Welcome to 2024 and the Lunar Year of the Dragon!

I thoroughly enjoy seeing students return to school after a long break. They enter with big smiles and excitement to share and reconnect with friends and teachers. The joy is palatable in the hallways and classrooms.

As we gear up for winter, let's keep our spirits high and look forward to the exciting community events, engaging classroom activities, and enlightening parent education programs that are on the horizon.

Our first parent event is the Journey through Montessori, scheduled for Thursday, January 18. We hope to see all the families there!

Please feel free to reach out to me anytime. My door is always open!

Warmly and with joy,

Deba Dunn

Head of School

Text Messages: We will send out text alerts.

Mobile App: We'll post a banner on our Mobile App.

Email: Notifications will also be sent to your email.

School Calendar: Updates will be posted on our school calendar, accessible on our school website.

Local TV Stations: Closures will be communicated to local television stations

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

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

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.

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!