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Holidays and Observances:
Holidays and Observances:
Women's History Month, March, has a 2023 theme of "Women have always been present."
Spread the Word Inclusion Day, March 1st: A campaign focused on committing to end the R-word and to be respectful in words and actions towards people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
International Women's Day, Wednesday, March 8th: A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
Join us at the Academic Expo
TODAY
4 - 6 pm
TA Atrium
The 2023 - 2024 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
Spread the Word
Spread the Word
On Monday, March 6th, we will be joining schools around the country in recognizing Spread the Word day. This is an opportunity to get the word out about inclusion and to help make the TA community even more inclusive for all students. More information about this special day will be shared in Advisory. You can celebrate with us by wearing your unified gear (Unified basketball T-Shirts are still available to purchase), signing the Spread the Word banner during your lunch wave, taking the pledge online here, and supporting our Unified Basketball team at their final home game that afternoon.
On Monday, March 6th, we will be joining schools around the country in recognizing Spread the Word day. This is an opportunity to get the word out about inclusion and to help make the TA community even more inclusive for all students. More information about this special day will be shared in Advisory. You can celebrate with us by wearing your unified gear (Unified basketball T-Shirts are still available to purchase), signing the Spread the Word banner during your lunch wave, taking the pledge online here, and supporting our Unified Basketball team at their final home game that afternoon.
Let's go all in(clusive)!
Let's go all in(clusive)!
March is Youth Art Month!
The following artists will have artwork on display at the Portland Museum of Art from March 1 - April 2, 2023, Lower Ground Floor, and digitally on the PMA's website. Certificate Presentation for grades 9-12 is March 11 at 5:30 PM. Congratulations to the TA Artists!
Ms. Thomas selected a digital photograph by Sebastian Sheilds, grade 11 in AP Art & Design. "Sebastian is a constant creator and designer that takes pride in his inquiry and process in artmaking. I am most impressed with the concept and aesthetic of his photograph."
Mrs. Merry chose a pop-art painting created by Isabella Loignon, grade 11 in Honors Painting. "This student spends an extraordinary amount of time in the studio to create artworks that surpass the lesson being taught."
Ms. Altman selected a needle-felted sculpture created by Julia Fomichenko, grade 12. "Julia is a quiet leader in sculpture class. Her ideation, craftsmanship, and execution are consistently exceptional."
~ Congratulations TA Artists for their achievements in the 2023 Scholastic Arts Competition ~
2023 Maine Region Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition, which will take place at Maine College of Art & Design from March 1–March 11, 2022.
The exhibit reception is scheduled for the First Friday Artwalk, March 3rd.
The following TA Artists will have their Silver and Gold-winning artworks on display at the Exhibition -
Gold Key Artworks: Mint Amornsirikul, Photography, Julia Fomichenko, Sculpture, Eli Palleschi (2), Drawing & Illustration, plus Film & Animation, Ivy Turbide, Mixed Media.
Silver Key Artworks: Mint Amornsirikul, Printmaking, Metis Tucker (2) Painting, and Ceramics, Thalia Tucker, Mixed Media, Ivy Turbide (2), Printmaking, and Mixed Media.
SAVE THE DATE: CEREMONY — Saturday - March 11, 2023 TIME TBD
The 2023 Maine Region Scholastics Art Exhibition will culminate with an awards ceremony to celebrate your achievements and honor our state’s art educators who are the motors behind the students’ success.
The following TA Artists will be presented with their awards at the ceremony - all should save the date to attend ~
The Friday before vacation, we asked students to examine their behaviors surrounding procrastination through a self-survey. Students should complete questions, add up their score and compare it to the descriptors that determine the level of procrastination.
After the survey -- please watch the video titled "What Happens Whey You Procrastinate," which makes some connections between stress response in the brain and the act of procrastination.
Link to Procrastination survey: https://forms.gle/VzWCgrCQ4ruVmqUa8
Video on “What Happens When You Procrastinate?”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIn7opOQWGQ
Would you be interested in a Prom Dress?
We will have a prom dress giveaway coming soon! Please look for dates and times after vacation. If you have any questions, please connect with Mrs. Martin in the School Counseling Office.
Auditions for Treble Choir and Chamber Singers for next year are now open!
If you have experience singing and you love a challenge, submit your audition by Monday, 3/6.
Concert Choir is the group you can sign up for with no audition! Email cathy.murray@thorntonacademy.org or see Mrs. Murray with questions.
OR... No experience necessary!
If you like to sing, we encourage you to add Concert Choir to your schedule for next year! You not only get a full credit each year you choose to take the class, but it also can count as your Fine Arts Credit required for graduation! So, join our group of almost 100 students combined and you will find it is the best part of your day! Concert Choir is fun, challenging and extremely rewarding. You do not need to be a good singer when you join, but you will be great when you leave! Encourage your friends to try it with you!
Clubs & Activities Announcements:
Class A Ice Hockey Quarterfinal Round
#7 Marshwood/Traip Academy/Sanford/Noble at #2 Thornton Academy
Date: Friday, March 3, 2023
Time: 6:50pm
Place: Biddeford Ice Arena
Opportunities and Jobs Announcements:
Click on the jobs bar above or at this link for job announcements.
Senior Corner
Senior Corner
Senior Announcements:
Seniors and their parents/guardians are encouraged to review the 2023 Senior End of Year Information document if you have any questions about your final semester and the celebratory events in the spring.
Questions? graduation@thorntonacademy.org
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