Dear TA Families, November is here and the first snowflakes fell this week. The cold doesn't stop us though. We had lots of exciting learning happening around campus this week - including outdoors, despite the chilly temps - as we launched our 2nd quarter of learning. Student Learning Spotlights at the Start...
Dear TA Families, This week's email is full of dates and details to help with planning as we transition into the month of November. Check out the events below and find the ones that match your needs and interests. There is something for everyone! Spirit Week at TA: October 30-November 3. Sponsored by Student...
The TA community is excited to welcome three new international students to campus this year, two cultural exchange students from Guatemala and one French student joining the 8th grade for two weeks over his school break. To celebrate their arrival, TA's student-led International Club teamed up with Ms. Gernhard’s Foods...
Have you heard about the new disc golf course being built on TA's South Campus? We are excited to share updates about this project and invite anyone who would like to get involved to join us in creating this new resource for our students and community. Community Collaboration So far, several students,...
Dear TA Families, Activities on Oct. 20 We used our special schedule (see slide 3 for details) yesterday to create time for a couple of important seasonal activities in advisory - one more focused and studious and the other more fun and festive. Students spent part of the morning working on developing their...
Dear TA Families, Here are a few of the latest highlights of life at TA ...
Thetford Academy is committed to antiracism, and to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our school community. With DEI professional development opportunities for faculty and staff and school-wide recognition of a variety of cultural events, holidays, and traditions, it’s been a fun and informative Fall on campus. On October...
On a cool in-service morning last Friday, English and social studies teachers gathered together with snacks and coffee to read and discuss what ninth graders thought about a potential ban on cell phones at TA. “The idea of banning phone usage throughout the school is ultimately bizarre,” one student wrote. “I...
Dear TA Families, As September comes to a close, we mark the midway point of Quarter 1. It's hard to believe, but students have been in school for a little over four weeks already! Quarter 1 Check-In Mid-quarter is a good time to check in with the TA student(s) in your family about how...
On Tuesday, September 19, Thetford Academy's Counseling Office hosted a virtual college information session for current seniors and their families. The one-hour workshop, led by director of counseling Mark Pichette, provided an overview of the college application process and offered families tips and resources to help along the way. Some...