phone802.785.4805  |

bars
search
arrow-up

TA News

Home > TA News (Page 173)


April 2, 2018

Posted at 09:58h in News by

Thetford Academy students wanted to see if an Igloo or a quinzee makes a better snow shelter. Better was defined as which snow shelter would last longer and hold the most heat. An Igloo is a  snow shelter that is made with snow blocks. A quinzee is a big pile of snow that you go and hollow out from the inside. TA students used an igloo making tool that creates a catenary arch to make the igloo. To make the quinzee they made a big pile of snow and let it sinter (harden) overnight then hollowed it out from the inside....


March 31, 2018

Posted at 16:57h in Parents by

Week of April 2 Tuesday, April 3:   8th Grade Job Shadow Day Thursday, April 5 - Friday, April 6:   9th Grade SBAC Testing Looking Ahead: Week of April 9 Monday, April 9 - Tuesday, April 10:   8th Grade SBAC Testing Monday, April 9 - Friday, April 13:   7th Grade Washington, D.C., Trip Thursday, April 12:   Board of Trustees Meeting, 7 p.m. Friday, April 13:   Early Dismissal Schedule, 8:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. Looking Ahead: Week of April 16 Monday, April 16 - Friday, April 20:   Spring Recess Athletics For the full athletics practice and game/meet schedule, please see the TA...


March 29, 2018

Posted at 09:58h in News, Parents by

Thetford After School Program (TASP) is looking for an After School Teacher to supervise K-6 students until 5:30pm weekdays indoor/outdoor games, projects, and activities. Great opportunity for high school-ers or adults who love working with kids, interested in education, childcare, or child psychology! Please email [email protected] for more information or see our posting on School Spring (ID  2772252)....


March 27, 2018

Posted at 09:39h in News, Parents by

On Sunday March 25, Thetford Academy International Student Program participants, family, and friends gathered to learn about Greek food and culture in celebration of Greek Independence Day. We started the afternoon by getting a serious upper body workout - rolling out phyllo dough into paper thin sheets that would provide the foundation for spanakopita (spinach pie) and kimatopita (meat pie). Seniors Anna Pavlidou and Artemis Tangalidou (with remote advice from Anna’s parents in Greece), showed us all how to roll out and layer the dough and shape the pies. While we waited for our handiwork to finish baking, we munched on...


March 24, 2018

Posted at 13:52h in Parents by

Week of March 26 Monday, March 26: First day of middle school spring sports Tuesday, March 27: VSAC Paying for College Night, 6 p.m. Thursday, March 29: Admissions Shadow Day Friday, March 30: Make-Up School Day, Early Dismissal Schedule, 8:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. Grade reports go home with students Faculty In-Service meeting, 12:30 - 3 p.m. Looking Ahead: Week of April 2 Tuesday, April 3: 8th Grade Job Shadow Day Athletics Middle school spring sports begin on Monday, March 26 For the full athletics practice and game/meet schedule, please see the TA Athletics Calendar or consult the TA App....

our VALUES

Excellence

We set high expectations. We challenge all members of the school community to reach their highest potential.

Commitment

We value initiative, courage and dedication. We take personal responsibility for the goals we set and work hard to achieve them.

Cooperation

We work and learn together. We see teachers as coaches, students as team members, families as partners, and learning as practice and action.

Caring

We provide individuals with personalized support and guidance. We care about each other and the larger community.

Diversity

We respect differences among people. We welcome the contribution of varied perspectives to a rich and flexible school culture.