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November 30, 2022

Posted at 11:54h in Academics, Outdoor Education, Parents by

During the two weeks before Thanksgiving break, many students helped "put the garden to bed." English classes, social studies classes, and even advisories helped out with various activities. 7th grade English and Creative Writing took turns planting next year’s garlic with this year’s harvest as seed. Cooking for Health cleaned out the greenhouse and planted strawberries that will ripen in June. Kristen Downey’s 8th grade advisory "tucked in" our new blueberry bushes with a good weeding session and a thick layer of wood chips. Food Justice harvested napa cabbage, daikon radishes, and even our own ginger to make a big...


November 25, 2022

Posted at 17:00h in Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Families, We came together as a whole school on Tuesday to share a meal of gratitude. It was the first time since Fall 2019 that we were able to do so. I am sending along a few photos to share the experience. I think everyone enjoyed the food, the company, and the sense of community. On behalf of all of us at TA, I wish everyone a wonderful holiday weekend with family and friends. In gratitude, Carrie Brennan, Head of School ...


November 23, 2022

Posted at 13:11h in Alumni News, News, Parents by

Each year, on the last Tuesday in November, Thetford Academy celebrates the global generosity movement GivingTuesday. At TA, like many nonprofit organizations around the country and the world, GivingTuesday is a launch to our giving season. With the power of your philanthropy, we can fulfill TA's our mission to celebrate the unique worth of all students, to nurture their strengths, and to challenge them to fulfill their potential. This year, we're excited to kick off giving season with you. We'll be sharing stories from our students, alumni, and community members about how this "independent school with a public purpose"...


November 23, 2022

Posted at 10:55h in Alumni News, Alumni Profile, News by

Malcolm Silver-Van Meter will be hosting a fundraiser at TA for his Heartbreak on Murray Hill project in December. Malcolm Silver Van Meter ‘18 shot parts of Agincourt (his last film as a high school student and submission piece for admission to NYU’s film school) in Thetford Academy’s Martha Jane Rich Theater. The film, a collaboration with classmates Hallie Zens ‘18 and Alex MacVeagh ‘18, required an awful lot of real dirt brought indoors for its French farmhouse set. The buildings and grounds staff were supportive, though it probably wasn’t their favorite student production. “God, that was so much fun,” Malcolm...


November 22, 2022

Posted at 20:30h in Health Office, Parents by

   There is a severe children's bed shortage in all New England hospitals because of an increase in respiratory viruses. We are seeing a tremendous amount of RSV, a respiratory virus, which can make babies very sick and in need of hospital care; some babies are being cared for in emergency room hallways. In teenagers and adults RSV looks like a common head cold. Please be thoughtful with Thanksgiving gatherings. If you are sick stay home until you are better so you protect the ones you love!! This is yesterday's message from the Vermont Department of Health: Increased Respiratory Viral Activity, Especially Among Children, Straining Vermont Health Care Systems A...


November 18, 2022

Posted at 17:15h in Academics, Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Families, On Thursday, we created some extra time for students to work with teachers in office hours sessions and for clubs to meet. While these opportunities are available every week during power hour, the middle of the day can feel rushed and compete with lunch. Ask your student what they chose to do during our special activity schedule yesterday morning, and if they found the time helpful and productive. Students also started developing their personalized learning plan (PLP) in advisory this week. The PLP is now online and is integrated into the student portfolio. As I mentioned last month: Students can access...

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