Connected

There’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school.

Discover Great Resources

The PTA offers a variety of programs designed for parents as well as students.

Tap into a Network

PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind. You can share ideas, concerns, and experiences.

Watch Yourself Grow

By volunteering with your PTA, you put your skills and hobbies to use for a noble cause—your child and all children in the community.

Speak Up

PTA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your child’s school.

Witness Improvement

By getting involved at your child’s school you’ll be part of the solution, helping make positive changes. Local PTAs play an important role by supporting building improvements through advocacy and play an important role in fundraising for curriculum based programs and social events.

Be a Role Model

By becoming a PTA member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.

How do I become a member?

What is the time commitment?

There are many ways to be involved from board members to volunteers! While we are a volunteer-driven organization, membership DOES NOT REQUIRE PTA meeting attendance or volunteering for events. We DO know that help comes in many forms and would love to hear from you about other ways that you may want to contribute.

We encourage you to attend our school site PTA meetings, a few events throughout the year, occasionally volunteering, and supporting our efforts by helping spread the word of our activities and goals.

I don't speak English. Can I join?

How do I volunteer for an event?

Who do I contact if I have any questions?

Can grandparents or other family members join?

Click here to learn more about the Lawndale Council of PTAs.

JOIN TODAY!

Join our team of parents working to bring our community together and bring resources for our children!

If you have any questions about PTA membership, contact us at marktwainlesd.pta@gmail.com.

Meeting Minutes

05 11.16.2023 - Twain PTA GA Minutes.docx

02. 09-28-2023 - Twain PTA GA Minutes.docx

Event & Meeting Dates

Signature Events

Signature Events

Mileage Club

Mark Twain students AND their families walk, jog or run on the school's black-top track before school from the beginning of October to the end of May, every Friday morning from 7:45 am to 8:15 am (weather permitting). When students see families participate in Mileage Club it shows that the adults around them value healthy choices.

Red Ribbon Week/Spirit Week

Annual alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign celebrated nationally in the fall.

Spirit Wear

River Rafters show pride in our school throughout the year with Mark Twain Elementary t-shirts, hats, sweatshirts, and hair accessories which are available for purchase. Wear your gear on Spirit Fridays and field trips!

Trick or Treat Night

Some of the best costumes show up at this annual fall family gathering. Students parade around our black-top in costume and enjoy trick-or-treating for prizes. There are many activities for families to enjoy!

Holiday Basket Drive

An important food drive, for an important cause. Lawndale Council PTA and LESD combine forces annually to provide holiday baskets for the less fortunate families in our community. This drive includes canned and packaged food contributions, new unwrapped toys/gifts, and “gently used” jackets/coats.

Silent Auction

Mark Twain’s silent auction is held annually in conjunction with the end of year Carnival. It’s your opportunity to bid on and win AMAZING items for a fraction of the cost! All proceeds benefit Mark Twain students.

Loved Ones Day

A celebration of family in all of it’s forms! Twain students invite loved ones to join them for a special lunch on campus.

Book Fair

PTA hosts this annual event to help promote literacy and inspire a love of reading amongst our students. The book fair enhances students’ book and literacy options. Book Fair runs for one week and is open before school, during lunchtime, and after school.

Jog-A-Thon

One of our biggest fundraisers of the school year where students walk, jog, or run to demonstrate and promote our ongoing commitment to healthy lifestyles. Our students ask family members and friends to sponsor them in efforts to raise funds for field trips, classroom supplies, and other educational activities.

Cultural Night

This wonderful annual event celebrates the various backgrounds of our families as well as additional cultures explored through classroom and student activities.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Our annual tribute for the national celebration of teachers and staff. Our educators play a pivotal role in our children’s lives, inspiring a lifelong love of learning and discovery and making a difference in their well-being and long term success. During this week, we celebrate, give thanks and gratitude for all that they do for our children.

End of Year Carnival

Arguably everyone’s favorite event of the year. Our Twain community comes together to celebrate the end of the school year with food, fun games, and activities for the whole family to enjoy!

Spirit Merchandise

Click here to purchase a Mark Twain Sweater, T-shirt, and more! Thank you for supporting our school!

FUNdRAISERS

Please visit the school's fundraising page for a list of fundraisers!

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