October begins on Friday, beginning both Learning Disabilities Awareness Month as well as LGBT History Month.
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.
Class of 2025: Join your class officers to hang Homecoming posters around campus. Meet in SB112 on Wednesday the 29th at 8:00 am. Email Mrs. Cardosi (jessica.cardosi@thorntonacademy.org) or Mrs. Callahan (carrie.callahan@thorntonacademy.org) with any questions.
The Interact Club meets on Mondays 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
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.
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 Student Library Advisory meets every other Monday at 3pm in the library.
Next meeting on October 4th, all are welcome!
FMI: Mrs. Johnston at shauna.johnston@thorntonacademy.org
First Meeting for TATV is on Tuesday, October 5th, 2:50pm in FA141.
FMI: Mr. Christenbury at jeff.christenbury@thorntonacademy.org
CHESS CLUB FIRST MEETING
Players of ALL levels welcome!!
Tuesday, Oct. 5, 3-4pm; TA Middle School room 119
contact: Mr. Rackmales at tom.rackmales@thorntonacademy.org
Would you like to experience the glory of Maine in the fall? The Outdoor Adventure Club has three trips planned for October and early November. 10/14: Bradbury Mountain 3-6:30pm, 10/28: Wolfe's Neck State Park 3-6:30pm, 11/7: Pleasant Mountain 9am-3pm. If you'd like to come or would like more information email alex.mitchell@thorntonacademy.org
Model UN season is starting soon. We will be having an intro meeting to talk about what the club will look like this year.
If you are interested in doing Model UN this year, or simply want more information, please plan on attending a meeting after school on Tuesday October 5th. We will meet in MB210. Please make the necessary arrangements to attend as I suspect interest this year might be high.
We will meet from 3:00-3:45 (approximately).
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Please email Mr. McKenney with questions or concerns at nathan.mckenney@thorntonacademy.org
Athletics Announcements: Click on the title bar above to learn about TA teams and see schedules, etc.
If you are interested in having TA Release in place of a scheduled Study Hall, please use the QR code to find important details and the application. Juniors and Seniors are eligible for any study hall period. Freshmen and Sophomores are eligible for any block 1 or 4 study hall (block 2 or 3 study halls must be approved by a dean).
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
Opportunities and Jobs Announcements:
Senior Announcements:
See information here regarding Graduation 2021. We'll be updating this soon to include dates and information for our Class of 2022!