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Head of School Weekly Email: January Updates over the MLK Weekend AcademicsHead of SchoolNewsParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: January Updates over the MLK Weekend

Dear TA Families, I want to thank the parents, grandparents, family friends, and community mentors who were able to attend end-of-semester presentations and performances in recent weeks. We know it is not easy to carve out the time during the work day and appreciate your participation. By showing up, you…
Carrie Brennan
January 18, 2025
Head of School Weekly Email: Reflections on Change and Transition AcademicsHead of SchoolNewsParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Reflections on Change and Transition

Dear TA Families, As the rhythms of the school year go, a highlight for me as each semester comes to a close is attending final presentations in classes. Being in the audience as students proudly, thoughtfully, nervously - but also confidently - share their work and creativity, their reflections, and…
Patty McIlvaine
January 11, 2025
TA Student’s Science Experiment Headed to the International Space Station AcademicsNewsParentsStudent Life

TA Student’s Science Experiment Headed to the International Space Station

Thetford Academy sophomore Nick Smallwood's science experiment is headed to space! Nick recently attended a Go for Launch!" (GFL!) space camp hosted at Norwich University. GFL! is exciting program that leverages space flight and exploration to help students develop skills in STEM, teamwork, communication, research design, and leadership. Students in…
Patty McIlvaine
January 7, 2025
Environmental Studies Students’ “Solo” Night in the Woods Builds Confidence AcademicsNewsOutdoor EducationParentsStudent Life

Environmental Studies Students’ “Solo” Night in the Woods Builds Confidence

In Thetford Academy's half-day Environmental Studies and Outdoor Education class, students spend a lot of time learning in, and from, the forest ecosystem. They also learn basic outdoor survival skills, building their own shelters to use over the course of the semester. Every student creates a "solo spot" shelter, a…
Patty McIlvaine
January 7, 2025
Head of School Weekly Email: Exam Week, College Info Night, Athletics & More AcademicsAthleticsHead of SchoolNewsParents

Head of School Weekly Email: Exam Week, College Info Night, Athletics & More

Dear TA Families, Early January is a busy time of transition, as we return from holiday break and jump back into classes. Students are working on culminating projects, essays, performances, exams, and reflections during this final stretch of the semester. Please encourage and support students as they prep for important deadlines in the coming days…
Carrie Brennan
January 3, 2025
Head of School Weekly Email: Making Headlines & Spreading Cheer! AcademicsAthleticsHead of SchoolNewsParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Making Headlines & Spreading Cheer!

Dear TA Families, In keeping with the season of giving, our assembly this week featured a variety of clubs and classes generously raising funds and awareness for community needs on both the local and global levels. It was inspiring to have so many student groups modeling our school values of…
Carrie Brennan
December 21, 2024
Head of School Weekly Email: Winter Season Spotlights, College & Career Planning AcademicsArtsAthleticsCounselingHead of SchoolNewsOutdoor EducationParentsStudent Life

Head of School Weekly Email: Winter Season Spotlights, College & Career Planning

Dear TA Families, Winter is here! The snow and chilly temps change up our routines - but don't deter us from heading outside during the school day. Some early winter season spotlights (featured in this week's photos): Kathy Hooke's forestry class has been taking advantage of TA's hilltop yurt to continue…
Carrie Brennan
December 14, 2024