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3/29/2024
Creating Flower Arrangements for a Thacher Event
Coming Up
Wednesday
April 3
*Pizza Day (order form closes March 31)
Friday
April 5
-*TFN Parent Meet Up - The Plate in Milton
-Houghton's Pond Playtime
Thacher News
Note from Head of School

Parenting Workshop
Montessori Schools of Massachusetts (MSM) is hosting a "Responsive Parenting in Stressful Times" workshop open to the Thacher community. The workshop is designed to offer practical strategies and support for navigating difficult circumstances and empower parents with tools to foster resilience, communication, and connection within their families.

Family Connection Newsletter
This month's AMS Family Connection delves into Maria Montessori's eleven cardinal tendencies that drive humans to understand and make a difference in the world around them.
Parent/Guide Conferences - Zoom or In-Person | April 11 and 12

We are excited to welcome parents to campus during our upcoming Parent/Guide Conferences. There will be options for Zoom or In-person meetings.

Appointments will be available all day Thursday and Friday, April 11 and 12We will email you when it's your turn to book your conference(s).

Free childcare during your 30-minute conference will be available for Thacher students only. Childcare hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
Last Chance to Order Pizza for Final Session
It's time to reorder pizza for our third (and final) session. Session III runs from March 27 - May 29.

Please order before March 31.
Summer Program - Registration Open

Thacher's Summer Program will run from June 17 to August 9.

Visit our website to view dates and weekly themes.
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.
Note from the Nurse
Sunscreen and Annual Physicals

With spring weather comes sun, mosquitos, and ticks! Please click here for CDC guidance on these pests.

  • Please apply sunblock and bug spray before dropping students off at school. If you feel they will need reapplication, please send in their products labeled with their name and class. Per state guidelines, classroom staff will keep them out of the reach of students. Students are not permitted to carry or transport these products; please hand them to a staff member. If reapplication is needed, it will be done outdoors under staff supervision. Sharing of sunblock and bug spray is strictly prohibited per MA regulations.

  • Physicals and Allergy/Asthma/Seizure care plans, signed by a doctor, must be renewed annually. If your student has had a physical after September 2023 and you have not yet provided me with a copy of their latest physical, please do so.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Nurse Carolynn.

Carolynn Moore, BSN, RN
617-361-2522 Ext 36
Note from the Coach
Spring Soccer Roster

Elementary students are getting ready for some exciting soccer action this spring. The Spring Soccer League kicks off on April 1st.

Curious about team placements and schedules? Click here to view the rosters.
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: 4/11 and 4/12. A minimum number of children must register for the date to be available.

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 (9:00 - 3:15), and students must bring snacks and lunch. Please register early!

Monthly Coffee - Friday, 04/5, at The Plate

Join other Thacher parents after dropoff on Friday, April 5th, for a casual coffee meetup at The Plate in Milton. (Note new location.)
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 p.m. to 5:00 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.
Community Corner
Holi Mela - Festival of Colors
March 30, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

On March 30, celebrate Holi Mela with Indian music, food, dance, and more at Adams Park in Roslindale.

Click the image on the right for more information.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Walk

Support CHB Assistant Sarah Begin in the 2024 Boston Overnight Walk for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Contribute to her $1,000 goal by donating through her fundraising page.

Proceeds support research, advocacy, survivor resources, and awareness programs.
Brookwood Community Farm CSA Shares Available

Brookwood Community Farm still offers CSA Shares that include veggies, fruits, eggs, and flowers. Their popular annual plant sale is May 11 and 12.

Click here for more information.