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March 21, 2020

Posted at 08:19h in Academics, Head of School by

March 19, 2020 Dear TA Parents & Guardians, How are you holding up with the new reality of remote learning and your children being at home all day? We are all trying to figure this out - families, students, teachers, the community. Thank you for doing your best and please let us know how we can better support you. 1. I sent a short survey to students yesterday evening asking them to rate their first day of remote learning on a scale of 1-5, ranging from 'pretty much a disaster' to 'really well'. Fortunately, fewer than 5% of respondents rated the day with a 1 and 47%...


March 20, 2020

Posted at 16:55h in Academics, Head of School, News by

Quick link to Thetford Academy's Remote Learning Plan. Message from Head of School - March 18, 2020 The public health crisis caused by COVID-19 is impacting every facet of our lives in the United States and throughout the world. Each day we tune in to the news, trying to make sense of the rapidly-evolving situation and keep up with the public health recommendations and government responses.  In K-12 education, we find ourselves in a situation wholly unimaginable only weeks ago. Elementary and secondary schools have been ordered to close in states throughout the U.S. On Sunday, March 15, Vermont Governor Phil Scott mandated the...


March 20, 2020

Posted at 11:31h in Counseling by

Dear TA Students, Families, and Staff,As we've embarked upon Remote TA this week, we know that there is stress in the transition. The Student Support Team will be sending out emails weekly with resources and tips for stress relief and self-care, which is more important than ever as we're navigating this uncharted territory!Please remember that we are here to help you with any learning needs or questions you have, and your counselors are available to check in if you're feeling stress, anxiety, or other tough emotions. Don't hesitate to email us and schedule a time to talk or video chat. We're here.Here...


March 19, 2020

Posted at 12:49h in Counseling, Parents by

Message from the TA Student Support Team Dear TA Families, During the school dismissal period, your Counseling and Health Office staff, including Mark, Rebecca, Molly, Kara, and Siobhan are here to support you and your students. We see our role as helping students overcome the barriers they face to accessing their education - and this is true in this time of remote learning as well. Our plans for supporting you during the dismissal include the following: We will be compiling resources around stress, anxiety, and self-care to share with you. We will be available to hold video meetings with students via Google Hangouts. To...


March 17, 2020

Posted at 19:00h in Head of School, News by

Letter from Head of School Carrie Brennan to students, parents, and staff, sent via email on March 17. Tomorrow we turn the experience of school upside-down and inside-out.  Following our governor’s orders and public health recommendations, we will cease convening each day on our beloved Academy Road campus. Classes will move to a virtual space, with teachers, paraprofessionals, and students working from home and using technology to connect with one another, collaborate, and continue learning. We are developing a new 'Remote TA' section of our website, which already has some useful resources posted. Check out the Roles & Expectations document which will serve as an important...


March 17, 2020

Posted at 08:55h in Academics by

Students and parents can check out a laptop and pick up course materials at the following times: Tuesday, 3/17, 3-4pm in the CafeWednesday 3/18, 8-11:30am in the Cafe For information about laptop availability after March 18 or to troubleshoot issues with a borrowed TA computer, contact IT Help Desk Technician Marisa Cotilletta, marisa.cotilletta 'at' thet.net. ...

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