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Coming Up
Monday, Dec. 12
*Food Drive Ends
Wednesday Dec. 14
Pizza Day
Adult Hike in Blue Hills at 8:45 am
Friday Dec. 16
*Half-Day (pick-up schedule below)
Dec. 19 - Jan. 3
No Classes (Winter Break and Professional Day)
Wednesday, Jan. 4
Classes Resume
Pizza Day
Thacher News
Weather-Related Closings and Cancellations

There are several ways you will hear about weather-related school closings or cancellations:

  • Parents will receive a text as soon as possible after the Head of School has made a decision
  • We send an email blast through Constant Contact to all parents
  • We post notices on our school website and calendar
  • We notify local TV stations
  • Facebook and Instagram announcements

Thacher usually, but not always, follows the lead of Milton Public Schools when it comes to closings due to inclement weather. Safety is our top priority. Staff and families come to Thacher from many of the surrounding towns; therefore, Thacher may opt to close for safety's sake even if Milton Public Schools are open.
New Pizza Session | 1/11 - 3/8

Pizza lunches have been a huge hit! It's time to place your order for the next session, which starts on January 11. All orders must be placed before the winter break.

Please reach out to Renay Bane with questions.
Half-Day Pickup Schedule | 12/16/22

11:00 - 11:15 - All Children's House
11:15 - 11:30 - LE
11:30 - 11:45 - UE
11:45 - noon - MS and Toddlers

Siblings: Younger students will be dismissed at the older siblings' dismissal time. Exception: any students with Toddler siblings get dismissed at the Toddler's 11:45 dismissal time.
Food Drive | ends 12/12

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.
Afterschool Care Winter Enrichments

The Winter Session of Afterschool Care Enrichment for Lower Elementary through Middle School will take place from January 9 to February 16. 

Attendance in each session is limited, so early registration is encouraged. 
Support Thacher through Amazon

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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. 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.
Connect with Thacher Families

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.