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Safety Reminders 

Bicycles/Skateboarding/Roller Blades:

All students may ride their bike to school if they are accompanied by a parent/guardian. Students age 10 and above may ride bicycles to school without a parent/guardian if they have a completed permission form signed by the student and by the parent/guardian and returned to the office. Bicycle riders are recommended to wear a helmet and to have a lock for their bikes. Bikes should be walked onto and off campus for pedestrian safety. Skateboards and roller blades are NOT a safe alternative transportation to and from school and are not allowed on campus. Please note that the school assumes no liability for damage and/or theft of bicycles from school property. 

They need to follow these guidelines:

1. Wearing a helmet when riding is highly recommended.

2. Follow community safety and school rules when riding a bike to and from school.

3. Walk the bike on to and off the school grounds.

4. Park the bike in the rack and lock it up with a bicycle lock that the student brings from home.

5. Failure to follow these procedures could result in a student not being allowed to ride a bike to and from school.

These safety tips also apply to scooters both motorized and non motorized. 

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Spring 2026 SBA Testing Schedule   Date: Test: Grades Thursday, May 7th ELA: CAT ~ 1.5 hours 3,4,5 Friday, May 8th ELA: PT ~ 2 hours 3,4,5 Tuesday, May 12th Math: ~ CAT 1.5 hours 3,4,5 Wednesday, May 13th Math: PT ~ 1 hour 3,4,5 Tuesday, May 19th  * WCAS ~ 1.5 hours 5 Thursday, May 28th Friday, May 29th Make-Ups all tests 3,4,5

We ask families to please avoid absences as much as possible on testing days, as student participation is important and make‑up testing can be challenging. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students do their best.

 

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This week, on March 8, we recognized International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the contributions, achievements, and strength of women and girls—past and present—who make a difference in our families, schools, and communities.

At Thoreau, we emphasize the importance of showing respect, kindness, and appreciation for everyone, including important women in our lives, and we encourage all children to believe in themselves and their potential.

We invite you to continue conversations at home in honor of International Women’s Day. Here are some conversation starters to engage in dialogue with your children at home:

 

• Who are some women you admire in our family or community?
• What does it mean to stand up for yourself or for others?
• How can we show appreciation for the women and girls in our lives?