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For all information related to the Thoreau Middle School PTA, please visit our website.
In this Issue:
- 2024-2025 PTA Board Position available - We are looking for PTA Secretary
- Join us - LAST PTA Meeting of the year on Zoom on Monday, May 20th at 7pm
- Thoreau Drama presents 42nd Street - Get your tickets now!
- Order your 2024-2025 School Supply Kits now
- 8th Grade End of Year Celebration is Tuesday, June 11th
- Hidden in Plain Sight Parent Program at Thoreau MS (May 21st) & Oakton HS (May 30th)
- Stenwood Alumni! Stenwood celebrates its 60th Anniversary this Friday, May 17th
- Fall 2024 Sports Reminder
- Thoreau PTA Business Sponsors - Support extended through 2024-2025 school year
- High School Sports Physical Night @ Oakton HS on Monday, June 3rd
- News from our local high schools -
- Info for Rising Freshmen
- Lots of Sports Camps
- Madison Bridges Program
- Sports Physical Night @ Oakton on June 3rd
- Oakton's 2024-25 Sports Registration is open
Lots of great info - check it out!
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Call for 2024-2025 PTA Secretary
Our 2024-2025 TMS PTA Board is almost complete!
We are still looking for a volunteer to serve as PTA Secretary for the next school year.
This is a great opportunity to work with our Thoreau administration and help support our amazing students, families, and Thoreau community. We will ensure that you will receive plenty of support and training to help make the transition as smooth as possible.
If you are interested and/or would like to learn more about this position, please e-mail Melanie Nunez (melanie.a.nunez@gmail.com).
Our goal is to vote in the 2024-2025 PTA Board next Monday at our last PTA meeting of the school year.
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PTA Meeting - Monday, May 20th
Please join us for our last PTA meeting of the 2023-2024 school year! We will be meeting over Zoom on Monday, May 20th at 7:00pm.
We will be voting in our 2024-2025 PTA Board, and get updates from our PTA committees, Principal Khuluki, and Ms. Aguilar.
Click here for the link to the meeting.
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Thoreau Drama presents
42nd Street: Youth Edition
Come enjoy Thoreau Drama’s adaptation of the ultimate show-biz musical! 42nd Street: Youth Edition celebrates Broadway, Times Square, and the people who make the magic of musical theatre. Don’t miss your chance to see our talented Thoreau Eagles in action!
Show Days & Times
- Thursday, May 30th @ 7:00pm
- Friday, May 31st @ 7:00 pm
- Saturday, June 1st @ 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Get your tickets now!
Link: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15641/
2024-25 School Supply Kits
Now Available to Order!
Make things a little easier for the next school year by ordering your school supplies online today! The Thoreau PTA has partnered with EPI to offer this convenient service (not a fundraiser).
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/. Don't hesitate - the order deadline is Tuesday, June 25th.
Questions? Please e-mail Nicole Gilman at nicoleegilman@gmail.com.
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8th Grade Celebration Info
Calling all 8th grade families! This year's 8th Grade End of Year Celebration will be Tuesday, June 11th from 11:45am - 2:15pm. This school day event will be an opportunity for our 8th graders enjoy good food, friends, and make lots of memories. This celebration will be for students only, but we will be needing some parent volunteers as well (more info to come soon).
We're planning an unforgettable end of year celebration, and we need your help to make it extra special!
Volunteers:
If you would like to help with planning this bash, e-mail Gayle Schlueter (gschlueter5@gmail.com).
We will also need volunteers to help out during the celebration. A sign up will be sent out soon.
Donations:
Join us in spreading joy by donating gift cards for our 8th graders.
Sign up for our gift card collection using this link - https://tinyurl.com/4e8cjth9
- Drop off your gift cards at TMS' front desk by June 3rd.
- Don't forget to put them in an envelope with your name and mark it as "8th Grade Gift Card Collection."
- We'll take care of the rest, raffling off these generous donations during the end of year celebration!
Thank you in advance for your support!
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Calling All Stenwood Alumni!
Stenwood Elementary is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year, and the Stenwood Elementary PTA is throwing a special end-of-year celebration in honor of Stenwood's 60th.
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When: Friday, May 17, 2024
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Time: 5:00-8:00pm
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Where: Stenwood ES
Whether you roamed the halls in the early years or recently bid farewell, Stenwood would like to welcome back any and all alumni of the past six decades to revisit, reminisce, reconnect, and revel in the cherished memories of Stenwood Elementary.
Click on this link to RSVP and to learn more about Stenwood's 60th Anniversary Celebration.
Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS): Parent Programs
at Thoreau MS & Oakton HS
Our Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, Mr. McNulty, and the Fairfax County Police Department are partnering to bring the Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) parent program to our community at Thoreau and at Oakton High School this month.
This community awareness program is designed to enlighten parents through a unique learning experience encompassing insights into trends and indicators of potentially risky behavior.
Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) is FREE, but registration is required.
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Tuesday, May 21st, Thoreau Middle School
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Register here
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Thursday, May 30th, Oakton High School
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Register here
The Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) program is an IN-PERSON interactive program for adults to be educated about the signs of risky behavior in teens and young adults. It touches on drug and alcohol use, mental health concerns, eating disorders, risky sexual behaviors and more.
The PowerPoint presentation details red flags (props will be passed around) and how they are indicative of — or used in — risky behavior. We include up to date statistics and local trends, and law enforcement officers will share their experiences they have had in our community identifying risky behavior and helping to put kids on the right path to a healthy life. Let’s open the door to communicating with our teens!
If you have questions related to substance abuse, please contact our Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, Michael McNulty at 703-319-2472 or mpmcnulty@fcps.edu.
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More Info for Rising Freshmen - Fall 2024 Sports Tryouts
For those rising freshmen interested in participating in Fall Sports at your high school, please know that tryouts will take place during the first week of August, and practices start right afterwards. This means, plan your vacations for June and July, just to be safe!
We just wanted to give you a heads up!
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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 |
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.
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 program will be held at Madison High School during two separate weeks: July 22-26 and July 29-August 2. The program will be from 8:30am- 11:30am each morning (lunch will not be provided). Students should only sign up for one session. The cost is $100. Scholarships are available in cases of financial hardship (contact TJ Anderson directly to inquire at tanderson@fcps.edu).
For more information and to register, please click here.
Fall Sports Info from JMHS Athletics
Tryout Schedule
Fall Sports begin on August 5. Tryouts are from August 5-7 with practices starting daily on August 8. Plan your vacations for June and July, just to be safe!
Athletic Registration
Athletic Registration / Concussion Education will be available for rising freshmen on/around June 15. Please refrain from trying to register your student at Madison until this time because your rising freshmen's student records will not be transferred to Madison yet. You can find more information about Madison Athletics at warhawksports.org.
Physicals
Physicals for Fall Sports must be completed, dated and signed by a physician after May 1, 2024. Physicals are good until June 30, 2025.
JMHS Warhawk Summer Camps
James Madison High School is offering a variety of sports camps this summer. All students are invited to participate. For more information and how to register, please click here.
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Marshall High School News |
Rising Freshmen Information
Please visit Marshall High School's Academics page for information about what is offered at Marshall.
Marshall Boys Basketball Summer Camp
The 2024 GCM Boys Basketball Summer Camp (for rising 2nd - 10th graders) registration is now available! Don't miss out the chance to save a spot for our annual boys basketball camp this year. Go Marshall Pride!
Registration Link: https://form.jotform.com/240065065581150
Marshall Girls Basketball Camp
Check out the Marshall Girls Basketball Camp (for rising 2nd-10th graders) on June 17-20 from 9:00am - 3:00pm. The cost is $175. Register here.
This developmental camp is designed to teach the fundamentals of the game while having FUN! The campers will receive instruction in a small group setting and will progress to game situations, competitions, and scrimmages.
Marshall Girls Field Hockey Camp
The Marshall Field Hockey camp (for rising 3rd-10th graders) is a developmental camp designed to teach the fundamentals of the game while having FUN!
The camp will be held on June 24-27 from 5:30-8:30pm. The cost is $135. Register here.
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Oakton High School News |
2024 Physicals at Oakton on June 3rd
To participate in sports in the 24/25 school year, your child must have a physical on file dated on or after May 1, 2024, on the new form (Revised February 2021). This includes working out in the weight room, conditioning, “green days” and try outs.
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 3 from 5:30-8 pm. Our team physicians, as well as a staff of nurses, physical therapists and certified athletic trainers will be on hand to provide a thorough screening. 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. We are asking for a minimum donation of $50 in exchange for the PPE. Registration is now open. To register for a PPE, go to: Student registration.
This physical is good for the entire following school year.
This is the Athletic Training Program’s method of fundraising. Once your child’s VHSL physical form is completed that night, it stays on file at the school, as well as a digital copy is kept on our server, so if you need a copy just e-mail one of the ATCs and we can send you a copy.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Paul Rupp, MS, ATC at prupp@fcps.edu or Danilo Salgado, LAT, ATC at dsalgado@fcps.edu.
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).
2024-2025 Sports Registration is now Open
Future Oakton Cougars - The RSchool database has now been updated for the 2024-2025 season and you may now begin registering students for next year. Please refer to OHS Athletic Registration Directions to help you navigate the program.
Each returning student/parent in the database (who plans to participate in athletics) must go in and renew their registration because of the state mandate of annual concussion education.
Students/families new to athletics will have to set up a new account and register. You will currently see the rising 9th graders listed as 8th graders; when you renew or register for next year you MUST select the child’s grade for the upcoming (2024-2025) school year; NOT their current grade. That grade database will be rolled over after school closes on June 17th.
Oakton Cougar Summer Camps
If you are looking for sport summer camp opportunities, please go to our website and look for information on schedules and how to sign up. So far there are camps for Boys and Girls Basketball, Field Hockey, Dance Team, Football, Baseball, Volleyball & Wrestling.
Oakton Junior Dance Camp
All rising 1st-8th graders who love to dance are invited to attend camp this summer on Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, June 18, 20 & 21 from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm at Oakton High School.
Participants will learn choreography and technique with OHS Dance Team dancers and coaches. The campers will have the opportunity to perform a routine at the end of the week. Each day there will also be a craft, snack time, and team building activities. The cost is $175 (which includes a camp t-shirt).
For more information or to register go to:
https://oaktonhighcamps.jumbula.com/#/dance
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
Thank You Thoreau PTA Business Sponsors
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