For all information related to the Thoreau Middle School PTA, please visit our website.

In this Issue:  

• Today is the LAST DAY to register for the 2024 Thoreau MS Spelling Bee
• Sign up to help with TMS Teacher & Staff Souper Bowl on February 16th
• Crosstown Hoops T-shirt & Ticket Sales Info Coming This Weekend
• Mark your calendars for our February Dining for Dollars events at Nothing Bundt Cakes (February 13th) and Panera Bread (February 28th)
• Join us for February PTA Meeting & Parent Coffee on February 22nd
• Become a Thoreau PTA Business Sponsor
• News from our local high schools - Info for Rising Freshmen, One-Act Plays at Madison, and Marshall's Mulch Sale

Lots of great info - check it out!

TODAY is the Last Day to Register for the

2024 Thoreau MS Spelling Bee

Are you ready to "BEE" amazing?  ALL Thoreau students are invited to participate in the Thoreau Middle School Spelling Bee on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm in Eagle Hall. 

Registration is open through TODAY, Friday, February 9th (click here).  Registrations received after February 9 cannot be accepted.  When registering, please do NOT use your FCPS e-mail address - please use your parents' or a non-FCPSschools.net e-mail address.

The Thoreau Spelling Bee Champion will compete with other regional school champions in the Fairfax County Spelling Bee on Sunday, March 17, 2024.  The winner of the Fairfax County Spelling Bee moves onto the Scripps National Spelling Bee.  Last year's Fairfax County champion, Charlotte Walsh, was the runner-up in the 95th Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2023!

Questions?  Contact TMS Spelling Bee Coordinator, Gayle Schlueter at gschlueter5@gmail.com.

The Thoreau MS Spelling Bee is sponsored by your Thoreau MS PTA and is part of the Fairfax County Spelling Bee Program.

Crosstown Hoops UPDATE

T-shirt & Ticket Sales info will be announced this weekend! 

Both t-shirts and tickets are limited, and historically, both sell out, so please do not hesitate to purchase them once we begin sales.  

Don't forget to mark your calendars - Thoreau will be hosting Crosstown Hoops at Madison High School on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. 

February Dining For Dollars Events Thank you for all of your support in our Dining for Dollars events this year!   We have two exciting events for February: Tuesday, February 13th at Nothing Bundt Cakes Wednesday, February 28th at Panera Bread See below for more information about each event.

Tuesday, February 13th - Nothing Bundt Cakes 

Grab some sweet treats just in time for Valentine's Day & Mardi Gras!!  You can walk in, place your order by phone, or online.  Just let the store know that you are with Thoreau Middle School, and our school will receive 30% of the orders!  Any orders that are leave the store on Tuesday, February 13th, will count towards Thoreau's total.

Wednesday, February 28th - Panera Bread

Take the night off and treat yourselves to dinner at Panera Bread from 4:00-8:00pm!  Bring the flyer into the store or use the code FUND4U online or on the Panera App to help support Thoreau Middle School.

February PTA Meeting & Parent Coffee Please join us on Thursday, February 22nd, at 8:00am for our February PTA Meeting & Parent Coffee in the Thoreau Library.  Everyone is invited to come meet other parents, get updates about the PTA, and Thoreau.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Become a Thoreau PTA Business Sponsor! The Thoreau PTA is inviting local businesses to partner with the school to help create a welcoming and accessible community by offering programs, activities, and financial support. The Thoreau PTA believes that cultivating strong relationships with our local businesses is essential to building our Thoreau community, so we are inviting them to partner with us as a 2023-2024 Business Sponsor for $250. As a TMS PTA Sponsor, businesses can showcase their support to families of more than 1200 students by having their company logo on the PTA website and in the PTA's e-mail newsletters distributed weekly throughout the school year. The Thoreau Middle School PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and 100% of sponsorship proceeds will directly benefit the students and staff of Thoreau Middle School. All donations are tax-deductible and letters for tax purposes will be sent out at the end of the calendar year. Your support matters! Together, we can create a strong and vibrant community that will make a difference in our children’s lives. Our students, parents, teachers, and staff sincerely thank you for your consideration.  Our goal is to support, engage, and advocate for our students, staff, and families. We are committed to creating a welcoming and accessible community through our programs, activities, and financial support. Interested?  Click here to join us today in making a difference at Thoreau.

Get your Thoreau Spiritwear! Looking for Thoreau swag?  We have extra spiritwear items that you may purchase right now!  There are hoodies, long/short sleeve t-shirts, sweat pants, flannel pants, baseball caps, and beanies!  This is a great time to stock up! E-mail Nindy Gill (nindygill@gmail.com) for availability and purchase instructions.   Thank you for your support!

Thank you for your support! Thank you to everyone who has joined the PTA and also donated to our No-Fuss Fundraiser!  We are so appreciative of your generosity and support.  Thank you for supporting the PTA and our Thoreau community! It is not too late to join the PTA or contribute to our No-Fuss Fundraiser - see below!

How You Can Get Involved

We appreciate your support and dedication to our students, teachers, staff, and Thoreau community!  Please see below for how you can get involved and help support our Thoreau PTA.

Join the PTA Please consider joining our Thoreau PTA.  Memberships are $15 for one adult and $25 for a family membership for two adults. Anyone can be a member - teachers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.  Memberships are tax-deductible.

Volunteer to help with Events Are you interested in volunteering with the Thoreau PTA?  There are plenty of opportunities to help with staff appreciation events, social events such as Crosstown Hoops, our grade level events, and so much more.  Please fill out this form to let us know!

Support our NO FUSS Fundraiser During the pandemic, many Thoreau PTA events and programs were put on pause.  The budget remained stable despite minimal fundraising.  As a result, the Covid cushion is now almost gone, so please consider donating to our NO-FUSS Fundraiser!   We would appreciate a one-time donation of $50 per family, but are thrilled to receive any and all contributions. Donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of your contribution goes directly back to supporting our Thoreau Middle School students and staff.  Your donations will help the PTA support our community throughout the 2023-2024 school year.  Among other things, our Thoreau PTA: Organizes appreciation events for our teachers and staff regularly, such as pies at Thanksgiving and cookies before Winter Break Coordinates special events such as the 7th Grade Fall Social and 8th Grade End of Year Party Grants financial support to teachers and staff for classroom or program needs

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. 

Madison High School News

Rising Freshman Information

JMHS Student Services has a Google site for students and families to access more information about Academic Advising, including curriculum overview, graduation requirements, summer school information, Dual Enrollment, and more. 

Use this link to access the Rising Freshman Curriculum Night 2024 slides.  

MAD Drama Presents:  Student Directed One Acts Every winter, MAD Drama presents student directed (and often written) One Act Plays!  Always weird, often profound, these plays will be sure to give you both something to laugh about and something to think about.   February 15, 16, 17 at 7:30pm February 17 at 2:30pm CASH Only! $5 at the Auditorium Door

Oakton High School News

Rising Freshman Information

You can find information about Oakton High School classes, explained by our teachers, through our course offerings website. Additional information can be found on our academic advising and course offerings page.  

Please click here for the Curriculum Night Presentation (held on January 3, 2024).  

The Oakton Pantry

The Oakton Pantry is available to any Oakton student or neighbor who is in need. We stock non-perishable food, personal hygiene items, and household supplies. 

For assistance: ohsfood@gmail.com 

Volunteer/Questions: oaktonpantry@gmail.com

Donate via PayPal

Most needed items: website

Amazon Wish List 

Marshall High School News

Rising Freshmen Information

Please visit Marshall High School's Academics page for information about what is offered at Marshall.  

The GCM Boosters Annual Mulch Sale is Open!

Get ready for Spring and support GCM Student Athletes!  The Marshall HS Boosters have started their Annual Mulch Sale.  

The Marshall HS Boosters The mulch sale is open for orders.

Order Here by March 1st!

Mulch will be delivered to your house by student athletes on Saturday, March 9.  The students are also offering a separate service to spread the mulch for any family at $2/bag.  For more information, check out the flyer below.

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