Back-to-School Mailing for Families
August 13, 2024
The start of the 2024-2025 school year is just a couple of weeks away, and we are gearing up to welcome students and faculty back to campus! We sent a back-to-school packet home to new and returning students last week. Current TA families: If you have not received the packet yet, please reach out to Gloria Konicki in the front office: [email protected], 785-4805 x201. Read Head of School Carrie Brennan’s welcome letter below.
August 7, 2024
Dear Students and Families,
Summer Greetings from Thetford Academy! August has arrived, fall is on the horizon, and we are reaching out to connect with you and begin preparing for the new school year.
We have trimmed down our back-to-school mailing, since a lot can be done online these days. What you will find in this packet, in addition to my cover letter:
- Flyer for the annual family potluck picnic on Sunday, August 25
- Copy of the school calendar for 2024-25
- Health office information and health info / emergency contact card
- Introductory info about Alma, our new student information system
Key dates to keep in mind for the launch of the new year:
- August 15 – First Day of Fall Sports (high school students)
- August 25 – New Student Welcome, 4pm (all new students and families)
- August 25 – Back to School Potluck Picnic, 5pm (all students and families!)
- August 27 – Orientation for New High School Students, 8:10am-12:10pm (all new 9th-12th)
- August 28 – First Official Day of School (all students)
- September 12 – Back to School Night, 5:45pm (all parents/guardians)
These events and more can be found on our website, where you can also subscribe to the school calendar: thetfordacademy.org/calendars. Reach out to Office Administrator Gloria Konicki with questions about any back-to-school logistics: [email protected], (802) 785-4805 x201.
Every new school year is a fresh start that brings with it lots of excitement, and adjustments too, as we shift from summer back to school. We have a lot that’s new at TA this fall especially, with the installation of a lift in the Annex, the transition to our new student information system Alma, and the roll out of phone-free expectations during the school day. We will be learning together as we incorporate these changes into our school routines – all of them designed to enhance our experience. Together, let’s make 2024-2025 a year full of growth, joy, and lots of learning!
Sincerely,
Carrie Brennan, Head of School