Thoreau Matters Friday May, 30th, 2025

Hello Thoreau Families,

We hope you're having a great week as we head into the final stretch of the school year! There's still so much to celebrate and enjoy before summer break begins.

If you’re looking for some weekend fun, come out and support our amazing Theatre Department as they perform “Something Rotten Jr.” this weekend! You won’t want to miss the incredible talent our students are bringing to the stage.

Thank you for your continued support, and as always—Go Eagles!


Something Rotten

🎭 SOMETHING ROTTEN JR!

🌟 THOREAU'S SPRING MUSICAL OPENS NEXT FRIDAY, MAY 30TH!

📅 DURATION: 1 hour, 15 minutes including one intermission 🎟️ AUDIENCE: Children aged 3 and above must have a ticket and sit with an adult 🛒 PURCHASE TICKETS: Tickets may be purchased at the door or online

📱 SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow TMS Eagle Theatre for a look behind the scenes and upcoming productions at www.thoreaudrama.com and @eagletheatrems on Instagram and TikTok

🎬 "In the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as 'The Bard.' When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz."


📘 Thoreau's 2025 Yearbook: Distribution

📅 Yearbook Distribution:
When: Monday, June 2nd
Where: During advisory
📌 Important: Students should write their name in their yearbook and keep it secure.

🛍️ Yearbook Sales (Limited Quantity Remaining):
💵 Price: $45.00

📝 How to Purchase:
Students: Bring a check made out to "Thoreau Middle School" to A001 starting June 3rd.
💰 Cash sales will also be available in A001 starting June 3rd (though not recommended).
Parents: May purchase yearbooks at the main office.

FAQs for Issues:

🗣️ "I didn't get my yearbook, but I ordered one."

  • Students should go to A001 to have their order looked up.

  • If a student has a ticket but no yearbook, send them to A001 or email 📧 rmrumberger@fcps.edu.

  • If a student does not have a ticket, it's possible their order was placed after the yearbooks were shipped.

🗣️ "I didn't order a yearbook, but I would like to purchase one."

  • For Students: Cash sales will be available starting June 3rd in A001. Students should come to A001 with a check made out to Thoreau Middle School. Cash will be accepted as an option (not recommended).

  • For Parents: You may stop by the main office to purchase a yearbook.

🛠️ For other issues (e.g., duplicate purchases):
📧 Please email: rmrumberger@fcps.edu


🎉 Register your middle schoolers for a summer of fun and leisure at Value in Prevention (VIP) Camp! 🏀🎨💻

VIP Camp encourages teens to develop healthy and positive recreation interests and features sports, games, fitness, art, and STEM activities in a safe environment.

📅 This camp is held July 1–31, from 8 AM–4 PM at Poe Middle School, and is sponsored by FCPS and the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services.

👥 Participants must be rising seventh or eighth graders.

🔗 For registration and fee details, please go to:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/value-in-prevention-camp