Mark Twain Elementary School

🎉 Help Send Mark Twain 6th Graders to Science Camp — and Enter to Win a Custom Co****le Set! 🎉

Every year, Mark Twain Elementary 6th graders have the incredible opportunity to spend a week at science camp at Sly Park — an unforgettable experience filled with outdoor learning, science exploration, team-building, and lifelong memories.

In previous years, district funding covered the cost of this trip. Unfortunately, due to budget cuts, families are now responsible for paying their own way. That’s where the Mark Twain PTA comes in! We’re raising funds to help make sure every student has the chance to attend.

🏆 Enter our raffle for a chance to win:
✨ A custom handmade co****le set
✨ Professional-grade bags
✨ Carrying case included

🎟️ Raffle Tickets:
• $10 each
• 3 for $25

📍 Buy tickets:
• Online at the link in our bio
• Food Truck Friday at Tahoe Park tomorrow
• Mark Twain Open House next Wednesday

📅 Winner will be drawn on May 29!
Thank you for supporting our students and helping make science camp possible for all! ❤️

Join us for our 2nd Annual Kids’ Culture Fest on Friday, May 8 from 3:30-5:30 pm in the multipurpose room. Enjoy cultural performances—including our Baile Folklorico group—explore cultural artifacts, connect with local organizations, and dine on delicious tacos for purchase. Don’t miss our exciting raffle featuring themed classroom baskets, with proceeds supporting our students and classrooms. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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Acompáñenos en nuestro 2.º Festival Anual de Cultura Infantil el viernes 8 de mayo, de 3:30 a 5:30 p. m., en la sala multiusos. Disfrute de presentaciones culturales —incluyendo a nuestro grupo de Baile Folclórico—, explore objetos culturales, conéctese con organizaciones locales y deguste deliciosos tacos que estarán a la venta. No se pierda nuestra emocionante rifa de canastas temáticas preparadas por los salones de clase; los fondos recaudados se destinarán a apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y aulas. ¡Estamos deseando celebrar con ustedes!

Big news for our school community! 🎉

Tonight, Mark Twain PTA was awarded a grant from the Aggie Square Community Fund—and we couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead.

This summer, we’ll be bringing vibrant, large-scale murals to life across three exterior buildings on our 58th Street campus. Even more special, this project will be led by local artist Ryan Dominguez whose deep roots in our neighborhood will help ensure the artwork truly reflects our community.

This isn’t just about beautifying our campus—it’s about creating something meaningful together. Students and families will have the opportunity to share ideas and themes for the murals, and during the painting process, students will participate in hands-on learning experiences with the artist.

We envision these murals as lasting, community-designed works of art that celebrate who we are, strengthen neighborhood pride, and bring the same warmth, creativity, and color from inside our school out into the world.

A heartfelt thank you to UC Davis, Wexford Science & Technology, and the City of Sacramento for believing in our vision and investing in our students and community. 💚🐸

We can’t wait to see this project come to life!

Our school is stronger when our community shows up 💚🐸

The Mark Twain PTA is looking for board members for the 2026–2027 school year—and we’d love to have you involved.

Whether you’re a parent, staff member, or community supporter, this is a chance to make a real impact. From organizing events to securing funding and building connections, the PTA helps create meaningful opportunities for our students.

The commitment is small (just 3–5 hours per month), but the impact is BIG.

📅 Elections are Wednesday, April 8
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Room 15

Join us to run for a position or vote for next year’s board.

Let’s build something great for our kids—together.

This holiday was just made a little brighter! Many thanks to parent Juanita Nino and in Citrus Heights for donating Christmas trees to Mark Twain families this holiday season. Our multipurpose room is smelling like a winter wonderland! 🎄💚

These trees pictured have already been reserved, but there are plenty more still available for those in need. To reserve your tree, please call the front office at 916.395.4640 and provide your student’s name. The office will give you a paper slip that can be exchanged at Lowes in Citrus Heights for your free tree.

Our Caroling & Winter Festival was such a sweet and joyful way to celebrate the season. 🎶❄️ Bravo to our adorable student carolers and the incredible teachers who guided them—we are so proud! We were especially wowed by the beautiful performances from our baile folklórico group. 💃✨

Families enjoyed festive crafts, cozy cups of hot chocolate, and cookies shared with friends, making the afternoon extra special.

A huge thank you to Ms. Estefani from for making it all happen, and to our Mark Twain Student Leadership, student volunteers, and PTA board members for bringing the event to life. Shoutout to the Zuniga family for serving up delicious tacos and quesadillas, and to Brenda Zambrano for transforming our multipurpose room with her stunning balloon creations. And special thanks to our school social worker Ms. Patty for inviting Santa to join the festivities!

We’re also grateful to the for gifting free books, and to Councilmember .guerra and School Board Trustee April Ybarra for bringing their energy and support.

The celebration continues this week with Spirit Days:
Monday: You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
Tuesday: Winter Wonderland (cozy winter wear)
Wednesday: Candy Cane Lane (red & white)
Thursday: Sweater Weather
Friday: Holly Jolly (festive wear!)

After this week, we’ll head into winter break beginning Monday, December 22, with classes resuming Monday, January 5. Wishing our Mark Twain families a joyful and restful season! 🎄💫

November may just be the prettiest time of year at our sweet little school, don’t you think? 🍂🍁

Reminder that there is no school this week. We hope everyone has an enjoyable autumn break. See you all December 1, back at our regular school schedule.

🏀 BIG THANKS to the Sacramento Kings! 🏀

Earlier this month, our students had an unforgettable surprise — the Sacramento Kings Courtside Class came to Mark Twain for a free on-campus basketball clinic! 🎉

Kings youth basketball coaches brought the energy with skills, drills, and tons of fun to get our kids moving and learning. Each student even received special giveaways!

Huge shoutout to:
💜 — for bringing the Kings experience straight to our campus
🍕 — for sponsoring the Courtside Class program
💪 Our very own Mr. Solis — for making this amazing opportunity happen for our students

Our kids had an incredible time — thank you for investing in our school community! 🙌💜🏀