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For all information related to the Thoreau Middle School PTA, please visit our website.
 Remember to thank you children's educators this week!
Our FINAL meeting will be TODAY, May 5th at 6:30 PM on Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/96319176258?pwd=IgODa1Ds1k2Bjgzq8p3lh3ocbfPt1x.1
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Meeting ID: 963 1917 6258
Passcode: pta
PTA Meetings are a great opportunity to get updates from our PTA leadership and committees. Additionally, Principal Khuluki and Ms. Aguilar (Director, Student Services) provide valuable updates at every meeting. Come join us to get the latest news about Thoreau!
Tysons Pedal with Petals, inviting Thoreau Community to do something fun together outside!
Save the Date, 8 am - 12 pm, Sat. May 10, 2025
Where to Meet: Westbriar Primary School, 1741 Pine Valley Dr., Vienna, VA
What: Bring your wheels and get traction with our fellow Thoreau Middle School Community!
Who: Thoreau Middle School Community
More Information: https://tysonsva.org/ There will be food trucks, and lots of free things available.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-tysons-pedal-with-petals-tickets-1271158141219?aff=oddtdtcreator
Look forward to an Event Calendar invite through Givebacks Website soon.
POC: Jacqueline M. Teixeira, jmteixe@gmail.com, PTA Secretary
As the school year winds down, let’s celebrate our amazing 7th graders! Families are invited to join us at Thoreau Middle School on Wednesday, May 14th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM for an evening of food, fun, and community.
Admission is free, and this year’s event features three delicious food trucks:
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Hangry Panda (Asian fusion)
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La Buena Empanada (Latin flavors)
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Tony’s Ice Cream (sweet treats)
Come hungry and show your support for these great partners!
The night will also include a mix of fun, casual games for all ages—from Giant Jenga and pop-in party games to a King/Queen of the Table UNO Tournament. Whether you stay for 30 minutes or all three hours, there’s something for everyone.
Please note: this is a family event—students must attend with a parent or guardian.
POC: Adam Strawn, ACStrawn@gmail.com, PTA VP
  
Order securely online until Tuesday, June 24th!
https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks
| Grade Level 25-26 |
Cost |
| 7th Grade |
$49.00 |
| 8th Grade |
$51.00 |
Enter the school ID: THO119 (3 letters /3 numbers)
Sales tax will be applied at checkout.
Pick up packs during the Open House before the first day of school.
For questions, please contact:
Lina Lett - linjac2000@hotmail.com
Nicole Gilman - nicoleegilman@gmail.com
Help Us Celebrate Our 8th Graders with a Gift Card Raffle!
We’re planning a special raffle to honor our amazing 8th grade students—and we need your help! Please consider donating a gift card to make this celebration extra memorable.
How to Donate:
- Sign up to donate a gift card here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4AA8AB2DA7FC1-56677209-8thgrade
- Drop off your gift card at the TMS front desk by June 3rd.
- Place it in an envelope labeled “8th Grade Gift Card Collection” and include your name.
- That’s it—we’ll handle the rest!
The raffle will be held during our End-of-Year Celebration, where students can win a gift card at the designated raffle table.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!
Secretary, Membership, & Grants. Please find time to fill one of these much-needed PTA positions for Thoreau Middle School, 2025-2026
1) Secretary (School year 2025-26)
- Attend the 6 online meetings during the school year and take minutes.
2) Staff Grants Chair (Volunteer needed Now & School year 2025-26)
- Review staff/teacher grant applications.
3) Membership Chair (Volunteer needed Now & School year 2025-26)
- Promote membership when there are open house opportunities.
No experience is necessary!!!
Benefits: 1) Volunteering for the PTA is a rewarding opportunity to meet YOUR Community. 2) PTA is a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education.
For more information, reach out to the current PTA Officers:
- President, Mr. Marc Owens, shertex@gmail.com
- Vice President, Mr. Adam Strawn, acstrawn@gmail.com
- Treasurer, Ms. Elmas Mehmed, hbebeka@yahoo.com
- Secretary, Ms. Jacqueline Teixeira, jmteixe@gmail.com
How You Can Get Involved
We appreciate your support and dedication to our students, teachers, staff, and Thoreau community! Please see below for how you can get involved and help support our Thoreau PTA.
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Join the PTA
Please consider joining our Thoreau PTA. Memberships are $15 for one adult and $25 for a family membership for two adults. Anyone can be a member - teachers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. Memberships are tax-deductible.
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Volunteer to help with Events
Are you interested in volunteering with the Thoreau PTA? There are plenty of opportunities to help with staff appreciation events, social events such as Crosstown Hoops, our grade level events, and so much more. Please fill out this form to let us know!
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Donate to Support Your Students!
We would appreciate a one-time donation of $50 per family, but are thrilled to receive any and all contributions. Donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of your contribution goes directly back to supporting our Thoreau Middle School students and staff. Your donations will help the PTA support our community throughout the 2023-2024 school year. Among other things, our Thoreau PTA:
- Organizes appreciation events for our teachers and staff regularly, such as pies at Thanksgiving and cookies before Winter Break
- Coordinates special events such as the 7th Grade Fall Social and 8th Grade End of Year Party
- Grants financial support to teachers and staff for classroom or program needs
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Special Education Resources
Did you know that our PTA website has a page dedicated to Special Education resources? Please visit our website for more information on offerings in our area.
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Madison / Marshall / Oakton |
Whether you are interested in trying out a sport new to you, or have wrestling experience, there is a spot for you at camp! The Oakton Wrestling Teams are hosting a summer camp for rising 3rd-9th grade boys AND girls the week of July 7-11, 9 AM - 3 PM. Any questions? Please reach out to Head Boys Coach, David McClary: dmcclary@fcps.edu
The Oakton High School Dance Team’s annual Junior Dance Camp will be held June 24-26 (Tu-Th) from 8:30-12:30 at Oakton High School. Camp is open to rising 1st-8th graders from any school. Participants will learn choreography and technique with Dance Team members and will have the opportunity to perform at the end of camp on June 26! Campers will also do a craft and team building activities each day. Register by June 12th to get a camp t-shirt included with your registration. Questions? Contact: kmrowley@fcps.edu
For more information and to register: bit.ly/ohsjuniordancecamp2025
Who: Rising 1st-8th graders
When: T-Th June 24-26, 8:30am-12:30 pm
Where: Oakton High School
What: dance, perform, craft, and have fun!
Questions: kmrowley@fcps.edu
Registration: bit.ly/ohsjuniordancecamp2025
 
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Madison High School News |
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Oakton High School News |
Oakton Theater will be performing "Into The Woods" on May 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 8th and 10th at 7 pm. There will also be a special matinee show on May 10th at 2 pm designed for younger attendees where only Act 1 will be performed and the actors will come greet and interact in character with attendees in the entryway to the theater.
Tickets and more information is available here: https://www.oaktondrama.org/.
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Marshall High School News |
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