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Dear Thoreau Families,
Please continue to monitor your child’s grades and attendance through ParentVUE, as the first marking period ends Friday, October 30th. Also remember we have a 2-hour early release on October 30th and then students are off school November 2nd and November 3rd.
You are invited to come out and support our Cross-Country team tomorrow, October 17th, at 10:00 AM at Stone Middle School. We have over 60 athletes running who have trained hard all season and are excited to display their hard work. Let’s bring a great crowd to cheer them on!
Wishing you a great weekend,
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!
Eighth graders who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2031 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).
The application is now available. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, with a submission deadline of 4 p.m. Friday, October 30. Visit the TJHSST registration page for more information, including a schedule of upcoming information sessions at middle schools.
After-school programming continues next week, Monday through Friday!
Please review the weekly schedule 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!
🆕What's New Next Week?
🤖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 continuing to grow our after-school programs and provide students with opportunities to stay active, explore new interests, and connect with one another!
Families and community members interested in supporting our programs can contribute through our Amazon Wishlists. These include snacks, athletic equipment, and other supplies that help support our students throughout the school year.
Donations are completely optional, and every contribution helps us continue providing free, engaging 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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Please note that the entire Madison High School Community Trunk or Treat & Fun House event, originally scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., has been CANCELLED.
This includes both the Trunk or Treat and Fun House activities hosted by the Madison High School Student Government Association (SGA).
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
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FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place.
Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place on this day.
A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
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 Office of the Chief of Facilities Services and Capital Programs is seeking input from community members, families, and employees about school facility needs and how FCPS prioritizes facility improvements.
Whether you work in an FCPS school, have a child enrolled, or live near an FCPS school, please share your perspective. The survey asks about building conditions, how facilities affect teaching and learning, renovation priorities, and what information would help you better understand this process.
Look for the survey in your email on Friday, October 16. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will be kept confidential. The survey will remain open until Saturday, October 31.
Did You Know? Bond Referendums Fund Facility Renovations
FCPS does not pay for facility renovations out of its general operating budget. Instead, Fairfax County voters decide on how much money FCPS can spend on capital improvement projects through bond referendums. Bonds are issued by the county to the school division and allow FCPS to renovate buildings without increasing taxes.
Learn more about bond referendums and how they support our schools on the Bond Referendum webpage.
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.
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