Dear Thoreau Families,

Thank you to all the parents and guardians who joined us yesterday evening for our annual Back to School Night! Our teachers deeply value your partnership, and we appreciate your engagement in supporting our students' success. If you were not able to attend, teachers will be posting their presentations to their Schoology sites by early next week. 

On-Time Arrival to Class

We are dedicated to helping our students make the most of every learning opportunity. Starting next week, class tardies will be tracked by period and reset each quarter. Arriving on time gives students the space to settle in, feel prepared, and begin every class with confidence. We ask families to talk with their students about planning ahead, moving promptly between classes, and arriving on time for both instruction and lunch.

Tardies will be recorded in SIS as UNT (Unexcused Tardy) and we encourage you to check on your child’s attendance throughout the year. Our staff will continue to work closely with families to reinforce positive attendance habits, and we are committed to providing additional support whenever a student needs help getting back on track.

OpenGate Weapons Detection Reminders

To help morning arrival through OpenGate run quickly and smoothly, we need your assistance! Please remind your student to remove metal items from their backpack before passing through the scanners. Laptops, 3-ring binders, eyeglass cases, eyelash curlers, and umbrellas left inside bags trigger alarms and delay the line. Encouraging your child to take out these items in the car or on their walk up to school makes a significant difference. Thank you for helping keep Thoreau safe, efficient, and ready to learn!

We wish you a wonderful holiday weekend and look forward to welcoming our Eagles back to school on Tuesday, September 8th!

Sincerely,

Teresa Khuluki

Principal