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Thoreau Middle School
2505 Cedar Lane
Vienna, VA 22180

Main Office: 703-846-8000
Attendance: 703-846-8080
 

May 4, 2012


Dear Parents and Guardians, 

May begins with celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week.  I encourage our families to take a moment and write a note to a few of your teachers thanking them for supporting and loving our children at Thoreau.  Our generous Hospitality Team led by co-chairs Brandi Brummer, Lynne Turner and Amy Vernon are coordinating a special Breakfast and providing other goodies for our staff on behalf of the PTA.

 We are entering the season of end of year festivities!  All parents are invited to attend our May 7th PTA Meeting 9-11 am in the Lecture Hall.  Discussion will focus on the 8th Grade Dance and plans for next year!  We are looking for parents to join our 2012-13 PTA Board next year in the following positions:  Directory Co-Chair (work with a parent who co-chaired this year), Depositor, Volunteer Co-Coordinator (to work with provided lists to coordinate picture day and health screening day volunteers), Webmaster and 8th Grade Dance Chair.  Thank you the Nominating Committee (Barbara Franklin, Mary Ann Ressin, Kim Ziegelbauer) who will ask for a vote on our 2012-13 Slate of PTA officers.  The nominees are:

President:  Jill Hecht

Vice President:  Barbara Franklin

Secretary:  Becky Allison

Treasurer:  Aimee Davis

Congratulations to Thoreau’s Fine Arts Department!  The Art Show is installed at  NFCU, with a special reception planned for May 24, 4:30-6 pm.  Over 150 works of art will be on display!  Bravo to our Drama Department.  Thoroughly Modern Millie, was a HUGE success with over 110 students and many of their parents involved.  Our Music Department consisting of band, orchestra and chorus has performed in a variety of festivals this spring scoring superiors!  All of this leads to a need for the PTA to explore options for adding a Performing Arts Space (auditorium) to our renovations plans.  We envision building a space for all music, choral, and drama students to perform.  FCPS is currently planning an extension (for more seating) to our Cafetorium.  This stage would not be large enough to serve the music or choral programs, and the sight lines are limited for drama productions.  Please contact me President@ThoreauPTA.org  if you are interesting in joining our committee.


Thoreau Spirit Wear will be on sale at the School Store during lunch Tuesday-Thursdays in May.  New items include white and pink T-shirts, flannel plaid pants/shorts and Car Magnets!   Contact SchoolStore@ThoreauPTA.org for more information.

Best Regards,

Jill Hecht
President, Thoreau Middle School PTA


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May 10, 2012

Dear Thoreau Family and Friends,

You may have heard in the news that our Vienna neighbors, the De Paz-Brahona family experienced a house fire last week.  Eduardo is in seventh grade at Thoreau, his younger brother attends Marshall Road Elementary.  Thankfully no one was injured, but the family has lost all of their belongings and moved to temporary housing for at least four months.   Several parents have asked how they can provide support to the Barahona family.  At this time, monetary donations would be most helpful.   The "Barahona Family Fire Relief" fund has been established at Wells Fargo bank located at 212 Maple Avenue East, Vienna, VA 22180.   Deposits can be made at any Wells Fargo branch.

Thank you in advance,
Jill 


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News from James Madison HS:

Warhawk Field Hocky is offering two opportunities for grades 5-9 to play the game.  No experience necessary!
One-Day Clinic Saturday, May 12 8:30 am-12:00 noon  (Download Flyer).
Summer Camp June 18-21, 5:30-8:30 pm (Download Camp Flyer)

JMHS PTSA March Parent Program "PROTECT" was presented by the United Prevention Coalition.  Designed for both students and parents it shared the signs, symptoms and dangers of alcohol and drug use.  Speakers included parents, a student and  a SRO officer from a local Fairfax County High School.  They distributed information about what actions to take as a parent and how to obtain supportive resources.   For resources visit www.TheAntiDrug.com.


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