Dear TA Families, We had a few schoolwide activities during power hour this week, in honor of Earth Day, that raised our collective awareness about the spring growing season and sustainable practices. On Monday in advisory, students planted flowers and created a multitude of cheerful blue planters filled with pansies and friendly messages that...
Dear TA Families, Yesterday's sunny skies and warm temps meant an increasing amount of outside activity during the school day. The garden, the quad, the athletic fields, the Anderson picnic tables, the trails, the yurt, and the outdoor classroom all provided outdoor spaces for classes, clubs, and lunchtime gatherings. We look...
Dear TA Families, This week's email is a brief note to share the following April updates: Third quarter report cards will come home with students on Monday, April 11.The deadline for sophomores to turn in their course registration for next school year was today.Students in grades 7, 8, and 9 will continue with the...
Dear TA Families, It has been a high-energy week with a host of events involving community audiences. How wonderful to be able to invite others in again to witness our learning, to enjoy our performances, and to celebrate achievements with us. Kudos to the following groups and individuals for their public demonstrations of...
Dear TA Families, Spring is in the air. Next Friday, April 1, will mark the end of the third quarter. It's that time of year in schools when we are knee-deep in what's happening right now, and also have an eye toward summer, and start to plan for the following year....
Dear TA Families, My email today focuses primarily on our upcoming student roundtables, to share details and context with you and to send out the sign-up link. On Wednesday, April 6, the school day will be dedicated to student roundtables. The day will be a fully remote one for students. The primary...
Dear TA Community, Founders' Day 2022 is a wrap! We had a delightful day of community time and friendly competition, with a lot of creative flare, good humor, insightful wit, and athletic prowess on display. We also spent some time reflecting on TA's history and traditions. The theme this year was decades...
Dear TA Community, It has been an eventful week in the evolution of Covid guidelines in Vermont. This week's email shares important news on that front and other school updates. TA Shifts to Mask Optional March 14Based on developments yesterday, most importantly the shift in Orange County's Covid status to a 'medium'/yellow...
This message was sent via email to the TA school community on 3/1/22. Dear TA Students & Families, As I'm sure many of you are aware from recent news reports, Governor Scott let go of the recommendation to require masking in schools as of 2/28/22, for those schools at or above an...
Thetford Academy's board president and head of school presented to the citizens of Thetford as part of the annual town meeting proceedings on Saturday, February 26, along with their Thetford Elementary School and Thetford Town School Board colleagues. The Town of Thetford held its meeting online again this year due...