Thoreau Matters
February 25, 2022
Social-Emotional Learning Screener Student Reports
Dear Thoreau Families,
The results reports for students who took the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener in October 2021 should have arrived in homes during the past two weeks. Linked below is information from the county related to understanding your child’s SEL screener outcomes as well as tips for starting conversations with children about their results. If you have additional questions regarding your child’s results report, please contact your assigned Thoreau Middle School Counselor (see the chart below). Ms. Aguilar, Director of Student Services, will also be providing an overview at the next Thoreau PTA meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 16. Please be on the lookout for communication from the PTA containing the link.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Parent Information Site.
Sincerely,
Teresa Khuluki
Principal
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, March 3 - TWO HOUR EARLY RELEASE
Friday, March 4 - STUDENT HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL
Black History Month
February is Black History Month which is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Please take some time to explore both pages of On This Day in February to learn about some notable moments in black history. The books linked in the calendar are just a few of the many that can be found in our school library or on MackinVIA (ebooks/audiobooks). Click on each day of the month to find a new fact!
Thoreau After-School Program
Boys Crosstown Hoops practice will be Wednesday March 2nd from 2:30pm-4:20pm due to the Early Release on Thursday March 3rd.
THOREAU WEEKLY AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS SCHEDULE:
 QUESTIONS/CONCERNS?
Email Ms. Colleen Taylor at cmtaylor1@fcps.edu or call 703.846.8089.
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Madison Warhawks 2022 FROSH Football
An introductory meeting for family & players interested in Warhawk Frosh Football will be held Monday, March 7th at 6:30 pm in the Madison Weight Room (back of the building across from the tennis courts & baseball outfield) Whether able to attend this meeting or not, all interested parties should provide the information requested at this site: http://tinyurl.com/jmhsfbinfo; this ensures receipt of all future communications.
Eight graders planning to attend Madison are invited to join our after-school lifting program starting March 14th. These sessions will last approximately 90 minutes. Students must submit completed Emergency Care Forms & weight room waivers to Coach Michael Ginley; blank forms will be provided at the March 7 meeting or can be found in the Activities Office (Room 131). No student may participate until these steps have been completed
Requirements for participation in the Fall 2022: Students must submit a VHSL Physical, completed after May 1. The school will offer a ‘Sports Physical’ event on May 3rd as an option for families. Students must also register online through the school’s Activity Registration portal. This portal will be made available to rising Frosh in June 2022.
Team Goals:1. Teach class and character; 2. Play & practice safely; 3. Teach the Madison approach to football; 4. Have fun; 5. Keep Academics first
Summer lifting sessions will be offered 4 mornings & 2 evenings a week (voluntary)
Practices (required) start the first Monday in August, 6:30 am to noon, with a Saturday morning intra-squad scrimmage. PLEASE SCHEDULE PLAYER VACATIONS BEFORE AUGUST, as these two a-day practices are essential for individual & team development, especially for players new to football. When school starts most practices are after school and most games are played Thursdays at 5:30 pm. Weekend activities are rare, to allow weekend travel & participation in other sports or activities. Coaches are flexible working with athletes who play other sports. All who follow team rules & attend practices make the team. No previous football experience is needed. Every effort is made to play each player in each game. Helmets & shoulder pads are provided by Madison. Players provide their own footwear; black shoes with screw-in cleats are recommended.
Please feel free to share this information with any interested parties. Contact me at any time with questions. Thanks for your interest,
Coach Michael Ginley Madison Frosh Football
michaelginley@gmail.com, 703-204-1967 (home), 703-789-6221 (cell)
Activities Office Contact Information John Kenny, DSA 703-319-2499 (jakenny@fcps.edu); Andrew Baird, ADSA 703-319-2362 (arbaird@fcps.edu); Polly Colwell, Admin Assistant 703-319-2360
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Oakton High School Freshman Football
Are you interested in finding out more information about your rising 9th grader playing Freshman Football at Oakton High School in the fall? If so, you may contact Coach Mel Morgan at mcmorgan@fcps.edu for more information. Freshman Football tryouts will begin between August 1 - 8. More information to come and you can visit www.oaktonathletics.org.
Oakton High School Freshman Field Hockey
If you are interested in joining freshman field hockey at Oakton, reach out to Coach Erin Keenan at ekeenan@fcps.edu with any questions, or to express your interest. No experience is necessary, and we will host a week of camp in order to get prepared for the season. We offer a freshman, jv and varsity team! Contact coach to sign up for camp which will run June 21-24 from 4:30-7:30PM.
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George C Marshall 2022-23 Incoming Freshman Football
All rising freshmen parents & students are invited to our Football Parent Meeting, Wednesday, March 2nd at 7 PM in the Marshall Cafeteria (between entrance #13 and #5). Head Varsity Football Coach Jason Strickland will give the overview to parents and students on our program throughout the months of March-June. He will also provide an overview of Marshall Freshman Football Schedule. The meeting should last about an hour, attached is a more detailed information. All future Statesmen athletes are invited to join our voluntary training program starting March 15th from 5-6:30pm. The workouts are Tuesday-Thursday during this time unless canceled due to inclement weather or other school activities. The workouts consist of weight room work form 5-5:50pm and conditioning from 6-6:30pm. Prior to participating in the program parents/students must read, complete, and submit the following forms to Coach Strickland: Weight Room Form Emergency Care Card Form In addition, anyone interested in our Freshmen Football Program is encouraged to complete the Marshall Football Player and Family Information Sheet, so that we can add you to our email list, found at: https://forms.gle/sPUu2nHKj3q3HXKj8 Questions on the March 2th session and/or freshmen football should be directed to Coach Strickland at 202-321-9995 (cell) or jstrickland@fcps.edu. Please share this information with all interested families.
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Spring SOL Testing Calendar
The spring SOL testing calendar can be found below. Details about testing days and possible changes to the bell schedule will be communicated regularly to students ahead of the testing window. It is important that students are in school on-time on these testing days. Please avoid scheduling appointments during this time.
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Science 8 SOL
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Thursday, May 5th
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Reading 7 SOL
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Monday, May 9th
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Reading 8 SOL
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Tuesday, May 10th
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Math 7, Math 7H & Geometry SOL
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Thursday, May 12th
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Pre-Algebra, Algebra, & Algebra II SOL
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Friday, May 13th
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Retakes (If Eligible)
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Tuesday, May 24th - Friday, May 27th
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A few items to note related to testing:
- If a student is absent on their testing day, makeup tests can occur throughout the testing window.
- Once all tests are complete, there is a retake window for any student whose first attempt score is in the 375-399 range. Parents must provide permission for the student to retake the test.
- Local alternative assessments have been approved by the state of Virginia in Grade 7 History, Grade 8 Writing & Grade 8 Civics & Economics. Teachers will be using an alternative assessment in those classes in lieu of an SOL test. Those assessments occur within the classroom setting throughout the second semester.
If you have any questions regarding testing, please contact Thoreau’s school test coordinator, Erin Lynch (703.846.8058 or emlynch@fcps.edu).
College Partnership Program
Please use the QR code to complete the online application. The application is due by March 11, 2022.
If you have any questions, please email Kerrie Turner at kjturner@fcps.edu
For more information on the CPP, please review the website.
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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Don't forget to order your Yearbook!
 Olvido ordenar el Anuario (yearbook)? No es muy tarde! Ordénelo hoy en myschoolbucks.com. $45.
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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PTA Update
CrossTown Hoops T-Shirts and Tickets!
Come support our four student teams take on Kilmer Middle School on March 30th! Purchase a CrossTown Hoops T-Shirt to fill the stands with Thoreau Blue ($10 on MemberHub, thoreau.memberhub.com/store). To ensure delivery before the game, today is the LAST day to purchase a t-shirt. Tickets to the game will only be available pre-sale through MemberHub (thoreau.memberhub.com/store) for $5 each beginning on February 14th and will be available until we hit capacity. No tickets or t-shirts will be sold at the door. Don't miss the return of this event! Go Eagles!
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Staff Recognition
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story below, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees.
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