TA News

Dear TA Families,

Quarter 1 Homestretch

Next Friday, October 25, is the last day of 1st quarter. This is an important time for students to take stock of their progress in their classes thus far, revise work they want to improve upon, and prepare for final assessments and assignments due next week.

In a recent weekly email (Sept. 27), I encouraged families to review grades in Alma together, and I want to circle back with that encouragement again. The gradebook is rich with information, listing assignments, due dates, grades and performance levels. There are symbols we use in all classes that can provide guidance, such as indicating which assignments can be revised and which have not been turned in. You can also reach out to a teacher with questions – or encourage your student to do so – using the email feature within Alma.

Our new student information system is very user-friendly, but like all new systems, takes a little exploring to adapt to. Quick link to log in: thetfordacademy.getalma.com.

Student Spotlight

We have a new champion in our midst! Senior Caleb Crossett recently returned from an amazing journey to Czechia (also known as Czech Republic), where he traveled to participate in an international sled hockey tournament. As a member of the US national ‘practice team’, Caleb had the opportunity to play in some of the tournament games. Competing against Italy, Canada, and Czechia, the US national team won gold. (Learn more about sled hockey here.) Congrats, Caleb and teammates!

Upcoming Events

• College financial aid session on the CSS profile – for parents and students of seniors – is on Monday 10/21, 6pm. Contact person: [email protected].
• Fall Dance for all TA students, hosted by the 9th grade, takes place on the TA campus next Friday 10/25, 7:30-9:30pm. Contact person: [email protected].
• TA hosts the big VT state cross-country meet on Saturday 10/26. More volunteers are needed. Contact person: [email protected].
• Picture retakes will take place Tuesday 10/29. Contact person: [email protected].
• TA hosts a regional robotics meet on Saturday 11/2. Volunteers and event sponsors needed. Please fill out this interest form to connect with meet organizers. 

Happy Friday,

Carrie Brennan, Head of School

Featured photos: Caleb Crossett ’25, member of the US national sled hockey practice team, is back at TA; members of the VEX robotics team work on final preparations for their first meet of the year.