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For all information related to the Thoreau Middle School PTA, please visit our website.
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PTA Board for the 2023-2024 School Year |
Congratulations to our incoming Thoreau PTA Board for the 2023-2024 school year:
President - Melanie Nunez
Vice President - Gayle Schlueter
Treasurer - Mehdi Dinia
Secretary - Heather Kenney
A huge thank you to the outgoing PTA officers who helped guide us through the 2022-2023 school year! Many thanks to Angela Sorrell and Jessie DeAro for all of your hard work and dedication to our PTA and Thoreau community.
Order your 2023-24 School Supply Kits Now!
Make things a little easier for next school year by ordering your 2023-24 school supplies online today! The Thoreau PTA has partnered with EPI to offer this convenient service. Required supplies pertinent to each grade can be ordered, shipped to Thoreau, and waiting for your student at the Open House before school starts. Order now with our School ID of THO119 (three letters, three numbers) at https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/
Help Needed for the 8th Grade Celebration
The PTA has joined forces with Thoreau's Administration to celebrate our 8th graders with a super fun afternoon filled with food, ice cream, outdoor activities, a DJ and dancing, photo booth, raffle prizes, and more! The celebration will take place on Thursday, June 15 at 11:45am. The event is free for all 8th graders.
We need parent volunteers to help with set-up, monitoring food booths and activities, and clean-up. We are also looking for gift card donations to be used in the raffle - top choices are WAWA, Chipotle, Ben & Jerry's, Fosters Grill, DonutChew, Chick Fil-a, and Starbucks.
Use this link for the SignUp Genius and please help out where you can:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4baaa72ca4f49-8thgrade?useFullSite=true#/
Questions? Contact Lisa at: ldowell14@gmail.com.
7th Grade Snack Distribution
We have one last activity planned for our 7th graders! We are looking for volunteers to help deliver snacks/drinks to all 7th graders during their 8th grade period class on Thursday, June 15th. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Sign up here to volunteer -
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4AA8AB2DA7FC1-7thgrade
- 7th Grade PTA Committee
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2023 Thoreau Excellence in Action Information
Thoreau will be offering the Excellence in Action summer program again this year for rising 7th graders and new to Thoreau 8th graders. Please help us spread the word to future Thoreau Eagles and their families!
Please use this link for more information about this wonderful introduction to Thoreau (including dates and how to register).
Special Education Resources
Did you know that our PTA website has a page dedicated to Special Education resources? Please visit our website for more information on offerings in our area.
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Madison High School News |
James Madison High School Summer Camps
James Madison High School is offering a variety of sports camps this summer. For more information and how to register, please click here.
Madison Bridges Program for Rising Freshmen
James Madison High School is excited to offer our Madison Bridges program to rising 9th grade students. This program is created by Madison High School staff to provide students with the essential background knowledge and skills to make a successful transition to high school. It is designed for all incoming students regardless of educational background.
The Summer of 2023 Bridges Program will be offered during the weeks of July 24-28 and July 31-August 4. The cost is $100. Scholarships are available in cases of financial hardship. For more information and to register, please click here.
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Marshall High School News |
Information for Rising Freshmen
The Freshmen Transition Program at Marshall connects seniors with freshmen to build a mentorship throughout a student’s first year at Marshall. During Advisory period, mentor Seniors will visit freshmen advisories 1-2 times a month to build relationships and foster a sense community among students. This will be done through fun activities, information sharing, and just giving advice.
In addition, we have our Freshmen orientation this year on Friday, August 18th from 9am to 12pm.
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Oakton High School News |
Oakton Cougars Summer Camps
Looking for something to do this summer? The Oakton Cougars are offering summer camps in a number of sports. If you have students interested in taking part in any of our summer sports camps you can check out offerings on our website or here. This site will continue to be updated in the coming weeks.
2023 Physicals will be held on June 5th
The Oakton High School Athletic Training Program is offering an opportunity for students to receive a sports health screening and pre-participation physical (PPE) on Monday, June 5, 2023 from 5:30-8 pm. Our team physicians and certified athletic trainers will be on hand to provide a thorough screening including a postural exam, flexibility evaluation, and information regarding what each of those assessments mean. If, during the screening or physical the physicians find something that is questionable to them regarding your child’s health, they may request further evaluation by another physician.
This is our method of fundraising to be able to provide supplies and equipment that help us protect and rehabilitate our athlete’s injuries. We are asking for a donation of $50 for the PPE. To pre-register for a PPE, go to 2023 Athletic Physical Registration and follow the links to Athletic Physicals (PPE). The link is now active. You can also find a link to the new Physical form at that site. Walk-ins are also welcome on that evening but we ask for a $60 donation at that time. You can pay for the PPE through my school bucks at the following link:
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/catalog/getproduct?requestAction=ViewAll&clientKey=ZZI5ZQWBKS04NJ8&productGroupKey=ZZIOEEZJBP0RROF&view=&productKey=ZZ5QPAELMZYWA2U
If your son or daughter is thinking of playing a sport, he/she will need to have a VHSL pre-participation examination (PPE) completed on the official VHSL physical form. This exam must be dated after May 1, 2023 in order for your son/daughter to be eligible to participate on any team, including pre-season conditioning. The physical exam on page 3 must be completed and signed by a physician, a nurse practitioner, or a physician’s assistant (MD, NP, PA, or DO).
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Summer Dance Camp for 1st-8th Graders!
The Oakton High School Dance Team’s annual Summer Dance Camp will be held June 21-23 from 8:30-12:30 at Rocky Run Middle School. This clinic is open to rising 1st-8th graders from any school. Participants will learn choreography and technique with dance team members and will have the opportunity to perform at the end of camp on June 23! Campers will also do a craft and team building activities each day.
Register by June 9th to get a camp t-shirt included with your registration. Register online at https://oaktonhighcamps.jumbula.com/#/dance.
9th Grade Jump Start Program - Save the Date
We will be hosting a two day optional Jump Start program to help prepare freshman for the 2023-2024 school year. The program will be held on August 1st and 2nd from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. Oakton teachers will lead sessions on topics including study skills, literacy and math skills, as well as a fun and exciting introduction to Oakton High School. Participants will get to hear from Oakton teachers and students regarding questions they have for the upcoming school year.
Participation is $20.00 and there may be transportation available. If you are interested in your rising 9th grader attending, please fill out the registration form here. Payment will be made at a later date.
Questions? Email rising 9th grade administrator, James Oberndorf, at: jpoberndorf@fcps.edu.
Please note this is separate from our 9th grade orientation. We are still finalizing plans for orientation but it will be held the week of August 14, 2023. No registration is required for 9th grade orientation.
Please join the PTA, and consider making an additional donation to help fund PTA sponsored activities. Donations help support all teacher and staff appreciation events, and help foster our welcoming Thoreau community through student and family events.
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