Head of School Weekly Email: Founders’ Day, Evening Events & Other Updates
January 27, 2023
Dear TA Families, Here is the latest news from TA ...
Dear TA Families, Here is the latest news from TA ...
On Tuesday, we will begin our third quarter of the school year and a new semester. High schoolers will have an entirely new schedule of classes. Middle schoolers will maintain the same schedule and teachers for most of their day, with just a rotation in their afternoon arts/tech electives. Drop/Add Period...
Dear TA Families, Thank you again for supporting the day of remote learning on Wednesday. We really appreciate everyone's flexibility and adaptability! Early January is a pivotal time in the academic calendar at TA. Students return from holiday break and immerse themselves back into classes for the final stretch of the semester. Students are...
Dear TA Families, The 9th grade is hosting a dance tonight for the whole school. Food, music, and fun for everyone! See the attached flyer for details. Congratulations to all of the musicians and singers who performed at the winter concert last night - and congrats to their teachers as well, Jeff...
Dear TA Families, December is here and flurries are in the air. Listen up and look out for messages tomorrow at noon as we test our emergency notification system. We have a couple of busy weeks before break. Special events for next week are listed below and in the school calendar online, https://thetfordacademy.org/calendars. 12/7...
Dear TA Families, We came together as a whole school on Tuesday to share a meal of gratitude. It was the first time since Fall 2019 that we were able to do so. I am sending along a few photos to share the experience. I think everyone enjoyed the food, the...
Dear TA Families, On Thursday, we created some extra time for students to work with teachers in office hours sessions and for clubs to meet. While these opportunities are available every week during power hour, the middle of the day can feel rushed and compete with lunch. Ask your student what...
Dear TA Families, Congrats to our TA robotics team for a big day at their first meet of the year on Saturday 11/5! Check out the meet write-up by one of the team coaches, Leif LaWhite, for all of the details: https://thetfordacademy.org/2022/11/seniors-win-robotics-tournament-7th-grade-steals-the-show. The FAFSA forms workshop for seniors and their families is this...
Dear TA Families, Here are some highlights from our Halloween week and updates on what's on the horizon at TA. Congrats, State Champs! The girls cross-country team brought home the big trophy on Saturday, claiming the title of Division III champions for a second year in a row. The boys team earned third in...
Dear TA Families, One of the many markers this year of an evolving 'return to normal' is an uptick in the number of field trips students are embarking on. Field trips were traditionally an integral component of the environmental studies and outdoor education class and teacher Scott Ellis has brought back...
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