Thoreau Matters
April 28, 2023
Ride to School Day
Thoreau will celebrate Ride to School Day on Wednesday, May 3. Take advantage of the great spring weather to bike to school. We’ll have giveaways donated by local cycling groups and shops! Ride and win!
SOL Calendar
The SOL schedule at Thoreau MS can be found below. The testing schedule will impact the bell schedule each day. Please avoid prearranged student absences on the dates your child will be taking an SOL test. More information regarding middle school SOLs is available on the SOL assessments webpage.
Please use the following checklist to address important steps to ensure a positive testing experience.
Parent/Guardian SOL Checklist:
- Ensure your student is present and on time.
- Ensure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats a healthy breakfast in the morning.
- Remind your student to have their cell phone off and away in their backpack.
- Verify your student’s laptop is in working order.
- Computer issues should be reported immediately to Student IT Support.
- Fully charge their laptop every night.
- Pack their charger in their backpack (if your student lost their charger, please purchase a replacement via MySchoolBucks).
If you have any questions regarding testing, please contact Thoreau’s school test coordinator, Erin Lynch (703.846.8058 or emlynch@fcps.edu).
Donations Requested for Green Eagles!
Did you know Thoreau has two beautiful courtyard spaces? Under the direction of teacher Missy Galus, Thoreau Green Eagles after school club works hard to maintain and improve these spaces for the enjoyment of all students. The Green Eagles have some big plans, but they need to replenish their supplies! Please consider donating new or gently used supplies or funds. Or, if you like gardening or working outdoors with tools, etc., consider volunteering your time. Please use the SignUp Genius to indicate your contributions/interests.
Courtyard Spruce Up
Thoreau After-School Program
After-School has been amazing for our staff & students! Students & staff are coming up with some really creative clubs so far this year. After-School clubs & late buses occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between the hours of 2:25pm - 4:45pm.
After-School Schoology Folder: Students should check this folder weekly as this is where the weekly After-School clubs schedule will be posted as well as important announcements:
Schoology > Courses > All School Courses > After-School Program Folder
THOREAU WEEKLY AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS SCHEDULE:
Week of May 1st - May 5th
 QUESTIONS/CONCERNS?
Email Ms. Colleen Taylor at cmtaylor1@fcps.edu or call 703.846.8089.
Oakton HS Dance Team 2023-24 Tryout Information Meeting
If you are interested in trying out for the Oakton High School Dance Team for the 2023-24 season, there will be a virtual informational meeting Thursday, April 27 at 7:00pm (sign up to receive the Google Meet link here). Coach Rowley will give out tryout information, explain what the tryout process is, and answer questions about what a year on dance team is like.
Oakton HS Dance Team Spring Prep Clinic
If you are interested in trying out for the Oakton High School Dance team for the 2023-24 school year or the year after or just love to dance, the Dance Team is holding a Tryouts Prep Clinic May 8, 10, 15, and 17 at Oakton HS from 3:30-6pm. It is open to students in grades 7-11 from any school! The clinic will teach a variety of skills and choreography that will be helpful for preparing for tryouts and help you learn what dance team does. If you are planning to try out for the 2023-24 team this year, attendance at this clinic is required. To participate in the Dance Team Prep Clinic, complete the Spring Prep Clinic Interest Form to receive the registration form and information. If you have questions, please reach out to Coach Rowley at kmrowley@fcps.edu.
OHS Dance Team 2023-24 Tryouts
If you love to dance and want to be involved in your school, come try out for the Oakton High School Dance Team! Tryouts will be held May 22-24 for current 9th-11th graders and June 16th for current 8th graders for the 2023-24 team selection. Attending the Tryouts Prep Clinic May 8, 10, 15, and 17 will be required for participation in the final audition dates. Contact Coach Rowley directly with any questions related to tryouts or the Prep Clinic.
Not sure if you have all of the skills for dance team?? Come to the Prep Clinic and tryouts anyway! You will have the opportunity to learn skills there, and dancers are often selected based on potential ability to pick up the needed skills! Complete this Tryout Interest Form to receive information about registering for tryouts and access to the tryout materials. Check out the Dance Team website for more information about the team and what to prepare for tryouts. Contact Coach Rowley at kmrowley@fcps.edu with questions.
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