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October 15, 2021

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

Dear TA Families, Here are some important highlights for the week. Last Day of Quarter 1 is Friday 10/22 We want to remind everyone that there is just one week left in the first quarter of the school year. If students have assessments they want to retake, additional drafts of writing assignments to revise, make-up work from recent absences to turn in, important projects or tests coming up in the next few days -- now is the time to really focus, prep, and follow through on those deadlines. We encourage parents and students to use Web2School as a resource to track progress and assignments...


October 13, 2021

Posted at 08:54h in News, Parents by

Save the date and spread the word! Thetford Academy will host Admissions Open House events on Nov. 7, 2021 (in-person) and Nov. 11, 2021 (virtual). Open to all prospective families entering grades 7-12, TA's Open House events are an opportunity to learn more about our academic, athletic, outdoor, and co-curricular programming. Families will be invited to explore our 295-acre campus, meet our award-winning faculty, and hear from current students. For more information about these events or to connect with TA's admissions office, please contact Enrollment Coordinator Molly Dugan-Sullivan. We look forward to learning more about you! Register Now: Middle School Open...


October 12, 2021

Posted at 17:34h in Academics, DEI, Head of School, News, Parents by

On Friday, October 8, TA teachers participated in the first in-service day since school's opening six weeks ago. In the day-to-day bustle of the school year, in-service time is a valuable opportunity for teachers to collaborate, share strategies and resources, and tackle new skills. It's a time to reflect together on the work of teaching and learning and to reconnect with colleagues as part of a professional learning community.  Teachers started the day with a hands-on session about electronic portfolios, led by Rebecca Walter and other colleagues on the school’s academic advisory committee. Instead of just listening to a presentation on...


October 12, 2021

Posted at 14:30h in Alumni News, DEI, Head of School, News by

Following nine months of intensive work, the TA Anti-Racism Task Force presented their findings and recommendations to the school's board of trustees this summer. The group’s final recommendations report is now complete and ready to be shared with the community and integrated into our school’s strategic plan and actions moving forward. The 12-page report includes an executive summary; an overview of the group's process last year, concluding with an at-a-glance list of its 11 recommendations (page 4); followed by an in-depth review of each recommendation outlining suggested action steps and resources. The recommendations connect with many aspects of the school's...


October 9, 2021

Posted at 10:30h in Academics, DEI, Head of School, News, Parents by

Dear TA Families,Gratitude for Friday Yesterday was one of those precious few days in the school year when only the educators are on campus. Inservice time is invaluable for colleagues to come together, reflect on the year, plan and work together, share strategies and resources, and hone our craft. We know families have to flex their schedule when students don't have school, and want to let our community know that we are grateful for the inservice time in the school calendar. This year's fall inservice agenda included a variety of topics, from transferable skills and student portfolios, to exploring resources for educators on...


October 5, 2021

Posted at 19:18h in Academics, News, Parents by

English students at Thetford Academy are encouraged to share their work with the Young Writers Project, a Vermont-based "community of young people who create and connect online through words, photos, and art." English teacher Joe Deffner on why TA's English department makes the Project a part of its curriculum: "YWP is really a wonderful tool for engaging reluctant writers," he shared, "The prompts don't require lengthy responses, so anyone can respond to them. It's also really exciting for a kid to see their work in print or in an online magazine–especially if it's a kid who might not have formerly thought...

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