Dear Thacher Families,
It is hard to believe this is the last Notes Home for the 2019-20 school year. When we started our year with the Back to School picnic, little did we know what was in store for us. The true test of a community is not what we say and do during good times, but how we support one another in times of crisis and conflict. Clearly, we have endured crisis and conflict for the past several months. Through it all, our Thacher community found ways to support each other even though we were not able to physically be together.
Life has changed for all of us in so many ways. For those families who are moving on, memories of you will remain with us, and you will always be part of our Thacher Family. For those of us remaining, we will continue to uphold our mission and live our core values as we forge ahead with a positive and hopeful outlook. We must work together to be the catalyst for change ensuring that all children grow up in a world with a clean, and healthy environment, and justice and equality for all people.
I know many of you are still apprehensive and concerned about what school will look like in September--on campus, online, or both. I assure you, our Re-Entry Task Force will be working all summer, and we will keep you informed as our program develops. There are still many unanswered questions regarding required protocols on health and safety to be determined by State officials. Again, our Task Force will be working closely with MA health officials to ensure that Thacher’s environment is safe for children, families, and staff.