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Dear Thoreau Families,
As the final weeks of the school year approach, it is vital that we maintain our collective momentum. This home stretch is the perfect opportunity for students to demonstrate the growth and grit they’ve developed since August. Let’s work together to ensure every student crosses the finish line with pride!
To help your student navigate these final weeks successfully, please keep the following in mind:
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Academic Discipline: Help students stay on top of their remaining projects and daily assignments. Organization is key to managing the end-of-year workload. Refer to the Schoology calendar for upcoming deadlines.
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Consistency in Attendance: Every day counts
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Stay Informed: Please keep a close eye on your email and future editions of Thoreau Matters. We have a packed calendar of events, ceremonies, and updates heading your way.
Your partnership at home makes all the difference in our students’ success. We are incredibly impressed by the hard work our community has shown this year, and we can’t wait to celebrate these final achievements with you.
Sincerely,
Teresa Khuluki
Principal
The Madison Pyramid Schools are honored to be the recipients of a generous donation from the Westwood Cares Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Westwood Country Club. Dedicated to uplifting our community, the Foundation focuses on tackling food insecurity and expanding access to youth sports. Following the presentation of a donation check last week, Thoreau Middle School has already received a $3,000 grant to support our students in need. Our sincere thanks to Westwood Cares for their incredible partnership!
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From April 30-May 4th, our newly formed Thoreau Technology Student Association (TSA) team traveled to Hampton, VA to compete—and made an incredible debut! We are thrilled to announce that all eight of our students placed as finalists (Top 10) across all five of the events they entered.
Special congratulations to our Biotech team for bringing home 2nd place, and to our Structural Engineering team for their 3rd place finish! Both fantastic teams have officially qualified to compete at the National Competition this June at the Gaylord Hotel in Maryland. We couldn't be prouder of their hard work and dedication.
Thank you to our administration and dedicated parents for your continued support as these students pursue their passions! A special thank you to parents Gaile Phomrose, Kimberly Kuang and Alice Suh for coaching our team at States. (Pictured: Amy Cha, Kaylee Chang, Clara Suh, Emily Seedorff, Millie Pradawong, Evan Hahn, Christopher Liu, Jayden Liu).
🏃♂️💙 Come out and support our Thoreau Eagles at their next Track & Field Meet!
All meets begin at 8am.
May 16 – Oakton HS
May 30 – Championships – Robinson SS
🎭🎶 Thoreau Middle School Spring Performing Arts!
It’s time to celebrate the hard work of our talented student musicians! Please join us for our upcoming Spring Performing Arts series.
Mark your calendars for these dates:
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Band Concert: Tuesday, June 2nd @ 7pm
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Chorus Concert: Wednesday, June 3rd @ 7pm
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Theatre Show: June 5th-7th
JUNE 5th, 6th, & 7th
Buy Tickets Here: www.thoreaudrama.com
"Loosely based on Shakespeare’s TWELFTH NIGHT, it’s 1955 and into a square little town rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Featuring mega hits from the beloved Elvis® catalogue this musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”
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
Laptop collection for the 2025–2026 school year will take place during PE classes in Eagle Hall from June 12–17. Students should bring both their FCPS laptop and charger on their assigned collection day.
📅 Collection Schedule:
- Friday, June 12: 8th Grade (Periods 7 & 9)
- Monday, June 15: All Grades (Periods 1, 2, 6 & 8)
- Tuesday, June 16:
• 7th Grade (Periods 1, 3, 7 & 9)
• 8th Grade (Periods 1 & 3)
- Wednesday, June 17: Makeup Collection & Summer Laptop Distribution
Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth end-of-year device collection process!
8th Grade students at Thoreau Middle School will complete their High School Academic and Career Plan during Advisory on Monday, May 11th. Parents are encouraged to review these plans through Naviance and confirm via the Google Forms linked below. Please access the form in your preferred language.
Arabic | Chinese | English (docx) | Korean | Spanish | Urdu | Vietnamese
Due to families aging out of the school, we have a large number of openings for the PTA board and committee chairs for the 2026-2027 school year. Please consider lending your time and talents to make Thoreau the dynamic and supportive environment we all love. We are seeking to fill the following positions:
- Vice President – Serve on the board and coordinate newsletter and communications
- Secretary – Serve on the board drafting agendas and collecting minutes.
- School Supply Kits (1-3 people (ASAP!) ) – These volunteers coordinate with the company that supplies the kits and organizes the pick up at the beginning of the school year.
- Crosstown Hoops – Help bring this annual event to life, coordinating with administration on the event logistics
- Dining for Dollars – Work with local restaurants to participate in fundraising nights
- 7th Grade Dinner (1-3 people) – Plan and coordinate event
- 8th Grade End-of-Year Event (1-3 people) – Plan and coordinate event
- Staff Grants – Promote availability of grant money to teachers, collect and review grant requests with PTA board
- Fundraising – Develop fundraising ideas and coordinate programs
Questions or to volunteer reach out to PTA President Adam Strawn .
‼️Reminder, the last day of After School programming and late buses will be May 20, please plan accordingly.
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