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Saturday, September 21st- first cross-country meet at Hughes MS.
Go Eagles!!
October 3rd- Rosh Hashanah- Schools and Offices Closed
October 4th- Teacher Workday. Main Office hours 8AM-1PM
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We will be reminding students on Monday that their pouches must always be locked, even when a phone is not inside. This prevents wear and tear to the pin and locking mechanism. While the Yondr Pouch is considered school property, it is each student’s responsibility to bring their pouch with them to school every day and keep it in good working condition. Students will be charged an $18 replacement fee for broken pouches.
If a student forgets their pouch, they must come to the front office to have their phone stored there for the school day. The phone will be returned to the student at dismissal. If a student consistently forgets their pouch, it will be considered lost. Parents/guardians will be notified, and a replacement pouch will be provided at the student’s expense. |
Come sip coffee and learn more about Advanced Academics at Thoreau. Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Hannah Converse, is offering an optional information session to learn more about the level IV screening process and what AAP instruction looks like at Thoreau, and to answer any individual questions you might have. If interested, please complete this survey to indicate your preferred session date/time and Hannah Converse will e-mail you to confirm.
Thoreau Middle School will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, October 1st in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Thoreau may participate in the clinic.
The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic:
- Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine
Find additional information for each vaccine.
If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide:
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Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.
- A copy of their immunization records (if available).
- A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required.
Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by Tuesday September 23rd 2024 in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse, Heather Hay at hhay@fcps.edu with any immunization questions.
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We would like to thank everyone that has completed the Digital Resource Consent form. We currently have 76% of families having completed this form. The digital resource consent form is necessary for students to be able to access various technology platforms.
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15) provides an opportunity to learn more about Hispanic culture.
Fairfax Fiesta, Fairfax County’s Annual Hispanic Heritage celebration, will be held on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Culmore Community Library. This free, family-friendly event welcomes guests of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy cultural performances and entertainment; an artisan market featuring handmade goods from local vendors; children’s activities such as face painting, crafts, and games; and cultural foods. Visit Celebrate Fairfax's website for more information.
The Fairfax County Public Library will host several events throughout the month including performances, crafts, and games. You can view a list of events on their website.
This year's World Languages Credit by Exam will be administered at each FCPS middle, high, and secondary school.
The World Languages Credit by Exam is an optional test for students in grades 7-12 who can speak and write (type) proficiently in a language other than English. Based on the results of the exam, they can earn 1, 2, and/or 3 passing world language credits. If that language is one of the languages listed below, consider registering your student for the World Languages Credit by Exam!
The 2024 World Languages Credit by Exam will be administered at Thoreau Middle School on Thursday, November 14th at 8:30 am in Eagle Hall.
Registration is now open and closes on Friday, October 4, at 4 p.m. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Please contact your student’s school counselor to register for the exam.
More information, including the list of languages offered on the exam, and how to register is available online.
Exciting News! The Thoreau Yearbook is thrilled to announce our new yearbook vendor, Jostens.
Order your yearbook today at the Jostens website!
No more emails! Once you purchase your yearbook, you'll no longer receive email updates.
Sharing memories has never been easier! ✨
Submit photos of your child directly from your phone for the Thoreau Yearbook.
Click here for more information!
Let's create a yearbook that captures the best moments of this school year!
After-School is an amazing opportunity for our staff & students to connect outside of the normal school day hours! Students & staff are coming up with some really creative clubs to kick off this exciting school year. After-School clubs & late buses officially begin this Monday September 16th and will continue to occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between the hours of 2:25pm - 4:45pm throughout the school year!
Check out all of the after-school information linked below!
Please have your student access these links using their FCPS Google account!
After-School Preview – want to know what Thoreau’s after-school program looks like and how it operates? Please click on the after-school preview to learn all of the ins and outs of the after-school program!
Weekly After-School Club Schedule – this is the club schedule for the week of September 23rd– September 27th. The club schedule is updated weekly since clubs are always being added as they are created by students and Thoreau staff. If a club is highlighted and crossed out, that means that the club will not be meeting that day.
Club Descriptions – learn a little bit more about what each particular club is and what they will be offering to the students.
Late Bus Routes/Stops – help your child find their late bus stop. Late buses depart from Thoreau on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 4:30pm-5pm only!
Informational Video – all of the information linked above is discussed in a little bit more detail by Ms. Myers, our After-School Specialist
NO After-School Activities or Late Bus Transportation on: Early Release Days, County Holidays or possible cancellation due to inclement weather
How can students start a new club if there is not one currently being offered that they wish to join?
Thoreau’s After-School Program is student-centered & student club creativity is encouraged! We need your voice and participation! We are open to club suggestions and feedback. If a student wishes to create a club and it is permissible, there is multiple student interest (minimum of 10 students interested) and there is a sponsor available, students should fill out the After-School New Club Proposal Form. Ms. Myers will check the submissions weekly and coordinate with the student on approving the new club.
QUESTIONS/CONCERNS?
Email Ms. Colleen Myers at cmmyers@fcps.edu or call 703.846.8016.
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:
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Monday, September 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Newington Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, September 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
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Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School.
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Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School.
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Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.
Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
Our first PTA meeting will be Thursday, September 19th at 6:30 pm on Zoom.
Please consider joining the Thoreau PTA. Memberships are $15 for one adult and $25 for a family membership for two adults. More info can be found here. We would also very much appreciate a one-time donation of $50 per family as part of our No-Fuss Fundraiser. Your membership and donation are both tax-deductible, and they help the PTA support the teachers, staff, and students in our Thoreau community. Please see the PTA website: http://thoreaupta.org/ which includes the link to the PTA Facebook page.
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SPIRIT WEAR!
Show your school spirit by ordering Thoreau Eagles shirts, sweats, hoodies and more!
All orders for the fall must be placed at our online store between September 13th and September 27th.
Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery after the store has closed. Items will be available for pickup at the school.
Thoreau PTA will receive 10% of all sales.
Store link: https://thoreau.givebacks.com/store
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