Thoreau Middle School PTA
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| 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
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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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.