Head of School Weekly Email: Woods Trail Pride, International Visitors & Q1 Homestretch
October 14, 2023
Dear TA Families, Here are a few of the latest highlights of life at TA ...
Academics
Supporting DEI through Responsive Curriculum Development and Cultural Recognition
October 12, 2023
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...
Teachers Assess Writing Skills through Argumentation Exercise
October 12, 2023
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...
Head of School Weekly Email: Mid-Quarter Reflections, Sign-Up Days & Network Updates
September 30, 2023
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...
Health Office Update: Sept. 28, 2023
September 28, 2023
Upcoming Flu ClinicThetford Academy will host a flu clinic for students and staff on Thursday, October 19th 2023, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tech students will be able to get their flu shots early (11:20 a.m.). Parents should sign and return the flu vaccine consent form to Nurse Ellen...
Counseling Office Hosts College Info Night for Seniors
September 19, 2023
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...
Head of School Weekly Email: Early ‘Wins’, Panther Pride, and Back to School Night
September 8, 2023
Dear TA Families, Early Wins During our faculty meeting earlier this week, we each reflected on a 'win' we experienced during the first days of the new school year and took time for a few people to share out with their colleagues. Hearing the list of wins was inspiring. Student enthusiasm, curiosity, and engagement...
Faculty In-Service Strengthens Professional Community
August 31, 2023
The school year, in my mind, is a series of rituals that mark time: the first day of school, Mountain Day, Founders' Day, graduation, to name a few. August teacher in-service is a ritual, too, designed to both mark and make time for socializing with colleagues, learning new skills, getting...
First Day Assembly – Head of School Welcome
August 30, 2023
Good morning. I am Ms. Brennan, the Head of School, and I am excited to welcome each of you to the 2023-2024 school year! Coming together in assembly on the first day is a TA tradition. TA is more than a school – it’s a community. Not all schools can say...
TA Welcomes New Faculty!
August 25, 2023
Congratulations and welcome to our fantastic cohort of teachers joining the TA team. The group includes five classroom teachers in the science, English, math, and world languages departments, along with three new special educators, with a balance of early career, mid career, and veteran educators. Tiffany Badams is joining the special...