Art School Presentations 2023-24
The following Art School presentations have been scheduled during Ms. Thomas’ Gold 4 block class in room FA 122(B). All Junior & Senior Artists interested in attending art school at the post-secondary level may attend as long as they have permission from their Gold 4 Teacher and have a pass from them. Please sign-up in advance with Ms. Thomas in person after school or by email. Students must have a pass from their academic teacher the day of the presentation. Please no surprise drop-ins on the day of the presentation!
Thursday, October 26th @ 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Eric Kaster, Assistant Director of Admissions College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI
Thursday, November 9th @ 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Jon Bolles, Assistant Director of Admissions Massachusetts College of Art & Design, Boston, MA
Thursday, November 14th @ 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Chuck Benedict, Assistant Director of Admissions
Savannah College of Art & Design, Savannah, GA
TA Tour Guides - Help welcome prospective students and families to Thornton Academy! TA Tour Guides give campus tours, connect with students on email and social media, and help out at open houses and fairs. Share your love of Thornton Academy with students and families who have yet to discover our school. E-mail Mrs. Demers FMI sara.demers@thorntonacademy.org
TA Release - Juniors and Seniors may fill out the TA Release form for any block that is currently a study hall. Sophomores may request release only for a block 1 or 4.
Parking Pass - Juniors and Seniors are eligible for parking permits and will be issued in order of request until they are all gone. Once you fill out the Student Parking Permit form you need to pick up your permit at Mr. Trask's office.
Homecoming Rally - BRCOT Bus
The bus from BRCOT to TA will leave Biddeford at 2:05 on Friday so that students may attend the rally.
Spirit Week is here! Will the Class of 2026 remain Spirit Week champs? Or will another class win the title? Teachers will be counting participation during block 2. The winning class will be awarded the spirit stick during the pep rally on Friday, October 13! Let's go, TA!
National Honor Society
The NHS will be hosting a bake sale on Friday, 10/13, during all lunch waves. All items are $1. Funds raised will help purchase items for care packages which will be sent to members of the military who are stationed overseas.
New members are always welcome - dedicated to building a stronger TA community. Student Council works to better our community and leave a long-lasting, positive impact. Come and join us. FMI contact tricia.heidelbaugh@thorntonacademy.org OR maryann.martin@thorntonacademy.org
Interact Club
Are you interested in volunteering? Come join the Interact Club! The club meets 2x per month and volunteers at a variety of events both on campus and off. For more information reach out to Mrs. Campbell: emma.campbell@thorntonacademy.org or join our Google Classroom, class code aocvcfp
Black Student union will be meeting Monday October 16th at 2:50 in MB 204
ONE ACT COMPETITION
Are you interested in auditioning or helping with tech for the 2024 One Act Competition? If so, please fill out this One Act 2024 Interest Form to let us know.
Stay up-to-date with all things TA Players by joining our Google Classroom here: om2jud7
Please contact Mr. Hanright or Mrs. Buttarazzi if you have any questions!
The T.A. Anglers' Society is open to any and all students with an interest in the outdoors. We meet weekly on Wednesdays from 2:50-3:20 and conduct monthly outings.
BEST BUDDIES
Interested in becoming a mentor? This is the place for you!! The BEST BUDDY program builds friendships between people with and without intellectual and physical disabilities. It offers social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion. We’re looking for leaders! Come fit in with us every first Monday of the month in LB 104 from 2:45-3PM. Reach out to sarah.helgesen@thorntonacademy.org with any questions.
Order Your Yearbook
Yearbooks are now on sale! These highly sought-after books are available to order online at www.yearbookforever.com. We have sold out of yearbooks the past two years! We sell on a first come, first serve basis, so purchase early to ensure you receive your yearbook in May 2024! *Pictured is the 2023 edition of Tripod*
Senior Corner - Class of 2024
Please review the TA Yearbook Senior Letter for information on how to submit your Senior Photo and Senior Message, purchase a Baby Ad, and purchase a yearbook!