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12/1/2023
Coming Up
Tuesday
Dec 5
Next Level Open House | 5:00 - 6:00
Wednesday
Dec 6
Pizza Day
Friday
Dec 8
Playtime at Houghton's Pond
Thacher News
Note from the Head of School

In her book The Absorbent Mind, Maria Montessori said, "Normalization is the single most important result of our work."

Read more about how a normalized child demonstrates a love of work and order in this month's Family Connection.

Warmly,
Deba
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Coats for Kids & Families - Coat Drive

During this season of giving, Thacher is teaming up with Caring Partners, an organization that provides gently used winter coats to families in need. Beginning today and going through December 15, please consider donating any adult or child's gently-used, warm winter coat. All donations will be taken to Anton's Cleaners, where they will be professionally cleaned and distributed to families in need in our local area.

We appreciate your contribution and thank you for your support!

The coat collection box is in the lobby, ready to receive your donations.
Spiritwear Sale is now 35% off sitewide

Exciting news! For a limited time through next Friday, December 8, save a total of 35% sitewide on all Spiritwear orders by using code EXTRASAVINGS at checkout where it says "Add Coupon" (Winter5 is still active, but the two codes cannot be combined.)

Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your Thacher pride in style. Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home.

Sale Dates: November 6th - December 8th
Savings: 20% sale discount sitewide, plus an extra 15% with code: EXTRASAVINGS
Shipping: Free shipping on orders over $75
Delivery: All orders are guaranteed delivery by December 23rd
Thacher's Mobile App - Enhance your School Experience

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.

New - Find your classroom parents on the Family Directory link!

  • Stay Connected
  • Calendar and Notes Home at your Fingertips
  • Report Absences Quickly
  • Secure Access

It is a great resource to get all school information in one place.
Thacher Family Network
New England Base Camp during Professional & Vacation Days

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: 12/18-12/22, 1/2, 2/16, 3/15, 4/11 and 4/12.

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!
Play with the Kids - Houghton's Pond on Friday after School

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!
Join the Parent Facebook Group

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!
Community Corner
Holiday Merry Making
Come and be jolly at the Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum this holiday season!

From wreath-making sessions to a tour of The Davenport Mansion or the Holiday Open House, the Wakefield Estate invites you to join them in celebrating the holidays.

Click here for more information.
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