Principal's Corner

Ed Skowneski
Elementary Principal



On behalf of the entire Twain School staff, we would like to welcome you and your children to Mark Twain Elementary for the new school year.  We are all looking forward to a challenging and educationally rewarding year for your children.


I encourage you to stay in close contact with your child's teacher.  In so doing, you will be helping your child succeed in obtaining a productive, enjoyable experience this year.

Ed Skowneski
Mark Twain Elementary Principal

SAFETY CALL-879-2338

This is a voice mail phone number to be used to report your Childs absence from school.  This number can be accessed 24 hours a day and seven days a week.  Just follow the directions and leave the necessary information.

Be sure to check in at the office!

In order to continue to ensure the safety of all our students, all volunteers and guest  are required to sign in at the office.  Visitors and volunteers are not to go directly to the classrooms, instead  you must report to the office, sign in and receive an ID badge.  For the safety of staff and students we must know who is in the building at all times.  Further, we like to keep classroom disruptions at a minimum.

If  you are bringing in a lunch, homework, gym shoes, or a forgotten item, please leave them in the office and the item will be delivered to your child's classroom.
 

Home and School Partnership

A time for school work is important.

Set aside ten minutes per grade per night...for example...kindergarten and first grade 10 minutes...second grade...20 minutes and so on. This set time allows students to complete assignments, work on projects and spend time "debriefing" you on the day's events.

A set bed time is important.

Students work hard during the day. If the school day is thought of as the child's "job" then setting a bed time is part of that schedule that is followed every day. Even if a student goes to bed to read to relax before falling asleep...that is a GREAT use of time!!!!  

Communication is important.

Not only is it important between parents and children but also between parents and teachers. Sometimes there can be a mix-up in what happened both at home and at school. School personnel are always available to talk things over and provide information to parents. Scheduling a set time to communicate always allows both teacher and parent to have adequate time to discuss concerns. Just call us!! We don't know of your concerns unless you talk with us. (778-0137)

The staff and I ask you to join us in making this a successful year filled with many exciting and wonderful events.

Together we continue to make that
Mark Twain difference.