In May we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month.
Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14th, is a celebration honoring motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.
Prom Photos 2023
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16LNzyGawVOP4hHxu-E2VtXTy86486ykz?usp=share_link
Thursday, 5/18/23 - Q4 Pillar Assembly
see Bell Schedules for the Pillar Day times
Partners Wanted ~ We are seeking partners for our Unified Classes for the 23-24 school year. We will be offering Unified Physical Education and Unified Art. If you are interested in being a part of this exciting opportunity, please review the course descriptions in the TA Program of Studies (Unified Art, page 33 and Unified PE, page 41) and then reach out to your school counselor or Heidi Butler for more information or to sign up!
End of Year Calendars
EOY Calendar May/June 2023 - Underclassmen
Upper School Underclassmen Finals, Daily Schedule
Monday, 6/5 - Friday, 6/8
Exam #1 8:35 - 10:00 am
Exam #2 10:20 - 11:45 am
Buses depart at 12:00 pm
Yearbooks have arrived on campus! Please see below for important information on how to order and pick up your yearbook:
TA Yearbook Distribution and Sales Times for All Students (during all four lunch waves in the Café):
• Monday, May 15th (Gold Day)
• Tuesday, May 16th (Maroon Day)
• Wednesday, May 17th (Gold Day)
• Thursday, May 18th (Maroon Day)
• Friday, May 19th (Gold Day)
* The same times for Maroon and Gold days as above will continue the following week until we sell out! But don’t wait - books are limited! If you are not on campus during lunch due to BRCOT, please contact Mr. Pulsifer to pick up your book while you have a class on campus.
Yearbooks are $75, and can be preordered at www.yearbookforever.com using debit/credit/PayPal. Please ensure you order an Upper School book on the website and not a TAMS book!. We will also accept cash and checks (made out to Thornton Academy) for in-person sales starting on 5/15. Yearbooks are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t delay! Once we sell out, they are gone!
For this spring, we are also offering a special on last year's yearbook! For $25, you can purchase the 2022 yearbook if you purchase a 2023 yearbook! That's two yearbooks for $100! We will accept cash or checks for the 2022 yearbook at time of pickup of your 2023 yearbook. The 2022 yearbooks will only be available on a limited basis, so if you would like last year's book, please be ready to purchase! If you already pre-ordered a yearbook for 2023, just ask for the 2022 yearbook when picking up this year's edition (while supplies last)!
Don't Delay - Order Today! WWW.YEARBOOKFOREVER.COM
Black Student Union will be meeting in MB 204. Please contact Mr. Smith with questions.
12th Grade
Please make sure you have filled out your senior survey linked here!
Watch the following TED Talk about everyday leadership. https://youtu.be/hVCBrkrFrBE
9th & 11th Grade
Watch the video that centers on the power of belief and how negative/positive thinking can impact your life. He recounts several true accounts of this from Bill Buckner's epic mistake, which cost the Boston Red Sox the World Series, and an SAT story that could change any student's life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-WPjW0OCwI
10th Grade
As you think about searching for a summer job, you might benefit from some job interview tips.
Here is a short Google Slide show with tips and two short videos. The first video is four tips for job interviews, and the second is a humorous how-to-shake a person's hand professionally video. In addition, there are some funny what not-to-do examples.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Dyv5NSbRjrQIUg-h3Sy3FkyM6mZlc1EbtJ5cLQUlPh8/edit?usp=sharing
Clubs & Activities Announcements:
Athletics Announcements:
Senior Announcements:
EOY Calendar May/June 2023 - Seniors
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.
New in the 2023 Senior End of Year Information document - details about an iPad purchase or return option this year!
Questions? graduation@thorntonacademy.org