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February 11, 2022

Posted at 17:37h in Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Families, It was a busy week at TA with lots of mid-quarter momentum. Here are a few highlights of the many activities happening at school. Arts & Academics - Poetry Slam Artist-in-residence Geof Hewitt was back at TA this week, working with Abby MacGregor's creative writing students. The class hosted a poetry slam in the MJR Theater today, with over a dozen students sharing their original works in the performance contest. Congrats to winner Marshall Melancon '23 and runner up Isaac Yukica '25. The judging was close, with just 2/10ths of a point between the two poems! Prospective Students - Taste of TA Visits We...


February 8, 2022

Posted at 13:01h in Athletics, News, Parents by

Featured photo by TA parent Kelly Smith. With a full schedule ahead, the Panthers varsity basketballs teams hope to rebound from a stretch of losses. The girls returned to the court on Jan. 25 after a three-week hiatus due to Covid with a tough game v. Windsor's Yellowjackets, losing 62-41. Over the next two weeks, the girls scooped up a win v. Randolph, before falling to Lyndon (67-42) and Williamstown (55-51) in subsequent Saturday games. Despite the loss at Williamstown, the girls played well and kept the game tight. From the Valley News: "The Panthers answered a 10-0 home-team run in...


February 4, 2022

Posted at 17:30h in Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Families, This week had some twists and turns we weren't expecting. Boy, how we have all had to learn how to be adaptable over the last two years! I hope today's snow day brought everyone a little extra something special: joy • rest • fun • free time • ski time • fill in the blank • all of the above. Community Day Recap The weather cooperated on Wednesday to allow for lots of winter outdoor activities. Spending time outside was one of our goals for Community Days this year, as part of our larger intention to maintain some of the positive...


February 1, 2022

Posted at 10:58h in Athletics, News, Parents by

In the spring of 2020, an anonymous donor pledged to update all of the cardio equipment in the Hathorn Engelman Fitness Center. The generous gift was made, the donor shared, to honor the contributions of TA's longtime track and field coach Joel Breakstone. With the pandemic, it would be another year before TA's teams and fitness classes would be able to take full advantage of the new treadmills, stationary bikes, and more - and another six months before TA finally had the opportunity to celebrate the gift's honoree. On Friday, Thetford Academy hosted a small dedication and plaque unveiling ceremony...


February 1, 2022

Posted at 09:02h in Arts, News by

Header photo: "Golden Hour" by Mary Bosco '24, which earned an Honorable Mention in the photography category at the AVA Gallery High School Exhibition. On Friday, the AVA Gallery in Lebanon launched its 14th annual High School Exhibition featuring artwork from high school students across the Upper Valley. Visual arts teacher Karyn Neubauer and Photography teacher Curran Broderick nominated nine of their students who showed "exceptional promise" for participation in the show. Congratulations to Caitlyn Clough. Julia Martin, Hannah Williams, Chantel Swasey, Mary Sithavady, Ira Crandall, Quinn Corcoran, Mary Bosco, and Charlotte Reimanis, and Olivia Sayers for their nominations. The exhibition,...


January 29, 2022

Posted at 09:22h in Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Families, Here are some highlights to share with you as we wrap up the last week of January. Report Cards: On Wednesday students received their report card mailing for second quarter. Please take time this weekend to review it together, if you have not had a chance to do so yet. The mailing included a cover letter, the report card, and SBAC score reports from last spring for certain grades. The Head of School cover letter is also posted on the TA website: thetfordacademy.org/2022/01/q2-report-card-mailing-letter-from-the-head-of-school. Half-Day Coming Up: Wednesday, February 2 is part of our half-day series this year to provide concentrated time for teacher professional...

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