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Dear Thoreau Families,
As mentioned last week, Thoreau will implement the OpenGate Weapons Detection system on Thursday, October 9. Students have already watched a video explaining the process, and practice opportunities will be available next week. The following week, students will receive their Yondr cell phone storage pouch, and expectations for usage will be reviewed. If you'd like to learn more about these initiatives, please join us for our first parent coffee of the school year on Wednesday, October 8 at 9:30 AM in the cafeteria.
Our 7th-grade students enjoyed the beautiful weather this week during their annual MWEE science field trips. The Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience took place at Burke Lake Park, where students participated in hands-on activities to enhance environmental literacy.
October 2 was Custodian Appreciation Day. A big thank you to all the Thoreau custodians who work hard to ensure our school is a clean and safe environment for everyone!
Wishing you a wonderful weekend,
Teresa Khuluki
Principal
Each school year, FCPS schools review key data to determine priorities and actions for the upcoming year. This process, aligned with the FCPS Strategic Plan, culminates in the creation of a School Improvement and Innovation Plan (SIIP). For the upcoming school year, Thoreau’s SIIP focuses on four goals: English Language Arts, Success in Algebra, English Language Progress, and Discipline. While these are our main priorities, we also continue to focus on year one implementation of AVID, increasing our students’ sense of belonging (You Matter!), and upholding the expectations of RISE: respect, integrity, service, and engagement.
View our SIIP At-a-Glance on our Thoreau website at this link.
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This week, our Thoreau students participated in MWEE (Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience) where they investigated 🌱 watersheds and engaged in 💡 critical thinking about 🌍 environmental impact. Hands-on learning like this helps our students connect classroom knowledge to the real world and build lasting awareness about protecting our environment. 🌿✨ |
 
The after-school program is off to a great start! We have an exciting lineup of clubs and activities for students. Please visit the link below for more information and the schedule:
FCPS is exploring options to adjust school start times, with the primary goal of beginning the middle school day at 8 a.m. or later. To minimize costs, elementary and high school start times would also need to shift.
Providing feedback is a critical part of this effort. Since 2024, FCPS’ consultant has hosted five community forums and administered two surveys. A new School Start Times Survey is now open and includes two options designed to support student well-being, align with research, balance transportation logistics, and minimize costs.
Staff, parents, caregivers, students, and community members can provide input on the two options by taking the survey. The survey deadline has been extended to Monday, October 6. Find more information on adjusting school start times on the FCPS website.
Oakton High School will be implementing new procedures for entry into their football games, starting this Friday against Langley. We encourage all spectators to purchase tickets in advance using the ETix site: Oakton High School Athletics Tickets Please arrive early to ensure you are at the stadium in time for kickoff.
New Procedures:
- All students must show their SIS StudentVUE via phone or their school-issued identification card to verify their school of attendance.
- All students will receive a wristband corresponding to their school.
- Any student who removes their wristband may be asked to leave.
- All middle school/elementary students must be accompanied by a supervising adult. The supervising adult will need to sign in and provide their phone number and the names of the children they are responsible for. Middle/elementary students attending without a supervising adult will not be allowed entry.
Your voice matters, and Dr. Reid wants to hear from you! Parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division to discuss current challenges and future opportunities. These events are also a chance to share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask questions. Events are planned for the following dates from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. To register for the October 3 meeting, please click that date below. Registration links for other dates will be available soon:
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Friday, October 3, at [suspicious link removed]
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Friday, December 5, at [suspicious link removed]
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Tuesday, December 9, at [suspicious link removed]
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Thursday, December 11, at [suspicious link removed]
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Please check our website for updates.
FCPS will begin holding October community boundary review meetings on Monday, October 13. The new draft map, Scenario 4, will be shared with the community for feedback at these meetings and uploaded to the Boundary Explorer Tool shortly before October 13. Community members can then provide feedback at their convenience.
As a reminder, the community provided feedback on draft scenarios 1-3 in the spring. Scenario 4 builds upon the first three scenarios and is informed by the Superintendent's Boundary Review Advisory Committee, which reviewed community feedback to help develop priorities for Scenario 4.
Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information.
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Thoreau Yearbook needs more of you! Share your yearbook worthy photos-Its easy!
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Send in your photos for:
- Summer vacation or summer fun
- Fall Sports
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