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Holiday and Observances:
Valentine's Day, Wednesday, February 14th: Originated as a Christian feast day honoring Saint Valentine, and now a cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world.
President's Day, Monday, February 19th, honors in the United States all the past and present presidents.
Security Badge Implementation
As a reminder, doors will be locked beginning tomorrow, February 15th. This will allow us to test all systems on both a maroon and gold day prior to vacation. Here is the Security Badge Implementation Video for you to review. If you have any questions, please reach out to your Dean.
Join us at the Academic Expo
Wednesday, March 6th, 4 - 7 pm
TA Atrium
The 2024 - 2025 school year is months away, but now is a good time for students to start thinking about classes they'd like to take.
The Academic Expo provides an opportunity for current and prospective students and families to learn about all of TA’s classes. Each academic department will have a visual display, staffed by its teachers, that highlights the department's classes. You'll be able to speak with the teachers and ask questions.
The Academic Expo also helps students chart their academic path beyond next year. For example, a Trigonometry teacher could suggest a math class to a sophomore that would best prepare the student for that senior-level class. Academic Expo Video
If you're interested in helping create content for the Thornton Academy Instagram and TikTok, contact Mr. Christenbury at jeff.christenbury@thorntonacademy.org
Become a TA Tour Guide! Help welcome prospective students and families to Thornton Academy! TA Tour Guides give campus tours, connect with students on email and social media, and help out at open houses and fairs. Share your love of Thornton Academy with students and families who have yet to discover our school. FMI jamie.small@thorntonacademy.org
Valentine's Card Delivery to the local nursing homes will be today after school. Any students wanting to help, please see Mrs. Martin in the School Counseling Office by noon today.
Come by The Saco Scoop on February 20th. Health Assistant Carolyn will be serving ice cream from 5-7pm with the Old Orchard Fire Department!
20% of the proceeds will support the Old Orchard Beach Fire Department stair climb team (The climb is in Boston to benefit the American Lung Association).
We are so excited to share that Thornton Academy has been selected to benefit from Hannaford’s Fight Hunger Bag Program, which makes it easy for customers to contribute to their local communities.
For the month of February, whenever a $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag is purchased at the Hannaford located in Saco, $1 will be donated to Thornton Academy's student lunch assistance fund. This is a great way to broaden awareness and help our cause.
Let’s get started! Share the news with friends and family. Call, send emails and post on social media. The more people who purchase the Fight Hunger Bag in February, the more we can raise!
To learn more about this program, please visit hannaford.2givelocal.com
The following TA Artists will have artwork on display at the Youth Art Month exhibit at the Portland Museum of Art from February 28 - March 31, 2024, Lower Ground Floor, and digitally on the PMA's website.
A Certificate Presentation for grades 9-12 is March 9 at 5:30 PM, in the PMA Auditorium, Lower Ground Floor. Congratulations to the following TA Artists!
Ms. Thomas selected a digital photograph created by Larry Zitong Zhou, grade 12 in AP Art & Design. "Larry has created an incredible series of self-portraits during the first semester and I selected a colorful montage self-portrait that was inspired by the work of Andy Warhol and expressess contemporary issues. I am most impressed with the message of the artwork and with Larry's work ethic.
Ms. Altman selected a needle felted sculpture created by Lilah Thomas, grade 11 in Sculpture class. “Lilah is a phenomenal student who always goes above and beyond in all that she does. She created this piece, “Lily”
Ms. Thomas, an active member of both the Maine Art Education Association (MAEA) and the Maine Education Association (MEA) has been invited to participate by submitting one student artwork for the annual Youth Art Month Exhibition at the MEA Office in Augusta.
Ms. Thomas submitted one Mixed Media artwork created by Natalie Clark '25, titled "Tropical Desert Fusion" for this occasion. Natalie's artwork will be professionally framed by the MEA and exhibited with approximately 30 other student artworks from around the state. Ms. Thomas chose Natalie's artwork, "because of her unique ability to create artworks that express visual competency and expression. Natalie has proven to be a serious art student and I am pleased to feature her artwork in this special venue."
This exhibition will run from February - November 2024 with an opening reception planned for March 10, 2024, 1-2:30 PM at the MEA Office, 35 Community Drive, Augusta
The T.A. Anglers' Society is open to any and all students with an interest in the outdoors. We meet weekly on Wednesdays from 2:50-3:20 and conduct monthly outings.
We invite all students to join the student council and help plan the Winter Carnival Dance, Spirit Week, and the Children's Winter Carnival.
We welcome all students to participate!
Our Best Buddies are busy! It doesn’t matter which event - magic shows, volunteering, hockey games - our buddies are doing an awesome job representing TA! Follow and support us on Instagram @ tabestbuddies
Interested in becoming a mentor? This is the place for you!! The BEST BUDDY program builds friendships between people with and without intellectual and physical disabilities. It offers social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion. We’re looking for leaders! Come fit in with us every first Monday of the month in LB 104 from 2:50-3:30PM. Reach out to sarah.helgesen@thorntonacademy.org with any questions.
Athletics Announcements:
Order Your Yearbook
Yearbooks are now on sale! These highly sought-after books are available to order online at www.yearbookforever.com. We have sold out of yearbooks the past two years! We sell on a first come, first serve basis, so purchase early to ensure you receive your yearbook in May 2024! *Pictured is the 2023 edition of Tripod*
Senior Corner - Class of 2024
Graduation Fees ($50) to cover the cost of diploma, cap & gown are due by Friday, February 9th. See instructions at Fees, Cap & Gown.
Caps and gowns have already been ordered for all seniors.
Senior End of Year Senior Information Site
Questions? graduation@thorntonacademy.org
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