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Thoreau Matters Newsletter-May 20th, 2022

Thoreau Matters is published every Friday to during the school year to share important information and dates involving our Thoreau Community. Please check our latest edition here.

Thoreau Middle School Interior Video Monitoring Information

Thoreau MS will be installing a video monitoring system to improve student, staff, and visitor safety.

Middle School VIP Camp is Back and Being Held at Thoreau!

The VIP Summer Program will be held in-person at Thoreau Middle School this summer! Rising 6th, 7th and 8th graders residing in Fairfax County within boundaries for the following middle schools are invited to register: Glasgow MS, Holmes MS and Poe MS. Rising 7th and 8th graders residing in Fairfax County within boundaries for the following middle schools are invited to register: Kilmer MS, Thoreau MS and Luther Jackson MS.

Excellence In Action Summer Program 2022

Thoreau is pleased to once again offer the Excellence in Action summer program for our rising 7th graders and new to Thoreau 8th graders. This week-long program has been designed by our own staff to help all students with a smooth transition from elementary school to middle school. Dates are July 11th-16th and July 25th-29th. Please click here for more information and how to register !

James Madison Bridges Program for Rising 9th Graders

Madison High School's Bridges program will be held again this summer.   This program is for rising 9th graders who will be attending JMHS.  There are two available sessions:  July 25th - July 29th OR August 1st - August 5th. For more information and how to register can be found here. 

Bell Schedules and Blue/Gold Calendar

Are you looking for the bell schedule for a 2-hour early release day? You will find all of our bell schedules as well as our Blue/Gold calendar here.

Complete ESSER School Funding Plans

Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) school funding plans are now online.

Register for the Career and Technical Education Summer Academy

CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a weekly enrichment program that allows students to dive deeper into CTE program areas and encourages skill development and career exploration. Students are able to personalize their experience by choosing which CTE classes they will take!  Open to students in grades 7-11 during the 2021-22 school year.  Space is limited, and registration is on a first-come basis until seats are filled. Register now. 

Need to Report an Absence?

Please use out Attendance Procedures page to submit and absence online. This page also addresses procedures involving being late to school, leaving early from school, pre-arranged absences and FCPS Attendance policies.

Safety Tipline

Report safety issues online or by text message using the Safety Tipline.  You may choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous.

Anticipated Bus Delays

Due to the bus driver shortage, we will be increasing “double back” bus runs, meaning a bus is required to run two scheduled routes back to back that would normally have been covered by two separate buses. These “double backs” may impact delivery time to schools or bus stops and may have a domino effect, affecting after-school drop-off times.

Upcoming Events at Thoreau Middle School

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Need to Report an Absence?

Submit a student absence online

Blue/Gold Day Calendar for 21-22 School Year

View the 2021-2022 Blue/Gold Day Calendar

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

PTA Homepage

Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

Thoreau Middle School Features

Thoreau's Spelling Bee

February 10, 2022
Congratulations to all of our Spelling Bee Participants! Results can be found here.

Mr. Fishman and Mr. Aldridge Recognized as FCPS Cares of the Month Recipients!

August 20, 2021
Congratulations to school counselors Mr. Eric Fishman and Mr. Scott Aldridge ​​​on being recognized as the June 2021 FCPS CARES Recipients of the Month for Region 1 by the Department of Human Resources. Congratulations, Mr. Fishman and Mr. Aldridge!

Summer Excellence in Action Program

August 03, 2021
Check our pictures from this summer's Excellence In Action Program!
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FCPS News and Features

5-4-3-2-1 Early Childhood Tips for Today: Music and Movement

5 things to know or do, 4 links to visit, 3 points to access research, 2 children read aloud, 1 video to view!

FCPS Condemnation of Gun Violence in Schools

We condemn the senseless act of violence that occurred today at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. We want you to know that the safety of our schools, and the children and staff within them, is our highest priority. (Message includes links to resources for talking with students about school violence.)

Not Just a `Grandma Activity:’ Students Embrace Emotional Benefits of Looming Lunches, Knitting and Crochet

Students at Little Run ES and Katherine Johnson MS are working with fabric as part of a social-emotional learning push to help students recover from more than two years of living through a global pandemic.<br />

Fairfax County School Board Seeks Facilities Planning Advisory Council Applicants for At-Large Member

The Fairfax County School Board invites applications from community members interested in serving on the School Board Facilities Planning Advisory Council
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