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Summer Office Hours

Thoreau summer office hours will be 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The office will be closed the week of Monday, July 1st - Friday, July 5th. The counselors and teachers return to Thoreau mid-August.

Thoreau Matters-June 13th

This is the primary method by which Mr. Azimi communicates school-wide news to the community.

Excellence In Action Summer Program For Rising 7th Graders

Thoreau is pleased to once again offer its Excellence in Action summer camp program to rising 7th graders. This week-long program is designed by our own staff members to provide students with the essential background knowledge and skills that will help them have a successful transition to middle school. Click here for more information.

Rising 7th Grade Supply List

Click here to view the rising 7th grade supply list for the 2019-2020 school year.

Summer 2019 Suggested Reading List for Rising 7th Graders

This list includes a wide variety of books to appeal to the interests and reading levels of many students, recommended by current 7th grade English and other staff members.

Rising 8th Grade Supply List

Click here to view the rising 8th grade supply list for 2019-2020.

8th Grade Summer Reading Bingo

Rising 8th grade students are encouraged to complete this Summer Reading Bingo activity and share it with their English teacher during the first week back to school.

Rising Geometry Student?

If so, click here to view the required summer geometry packet.

Honors Algebra 1 Summer Packet

This summer packet is for all student enrolled in Algebra 1 Honors at Thoreau Middle School for Fall 2019. This packet contains concepts that were taught in 7th Grade Honors/ 6th Grade AAP. It is important that you know and understand these concepts, as we will build on them in Algebra 1. You should be able to complete the packet without the use of a calculator. Be sure to show ALL of your work!

Summer Algebra Packet

Are you a future Algebra student at Thoreau? Click here for the summer review packet.

Upcoming Events at Thoreau Middle School

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Need to Report an Absence?

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Blue/Gold Days

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Parent Teacher Association

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Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

Thoreau Middle School Features

Session 1 Excellence in Action

July 22, 2019
We had a wonderful first session of Excellence In Action welcoming our new 7th Graders!

Ms. Herlihy Named FCPS Region 1 Outstanding Secondary Teacher!

June 19, 2019
Congratulations to Multiple Disabilities Teacher Amanda Herlihy who was named the 2019 FCPS Region 1 Outstanding Secondary Teacher at the annual FCPS Honors Ceremony!

Thoreau Drama Presents 'Shrek: The Musical JR.'

March 20, 2019
Thoreau Drama proudly presents its spring performance of' Shrek: The Musical JR.'! Shows will be held in the school theatre on Thursday, May 9, Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11. Performances each day will be held at both 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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FCPS News and Features

Announcement from Fairfax County Public Schools

The Fairfax County School Board is having a work session tonight—Monday, July 22—to discuss proposed changes to boundary Policy 8130. No vote will be taken tonight.

Results of Family Engagement Survey Released by Fairfax County School Board

The Fairfax County School Board has released the results of Fairfax County Public Schools’ 2018-19 Family Engagement Survey, which solicited parent opinions and feedback on a variety of topics that impact student achievement.

Welcome to Our New Principal at South County Middle School 7-18-19

Peter Kownacki, who currently serves as assistant principal at Rocky Run Middle School, has been named the new principal of South County Middle School, effective July 22.

Four 2019 Graduates Named 2019 National Merit Scholarship Winners

Four Fairfax County Public Schools graduates from the class of 2019 have been named winners of college-sponsored scholarships by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
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