I hope you enjoy this month's AMS Family Connection Newsletter which focuses on a core lesson that begins at the Toddler level and continues throughout the Montessori Curriculum at Thacher: Grace & Courtesy.
New Pizza Session | January 4 - March 1
Pizza lunches have been a huge hit! It's time to place your order for the next session, which starts after the winter break.
The Winter Session of Afterschool Care Enrichment for Lower Elementary through Middle School will take place from January 9 to February 16. Families will receive an email when registration opens next week. Attendance in each session is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
Support Thacher through Amazon
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Food Drive | until Dec. 12
We are collecting non-perishable food until Monday, December 12th and donating it to local food banks.
Please encourage your children to select and bring in items.
Toys for Tots | until Dec. 9
Marine Toys for Tots collects and distributes NEW, unwrapped toys to children in Massachusetts.
Thacher families are welcome to support the Toys for Tots drive by dropping off toys in the collection box located in the lobby.
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 (9-3:15). Please bring your snack and lunch.
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.
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 theThacher 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!
