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September 8, 2022

Posted at 06:24h in Academics, News, Parents by

When the school year opened on Aug. 23, TA's VEX Robotics team 4886 wasted no time getting to work on the VEX 2022-2023 challenge. This year's game, called "Spin Up," is a fun take on disc golf: each alliance's robots have to be able to shoot discs into the 12' x 12' field's two "high goals." And when they miss, it costs them - giving an automatic point for the opposing alliance. Robots can also score by spinning one the four rollers set up on the field perimeter to their team color, or by covering as much of the field...


September 2, 2022

Posted at 16:20h in Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Families, We had an activity-filled week, starting with our first regular assembly of the year during power hour and culminating today with the 9th grade retreat on our outdoor campus this morning. It was wonderful to see so many of you at Back to School Night on Thursday evening - we enjoy being able to host parents back on campus these days! School Photos Picture day was yesterday and every student in attendance should have had the opportunity to get their photo taken. Geskus, the photography company, has extended the deadline for online pre-ordering until September 6th. Directions for online ordering are on the picture...


September 1, 2022

Posted at 06:05h in Health Office, Parents by

Friendly Reminders: If a student has a fever over 100.0 degrees, vomiting, headache, sore throat, nausea, diarrhea, significant congestion (that's not allergies), communicable rash (scarlet fever, impetigo) they must stay home.If your student is sick, please let the office or nurse know what symptoms they are experiencing when you call in.If you have not sent in your Health Forms to the health office, please do so by 9/6/22. Covid:We've had 12 cases of Covid in the first 2 weeks of school. Please remind your children to continue to be cautious. Updated TA Covid management info is found on the TA website Covid guidelinesThe link for ordering Federal...


August 30, 2022

Posted at 13:00h in News, Outdoor Education, Parents by

Photo left to right: Anthea Lavallee, Executive Director of the Hubbard Brook Research Foundation, Elise Tillinghast, Executive Director of Northern Woodlands, and keynote speaker Jack E. Davis share a moment in the Martha Jane Rich Theater.  Credit: Tig Tillinghast On August 20th, The Center for Northern Woodlands Education (Northern Woodlands), an environmental education nonprofit headquartered in Lyme, NH, hosted a "Field Day" on the Thetford Academy campus. The all-day event included a diverse crowd of writers, artists, wildlife biologists, foresters, and others whose work and interests relate to the long-term stewardship of northeastern forests. The day began in the Martha Jane Rich Theater with...


August 26, 2022

Posted at 16:38h in Academics, Head of School, Parents by

Dear TA Families, Lots of new shoes and first-day nerves and excitement on display this past Tuesday as we started the school year. We welcomed back over 220 returning students, along with over 90 new classmates - and an awesome cadre of new faculty. The new year brings lots of opportunities for everyone - new and returning students, middle schoolers and high schoolers. We encourage students to get involved and make the most of their TA experience. Every Thursday during Power Hour, we have built-in time during the school day for club meetings and activities. Teacher advisors and student leaders promoted offerings during the club...


August 26, 2022

Posted at 13:53h in News, Outdoor Education, Parents by

The Thetford Outdoor Program will lead a series of outings for students this fall, starting with an overnight canoe camping and service trip on the Connecticut River during Labor Day weekend, September 2-4. Students will canoe to Gilman Island (near Hanover/Norwich) and work with the Connecticut River Paddlers' Trail Alliance and Great River Hydro to maintain and improve the island's group campsite. Interested students can sign up online or via registration forms that will be sent home next week. Other planned outings include: Rock Climbing, South Royalton, Sept 24 Hiking, Cardigan Mountain, Oct 10GLOW (Girls, Ladies, or Whoever) overnight, Thetford Academy...

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