News and Announcements
Our math team hosted five schools in an Intermediate Math League of Eastern Massachusetts meet for the first time on Thursday, and placed second as a team! Congratulations to Abby B., William C., Hailey C., Thomas H., Ava M., Neha M., Karol Q., Sachin S., Katherine S., Caden S., Riya S., Vijay T., and Matthew Y. Grade 6 student Hailey was recognized as the top scorer among all the sixth-graders competing. Read more about the meet, and our hard-working math team, here.
Grade 7 Technology studies Python Programming—During technology classes this spring, Grade 7 students will continue their study of the Python programming language using Micro:bit, a small microcontroller board. The Micro:bit will allow students to work with both software and hardware, writing code that has an immediate, real-world result. We encourage students to continue to experiment with these devices at home and to share their creations with you. Just like a textbook, these devices belong to the individual student and are theirs to keep once the course ends. Student accounts will be charged $16.50 for the cost of the Micro:bit, and the Micro:bits will be handed out the first week of February. Students are expected to bring them to their weekly tech class throughout the spring semester. Like all electronics, the Micro:bit is not indestructible—we appreciate your support in helping students care for these devices responsibly.
The Week Ahead
Grade 8 Movie Night (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off ), Friday, January 12, 6 p.m., Ware Hall. Snacks provided.
Robotics Qualifying Tournament, Saturday, January 13, Hopkinton—Bus departs Ware Loop at 7 a.m. and returns at approximately 4:30 p.m.
No Classes in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 15—When we return to school on January 16, we will follow a Tuesday schedule.
MLK Brunch, Monday, January 15, 10 a.m. Caroline Saltonstall Gymnasium—RSVP here.
The Movement: 50 Years of Social Justice Presentation, Tuesday, January 16, 2:15–3:45 p.m., Thacher—The performance will be followed up by an open discussion with the students. This is a students/faculty only event.
Lower and Middle School Geography Bee, Thursday, January 18, 4 p.m., Thacher
Speech: Nationals Qualifier Mock Tournament, Thursday, January 18, 4 p.m. Ware Hall—Students who participate in the Geography Bee may submit a video entry instead.
Grade 7 Movie Night, Friday, January 19, 6 p.m., Ware Hall
Speech Tournament, Sunday, January 21, Oak Hill Middle School, Shrewsbury, MA
Important Reminders
Community Skating— Click here for the schedule.
Please note that Community Skating hours have shifted for this upcoming weekend. There will be no community skate on Saturday; Sunday’s community skate is from 10 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Add These Dates to Your Calendar
We are delighted to offer Departmental Coffees so that parents can hear about our curriculum from the teachers themselves. Coffees will be held at 8:15 a.m. in Thacher.
- January 25—Parent Coffee: Math Department
- February 9—Parent Coffee: Science
- March 2—Parent Coffee: Social Studies
- April 12—Parent Coffee: Language
- May 4— Parent Coffee: English (this session will be held in Room 101)