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December 14, 2023

Posted at 08:25h in Academics, News, Parents by

Guest post from TA Robotics Coach Leif LaWhite. On Saturday the TA's robotics team 4886 took four robots to their second meet of the year, this time closer to home in Plymouth, NH. This was a large meet, with 47 robots from all over NH and VT, and again, 4886 did not disappoint.   Each robot competed in six two-minute qualification matches, and at the end of that series, TA's 4886S (Aden Perry, Connor Kutter-Walker, and Duncan MacPhee) were ranked first.  4886W (Jesse Martin, Kai Slayton and Tanner Hardy) were the 9th seed while, due to a series of of hard knocks, 4886Y...


December 10, 2023

Posted at 11:00h in Academics, Arts, Counseling, Head of School, Outdoor Education, Parents by

Dear TA Families, Re-Cap: Half-Day on Friday As I shared with students yesterday, we designed the December half day to pause our daily routines and create time for a range of 'big picture' activities, together as a school community - in our small group advisories, as a whole school of 300+, and with our grade-level classmates. The special schedule featured: A showcase assembly featuring arts and academic performances and athletics recognition. (Check out the kudos section below for more details and links.) An advisory session for students to reflect on and document milestones and goals in their academic journey. This activity was customized for the different...


December 7, 2023

Posted at 21:04h in Health Office, Parents by

 Have a good upcoming weekend! Illnesses We have more cases of strep throat - please notify Ellen if your child has strep throat. If your child has strep, they must be on antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to school. We have a few cases of influenza, with fever. If your child has a temperature over 100.0 please remember they need to stay home and need be fever free for hours (without Tylenol or ibuprofen) before returning to school. Your child can still get a flu shot at their doctor's office. We have 2 people out with Covid this week. Protocol for return after...


December 7, 2023

Posted at 14:20h in Academics, News, Outdoor Education, Parents by

This year, student led TA Climate Alliance (TACA) is on a mission to implement projects that address climate change issues here on campus and in our own community. Last weekend, 5 students attended the Youth Climate Leadership Academy Kick-Off Retreat, hosted by NH/VEEP along with 10 similarly motivated groups of students from schools across NH and VT. TACA came away from this two-day training with a clear vision, project, and concrete goals to move their work forward here on campus. Cynder Malin, a TA freshman, tells us what TACA has in store…. Thetford Academy Climate Alliance Update from Cynder Malin Our climate...


December 7, 2023

Posted at 10:58h in Academics, News, Outdoor Education, Parents by

Throughout the semester, students in TA’s environmental studies and outdoor education course work toward an important milestone - the overnight solo experience. The experience at TA is similar to solos in programs like Outward Bound, and challenges students to spend time alone, connecting with nature and practicing self-reliance. Like the protagonist in John Smelzer’s “The Trap,” a book students read in the course, students bring only limited supplies to the solo overnight. For example, matches and warm layers - but no electronics or other modern distractions. They use what they’ve learned about the science of staying warm, how to make a...


December 1, 2023

Posted at 16:30h in Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Families, Welcome, December! Today marks the mid-quarter point for Q2. Please check in with students on their academic progress thus far this quarter and help them finish strong before the winter break. When we return in January, we have a final week of classes and then move into exam week.  But let's not get too far ahead of ourselves. Here are some important highlights in December and the week ahead. Please note especially the community presentation on Monday evening. Middle School Dance - Tonight! Dec. 1, 7-9pm TA 7th and 8th graders are invited to a dance hosted by the 8th grade class this...

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