06 Apr Thetford Historical Society’s 2018 Spring Lecture Series
As Old As The Hills: Timeless Topics for Thursday Evenings April 12: Metaphorically Speaking- Ryan McKeon of Dartmouth's Geography Department leads us through the processes of land formation, mountain building, and important local minerals, including slate, copper and lead. Martha Jane Rich Theater, Thetford Academy April 19: Beware of Ice!- Glaciers! Up to one mile thick!! Right there!!! Stephen Wright, UVM Geologist, explains where they came from, what they did, how and why they receded, and why they left behind. United Church of North Thetford April 26: Oh, Well...
March Student of the Month: Caitlyn Town
April 4, 2018
Our March Student of the Month is a senior who has the power and enthusiasm to make good things happen. While that description applies to quite a few people in the class of 2018, because she is essentially a force of nature, this senior stands out. Her power is all the more remarkable because of the fact that she might very well be the tiniest member of this year’s graduating class. Caitlyn Town is this month’s honoree because she has so many of the qualities that we value at Thetford Academy. Caitlyn is organized and friendly, an upbeat individual who always...
Does an Igloo or a Quinzee Make a Better Snow Shelter?
April 2, 2018
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....
What You Need to Know: Week of April 2
March 31, 2018
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...
TASP Looking for an After School Teacher (High School Students Eligible)
March 29, 2018
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)....
TA Greatest Hits Apparel Store-RE-OPENED; Deadline: April 5
March 29, 2018
The TA Greatest Hits store has been re-opened! The TA Greatest Hits apparel online store will be open until Thursday, April 5, with the top selling apparel items from this year! Click here to place your order today!...