River Rafter News

Please note that all items on the menu are subject to change due to continued supply chain issues. In spite of these challenges, we endeavor to provide our students with nutritionally balanced meals that both appeal to their palates and encourage healthful choices. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.

PTA is collecting donations for the Homeless. Please see flyer for items we are collecting.

Donation drop offs will be at the front gate from Monday 14 through Thursday 17.

November is PTA Healthy Lifestyles month, and the PTA is excited to announce our 3rd annual Twain Turkey Trot! Get your family ready to walk November 14 - 30. Follow the turkeys all the way around the school perimeter and enjoy their silly suggestions.

Share your photos on instagram and tag us!

Performances are happening from November 14 through the 18. Entrance will be through the back gate.

Monday 14:

8:30-9:20 - DiLeva

10:30-11:20 - Alvillar

11:25-12:15 - Wong

1:05-1:55 - Guevara

Tuesday 15:

8:30-9:20 - Monson

10:30-11:20 - Kehl

11:25-12:15 - Zecca

1:05-1:55 - Rosales

2:05-2:55 - Akana

Wednesday 16:

9:20-10:10 - Grimm

10:30-11:20 - Ms. J

11:25-12:15 - Martinez

1:05-1:55 - Vera

2:05-2:55 - Dini

Thursday 17:

8:40-9:20 - Ferrier

9:30-10:05 - Seto

10:30-11:10 - Gonzalez

11:20-11:55 - Arce

Friday 18:

8:45-9:20 - Dr. Appell

9:20-10:10 - Gutierrez

10:30-11:20 - Sanchez

11:25-12:15 - Hallsted

1:35-2:25 - Vermillion

The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is a parent group that advises and assists the principal, staff and School Site Council (SSC) in developing school programs for English learners, Single School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), school needs assessments and school site annual language census.

Meetings are held on Wednesday on the following dates starting at 8:30 am in Room 35A. Check in at front office.

• November 16
• January 18
• April 12
• May 17

The Council meets monthly to develop and monitor the implementation of the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). The Council also allocates Title One and Supplemental site funds received from the state.

Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month from 8 - 9am in room #33. Check in at front office.

• December 7
• January 4
• February 1
• March 1
• April 12
• May 3
• June 7

Here is the presentation and the Zoom recording .

Also click on the links bellow for some helpful resources.

• Online Practice and Training Test
  
• ELPAC Practice Tests: Practice from Home

Mark your calendar! Thanksgiving break is from Monday, November 21 - Friday, November 25.

School and office hours will resume on Monday, November 28

All workshops are open district-wide regardless of your student's home school. Below are the upcoming webinars, parent advisory meetings, and academic workshops.

By actively participating in your student's education, you stay informed, get exposed to resources, build a supportive community and gain a better understanding of your student's educational experience. Stay connected!

We are excited to begin a new year with new possibilities for success. Attendance is a vital component of your child’s success in school. 80% of student success in school begins with showing up and there is strong evidence that school attendance makes a difference. We encourage students to arrive when our gates open for breakfast at 8 :00 A.M. to ensure they are on time, have breakfast, and are able to play before the bell rings at 8:30 A.M.

If your student(s) cannot attend school, please notify the front office via phone at (310) 675-9134 between 07:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or by completing the Student Absence Form.

The Community Liaisons are your connection to resources, volunteer opportunities, and are here to assist families and caregivers in navigating the school district - all to improve student outcomes.

There is no small part in what you can contribute. Complete our volunteer interest form to sign up for activities you can take part in. The school Community Liaison will connect with you to review the Volunteer Handbook and begin the onboarding process (see to page 5). If you are interested, you may pick up the volunteer application and forms in our main office. For information and frequently asked questions, please visit the Volunteer Opportunities webpage.

If you have volunteer questions, please contact Teresa Lozano, Community Liaison via email at or phone at (310) 675-9134 Extension 59207.

Stay connected to various cultural traditions and special appreciation days for those in our community!

Click below to learn more about our November cultural appreciations!

See these family resources!

November Monthly Celebrations:

• National Native American Heritage Month*

• California Sikh American Awareness & Appreciation Month

• Military Family Appreciation Month*

November Weekly Celebrations:

• 11/12/22 - 11/20/22 - National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week*

• 11/14/22 - 11/18/22 - American Education Week

• 11/20/22 - 11/26/22 - National Family Week (Fall Break)

November 2022 Individual Day Celebrations:

• 11/1 & 11/2 - Day of the Day/Dia de los Muertos

• 11/2 - National Stress Day*

• 11/4 - 50th Day of School*

• 11/8 - National STEM/STEAM Day

• 11/11 - Veterans Day

• 11/13 - World Kindness Day

• 11/16 - National Education Support Professionals Day

• 11/16 - National Tolerance Day

• 11/25 - Native American Heritage Day

*School events/opportunities will be held to provide recognition and celebrate.

Ms. Tucker Flipbook contains resources and supports for our students!

To read the flipbook or learn more about counseling and SEL/community resources, visit our Resources webpage!

Learn about PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support), OARS (Outstanding Attitude, Respectful, and Safe), Bucket Filling and Bucket Dipping.

Shop through Smile.Amazon.com and raise funds for our school.

Mark Twain PTA would like to invite you to join us every Friday morning for our Mileage Club! Families can stay to walk or run with their students from 7:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Mileage tracking will begin Friday November 4th.

We are having a Spirit Wear sale to make space for new inventory. Please visit our online store to shop.

• Orders will be given to students for delivery.

Students, parents, grandparents, guardians, extended family, and even community members are welcome to join in with helping to provide valuable programs to the students at Mark Twain.

• You show your children that school matters and that you are invested in their success.
• By joining, you are supporting valuable programs and services being delivered at your school.
• You partner with the principal, teachers and staff to make your child's school safe, welcoming, a hub of learning and a fun place to be.
• You share in campus events and experiences that make your child's school day more memorable!
• You connect with other parents and become part of the California State PTA and National PTA (Largest and most powerful children's advocacy organization in the country.
• You help make sure parents and family voices are heard with important decisions that affect your school.

Join PTA today!

If you have any questions, please contact Teresa Lozano, Community Liaison

(310) 675-9134 ext 59207