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Holidays and Observances:
Holidays and Observances:
Winter Solstice, December 21, is the first day of winter.
Hanukkah, December 25 - January 2, is the Jewish tradition known as the Eight day Celebration of Lights.
Christmas Day, December 25, a day of observance of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Kwanzaa, December 26 - January 1, is a seven day celebration of African American heritage. “Kwanzaa” is Swahili for “first fruits of the harvest.”
New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1, is the first day of the year in modern Gregorian calendar.
Update on Your Thornton Academy ID Card
To help us maintain a secure and safe campus, please take one of the following actions by Friday, December 20th:
If you have your ID card, use it at any door card reader before the deadline. Regular use helps keep your card active.
If your card is lost, inform your Dean immediately so we can deactivate it and issue a replacement if necessary.
Please note: ID cards that are not used this week will be deactivated for security purposes.
We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the safety of our campus community. Thank you for addressing this promptly!
With Thanksgiving behind us, and the winter on the doorstep, please be advised that during days of inclement weather (snow, ice, etc.) Thornton Academy Middle and Upper School will utilize Asynchronous days whenever possible.
On an asynchronous day, all students should expect work for that day's class to be posted to Google Classroom. Students should check each class for assignments, and communicate with teachers via email with any questions.
SENIOR SHIRTS:
Senior shirt sales are open until Friday. If you'd like to sport some Class of 2025 gear, see:
TA Dining Services:
FLIK is a school dining service that provides meals at TAMS/Thornton Academy. The have developed a survey to use to potentially enhance the customer experience. Students in grades 9-12 are being asked to please take a few minutes to participate. The survey can be found HERE
Looking Ahead:
Monday, December 23 - Wednesday, January 1 - Holiday Break
Friday, January 17 - End of Quarter 2
Students are welcome to attend the Portland Chamber of Commerce's Eggs and Issues, a monthly event that brings together business, political, and education leaders from across the region to hear speakers on topics that affect the citizens of Maine. The next event is on Thursday, December 12 and features Hannah Pingree, who is the Director of the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future. If you're interested, please reach out to Mr. Christenbury at jeff.christenbury@thorntonacademy.org
The Student Council will meet at 8:00 am on 12/12 in the Library.
Join the TA Civil Rights Team! Meetings are every other Monday from 8-8:30 am in SB201. Contact Miss Michaud at noelle.michaud@thorntonacademy.org for more information.
The Angler's Society is always looking for new members. Anyone with an interest in the Maine Outdoors is encouraged to come and check it out. We meet weekly on Tuesdays from 2:50-3:00pm in SB 203 and conduct monthly outings on the water.
Senior Corner
Graduation Information
TA Graduation and Senior Information provides all of the information you need for your journey through senior year. It is updated regularly.
Cap and Gown orders have been placed for all graduating seniors. Thank you to all who completed the form or provided your information.
Your $50 graduation fee covers the cost of your cap & gown, diploma and cover, and other graduation items. The fee is due February 14th.
Questions? graduation@thorntonacademy.org
2025 Yearbook Information!
Seniors! Please check out this letter for information on the 2025 Yearbook and how to submit your senior photo, message/quote, and how to purchase the yearbook!
Questions? Please contact Mr. Pulsifer at: josh.pulsifer@thorntonacademy.org
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