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December 17, 2021

Posted at 16:30h in Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Families, 2021 at TA is a wrap! As I write to you this afternoon, I am looking out at an almost-full moon rising early over the New Hampshire mountains as the sun sets on this almost-shortest day of the year. A gorgeous close to a year that presented many challenges. Once again, I want to thank everyone for working together to keep our school community safe and healthy, while striving to keep students engaged, learning, and connected. A special shout-out to the TA faculty and staff for their continued stamina and 'stick-to-itiveness' throughout this pandemic marathon. I encourage parents, students,...


December 14, 2021

Posted at 14:57h in Academics, News, Parents by

The 2021-2022 school year marks the third academic year impacted by the pandemic. While teachers are excited to have students back in the classroom for in-person learning, the continued presence of Covid in our communities remains a significant source of stress and disruption for school employees and their families. At TA, the Board of Trustees wanted to help ease some of that stress before the holidays and help employees feel the gratitude and appreciation of their community. They invited parents and neighbors and friends to join in "Frozen Meals to Warm Hearts," an effort to provide all 71 TA employees...


December 14, 2021

Posted at 10:08h in Alumni News by

Every year as the holidays approach, the Thetford Academy Alumni Association lights a memory tree in front of the White Building. Each bulb represents a lost loved one remembered by their fellow alumni, friends, neighbors, and family. Thank you to everyone who made a gift in memory of a loved one this year. Please join us in celebrating the lives of: Janice A'NessKeith A'NessArline AndrewsCarol Bacon '55Robert Bacon '39Warren Bacon '42Arthur BaconLoren Bacon '70Danny Bacon '84Carleton Bacon '49Ruth BaconRobert L. Bacon '39Ronald Bacon '54Dorothy BankerJames Banker '55Mike Batchelder '80Earl John Beede '57Dorothy BeedeJohn E. Beede, Jr. '57Jerry BergdorfAndrew Berry '69Betty...


December 13, 2021

Posted at 13:33h in Athletics, Parents by

With basketball season in full swing, TA's administrators have been fielding a lot of questions about our winter sports guidance. Specifically, with Covid restrictions, how can spectators keep up with and cheer on their favorite Panther athletes? At this time, Thetford Academy is welcoming limited numbers of spectators into the Vaughan Alumni Gymnasium for home games. Each team member will be allowed up to four family members to attend each game. Guests must sign in upon arrival. Please also note that TA's 100% indoor masking policy will also apply and all players and spectators will be required to wear masks....


December 10, 2021

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

Dear TA Families, This week's email includes equal parts information, gratitude, and invitations to give during this holiday season. Please read on! Remote TA Day on Wednesday, Dec. 15 As I first announced in an email in late November, TA will have a special remote schedule on Dec. 15 to serve as a student and teacher academic work day without regular classes in session. The idea for this day was generated from both student and teacher input as a way to support the school community through the challenges of this fall and to allow focused time before going into winter break to prepare for the...


December 7, 2021

Posted at 14:25h in Academics, News, Parents by

On the first Tuesday of every month, TA faculty are invited to join the “Teaching and Learning Cafe,” hosted by school counselor and teaching and learning coordinator, Rebecca Walter. The informal event allows teachers from various backgrounds to share their perspectives and experiences–while gaining new ideas about strategies they may implement in their own practice.  This fall, teachers have explored the topics of thoughtful assessment, inquiry learning, and giving group tests. They have discussed the recommendations from TA’s Antiracism Task Force and antiracism in the classroom. “Covid required teachers to find new ways to engage learners,” Rebecca shared, “The Teaching and...

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