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1/20/2023
Coming Up
Wednesday, Jan 25
Pizza Day

Adult Hike in Blue Hills - 8:45 am*
Friday, Jan 27
Playtime at Houghton's Pond After School*
Saturday, Feb 4
Paint & Sip - 4 - 7 pm (TFN event)*
Thacher News
Note from the Head of School

Dear Thacher Families,

This is a reminder that the classrooms are open for observation from October to May. The best way to understand your child's experience in their Montessori classroom environment is to see it firsthand. Please take the opportunity to book your 30-minute observation directly through Sharyn at the front desk.

The staff and I look forward to seeing you!

In Partnership,

Deba
Note from School Nurse

As you may have noticed, those of us in the Northeast region are over-achieving at rebuilding our immunity after being so unexposed for two years. Most of us are, or will, experience the viruses that come at this time of year, including the Flu, COVID, and stomach bugs to name a few. Unfortunately, most of these viruses are passed before the onset of symptoms. Please look at our Daily Health Check and COVID protocols and keep this sheet handy as we move ahead with the rest of this cold and flu season.

If a Thacher community member tests positive for Covid, please note that the first day of symptoms or the day of the positive test (whichever comes first) is day zero. Individuals must quarantine through day five and can return to school on day six, in which case a mask must be worn for days 6 - 10.

If this scenario applies to a toddler or a student in another class who is not likely to keep a mask on, the return to school would be on day 11. Like all viruses, an individual must be free from a temperature of 99.5 or above for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications to return to Thacher. Please note that a mask does not need to be worn if an individual tests negative after day five and is free of all symptoms. A negative test, however, is not required to return as some people can test positive for multiple weeks.

The best way to fight these viruses is to get a good night’s sleep, get your fruit and veggies in, and stay hydrated. A run-down and tired body is the most susceptible.

Please reach out to Nurse Carolynn Moore at nursemoore@thacherschool.org or 617-361-2522 ext. 36 with any questions or concerns.
Thacher Family Network
Paint & Sip | Saturday, 2/4, 4-7pm

Last call to sign up for Paint Night!

Join Thacher parents for a Paint Night at Modern Party Art on Saturday, February 4th, from 4-7 pm. Leave the kids at home for an early evening getting artistic and socializing with other Thacher parents. 

Each $35 ticket includes an 11x14 stretched canvas, all art materials, music, & instruction. It is a BYOB event - bring your favorite wine or beer. TFN will provide snacks and desserts. Non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on-site.
Class Parents
Visit the Thacher Family Network page on the school website for a complete list of Class Parents. Class parents facilitate communications within their class community, meet with other parents to share ideas, and support parent initiatives.
Hike in the Blue Hills with the Adults
Please join us for an adult hike in the Blue Hills every other Wednesday. Meet in the parking lot across from school after drop off around 8:40 am.

For questions, please contact TFN co-chairs Daniela Field and Kirsten Glynn.

Play with the Kids
Head over to Houghton's Pond after school on Fridays to let your kids run and play. See you there!

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

If you have any questions, please contact TFN co-chairs Daniela Field and Kirsten Glynn.