Originally posted on May 20; reposted on June 4: The final week of our school year will have some unique elements, as we add more structure to the remote learning schedule to better accommodate for final class meetings, exams, and project presentations. Like a typical TA final exam week in years...
Panthers, we have approached the final countdown. After a spring semester we never could have imagined, we're nearing the end of the 2019-2020 school year. This will be the last edition of our newsletter for the year. We hope the tools, links, and tips have been helpful. As we head into summer and...
During this challenging spring, as our nation deals with a global pandemic, we are also now reeling from recent acts of intolerance and racism, most notably the horrific death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of a uniformed police officer. Protestors crying out against racial injustice are rallying...
Happy Friday, Panthers! Apologies for the late newsletter this week. The end of the year is approaching, and at TA, we're thinking about how to wrap up this crazy year and plan for the next, all while dealing with a huge batch of unknowns. It can be completely disconcerting to live in...
Dear Parents & Students, Here are the latest news and announcements from Thetford Academy as we shift into the final weeks of the school year. 1. Special Schedule for the Week of June 8-12 Please note that we have a special schedule for the last week of school with A block, B block,...
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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...