Head of School Update for Sending Towns
May 20, 2020
The following message was sent to community listservs in Thetford, Strafford, Lyme, Sharon, Tunbridge, and Topsham/Corinth ...
The following message was sent to community listservs in Thetford, Strafford, Lyme, Sharon, Tunbridge, and Topsham/Corinth ...
Good morning, Panther Community, Can you believe this weekend is Memorial Day? Are you and your family making any fun plans for the "long weekend?" As we approach the end of the academic year, there's always a lot of reflection: How did you grow this year? What did you learn about yourself?...
Dear TA Class of 2020: This is the time of year when we would be discussing where you are heading and what your summer plans are but of course we are not able to do that in the traditional manner. It is also when we, teachers, hear that you are surprised...
Dear Thetford Academy Class of 2020, Congratulations on finishing your senior year under such trying circumstances. And you thought climbing Moosilauke in September was tough?! Your class will go down in history as one which overcame huge obstacles. I also want to thank you for welcoming me and my family to TA....
Happy Wednesday, Panthers! I've been thinking this week about silver linings. Quarantimes are hard, and it's easy to get lost in the uncertainty and fear of it all, but there are good things to notice, too. Some good things over here? More time to bake. Lots of hikes lately. And I...
Dear Thetford Academy Class of 2020, As we embark on a major milestone for you all, in a format that is not what any of us wished for or even imagined, please know I am so very honored to have worked with so many of you over the years. Some of...
Hello, Panthers, May flowers are finally blooming, and it's been amazing to see so many smiling faces on #TATogether posts and TA's Facebook and Instagram page. We hope you continue to be well as we look ahead through the remainder of this semester. Make sure you find the time to get outdoors this month...
Dear Class of 2020, It has been an absolute pleasure to witness your growth from eight and ninth graders to the young adults that you are today. The performances, Founders’ Days, end of year celebrations, all of the talent, humor, creativity and athleticism collectively all make you the exceptional group...
Dear Seniors, I’m writing the first of what will be regular letters from some of the people at Thetford Academy who care about you. So many of us have wished we could let you know that we’re thinking about you and worrying that you might think you are forgotten in the midst...
Dear TA Families & Students, May arrived in fine form this past weekend with blooms and sunshine. Spring is really here, and we are in the 6-week countdown to the end of the year. Hard to believe! In the TA spirit of togetherness, we are striving to foster school community, spotlight student...
We set high expectations. We challenge all members of the school community to reach their highest potential.
We value initiative, courage and dedication. We take personal responsibility for the goals we set and work hard to achieve them.
We work and learn together. We see teachers as coaches, students as team members, families as partners, and learning as practice and action.
We provide individuals with personalized support and guidance. We care about each other and the larger community.
We respect differences among people. We welcome the contribution of varied perspectives to a rich and flexible school culture.