- Twain
- Our Activities
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Social Studies
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Science
Students are working on their science assignments. Please take a look at what they are working on. It is the product of photosynthesis with Ms. Davis.
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Art Displays
Art Projects
We would like to congratulate the following students whose art pieces have been accepted in this year’s 85th DPSCD Art Exhibition! Their work will be on display in the student art show at the Detroit Institute of Arts!
First grade Alexandria Vinson painting piece titled “Sunrise”
Third grade Alexander Vinson mixed media piece titled “Peacock”
Fourth grade Amiyah Morrisette mixed media piece titled “Circles”
Seventh grade Bria Whitfield painting piece titled “Crazy Dots”
Eighth grade Kamaya Floyd mixed media piece titled “Purple Galaxy”
This year for the first time at Mark Twain Elementary we have our very own seventh grade student that took first place in the painting category! Please give a big congratulations to Bria Whitfield! We are so proud of her! This Friday Bria Whitfield will be honored with a special student’s celebration and media preview at the Detroit Institute of Arts!
Again, Congratulations to all the arts students that participated and Mrs. Gunter for supporting the Art program!
Jessica Gunter / Art Teacher / Assessment Coordinator / Equity Team Leader------------------------------------------------------------------Here are some pictures that were painted by the staff. -
Spelling Bee
Students are given a packet with spelling words. They must practice and be prepared to spell words along with others. Each student will receive a certificate at the end of the program.
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Math Bee
Students get a packet to work on speed in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Students work very hard to answer questions quickly.
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Reuse, Reduce, Recycle!
Earth Day
We teach the students the importance about recycling, keeping things clean and help others to keep rooms organized.
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Spirit Week
Staff and students dress for fun during the week
Monday - Twinning - We dress alike with our classes or groups
Tuesday- College T shirt - Pick your favorite college to represent
Wednesday- Cartoon Character- A shirt with a cute and cuddly character (children aged appropriate)
Thursday - Nerd Day
Friday - Mark Twain School Shirt
Enjoy our Spirit Week!
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Career Day
DPSCD Career Day
Mark Twain Staff invites visitors to come and talk about their careers. Visitors receive scehdule for half the day and enters several classrooms to talk to the students. Some of them will bring props or gift bags for the kids to have after the session.