Tiger Paws. Congratulations to Stacie Holt, Mark Twain s Paraprofessional of the Year and to Kim Robertson, Mark Twain s Teacher of the Year!!!!

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1 Tiger Paws Mark Twain Elementary February 28, 2104 Inside this issue: Here s the Scoop 2-3 Library Shelf s Day Photos 5 Spotlight 6 Fun Photos 7 Congratulations to Stacie Holt, Mark Twain s Paraprofessional of the Year and to Kim Robertson, Mark Twain s Teacher of the Year!!!! Relay for Life 8-9 Need help with homework? Drop by the Homework Help Station located in the library. Open Monday Friday from 7:20 to 7:50 to help with all types of homework

2 Here s the Scoop!!! Student Council Coordinators: Danica Garza, Crystal Kauk, Kim Robertson STUDENT COUNCIL

3 Congratulations to all who participated in UIL on Saturday, January 25! You did your BEST and we are all so proud of these AMAZING tigers! Christon Lindsey placed 10 th in the Chess competition and Andrea Andrio placed 8 th in Spanish Storytelling. Way to go Tigers! Thank you all for your time and commitment to your UIL team! The following students were shining stars at the competition: Storytelling: Emma Martinez Richard Verdin Andrea Andrio Tommy Dearmond Hannah Hodge Alizae Hernandez Chess: Adrian Hernandez Anthony Salazar Christon Lindsey Trey Lindsey Kevin Carbine Christopher Lindsey Spelling: Baylee Vaudrin Drake Carroll Leti Cantu Madeline Escalera Oral Reading: Kassandra Serrano Fernando Lozano Maps, Charts, and Graphs: Fernando Lozano Luisa Hernandez Audrey Perrault Dictionary Skills: Michael Alford Monica Ramos Music Memory Devon Baxa Alexa Padilla Emma Martinez Adrian Hernandez Abigail Jump Leti Cantu Jadon Perkins Chasely Craft Michelle Sauceda Valerie Cantu Audrey George Number Sense: Valerie Cantu Students who competed at U.I.L. enjoyed a Sundae party on Feb. 7th.

4 Lesa Polinard Librarian Library Shelf Fancy Nancy and friend visit the book fair! The book fair was a great success! Thanks for all of your support! We raised $ for future author visits, reading incentives and other library supplies. Debbie Leland, children s author, visited Mark Twain on Tuesday, February 25th. Ms. Leland shared her stories with students as well as writing strategies. Students also enjoyed retelling The Jalapeno Man, Library Statistics Jan. 8th Feb. 28th Circulation 7,344 Top Students Circulation Ariany Perez (18 checkouts) Top Class Circulation Most popular book checked out this many times Mrs. Maldonado s Class (187 checkouts) Bake Sale (18 checkouts) Page 4 Tiger Paws

5 100th Day of School 2/12/14 February 28, 2104 Page 5

6 Molly New 4th Grade Teacher Campus Communications Liaison 1 of 1 One Terrific Tiger! Mark Twain Tiger, Jennifer Mendoza, represented Mark Twain Elementary for the 2nd consecutive year, at the Alvin ISD District Spelling Bee. Jennifer, as always, was a real class act. She is truly one of Mark Twain s brightest, shining stars! Congratulations Jennifer!

7 PJ s & Pastries 2/14/14 Go Texan Day 2/28/14

8 Linda Ahmann Registrar Attendance Notes AISD started a new procedure that began this school year. Every returning student has to show Proof of Residence at the beginning of the new school year. A letter went home at the end of last year regarding the procedures of the Annual Proof of Residency. Annual Proof of Residency must include one of the following: *Light Bill *Gas Bill *Water Bill *Lease Agreement *Mortgage Statement Letters will be going home soon to those that have not provided this document. If you know you have not provided your current Proof of Residence, you may bring it in to the school office now. If you receive a letter from the school, please provide this current proof in a timely matter. Reminders: *If your student is absent from school, always send an excuse note within 3 days of the absence. 5 Handwritten parent notes are accepted for the school year. *If your student goes to the doctor or dentist, always get an excuse note from them. *If your phone number or emergency contacts ever change, contact the school with the change. *School starts at 8:00. If your student is a car rider, plan accordingly. 8:01 they are tardy. *Daily Attendance to school is very important in their academic success. If you have any questions regarding your student s attendance, please don t hesitate to ask.

9 Relay For Life Mark Twain Elementary Paws for a Cause Mark Twain students and staff are big supporters of the Alvin/Manvel Relay For Life which benefits the American Cancer Society. Each year we form a TEAM to help fundraise for this cause. We hold our very own mini Relay in May. It s an awesome event that brings true meaning to the importance of community. Money raised enables the Society to save lives by helping people stay well, and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. Cancer touches everyone in one way or another. We want to support those going through the fight, honor survivors and remember loved ones lost! Help us by allowing your student to participate in any upcoming fundraising events. Celebrate~Remember~Fight Back **Need your car washed? Clean Ride Car Wash across from the Alvin Police Station donates part of the amount back to us. We handed out cards with the code information to enter last year and we will be getting more cards soon. It is still the same. But until then use the codes below. Buy a $8 wash-we get $1 CODE #3008 Buy a $12 wash-we get $2 CODE #3012 Last year we collected $275 just for you washing your car and supporting us! **Friday February 21 will be Relay Pickle Day $1.00 each (big juicy pickles delivered to the rooms at end of the day) **Relay For Life Purple Bracelets $1.00 each (get yours in the office) **Family Movie Night coming soon. Date to be announced. **Cool chain and backpack charms available soon. Collect them all! $1.00 each **Alvin/Manvel Relay For Life Event held at MHS June 13th. Mark your calendars!