Izabela suggested "The Trojan Times" as the name of this online student news site. Thank you to all who submitted entries for consideration.
National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, celebrates the contributions, heritage, and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
Yom Kippur, a Jewish Day of Atonement, begins at sunset on Wednesday, September 15 and ends at sunset on Thursday, September 16.
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, September 17, commemorates the ratification of the United States Constitution in 1787, and all those who have become U.S. citizens.
Do you love Thornton Academy? Join the TA Tour Guides club and share your passion for our school with prospective students! The TA Tour Guides support the admissions and marketing offices by offering campus tours, attending open house events, hosting shadow day students, and assisting with photography & videography. Join us for our first meeting on Tuesday, October 5 from 3pm - 4pm in the New Media Center. We're also looking for volunteers to attend our Homecoming Prospective Student Event from 11am - 1pm on October 9. FMI katy.nicketakis@thorntonacademy.org
Clubs & Activities Announcements: Click on the title bar above to see information on all upcoming club meeting dates. New members are always welcome in any club, just reach out to the identified staff person for that group.
The first Student Library Advisory Meeting is on Monday, September 20th, 3pm. The group will meet every other Monday moving forward.
The Interact Club began meeting on Monday 9/13 at 2:45 in SB212. The Interact Club supports community service both on and off campus and is open to any students interested in community service and having fun! It isn't too late to join. For more information please contact either Mrs. Arenstam or Mrs. Campbell
TA Speech Team: Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 3p.m. in room MB017 This will be the first meeting of the year for the Thornton Speech team. If you are a fan of good writing, poetry, acting, drama, or simply hanging out with interesting people, come join us. We compete in speech tournaments throughout the year against other area high schools, and take part in the state-wide championships in January. We would love to see you and no previous experience is required.
Neuroscience Club meetings will be held on Fridays at 8am in SB112. Learn about how your brain controls what you do and what you think. Students have the opportunity to compete in the Southern Maine Regional Brain Bee at UNE this winter. See Mrs. Cardosi for more information (jessica.cardosi@thorntonacademy.org)
The first Art Club will meet at 3:00 in FA 118 on September 23rd. Fun activities, make new friends, enjoy treats.
All are welcome but space is limited to 24 students. See Mrs. Merry to sign up or email her at jennifer.merry@thorntonacademy.org if you are interested.
9/30. The Environmental Club will be conducting a fall clean up of the commuter Park and Ride Lot located on Industrial Road. This lot abuts the Goosefare Brook which has been classified as an unhealthy waterway. As part of a city and statewide effort to restore this brook students will be focus on this location, it contributes to the brooks' issues with waste and pollution.
Students interested in joining should meet in SB 101 at 2:45 on Thursday 9/30.
A bus will transport students to and from the site. Disposable gloves and trash bags provided.
Come join your class officers Wednesday, Sept. 22nd at 8am in SB112 to help prepare for Homecoming Week. We will be making posters for Spirit Week. Markers and poster board will be provided. Feel free to bring your own art supplies if you like. Email Mrs. Cardosi (jessica.cardosi@thorntonacademy.org) or Mrs. Callahan (carrie.callahan@thorntonacademy.org) with any questions.
To have this Google Calendar accessible on your device's calendar, go to the TA Upper Student Calendar. The first time you go to the calendar it is helpful to be on a computer. After adding it you should be able to access it from any device.
Athletics Announcements: Click on the title bar above to learn about TA teams and see schedules, etc.
Senior Announcements:
See information here regarding Graduation 2021. We'll be updating this soon to include dates and information for our Class of 2022!
Opportunities and Jobs Announcements: Click on the title bar above to find out about local employment opportunities.
Information below has been provided by My Place Teen Center.