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April 12, 2018

Posted at 21:09h in News, Parents by

Dr. Ray Chin, Thetford resident and expert in pediatric behavioral medicine, will present a special program on Friday, April 27, on the subject of Mindfulness. Sponsored by TAPA (Thetford Academy Parents Association), this free program will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the TA Library.  Snacks will be provided. Mindfulness is the cultivation of focused attention on purpose to the present, moment-by-moment, without judgment (Jon Kabat-Zinn).  From a neuropsychological perspective, it is the practice of integrating mind and body to promote health and well-being.  Mindfulness practitioners can: increase awareness and alertness, increase cardiac health and strengthen immune systems, reduce anxiety and depression,...


April 8, 2018

Posted at 12:46h in Academics, Arts, News, Parents by

Thetford Academy's one act play has been selected to advance to the New England Drama Festival after winning the Vermont state title in the State Drama Festival in Springfield on April 6 - 7. [caption id="attachment_7423" align="alignleft" width="488"] With the school's bell pealing, the one act cast and crew assembled atop Thetford Volunteer Fire Department's firetruck April 11, celebrating their victory in the state competition prior to being recognized in Assembly.[/caption] The talented TA cast and crew of 12 students, led by director Ray Chapin, performed The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [abridged] (revised), having advanced to the state competition after winning the Regional...


April 7, 2018

Posted at 15:01h in Parents by

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   Looking Ahead: Week of April 23 Monday, April 23:  Classes Resume, 8:10 a.m. Friday, April 27:  Dance by 7th Grade (for 6th-8th Grades), 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.   Athletics For the full athletics practice and game/meet schedule, please see the...

06 Apr

Posted at 15:57h in Alumni News, News by

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...


April 4, 2018

Posted at 13:18h in Academics, News, Parents by

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...


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....

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