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11/23/2018

Coming up at Thacher
Monday - 11/26

- Picture Retake Day*

- Taiko Drumming Day*

Wednesday - 11/28

Pizza Day
Thursday - 11/29

What is Montessori?* (admissions event)
Sunday - 12/2

Around the World Potluck Brunch -
details below*
Notes of Gratitude
A Note from Deba

Thanksgiving greetings to our Thacher Community. I hope this note finds you giving thanks for your wonderful family and friends and for the bounty of a nourishing meal.   Read more...
A Note from Angela

I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the community we have here at Thacher Montessori. I think this is truly reflected in how successful the Open House on Saturday ran. Read more...
Thacher News
Picture Retake Day | 11/26

If you have any questions about your photos (missing orders, refunds etc.) please contact our photographers at Coffee Pond Productions directly. (1-800-632-2323 x 0 or lifeguards@coffeepond.com)
 
Picture retake day is November 26. We will also be taking our all-school photo that day.

If you want a retake, please keep the class photo and return the rest of the package on or before November 26. If you have specific instructions, please include any suggestions on a piece of paper so it shows through the envelope window.
Performance in the am -
workshop in the pm.
Parents welcome to both.
Taiko Drumming Day| 11/26

Community Taiko Drum Performance @ 1:30 pm

Parents are welcome to attend the Upper Elementary and AP student performance led by Taiko sensei Mark H Rooney.

Family/Staff Taiko Workshop @ 6:00 pm

Learn about Taiko in a hands-on way with Taiko sensei Mark H. Rooney.

No "level of musicianship" is required for this workshop, only a wish to understand the experience of Taiko, and a willingness to have to have fun.

Recommended (optional) donation is $30. Contact Victor with questions.
Food and Toy Drive - ends 12/7

Thacher families are welcome to support our food and/or toy drive that runs until December 7.

Food and toys will be collected in donation boxes located in the front lobby. Upper Elementary A students are planning to deliver the food to the Greater Boston Food Bank.

Food Drive for Boston Food Bank
organized by UEA Project Gratitude  
Toy Drive Supporting Toys for Tots 
Thacher is collecting toys on behalf of the
 
New, unwrapped gifts for children up to 12 years old will be collected in the school lobby.  
New Date for Next Level Open House | 1/16/19

The Next Level Open House that was originally slated for December 5 has been rescheduled. The new date is Wednesday, January 16 at 5:30 pm. More details soon!

What is Montessori? | 11/29 - 9:30am

Please tell your friends and neighbors who might want to learn more about Thacher about our "What is Montessori?" admissions event.
TPC (Thacher Parent Council) Notices
Thacher Parents Bar Night - 11/29

A casual gathering at a local bar - initiated by some fun-loving Thacher parents. All parents are most welcome.

Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 7:30 PM
Steel & Rye, 95 Eliot St, Milton, Massachusetts 02186

Around the World Brunch | 12/02 noon - 2:00

Gather to sample delicious food from around the world and socialize with other Thacher families.

Please sign up to bring a (nut free) food that represents your family's culture. Gluten-free and vegan/vegetarian options encouraged! Kindly bring a card that says the name of the dish, the country of origin, and the ingredients (have your child design it!). 
Community Corner
Student Performers

Catie Mayo (LEC) will be dancing in Cast C of Boston Ballet's Nutcracker. Tickets and schedule online.
Photo of Lucky and Leo
Lucky Eschauzier (AP) will be performing in South Shore Theatre Works' Seussical.

Leo Eschauzier (AP) will be dancing in South Shore Ballet Theatre's Nutcracker.
Anais Kim (AP) will be dancing in Cast A of Boston Ballet's Nutcracker. Tickets and schedule online.
Milton Cotillion

Registration is open for the 23rd Anniversary of the Milton Cotillion (Sunday nights). Learn more about Cotillion.
Wakefield Estate Mansion Tour | 12/7

An exclusive progressive tasting event through three historic mansions in Milton: Forbes House Museum, the Wakefield Estate, and the Eustis Estate. Read more...
Do you have an event or announcement you want to share in our community corner? If so, please send it to andreabd@thacherschool.org .