Soaring into the 20-21 School Year

Announcements

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We need your consent for some important digital resources your child may access for classwork on their laptop. Please fill out a short consent form; we appreciate your help.

Thoreau Back to School Page 20-21

Thoreau would like to welcome you to the 2020-2021 school year. Please check here for information regarding the opening of the new school year. You will find important information, forms, supply lists and events.

2020-2021 Bell Schedule for Virtual Learning

This is the bell schedule Thoreau will be following as we begin the year virtually.

2020-21 New Student Registration

Welcome to Thoreau Middle School! We are excited to welcome our newest students for the 2020-21 school year. Looking for information about registering a new student with us? Please fill out this form to start the registration process!

Town Hall - Proposed Admissions Process Changes for TJHSST

There will be a town hall regarding the proposed admissions process changes for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) on Wednesday, September 23, beginning at 7 p.m. Families and community members can watch online, submit comments and questions or call into the town hall live at 1-800-231-6359.

Free Meal Program for All FCPS Students

Grab and Go service hours are 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) with both breakfast and lunch being served at the same time. Bus routes for food distribution are operating Monday through Friday beginning at 6:30 a.m. Specific information about meal distribution locations and bus distribution schedules are available.

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.

Virtual Excellence in Action Summer Orientation Site

Enjoy welcome back videos, virtual tours, and other valuable information to get our students ready for life as a Thoreau Golden Eagle.

Safety Tipline

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

Upcoming Events at Thoreau Middle School

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Need to Report an Absence?

Submit a student absence online

Virtual Weekly Bell Schedule

View this year's virtual 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

Students, Families Encouraged to Participate in Walking Wednesdays This Year

Students and families are being encouraged to take part in weekly Walking Wednesdays during the 2020-21 school year to help promote mental and physical health.

Welcome to Our Newest Principal 9-21-20 at Bonnie Brae ES

FCPS announces the appointment of a new principal.

Photos 9-21-20

See our dedicated teachers hard at work encouraging school spirit and assembling individual packets for science and art, and students posting their wishes for the year.

Return to School News- September 21, 2020

This week's issue of Return to School News has information on the metrics to be used for deciding when to return to in-person learning, TJHSST admissions changes, internet access assistance, and free meals for students.
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