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October 30, 2020

Posted at 16:39h in Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Students & Families, With the season's first snowfall this morning, along with the news in recent weeks of COVID cases in schools as close to us as Lyme and Lebanon, we need to be prepared for occasions later this fall and winter when we might need to cancel the on-campus school day experience at TA and shift to fully remote instruction.  The need to do this could occur for a variety of reasons, including inclement weather*, COVID cases, or staff shortages. The length of time could vary; it might be as brief as one day or last for multiple weeks. As...


October 23, 2020

Posted at 16:32h in Parents by

Eight Thetford Academy students recently participated in the pilot launch of Regeneration Corps, a Vermont-based "learning movement supporting youth in gaining the hands-on skills necessary to transition from an extractive culture to one that is regenerative." The two immersive sessions, hosted at Thetford's Cedar Circle Farm, were an opportunity for students to get off campus and get their hands dirty–while also engaging in important dialogue about regenerative agriculture, climate change, Just Transition principles, and racial justice. The Regeneration Corps program is a new collaboration among Vermont non-profits with an interest in sustainable, just, and healthy communities, including BALE (Building a...


October 23, 2020

Posted at 15:17h in Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Families & Students, Today marks the end of our 7th week of the school year. All things considered, the fall semester at TA has gone relatively smoothly thus far. We continue to welcome the 75% of our student body who are choosing to study on campus each day, and we are grateful to have had no cases of COVID to date. I want to thank each of you in the TA community for helping us arrive at this milestone.  As COVID cases rise around the country and in our region, it is important that we hold steady with the many precautions we...


October 20, 2020

Posted at 10:58h in Parents by

Effective, creative, and safe use of technology is essential to student learning and especially critical in the current hybrid learning environment. We are excited to share some changes in our media and technology staffing designed to help students, parents, and teachers get the most out of digital learning and technology resources at TA. The new tech team, IT technician Marisa Cotilletta (backend and network guru) and librarian Kate Owen (media and software use maven), work together to support the whole TA community. Below is a handy graphic that explains their roles and expertise, and how to best get in...


October 19, 2020

Posted at 12:55h in Parents by

Thetford Academy’s Café Lunch Program has had a great start to the year. We’ve been fortunate to receive federal funding to subsidize free lunch for all students, and have had enthusiastic responses from our students. Dawn Phelps, our Café Manager, has been working hard to provide interesting and varied meals that transport well in our current setup. Students have the routine of pre-ordering down, and we’ve had good weather most days allowing students to eat outside with their pods, which has been great. We are writing to request your assistance in the next steps with the federal lunch program.  The USDA...


October 17, 2020

Posted at 07:00h in Counseling, News by

Next quarter Thetford Academy is launching two Getting to ‘Y’ student teams - one for middle schoolers and one for high schoolers - and applications are due October 25. The Getting to 'Y' program focuses on students bringing meaning to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). Teams will look at the YRBS data and create action plans to make positive change in our school and community. Reasons to participate: Make a difference in your community Have your voice be heard Build leadership skills Work with students from around VT Possible academic credit It’s FUN! To learn more & get involved: Check out this recruitment video that Kara made! Students need...

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