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September 11, 2020

Posted at 15:49h in Academics, Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Students & Families, Here are a few school-wide announcements and reminders as we wrap up week 1: BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL Homework club for those who need to be on campus before 8:30am or after 2pm launches on Monday. Please submit the sign-up form to participate for 1st quarter.Latham Library remains closed to visitors at this time, due to COVID restrictions, and therefore is not available to students as a place to go in the afternoons. TECHNOLOGY We recommend all students have a pair of headphones or earbuds. On Mon-Tues next week we will have headphones available to check out or purchase for $15 (cash...


September 8, 2020

Posted at 19:53h in News, Parents by

The start of a new school year is an energized and joyful time for students and teachers alike. That was especially true this year after six months away from campus. Although TA's opening day looked and felt a little different this time around, we are grateful to be back. Head of School Carrie Brennan (and her dog Lila) shared this welcome back message with students, encouraging us all to find the joy in learning this Fall. In the coming weeks and months, we look forward to doing just that! ...


September 2, 2020

Posted at 18:07h in Academics, Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear Thetford Academy Students & Families, The start of the school year is just around the corner! Teachers and all staff have been busy working together since last Monday getting ready to welcome students back.  This email outlines important information to help all of us as we launch this unique new year on September 8. As you review the updates below, please take note of which details pertain specifically to your students - high school vs middle school, fully remote vs 2-day and 4-day on campus, bus riders vs student drivers, etc. Not all info below is relevant for all students. Laptop Checkout for Grades 9-12 Families who requested...


September 2, 2020

Posted at 13:01h in News, Parents by

Families who requested a TA laptop for one or more of their students (via the Aug. 14 fall sign-up form) may come to campus on Thursday or Friday of this week to check out a laptop. This week's laptop checkout is for high school students (grades 9-12) and fully-remote middle school students only. Middle school students who will be on campus for the two- or four-day option will receive their Chromebook at a later date. Friday 8-11 a.m. - laptop pickup for high school students with last names A-M.Friday 1-4 p.m. - laptop pick up for high school students with last...


September 1, 2020

Posted at 13:14h in News, Parents by

With our revised school day schedule and required COVID-19 distancing measures, Thetford Academy has been working with our bus company to plan a new transportation schedule for Fall 2020. As with any new bus schedule, it may take a little while to work out exact arrival and drop off times, so we ask TA families to arrive early to bus pick-up locations for the first few days. Click here to view the Fall 2020 Bus Schedule. Buses are expected to arrive at TA at 9:15 a.m. to work with the staggered arrival plan outlined below. This plan will reduce crowding and...


August 29, 2020

Posted at 07:05h in News, Parents by

On Monday, Thetford Academy's full faculty returned to campus for the 2020-2021 school year. With a delayed school start date and the COVID-19 pandemic upending everything "usual" about teaching and learning, TA's in-service this year will run two weeks instead of its normal few days. This much-needed additional time is helping TA educators prepare for a positive, safe, and successful reopening for students on Sept. 8. Training sessions and meetings during the first week of inservice focused on a range of topics including: safety protocols, planning for the pod model, student social and emotional well-being, best practices for hybrid teaching, antiracist...

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