Comets' Corner
Twain Update - Week of Sunday, March 7th
Student-Involved Conference SIGN-UPs for March 11th
Our March Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, March 11th from 1:00-3:30 and from 4:30-7:30. These conferences are by request. Classroom teachers have already sent out requests to individual parents they wish to meet with. If you do not receive a request but would like to meet with your child's teacher, please click the correct button below for links to the teachers' Sign-Up Geniuses.
If our child receives special education services, please reach out to those providers by email if you wish to set up a conference. Current specials teachers will also be available during designated conference times should you have questions or concerns.
All conferences will be held via GoToMeeting. Teachers will be sharing their GTM links with parents prior to March 11th. Student participation in these conferences is welcomed but not required.
Celebrating Wild Fridays Because We're WILD About Reading!
Teams are Competing During Our Wild Reading Rumpus
For more information about our reading month, please see the video below.
Virtual Book Fair Wraps Up This Week!
Our Virtual Book Fair continues this week and goes until March 14th as part of our March is Reading Month Activities. All profits are used to purchase books for Mark Twain’s library. This is the only means by which our media center earns the funds to purchase new books for our students. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Click the purple button below to get shopping!
Covid-19 Guidelines for International Travel
If you plan to travel internationally, please note that a 7-day quarantine AND a negative COVID test are needed before a student may return to school. (Or the student must quarantine for a full 10 days if you choose not to get them tested.) This is consistent with the CDC guidelines. Should you have any questions regarding travel and quarantines, please feel free to reach out.
Refer to the CDC Guidelines Regarding International Travel here.
Health, Safety, & COVID-19 Communication
We hope our Twain families are staying healthy. PLEASE continue to reach out to keep us updated about your family's health and notify the office if someone in your household tests positive for Covid-19 or if you find out that your child has been exposed to someone who has tested positive. This information allows us to enact our protocols that help mitigate the spread and keep our Twain community as healthy as possible.
Please note, if your child tests positive for Covid-19, we will need a copy of their test results or confirmation from their physician ASAP.
Click here to review all of our In-Person Learning Protocols.
Next Virtual Learning Materials Pick-Up Date
Friday - March 19, 2021
Please Note - If your student is going to be absent for any part of their virtual learning day, please call your home school (TWAIN) on our attendance line so the absence may be recorded: (586) 439-6990. (Simply notifying the teacher does not ensure the absence is recorded.)
If you have any questions regarding attendance, please reach out to our office: (586) 439-6900
VIRTUAL 5th & 6th Grade Maturation Program Electronic Permission Forms
Attention Parents of VIRTUAL 5th and 6th Graders -
Please click the links below to view and submit the electronic permission slips to both our upcoming 5th & 6th grade virtual maturation program and our 6th grade virtual HIV/AIDS program.
All virtual 5th & 6th grade students MUST have an electronic permission slip submitted in order to attend these virtual programs.
5th & 6th Grade- Maturation Permission Slip : https://form.jotform.com/210283581320143
5th & 6th grade- Maturation Program: Wednesday, March 24th
5th & 6th Grade- Maturation Permission Slip : https://form.jotform.com/210283581320143
Upcoming Events
3/9 - MTPC Meeting at 7pm via Zoom
3/11 - Half Day (Noon Dismissal) & Spring Conferences by Request
3/18 - Gleaner's Food Distribution at FHS (see flyer below for details.)
3/19 - Virtual Materials Pick-Up
4/2 - No School
4/5 - 4/9 - Spring Break
4/12 - School Resumes
This Week's Solid Gold Shout Outs!
As part of our PBIS program, we like to recognize students who are exhibiting our Mark Twain ROCKS behaviors by being Respectful, Organized, Cooperative, Kind, & Safe.
Patrick Brown - Kindergarten
"Patrick has a positive attitude and is encouraging to others students. He is a great friend. Keep up the great work, Patrick!" - Mrs. Sarnowski & Ms. C.
Breanna Hand - 1st Grade
"Breanna has been an eager learner and starts each day with a big smile!" - Mrs. Palus
Ace Peterson - 1st Grade
"Ace has been interested in learning and has a positive attitude!" - Mrs. Palus
Andreas Evans - 1st Grade CCRR
"Andreas loves to learn new things and participate in activities. He has a positive attitude. Keep up the good work, Andreas!" - Mrs. Sarnowski & Ms. C.
Sean Shellnut - 1st Grade CCRR
"Sean is kind and loves to help others. He is a great friend to his classmates." - Mrs. Sarnowski & Ms. C.
Nellie Blehm - 2nd Grade
"Nellie has been so very kind and helpful this week. She has stepped up when other students need assistance and has given so many compliments that make others feel good. Way to go, girl!" - Mrs. Barker
Alaina Dorris - 3rd Grade
"Alaina Dorris enters our classroom with a big, bright smile each day--she's always kind to everyone. Alaina is quick to help others when help is needed." - Ms. Offer
Makenzie Ferguson - 3rd Grade
"Makenzie is always ready to help others in any situation! I appreciate her thoughtfulness." - Mrs. Riffe
Malachi Sacco - 4th Grade
"Malachi has continued to work so hard and has been very consistent with earning weekly classroom shout-outs for completing his assignments. He has also been demonstrating all of our ROCKStar traits in the classroom. He's such a pleasant and nice young man! Keep up the excellent effort and attitude, Malachi!" - Mrs. Albrecht
Addison Smith - 4th Grade
"Addison Smith enters our classroom with a big, bright smile each day--she's always kind to everyone. Addison is quick to help others when help is needed." - Ms. Offer
Janielle Turner - 5th Grade
"Janielle is doing a great job of asking questions when she needs help! She was also a shining star during our reading group this week!" - Mrs. Lombard
Mackenzie Turner - 5th Grade
"Mackenzie is a great friend to others!" - Mrs. Lombard
Taryn Ulmer - 5th Grade (Virtual)
"Taryn is doing an excellent job in our virtual classroom. She is prompt and on time to meetings, participates actively and turns in her assignments on time. Keep up the great work Taryn!" - Ms. Taylor
Algie Blalock - 6th Grade (Virtual)
"Algie always has a great attitude. His smile and positivity is infectious. Thanks for showing up, turning your camera on and participating in our reading groups." - Mrs. Wirgau
Cannon Morrison - 6th Grade
"Cannon is a positive role model for others in our class. Thank you for being a leader!" - Mrs. Lombard
Paige Olowinski - 6th Grade (Virtual)
"Paige, shows up to every meeting on time and prepared for each lesson. Thanks for being such a great role model, Paige!" - Mrs. Wirgau
Keep up the great work, ROCKStars!
We're so proud of you!
Mrs. Dawn Schop
Mrs. Turner chose to give this award to Dawn Schop because she is a magnificent mentor. "Not only does she answer all my weird questions, she is willing to share tricks and tips for teaching math, and helps to make my teaching life a little less stressful." Mrs. Schop is simply Out of this World!
Ms. Colleen Dryda
Ms. Pam Offer
A Note from Mrs. Lipski About the Kids Heart Challenge:
Hello Mark Twain families,
I would like to thank each family who participated in our Kids Heart Challenge this year. As a team we were able to raise $4,503.33. This is a school record!! We beat our old record from 2018 by $315.00. This money raised will help the American Heart Association support those in need and continue their groundbreaking research. Thank you for being a Heart Hero! All prizes will be delivered the week of March 29th.
Thank you!
Mrs. Lipski
MTPC March Meeting Update
March Meal Calendar
Gleaner's Food Distribution at FHS
Technology Support
If you need direct assistance with your child's iPad or any of the websites or educational programs they use, please click here to submit a ticket into our district Tech Support.
Contact the Twain Office with Questions
Important Contact Information:
Main Office Phone: 586-439-6900
Absentee Phone Line: 586-439-6990
(This is a 24-hour recorded line; please leave your child's reason for absence and length of time out. Absences reported to this line ensure most timely and accurate record.)
Fax: 586-439-6801
Twain Principal: Mrs. Laura Woods
Email: laura.woods@fraserk12.org
Due to Covid-19 health risks, we are not allowing parents or guests into the building except in very specific situations and ONLY with an appointment. Please call the office or send us an email if you’d like to discuss a concern.
School Administrative Assistant: Ms. Beverly Dobosenski (Ms. D.)
Email: beverly.dobosenski@fraserk12.org
School Office Clerk: Ms. Amy Plucinski
Email: amy.plucinski@fraserk12.org
Twain Office Hours - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
School Hours: 8:35am – 3:30pm
First Bell: 8:30 am
Instructional Bell: 8:35 am
(Some images borrowed from Google)
Email: laura.woods@fraserk12.org
Website: https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/Domain/14
Location: 30601 Calahan Road, Roseville, MI, USA
Phone: 586-439-6900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamTwainFraser
Twitter: @LWoodsPrincipal