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10/28/2022
Coming Up
Friday, Nov 4
*Houghton's Pond Playtime - after school
Thacher News
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Advertising for PE Instructor

Thacher continues to post ads for a permanent PE instructor to join our staff. If you know a qualified candidate, please refer them to the Employment Opportunities page on our website.
Open House Tomorrow - October 29,
10:30 - noon

Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors who might be interested in attending our Open House on October 29 (tomorrow). Families are welcome - no registration is required.

Click here for a flyer you can share via email or social media.
Pizza Day is Back!

To receive pizza on November 2, we need your order no later than today, Friday, October 28.

The first session starts November 2 and runs until January 4. You are welcome to order pizza for students in all classes - pizza will be delivered to classrooms at lunchtime and served with a piece of fresh fruit.

Please place one pizza order for the entire session.

If you have questions regarding Pizza Wednesdays, please contact Renay Bane at renay@thacherschool.org.
Plastic Film Recycling is Back!

The Middle School is excited to continue the Trex recycling program! Look for bins around the school and outside the front door to recycle your plastic items. Click on the image on the right for more information about this program.

This is a Middle School Community Service Project. We appreciate the school-wide community joining us in recycling and reducing plastic in our environment.

Nurse's Corner
Have you checked out the Nurse's Corner on our website? It is a great place to reference our healthcare policies.

We have leaped into cold and flu season and are reminded that there are viruses that don't include the "C" word! Attached are the two most frequently accessed references, the Covid-19 Protocol and the Daily Health Check, which will answer questions about when a student should stay home when symptoms arise. The Covid-19 protocol is from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and references testing in school. Thacher does not offer in-school testing.

Thacher does not mandate flu shots but encourages one for everyone. If your child has had their 2022 physical and you still need to provide me with their school/camp physical form, please forward it to me.

The first year a student attends school is typically met with increased colds and viruses. It is typical and expected, no matter how much we wash our hands and take precautions. The great news is that this doesn't last forever. Here is a  helpful article by Steve Silvestro, MD, on first-year school illnesses and another about the uptick of RSV.

Please get in touch with nurse Carolynn Moore at nursemoore@thacherschool.org or 617-361-2522 ext. 36 with any questions or concerns.

Nurse Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 2:00
Thacher Family Network
New England Base Camp during Professional & Vacation Days

Thacher's Family Network is partnering with New England Base Camp for Thacher School days off on 12/19-23, 1/3, 2/17, 3/17, and 4/24 of the 2022-23 school year. The Camp is for children five and up. If you plan on signing up for the October 28 date, please do so soon. NE Basecamp must meet a minimum number of kids to run the program.

During these days, students will enjoy the facilities at the Camp located on Unquity Road (5 minutes from Thacher). Nature activities, STEM programming, crafts, and more are included. The cost is $50 a day per child (8-3:15). Please bring your snack and lunch.
Connect with Thacher Families

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.

We are paused for deer hunting season and will resume on 11/30. 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!

For questions, please get in touch with TFN co-chairs Daniela Field and Kirsten Glynn.
Pumpkin Picking