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Holidays and Observances:
Holidays and Observances:
International Women's Day, Wednesday, March 8th: A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
Women's History Month, March, has a 2023 theme of "Women have always been present."
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.
Attention Student Artists: If you will be a senior next year & if you are interested in taking AP Art & Design you must complete the portfolio application & review to gain teacher permission to enroll in the course. Please join the google classroom code: nhhof2n and follow the directions provided. The deadline is: Friday 3/10, 3PM. Please see Ms. Thomas in FA 122 after school if you have any questions.
March 14 – Military Fair: Block 3 during School Day; TA Atrium
Students have the opportunity to talk with and ask questions of representatives from the United States Armed Forces.
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!
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."
Last week, we continued the series on procrastination. There is an animated TEDed video called "Why you procrastinate even when it feels bad" to "Explore what happens in the brain to trigger procrastination, and what strategies you can use to break the cycle of this harmful practice."
1. Watch the Procrastination Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWTNMzK9vG4
3. Spread the Word Day - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ENLaS2YazXy3t4-Riztqr7B6KKOENBG/view?usp=sharing
On Monday, March 6th, we will celebrate Spread the Word day. The goal of Spread the word is to help make the world a more inclusive place for those with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, one community at a time. The Spread the Word campaign was initially focused on ending the use of the R-word, but the mission has expanded to help eliminate exclusionary practices and beliefs. You can help us spread the word in one or more of the following ways:
Sign the Spread the Word Banner during your lunch wave
Show your TA Unified pride by wearing your Unified Basketball Tshirt or other Unified gear
Support our Unified Basketball Team at their final home game Monday afternoon
Think about how you can go all in to promote inclusion and take the pledge at spreadtheword.global/pledge
Clubs & Activities Announcements:
Athletics Announcements:
Class A State Championship Ice Hockey Game
#2 Thornton Academy vs. #5 South Portland/Freeport/Waynflete
Date: Saturday, March 11, 2023
Time: 12:30pm
Place: Cross Insurance Arena - Portland
Admission: Adults - $10.00/Students and Senior Citizens - $5.00
Opportunities and Jobs Announcements:
Click on the jobs bar below 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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