National American Indian Heritage Month is in November, celebrating and honoring the history and culture of Native Americans and indigenous people in the United States.
Dia de los Muertos (November 1 - November 2) is the Mexican celebration of the continuity of life day to remember late ancestors.
Election Day on November 7 is a day set by U.S. law for the election of public officials.
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, 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
On the Spot Admissions
(Seniors Only)
The School Counseling Office will host On the Spot Admissions for the following Colleges:
UNE - 11/09/2023
UMaine - 11/15/2023
USM - 11/29/2023
Husson - 12/05/2023.
Contact the School Counseling Office with questions.
Sign up link: https://tinyurl.com/mud9ywe3
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
BEST BUDDIES - NOVEMBER 6th - LB 104 - 2:50
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 2:50-3:30PM. Students and staff can reach out to sarah.helgesen@thorntonacademy.org with any questions.
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
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.
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
CAP & GOWN ORDERING!
Seniors, it is time for us to begin planning for Commencement on June 9, 2024!
If you expect to graduate, your first step is to provide some key information so that we can order your appropriately sized cap & gown. There is no cost to you for placing this order.
The deadline for cap & gown orders is: Friday, November 10th
The Josten's form will ask you for:
- your name
- your estimated height, in feet and inches
- an estimated weight range, in pounds
- your email
- a parent/guardian email
The link to the cap & gown order form is:
https://jostensmaine.typeform.com/to/yrT9KwJk
Questions? graduation@thorntonacademy.org
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!