Soaring into the 20-21 School Year

Announcements

Return to School Updates

Check back here for updates around return to school plans, including in-person new student orientation information.

Registration and Academic Advisory Materials

Access course registration information and materials.

Two Hour Early Release Dates

FCPS has approved a number of two-hour early release days for students this school year. The upcoming early release dates are January 22, March 5, and March 26. Please find the bell schedule here for students on those days.

2020-2021 Bell Schedule

Here is our virtual learning bell schedule.

January Holidays Food Distribution

FCPS will continue to provide all students access to meals between January 18-26 when there are two school holidays and one student holiday/teacher workday. See the schedule for food distribution for Monday, January 18 through Tuesday, January 26.

Stop the Spread

Your actions keep all of us healthy, and we need to keep it up, working together to help slow the spread of COVID-19. There are some simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. Testing, contact tracing, and staying home and away from others when sick or after contact with someone who is sick, are critical to help prevent COVID-19 from spreading further in our community.

FCPS Hiring Classroom Monitors

FCPS is seeking individuals to serve as classroom monitors. Classroom monitors provide in-person classroom assistance for students when a staff member remains virtual. Candidates who are interested in a position or would like more information can review the job description and qualifications and apply online.

In-School Instruction – Health Screening Commitment Form Needed

Parents/guardians who chose in-school instruction for their child will receive a health screening commitment form where you will agree to completing a daily health screening prior to sending your student to school. Forms must be received at school electronically or by hard copy before your child returns to in-school instruction.  Students whose parent/guardian have not returned a signed form will be required to complete a health screening and have their temperature taken daily by school staff until the form is received.

Parent Technology Help Desk

To support families who are working with their children during distance learning, Fairfax County Public Schools now has a Parent Technology Help Desk. The number is 1-833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). It will be answered by staff 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If the help desk is unable to solve the issue on the phone with the parent or guardian, they will enter a ticket on the parent’s behalf and the request for help will be transferred to the appropriate FCPS team.

Safety Tipline

Report safety issues online or by text message using the Safety Tipline.  You may choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous.
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Upcoming Events at Thoreau Middle School

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Need to Report an Absence?

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Weekly Bell Schedule

View this year's bell schedule.

Parent Teacher Association

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Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

Thoreau Middle School Features

Robotics and Rube Goldberg at Thoreau

February 13, 2020
Students at Thoreau MS tackled the challenge of coding three different robots through an obstacle course while triggering a Rube Goldberg event.

Turtle Team Field Trip to Finance Park

December 04, 2019

Therapy Dog at Thoreau

September 12, 2019
Joy Granados is shown with Jackson, a therapy dog who spends part of the school day at Thoreau Middle School.
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FCPS News and Features

Dranesville Third Grader Initiates Campaign to Feed Troops

A Dranesville ES student was inspired to give back In light of the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 and Martin Luther King, Jr.’s, birthday.

Governor Proclaims January 24-30 as Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week

Virginia Governor Ralph S. Northam has declared January 24-30 as Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week to acknowledge the tireless efforts of school principals across the commonwealth.

Photos 1-21-21

Today's photo gallery features a student with her original I Have a Dream drawing, teachers enjoying paint night and cheering for their favorite pro football team, and an elementary principal hosting a cooking show for students.

Return to School News - January 19, 2021

In this week's issue of Return to School News, learn more about upcoming holidays, the first FCPS employees getting the COVID-19 vaccine, meal distribution, parent webinars in February, and the 2020 FCPS Best of the Web winners.
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