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Dear Thoreau Families,
What an incredible two weeks we have had with the Thoreau PTA APEX fundraiser! Our cafeteria was buzzing with energy, games, and prizes, and the APEX team did a phenomenal job engaging our students and building excitement for yesterday and today's Color War Games. Please take a moment to enjoy some fun photos from the event! We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the parent volunteers who generously donated their time to make this fundraiser a resounding success. While we will share the final grand totals soon, we are deeply grateful for the remarkable generosity of our school community.We wish you a wonderful, relaxing weekend, and as a reminder, Monday is a student holiday!
Sincerely,
Teresa Khuluki
Principal
If you have worked with an outstanding employee at Thoreau Middle School, FCPS wants your help recognizing them. Eagle families are invited to nominate staff members for recognition!
🏆 NOMINATIONS FOR...
- Outstanding Teacher
- Outstanding Principal
- Outstanding Professional Staff Leader
- Outstanding Educational Services Employee
- Outstanding Operational Services Employee
🗓️DEADLINE: The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 13, 2026.
SUBMISSIONS: Submissions can be made by completing this form
🦅Thank you for supporting our outstanding Eagle Staff!
📚Fairfax County Public Library:
Knitting for Charity | Annual Drive
Caring makes us a well-knit community!
Calling all experienced knitters (and crocheters)! Give to those in need. Small gestures can change lives in ways we can’t imagine, and we feel good when we contribute to the well-being and happiness of another person.
How can you help? This winter season, keep adults warm and cozy by knitting a hat.
This drive will run from September 21 through October 30. Knitted hats will be donated to various community nonprofit organizations.
Pick up a limited supply of yarn while supplies last. On September 21, pick up a bag of yarn, while supplies last, from any of the branch locations listed below:
Regional: Centreville, Chantilly, City of Fairfax, Kingstowne, Pohick, Reston Regional, Tysons-Pimmit, and Sherwood.
Community: Herndon Fortnightly, and Kings Park.
This event is cosponsored by the Fairfax Library Foundation.
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”
Coretta Scott King
Send your child's photos for Yearbook
Jostens Yearbook Photo Share: Your iconic moments belong in the yearbook! Students and families can share photos for possible inclusion in the yearbook at photos.jostens.com/morepics. The graphic also includes QR codes for submitting photos and ordering a yearbook.
After-School Program Updates | October 13–16
After-school programming continues next week, Tuesday through Friday!
📅What’s Happening Next Week?
Please review the weekly schedule below for clubs, activities, athletics, and academic support being offered next week. Check the schedule each week, as club meeting days and program offerings may vary from week to week.
📌A Few Reminders
- Stay up to date on Schoology: Students and families should continue to check the After School Program Schoology Course for the most current club descriptions, weekly schedules, and program updates.
- Students must have an After-School Registration Form on file before participating and must sign in each day they stay after school.
- Students should HAVE A PLAN before staying: know what activity you are attending, make sure your family knows you are staying, and know how you are getting home.
- Interested in something we don't currently offer? Let Mr. P know!
🆕New in the Upcoming Weeks:
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🥀Beauty and the Beast Audition Interest Meeting – Wednesday, October 14 | 2:15–4:20 p.m. | Black Box C107
This meeting is for students interested in auditioning as an ACTOR in the show. Tech applications and opportunities will be available in January.
Questions? Contact Ms. K at eakorovesis@fcps.edu.
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🤖Technology Student Association (TSA) – Resumes, Monday, October 19 | Session 2 | A112A
Interested in technology, engineering, design, and problem-solving? TSA gives students the opportunity to explore STEM through hands-on projects, creative challenges, and team competitions. Questions? Reach out to Ms. Frank at ttfrank@fcps.edu.
⚡Mythology Club – Tuesday, October 20 | Session 2 | Eagle Hall
Explore Greek, Roman, Norse, and other mythologies from around the world through fun activities and discussion. Pizza will be provided, and students will have a chance to win prizes!
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💛Support Thoreau After-School & Athletics!
We're excited to continue growing our after-school programs and providing students with opportunities to stay active, explore new interests, and connect with one another!
For families and community members interested in supporting our programs, we've created Amazon Wishlists with snacks, athletic equipment, and other supplies to support our students throughout the school year.
Donations are completely optional, and every contribution helps us continue providing engaging, free after-school opportunities for our students.
Thank you for supporting our Thoreau community!
🏘️Happening in the Community
🎃Club Phoenix Teen Center: October Volunteer Opportunities
Club Phoenix at Vienna Community Center has several service opportunities available this month:
- Halloween on the Green – Saturday, October 17 | Sign Up
- Halloween Parade Bag Stuffing – Thursday, October 22 | Club Phoenix membership not required | Sign Up
- The Nest Concession Stand – Volunteer in two-hour shifts | Sign Up
See the Club Phoenix Parent Newsletter for additional updates and opportunities.
🎭TheatreMania 2026
TheatreMania is open to middle school students of all experience levels and will take place Saturday, November 7 at Kilmer Middle School. Students will participate in four hands-on workshops led by theatre professionals and may explore acting, dance, vocal performance, improv, technical theatre, design, directing, and more. Cost is $25 per student, and registration is due October 24. Register here.
💡Lights On Afterschool Celebration
Join FCPS for a Lights On Afterschool Celebration on Thursday, October 29 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Glasgow Middle School. The event will highlight after-school programs and opportunities from across the county and will also include VIP Camp and Teens in Action reunions, along with information for new and interested families.
More information coming soon!
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Picture Day make-ups and retakes will take place on Friday, October 23 in Eagle Hall, for students who were absent during our original Picture Days (August 31–September 1) or would like to retake their photos.
Families can preview, personalize, and order student photos online through JostensPix. Orders will be shipped directly to your home.
Thoreau School Code: FE246726
Order Photos: JostensPix.com/Shop
Questions? Contact Jostens at 1-877-515-1447.
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Has your student misplaced their FCPS Bus ID card? Before requesting a replacement, please have your student thoroughly check their backpack and belongings, home, the Thoreau Main Office, and with their bus driver.
We ask families to allow at least one week to locate a missing Bus ID before requesting a replacement.
If the ID has not been located after one week, please visit the Thoreau Middle School website for information on how to report a missing Bus ID and complete the replacement request form.
Thank you for helping us ensure students have an opportunity to locate their original Bus ID before requesting a replacement!
Periodically, we go through the lost and found to search each item for a name. If they have names, we email the student and parent to pick up the item. We then donate any unclaimed lost and found items, such as clothes, lunch boxes, water bottles, etc., that don't have names. Please make sure your student checks the lost and found in the cafeteria and gyms regularly for any lost items. Thank you.
Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss-and-ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
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