Thoreau Matters
January 28, 2022
Dear Thoreau Families,
The students and staff have settled in this week to the second semester and I am so thankful to our amazing student services team for all of their hard work in creating new schedules! This week the counselors from Madison, Oakton and Marshall High School have finished their in-person meetings with our eighth graders at Thoreau. The next step is for our counselors to meet individually with each eighth grader to plan their high school transition and course selections. Thank you for understanding that their communication responses may be slower than normal during this very busy time.
In case you have not seen it yet, the Fairfax County School Board voted to adopt a calendar for the 2022-23 school year that focuses on instruction, and student and operational needs.
Highlights include:
- Alignment with surrounding jurisdictions.
- 14 professional work days for teacher planning and professional development time.
- Additional days off. Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Orthodox Good Friday, and Diwali will now be designated as student holidays. (Eid and Lunar New Year fall on a non-school day in 2022).
- Inclusion of Veterans Day as a student holiday and staff work day.
- A change in FCPS’ approach to “O” days. Regulation 2234 will be revised to allow new instruction to take place on days denoted as religious and cultural observances. Tests, quizzes, tryouts that cannot be rescheduled, and sporting events and other school-sponsored special events and activities will still be prohibited.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Teresa Khuluki
Principal
Thoreau After-School Program
NEW CLUB ALERT! Ultimate Frisbee Club with Coach Alexis (Wed. 2nd session in Gym 1)
THOREAU WEEKLY AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS SCHEDULE:
 QUESTIONS/CONCERNS?
Email Ms. Colleen Taylor at cmtaylor1@fcps.edu or call 703.846.8089.
2022 CTE SUMMER ENRICHMENT
CTE Summer Academy
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What is CTE Summer Academy?
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A weekly enrichment program that allows students to dive deeper into CTE program areas, and encourages skill development and career exploration.
Students choose 4 classes and learn new content, discover interests, and build their skills.
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Details
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Eligibility: Current 7 to 11 graders
Time - 8:30 am to 2:00 pm* *Early drop off is available!
Location - To Be Determined
Transportation from select FCPS schools is provided!
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Cost - $275 per week
Dates -
Week 1: July 11 - 15
Week 2: July 18 - 22
Week 3: July 25 - 29
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Class Options
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Students will choose four (4) classes each week to build their own specialized summer learning program. Courses are available in all CTE program areas: Business, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical, Marketing, Technology and Engineering, and Trade and Industrial.
For the list of classes and schedule being offered, please visit our website!
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How to Register
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Registration is open from January 31 to June 10, 2022.
Students can register online by visiting the CTE Summer Academy website and clicking on the register button.
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Additional Information
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Visit bit.ly/FCPS_CSA for more information!
For questions, please contact Beth Mehr, CTE Summer Enrichment Specialist, at bgmehr@fcps.edu
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For your planning purposes, please make note of the following registration events in preparation for the 2022-2023 school year:
Rising 9th Grade Academic Advising and Course Registration Information
Please see individual school sites for additional details
Marshall High School Curriculum Night
For: Current 8th Grade Students and Their Parents/Guardians
Date: February 8, 2022 6:00 - 8:30 PM
(5:00pm Special Education Presentation)
Snow Date: February 9, 2022
Location: George C. Marshall HS (or Virtual)
*Please check back closer to event to determine if this event will be in person or virtual
Rising 8th Grade Academic Advising and Course Registration Information
Thoreau counselors will conduct course presentations in mid-February and will continue to work with students and families through mid-March to complete this process.
Rising 7th Grade Academic Advising and Course Registration Information
Thoreau Curriculum Night & Family Open House
Thursday, February 3, 2022 @ Thoreau MS
Snow date: Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Note: This will be a virtual event
Zoom link will be sent home on Feb.1 to all families in our database
Please see our web site for additional information and resources around the academic advising and registration process - Student Services Academic Advising Page
COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing Available for All Students
 All students now have access to COVID-19 drive-through diagnostic testing at locations across the county, including one in each of the FCPS school regions. Students who have COVID-19 symptoms or have been identified as a close contact to someone with COVID-19 are encouraged to test quickly to help reduce the spread of the virus. Testing is also a step in the return to school process following illness or exposure.
A full list of locations and schedules is available on our website.
Appointments are not required but families must register through FCPS’ secure online portal before testing.
More information about FCPS’ COVID-19 testing program, including diagnostic testing, is available online.
Bus Delay Notification System
Stay up-to-date on school bus arrivals with FCPS' bus delay notification system. This system provides parents with timely notification of late bus route information. Parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the FCPS Mobile App to receive the delayed bus report. Morning route information will be available until noon. Afternoon bus route information will be available from 1 to 7 p.m.
Need assistance or have questions? Contact the Transportation office listed for your school. For any concerns after hours (after 5:30 p.m.), contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
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FCPS is Looking for Substitutes!
FCPS is looking for kind and caring substitute teachers to ensure our students continue to thrive when teachers need to be out of the building. Substitute teaching is a great opportunity for stay-at-home parents, retirees, college students, and anyone who wants a flexible work schedule. Subs save the day- apply today!
PTA Update
Time to "Bee" Bold
The Thoreau Spelling Bee is coming soon! All students are welcome and encouraged to participate.
When: Tuesday, Feb 8 6:30-9:00 pm.
Where: Cafeteria, Thoreau MS
Registration (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080948a9a62aab9-speller) is open NOW through February 4. Don't BEE late - sign up today!!
Crosstown Hoops Returns March 30, 2022
- Girls Crosstown Hoops Coaches will be Thoreau teachers Blair Piddington and Missy Galus.
- Boys Crosstown Hoops Coaches will be Thoreau teachers Tim Zanellato and David Loehle.
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Student in-person interest meeting will be held on Monday, January 31st in Eagle Hall during 1st session (2:25pm-3:20pm). Ms. Taylor will be reviewing the procedures, guidelines, tryout schedule and practice schedule with the students.
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Tryouts will begin the week of February 7th for all teams.
- During 1st Session (2:25pm – 3:20pm) and 2nd Session (3:25pm – 4:20pm)
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Monday February 7th – 7th Grade Tryouts Only
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Thursday, February 10th – 8th Grade Tryouts Only
- Boys Tryouts in Gym 2
- Girls Try Outs in Gym 1
Teams will be posted by Friday, February 11th.
Practices will begin the following week with the 7th and 8th grade girls combining for practice on Mondays in Gym 1 for both 1st and 2nd session (2:25pm-4:20pm). 7th and 8th grade boys will be combining for practices on Thursdays in Gym 2 for both 1st and 2nd session (2:25pm-4:20pm). Practices will run every week until the Crosstown Hoops Game against Kilmer MS on March 30th. Remember, practices are only one day a week!
Those that have expressed interest in volunteering for the event will be contacted soon for planning purposes. Please reach out to Crosstown Hoops chairs, Alison and Tom McKee, with questions: alisonmckee0519@gmail.com
Seeking PTA Leader(s) for Spring 7th Grade Event
Are you looking for a way to get involved at Thoreau, meet more families and school staff, and contribute to our community? Volunteers are needed to help organize a Spring 7th Grade Family event! For questions or inquiries, please contact PTA President Cindy Chang (email: president@thoreaupta.org).
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