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Featured photo this week: It’s never too early – the spring musical class is prepping for auditions for their production of Grease, May 16-18. Save the dates!

Dear TA Families,

Sharing the latest school news as we move into the second half of the school year …

School Events:

  • The 10th grade invites students to a Hollywood-themed dance tonight in the TA gymnasium from 7-9pm to kick off the new semester. The event is a fundraiser for the class of 2027 and promises to be a fun event for all. Open to grades 7-12. Tickets cost $6 or $5 with a costume. Concessions and raffle tickets will also be for sale. 
  • We are looking ahead to our annual Founders’ Day event on Feb. 7 (and Founders’ Night that evening). More details to come. 

On the Academic Front:

  • Students should be settling into their new routines and schedules by now, as the week comes to a close. If families have any questions about their student’s courses, please reach out to your child’s counselor (Molly Dugan-Sullivan for grades 7-9, Mark Pichette for grades 10-12). 
  • Report cards for 2nd quarter / fall semester will be sent out via Alma next week. 
  • Reminder for juniors and their parents: College Planning Session on Monday 1/27, 6pm. (Read more here.) 

Extracurriculars:

  • Best of luck to our debaters who head to a meet in Montpelier on Saturday.
  • Wishing lots of speed, distance, and strength to the indoor track athletes who compete in the state championships at UVM on Sunday.
  • The alpine ski team’s season is off and running with races at Pico and Bromley next week. 
  • We have another string of home games for basketball next week. Come to TA on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday evening to enjoy a game. 

Student Health:

  • We will have a dental van on campus next week and into the following week. 
  • Keep up on health news by reading the weekly parent update from our school nurse, Ellen Gnaedinger: Link to the latest.

Have a great weekend!

Carrie Brennan, Head of School

Carrie Brennan

Carrie Brennan has been leading Thetford Academy in her role as Head of School since July 2019. She enjoys spotlighting all of the great work students, teachers, and staff are doing at TA in her weekly messages to the school community.

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