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Principal's Message |
Greetings Tiger Families!
It is hard to believe that we are only 3 school days away from completing the 2nd quarter – the first half of the school year has flown by! As students finish their assessments and bring the quarter to a close, they can sometimes experience additional stress as they strive for the highest grades possible. FCPS offers a variety of resources for our students, including these “Eight Easy Ways to Bring Balance into Your Life.”
The weather forecast for this weekend appears to solidly be predicting significant snow, ice, and cold starting Saturday. You may have seen Dr. Reid’s email to the entire FCPS community yesterday evening regarding this. Please be sure to check the FCPS Weather Cancellations Procedures webpage. This page includes links to information not only about school closures, but also details around weather preparedness, government and utility entities, and things for students to do when the weather forces students inside.
Please look for updates from FCPS in the coming days about next week.
Stay safe and warm.
Sincerely,
Matt
Twain’s Weekly Schedule
Monday, January 26: Anchor Day Schedule
Tuesday, January 27: Odd Day Schedule
Wednesday, January 28: 2 Hour Early Release Even Day Schedule
Thursday, January 29: Teacher Workday - No School
Friday, January 30: Teacher Workday - No School
After School Program
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1st Block
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2nd Block
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Monday, January 26:
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2:30 - 3:35
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3:40 - 4:40
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Tuesday, January 27:
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2:30 - 3:35
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3:40 - 4:40
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Wednesday, January 28:
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No After School
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Program
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Thursday, January 29:
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No After School
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Program
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Friday, January 30:
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No After School
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Program
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Calendar Reminder: Quarter End
Wednesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter and an early release for students. Schools are closed for students on Thursday, January 29, for a staff development day, and Friday, January 30, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
SIS ParentVUE will be unavailable for students and parents during end-of-quarter updates from Wednesday, January 28, at 4 p.m. until Thursday, February 5, at 6 a.m.
Winter Resources for Families
A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter weather. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!
We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during snow or inclement weather days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.
Special Education Family Conference: Registration Open, Volunteers Needed
 The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, March 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Marshall High School. Families will have the opportunity to hear from internationally renowned educator and advocate, Dr. Shelley Moore, connect to resources and other families, and participate in afternoon sessions.
FCPS families are invited to register to attend this year’s conference. Childcare, accommodations, and language interpretation are available.
Families are also invited to register to serve as event volunteers by Friday, February 20. Volunteer hours will be awarded to student volunteers.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for updates and more details.
Connect With Your Kids: Simple Steps to Stronger Communication
Teens skip things that don’t interest them, including lectures from their parents. How do you connect with your children and really know what's going on in their lives? How can you become “unskippable”?
Effective communication can build trust and understanding, but it takes thought, planning, and effort.
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Ditch distractions and create a safe space where your child feels comfortable opening up.
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Listen actively and validate their feelings, even if you don’t agree.
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Ask “how” questions instead of "what" questions to get them talking about their experiences.
Find more tips on talking with your teen about difficult subjects like fentanyl and learn how you can Become Unskippable.
Mark Twain MS National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Parent and Student Interest Meeting
Do you have a rising 8 grader interested in joining NJHS next year?
Twain NJHS is holding an online interest meeting for rising 8th graders and their parents on Friday, January 30th at 4pm. Please sign up with the NJHS Interest Google Form so we can send you an email to attend the event. Come get your questions answered about being part of NJHS and the application process.
More information about NJHS can be found on the NJHS Page of the Twain Website.
Edison Academy Open House
Edison Academy invites you to attend our in-person Open House event on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (snow date is Saturday, February 21). We are located at 5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA. Our entrance is located at Door #13. You will have the opportunity to tour our state-of-the-art facilities, meet our instructors and current students, and learn more about our incredible courses! Please feel free to contact Cassandra Deedy at (703) 924-8101 or cjdeedy@fcps.edu if you need any additional information. Thank you and we’ll look forward to meeting you on February 7.
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