Parents
Oct
23
TA Students Join “Regeneration Corps”
Eight Thetford Academy students recently participated in the pilot launch of Regeneration Corps, a Vermont-based “learning movement supporting youth in gaining the hands-on skills necessary to transition from an extractive culture to one that is regenerative.” The two immersive sessions, hosted at Thetford’s Cedar Circle Farm, were an opportunity for students to get off campus […]
Oct
20
Technology Resources at TA
Effective, creative, and safe use of technology is essential to student learning and especially critical the hybrid learning environment. We are excited to share some changes in TA’s Technology Department designed to help students, parents, and teachers get the most out of the technology TA provides. The new tech team, IT technician Marisa Cotilletta (backend […]
Oct
19
Lunch Program Update
Thetford Academy’s Café Lunch Program has had a great start to the year. We’ve been fortunate to receive federal funding to subsidize free lunch for all students, and have had enthusiastic responses from our students. Dawn Phelps, our Café Manager, has been working hard to provide interesting and varied meals that transport well in our […]
Oct
16
Head of School Weekly Email: Survey Data, Quarter 1 Timeline, Student Opportunities
Dear TA Families & Students, A few notes of gratitude to start off my weekly email: Thank you to the 139 parents/guardians and 161 students who completed our mid-quarter survey a few weeks ago. I have prepared a summary of survey results to share – click here to view. Kudos to our on-campus students for continued compliance […]
Oct
14
Travel Update: COVID-19, Grafton County
Two events in our local community this past week in regard to COVID cases have caught our attention and we’d like to clarify and provide some information. First, we are aware of cases at neighboring schools in Hanover and Lebanon. We are hopeful that cases will not result in outbreaks, but will remain isolated events. […]
Oct
05
School Picture Day – Oct. 8
Picture Day is this week, Thursday, October 8. Photographers will be on campus between 9:30 am and 12:30pm. All students can attend the photography session, whether they are on campus or working remotely. Students wanting to order photos, need to bring a completed photo order form and payment to Picture Day on Thursday, October 8. Students […]
Oct
03
Head of School Weekly Email: Student and Parent Surveys, Reopening Handbook, Digital Learning Deadline
Dear TA Families and Students,Today marks the end of week 4 of the new school year. I want to pause at this important milestone and take a moment to give an enormous public THANKS to our incredible TA staff, who are working incredibly hard to make this school year possible!As we transition into October, I have some requests […]
Oct
02
Student Flu Vaccine Clinic Oct. 15
The following letter was sent home to all families the week of September 28. Dear Parents & Guardians, Thetford Academy and Upper Valley Pediatrics will hold a student flu clinic on Thursday, October 15. Flu vaccines are free for all TA students through the VFC (Vaccines for Children) program at the Vermont Department of Health. Your student can receive a flu […]
Sep
25
Head of School Weekly Email: Change in VT Guidance & Related Updates
Dear TA Families & Students, As many of you are aware, Governor Scott announced on Tuesday that Vermont schools would shift from Step II guidance to Step III starting tomorrow. This is a good sign that Vermont continues to trend in the right direction with the pandemic. (For those interested in the details, you can check out the […]
Sep
25
Digital Learning Resources for Families
The TA Technology Department has launched a new online resource for families learning to navigate the the remote classroom environment and new digital tools with their students. On this site, “Digital Learning at TA,” you’ll find: Information about best practices for using Google Classroom and Web2School to support student learning and stay informed “Get Help” […]
Sep
17
The Mountain Day Challenge
Friday, September 18 would have been Thetford Academy’s 42nd annual Mountain Day and we are disappointed that we won’t be able to climb with our students this year. Traditionally on Mountain Day, each grade tackles one mountain per year, with the goal of having hiked each of the six peaks by the time they graduate […]
Sep
17
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
This summer, the Thetford Academy community was devastated to lose two alumni to suicide. The loss of these young lives has impacted our community deeply, underscoring the important role we can all play in supporting those in crisis. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and we want to make sure that everyone in our […]
Sep
11
Head of School Weekly Email
Dear TA Students & Families, Here are a few school-wide announcements and reminders as we wrap up week 1: BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL Homework club for those who need to be on campus before 8:30am or after 2pm launches on Monday. Please submit the sign-up form to participate for 1st quarter. Latham Library remains closed to visitors […]
Sep
08
Day 1 Welcome!
The start of a new school year is an energized and joyful time for students and teachers alike. That was especially true this year after six months away from campus. Although TA’s opening day looked and felt a little different this time around, we are grateful to be back. Head of School Carrie Brennan (and […]
Sep
02
Head of School Community Email: Back to School News & Laptop Checkout
Dear Thetford Academy Students & Families, The start of the school year is just around the corner! Teachers and all staff have been busy working together since last Monday getting ready to welcome students back. This email outlines important information to help all of us as we launch this unique new year on September 8. As you review the […]
Sep
02
Student Laptop Checkout – Sept. 3 & 4
Families who requested a TA laptop for one or more of their students (via the Aug. 14 fall sign-up form) may come to campus on Thursday or Friday of this week to check out a laptop. This week’s laptop checkout is for high school students (grades 9-12) and fully-remote middle school students only. Middle school […]
