All School Music Concert | Saturday, 4/27

The All School Music Concert is Saturday, April 27th at 10:00am in the Thacher gym. The theme of this year’s concert is “Artistry and Genius” and features the work of three insightful and consequential women songwriters: Joni Mitchell, Alessia Cara, and Malvina Reynolds.

If, for some reason, you are unable to make it Saturday, you are welcome to observe our in-school dress rehearsal on Thursday, April 25th at 9:00am in the gym. 

If you wish to help out by bringing refreshments or setting up equipment, please email Victor at [email protected]. Also, truly, feel free to email with any question whatsoever.

Dress for creativity, comfort and celebration.

JP Wake up the Earth Festival

Meet at Loring-Greenough House JP, Saturday, 5/4 @ 11:00am

Join other Thacher families in the parade and at the festival.

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Professional Chef Series with Chef/Author Didi Emmons

Dismissal Reminder

As we strive to improve the flow of vehicles for an efficient dismissal routine, we ask that families not arrive at Thacher until their allotted 15-minute pick-up period.  

When a significant number of families arrive prior to their dismissal time, parents of the lower-grade children are often blocked and delayed. We’ve also seen the line of cars back up onto Blue Hill Ave - causing a public safety concern. For the safety of our children, it is imperative that parents remain in their car and not pull over on Route 138 to park on the grassy area at the top of the driveway. If you do find yourself arriving at Thacher before your dismissal time, please use the Trailside Parking Lot to wait until your dismissal time begins.

M. Seyller Elected to AMS Commission

Congratulations to Assistant Head of School, Michelle Seyller, who was elected to serve a three-year term on the American Montessori Society's School Accreditation Commission.

Michelle will serve with nine other commissioners from around the country defining standards that promote the highest quality Montessori principles for Montessori schools nationwide. 

Yearbook Update

Spring means its Yearbook time again! A great way to remember your child’s year at Thacher, purchase your book today at treering.com. Take advantage of the two free custom pages printed exclusively in your book.

If your child is graduating, rising, or just did an amazing job this year you can purchase a celebratory ad. The deadline for ordering Celebratory Ad is May 1 - the ads are published in all copies of the book.

Want to be more involved? Hooray!

We are welcoming all parents to join any of the following committees or volunteer at events.

Family Connections Committee  

Work to create more opportunities for families to gather and connect: morning coffees, play dates, car pools, open circle, swap-its and welcoming new families/supporting rising families.

Contact Caro Bihldorff (CH, LE) [email protected] 

Diversity Committee 

Contact Zina Aghdasi (CH, LE) [email protected] 

Events Committee 

Currently planning our May 19 Spring Carnival - see flier sent home in tote bags

Volunteer sign-up coming soon

Contact Jess McDaniel (UE/AP) [email protected]

Staff Appreciation Committee  

Sign up here to help with Staff Appreciation Days on May 6-8

Contact Courtney Ellard (CH) [email protected]

Class Parents

Our class parents also remain a vital part of our community and are always available for classroom-related questions:

Toddler: Nicole Coman, Elizabeth Lazar 

CHB: Christine Diaz, Susan Ruiz

CHC: Zina Irwin Aghdasi, Caro Bihldorff

CHD: Stacey Santoro, Courtney Ellard

LEB: Yujie Jin, Tricia Kendall

LEC: Stacey Santoro, Kim Nicholl

UEA: Erin Parsekian, Deb Thayer

UEB: Jess McDaniel

AP: Vanessa Holroyd

Thanks to Elizabeth Chase (CH) we will soon be publishing an additional Family Directory organized by geographical location to facilitate carpooling and playdates (for both kids and adults!). Thank you Liz.

Do you have an idea for a new committee or initiative that the parent community could facilitate? Please let us let us know.

TPC Coordinators: 

Vanessa Holroyd (AP, LE) [email protected]

Caro Bihldorff (CH, LE) [email protected] 

Have a great break!

Spring Carnival Planning Meeting | Friday, 4/26 at 8:30am

Come help us brainstorm and make our spring carnival fantastic! We need your great ideas. (The carnival is Sunday, May 19th - get psyched!)

Mario Santiago @ Bella Luna

April 7 | 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Spanish teacher Mario Santiago will be playing Latin American music with his Radio Mambo band at Bella Luna & the Milky Way in JP every Sunday in April.

Kids eat free!

Do you have an event or announcement you want to share in our community corner? If so, please send it to [email protected] .