"Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in."

I want to raise this question--would our country be different today if Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had not been assassinated on April 4th, 1968? I have linked the I Have a Dream Speech he delivered on August 28, 1963, in Washington, DC here.

Reading his entire speech and viewing the video will help us reflect on the question I raised.

In Retrospection,

Deba Dunn

Head of School

Fall Progress Reports were published in your personal Transparent Classroom portal on Thursday, January 11. If using the link below, select your child's name on the left and click on 'Conference Reports'.

Please contact Andrea Dietrich if you need help accessing your report.

Journey through Montessori

Mark your calendar to come and embark on a Journey through Montessori. Learn how the Montessori curriculum provides a seamless and interconnected educational experience from toddlerhood through middle school.

We ask that all families RSVP by Monday, January 15, so that we can adequately prepare for this amazing event. Childcare for Thacher students only will also be offered, so please register early, as space is limited.

This event is for all families, regardless of your child's current level.

Our new Pizza Session starts next Wednesday (January 17) and will run until March 20. If your child wants pizza lunches during the next session, please order before Sunday.

Please note that all orders for the second session must be placed by January 21.

We still have a few spaces open in our Afterschool Enrichment Program that starts January 8. Give your Elementary through Middle School child the opportunity to explore a variety of engaging classes designed to spark creativity, foster teamwork, and enhance skills.

Our diverse lineup includes classes in coding, cooking, Minecraft, sports, and arts.

Download our Mobile App by going to the App Store and searching for Thacher Montessori School. Use the password Leadership to set up an account.

Thacher's Family Network will partner with New England Base Camp for Thacher School days off.

NE Basecamp will be offered for the 23/24 School Year on the following dates: 2/16, 3/15, 4/11 and 4/12. A minimum number of children must register for the date to be available. If you plan on signing up that day, please do so ASAP.

The Camp is for children ages five and up. During these days, students will enjoy the facilities at the Camp located on Unquity Road (5 minutes from Thacher). The programs include nature activities, STEM programming, crafts, and more.

The cost is $50 a day per child (9-3:15), and students must bring their snacks and lunch. Please register early!

Everyone is invited. Head over to Houghton's Pond after school on Fridays to let your kids run and play. Thacher families are usually there from 2:45-5 p.m. See you there!

All parents are invited to join the Thacher Montessori Parents Facebook group. The group's goal is for parents to have a space to share resources, ask questions, and support each other in the community. Join today!