The Twain Tiger Times

Hello Tiger Family,

It's so refreshing to have sunny, warmer days! Please continue to dress your kiddos in layers as the mornings are chilly, while the afternoons are warm!

Theresa's Tidbits:

1. 3-6 Music Concert: We will host our Twain Families for the grades 3-6 music concert on Thursday, April 25th. Our show will begin at 10:00 a.m. Families will be allowed to start entering the building at 9:45 a.m. Families will be directed to the gym where chairs will be available. Our entire student body will also be joining in on the fun! Hope to see you there!

2. Tissues/Kleenex Needed: We continue to be in need of tissues/Kleenex in our classrooms. If your family could spare a box or two, we would be so grateful! Please send them to school with your Tiger or drop them off in the office. Thanks for considering!

3. 5th/6th Grade Graduation Ceremonies: On June 3rd, we will celebrate the graduation of our 5th and 6th graders at Twain Elementary. Ceremonies will be held in the Gym at the following times:

6th Grade: 11:15 a.m.
5th Grade: 2:00 p.m.

All families are invited to attend these ceremonies. Light refreshments will be served afterwards.

4. Registration for the 24-25 School Year (ALL Students): Please make sure to complete the registration for next year as soon as possible. This helps us plan for class sections for next year. The link is included further down in this newsletter.

5. Kindergarten & Preschool Registration for the 2024-2025 school year are still open! Stop in the Elementary Office if you would like assistance with registering. Please bring verification of your child's birthdate (birth certificate, passport), proof of residency (lease, rental agreement, or utility bill), and current immunization records. You may also complete the process online.

Kindergarten Registration Information Link: https://www.iowacityschools.org/students-families/kindergarten

Preschool Registration Information Link: https://www.iowacityschools.org/students-families/preschool

6. Pants/Underwear/Socks: We are also in need of new or gently used pants, underwear and socks. All kids sizes would be welcome!

Thanks for all you do to help support our Twain Tigers! As Tigers, we will bring the light and love to all we do! We are all in for ALL Tigers! Please never hesitate to reach out if you have questions or concerns to express or ideas to share. We love to hear from you!

Tigers together🧡 🖤,

Theresa Kirkman

Twain Elementary Principal

We had an absolutely beautiful evening filled with food, dance, displays and love! Thanks to all of our families that shared a piece of their culture with our Twain Community!

Monday, April 22:

Tuesday, April 23:

Wednesday, April 24:

Thursday, April 25:

• 3-6 Music Concert @ 10:00 a.m. (All families are invited! )
  
• Early Out @ 1:55 p.m.

Friday, April 26:

Monday, April 29:

• 5th/6th Grade Band Field Trip to City High

Tuesday, April 30:

• 1st Grade Field Trip to Englert
• Band Concert @ City High @ 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 1:

• 3rd Grade Field Trip to Kinnick

Thursday, May 2:

• Early Out @ 1:55 p.m.
• PTO Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.

Friday, May 3:

Teacher Appreciation Week

Monday, May 6:

Tuesday, May 7:

Wednesday, May 8:

• 4th Grade Writing Field Trip

Thursday, May 9:

• Early Out @ 1:55 p.m.

Friday, May 10:

Monday, May 13:

• 5th and 6th Grade Track and Field Day @ City High

Tuesday, May 14:

Wednesday, May 15:

Thursday, May 16:

• Early Out @ 1:55 p.m.
• 3rd Grade Field Trip

Friday, May 17:

Monday, May 20:

Tuesday, May 21:

Wednesday, May 22:

Thursday, May 23:

• Early Out @ 1:55 p.m.
• Twain Talent Show

Friday, May 24:

Looking Ahead:

6th Grade Graduation: Monday, June 3rd @ 11:15 a.m.

5th Grade Graduation: Monday, June 3rd @ 2:00 p.m.

Dear Families,

We are excited to announce that registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open! We encourage you to take this early opportunity to register your students for the next school year.

As a reminder, all families are required to register their students in Infinite Campus each year. Please use the link below to register your child(ren). Remember to select the school year “24-25” to register for next year.

Registration instructions for returning families to the District

Families who need assistance with the registration process may attend on-site registration at their home school which will be held this summer. On-site registration schedules will be shared at a later date.

We thank you for taking the time to register your students early as it helps greatly with our staffing efforts over the spring and summer.

Sincerely,

Matt Degner
Superintendent
Iowa City Community School District

FREE YARD SALE, April 27 9am-12pm, 2730 Bradford Dr, Iowa City

Come to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (across from Mercer Park) between 9am-12pm Saturday April 27 to have your pick of items that have been donated by members of the community. Anyone attending can take home, for free, as much as they would like.

Enter through the doors on the west side (they are wheelchair-accessible.) Items to choose from will be in the gym, sorted, organized, and laid out on tables for anyone to look at. No early birds!

Attention all 6th grade parents:

• Two more immunizations are required for students entering 7th grade: a meningococcal vaccine (MCV) and a tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis booster (Tdap).

• Students will not be allowed to start 7th grade in the fall without documentation of the MCV vaccination according to Iowa law.

• Please check your child’s immunization record or call their health care provider to find out if they have received the Tdap booster and meningococcal vaccine (MCV). Make an appointment if needed.

• Required immunizations for 7th grade may be given any time after the age of 10 years old.

• Johnson County Public Health provides immunizations and can be reached at 319-356-6042.

• If your child does not have insurance, please reach out to the school nurse for assistance.

• If you have any questions please contact the school nurse.

Thank you for your help getting middle school off to a great start!

Katie Cronk RN, BSN

ICCSD School Nurse

cronk.kathryn@iowacityschools.org

Yearbook Information

Families have the option of adding two custom pages in this year's yearbook. Please visit this link

to create your account to customize your yearbook and to place your yearbook order.

Next Meeting

Join us at our next PTO meeting on Thursday, May 2nd from 6:30-7:30 in the Twain library. Hope to see you!

Stay connected:

Please join the Slack App to stay up to date on PTO news: Slack link

Follow PTO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/109614672461941

The Mark Twain Lucas Farms Food Pantry is hosted the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Faith UCC, 1609 Deforest Avenue, Iowa City. This is open to all Twain Families needing assistance with food.

In order to make the food pantry a success, the pantry is always looking for volunteers to assist in picking up, organizing and handing out food. If you are interested in volunteering to help, please contact a_satterly@msn.com. Your help would be greatly appreciated!

Twain Elementary will continue to host the ICPL Bookmobile on Thursdays from 2:15 - 2:45 p.m. in the Circle Drive. It will run January 8 through May 24, 2024 this Winter/Spring. Please visit the following link for more information about dates and any updates. https://www.icpl.org/services/bookmobile

It's okay to ask for help! Our District has proudly partnered with CareSolace for 24/7/365 mental health care for students, staff, and their families. For more information, head to: https://www.caresolace.com/site/iccsd

Dear Families, Students, and Staff:

In honor of Ombuds Day, I wanted to remind you about the Ombuds Office as a resource for all Iowa City Community School District students, parents/guardians, and employees.

The Ombuds Office serves as a general concern office and conflict resolution resource. The Office provides a safe, confidential space to discuss options to address any school or district-related concerns or conflicts. The Ombuds operates as an independent, impartial, informal, and confidential resource.

• Independent: Operates separately of other district departments.
• Impartial: Operates as a neutral resource. Does not take sides; works collaboratively with all parties.
• Informality: Does not operate as an office of formal notice or participate in formal processes.
• Confidentiality: Communications with Ombuds are confidential to the extent permitted by law.

You may contact the Ombuds at (319) 688-1312 or at ombuds@iowacityschools.org. For more information on the Ombuds role, please visit www.iowacityschools.org/Ombuds.

Regards,

Janet Abejo-Parker, MA, MSL, SHRM-SCP
Ombuds
Iowa City Community School District

Email: kirkman.theresa@iowacityschools.org
Website: https://www.iowacityschools.org/Page/2438
Location: 1355 Deforest Avenue, Iowa City, IA, USA
Phone: 319-688-1165
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/109614672461941