Thoreau Matters - May 7th Issue

Message from Dr. Cipperly

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Dear Parents & Guardians,

Thank you so much to the many families who have emailed their thankfulness to teachers and staff during Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. It is this coming together while apart that makes the Thoreau Community a great place to be. Particular thanks to our PTA who has made a huge effort to make each day virtually special for staff. We miss seeing each of you in person, but know your efforts have been well received on our end!

Sincerely,

Catherine M. Cipperly, Ed.D.

Interim Principal

Thoreau Middle School 


Thoreau Virtual Spirit Week

Please join the Thoreau staff from Monday, May 11th through Friday, May 15th in a virtual spirit week celebration.  This link contains the QR code to send us your pictures!

  • Monday, May 11th:  Thoreau Spirit Wear - Show us a selfie rockin' your favorite TMS clothes/gear
  • Tuesday, May 12th:  Self Care Day - Show us a picture of something you are doing to take care of yourself.
  • Wednesday, May 13th - Comfy Clothes Day - Show us a picture wearing comfy clothes/appropriate PJS
  • Thursday, May 14th:  Opposites Day - Show us a picture wearing your best opposites outfit (stripes/polka dots, winter/summer clothes, etc.)
  • Friday, May 15th:  Favorite Character Day - Show us a picture dressed up as your favorite book, TV show or movie character (school appropriate character choices please)

Thoreau's Virtual After-School Program

FCPS After-School Specialists have put together a number of virtual after-school activities to engage middle school students in the arts, music, STEM, physical fitness, cooking, games, puzzles, literature, and more – things students can do at home. 

Thoreau students can access these virtual after-school activities by joining the "Thoreau MS After-School @ Home" Google Classroom.  The classroom code is: tj6oces.

Once your student has joined the classroom, there are a variety of activities (topics) they can choose from in the "Classwork" tab. We hope your students enjoy this site, and that it helps them actively pursue their interests during this time of social distancing. If you or your student have ideas for other activities, please email your After-School Program Specialist, Colleen Taylor at cmtaylor1@fcps.edu or use the "FCPS MS @ Home Interest Form" located on the classroom home page. 

Be Safe! Be Active!  And know that we are here for you and your family! 


Oakton High School's Color Guard

Looking forward to next Fall?

Find out how to make 120+ new friends at Oakton High School before classes start next year. Join Oakton's COLOR GUARD! No experience is necessary. Are you a friendly, energetic, and fun-loving person? Are you interested in becoming a member of a close-knit group that works hard together with the Marching Cougars Band to perform a spectacular show under the Friday night lights at Football Games and in competitions throughout the Fall Season? If you have a willingness to learn and a desire to join a great group of fellow Cougars, then join us. Color Guard members do not need to be part of the band or orchestra programs. Attend the Oakton Color Guard virtual interest meeting on Wednesday, May 13th at 7:00 PM and learn about registration.  Use FCPS Google Classroom code p67swi4 . More information can be found here.  Registration forms can be found here or here and are due by mail no later than Wednesday, May 27th. Unable to attend or still have questions? Contact Coach Strebeck at mrstrebeck@fcps.edu


Thoreau Yearbook News

After the reopening of Thoreau's school building and administrative offices, a date will be announced for the distribution of the 2019-2020 yearbook.  Yearbooks sales continue and are available at yearbookforever.com.  Sales end on Saturday, May 30th.