Committee & Activities Fair - TONIGHT!

Please encourage your son/daughter to visit the Committee & Activities Fair tonight in Moorings dorm!! It will be held from 7:00pm -9:00pm. All students are required to attend and check-in. They do not need to stay for all two hours.

There will be tables and flyers which represent the committees students can join at Thames Academy. Students are required to join one committee, but they can join more than one if they want!!

We tell the students - If you don't see something that interests you, why not think about starting your own committee?? We had great meeting today and discussed some of their interests, hobbies and passions. Students already have ideas to start committees such as Accapella Group, Martial Arts, Zumba, Swimming, Cartooning and Script writing!

See you TONIGHT (Wednesday) at 7:00pm - 9:00pm!

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We Have 50,000 Blog Views!!

Let's Celebrate!!

It's official - the Thames Academy Blog has reached an amazing milestone.....50,000 blog views!!

Quick Facts:

In 2014-2015, the Thames Academy blog was created and reached 10,000 views in April 2015
In 2015-2016, our blog views increased 4x and we reached 50,000 views in June 2016!!

Thank you for helping us reach this goal. 

Keep reading the blog for new, exciting content every day!

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Thames Annual End of the Year BBQ Today!!

Thames Academy will host our annual 

End of the Year BBQ 

Today, May 6th
Location: Thames Academy 

@ 2:00pm!

 This annual event will include traditional bbq food and dessert! We will also be playing many fun games!! Join us at the Thames BBQ and find out what fun we have planned for our graduating students!!

          

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Tonight is Opening Night for the Mitchell College Drama Society!

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Ping Pong Night in the Student Center! Friday 7-9pm

Do you like playing games or sports? Are you a great Ping Pong player? 

Come to the Student Center on Friday Night from 7-9pm to have fun
and socialize with other students!

When: Friday, April 22nd

Where: Student Center 
(located behind Michaels Dairy)

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Who: Everyone is invited!!

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Rainy Weather? Try A Dorm Room Workout!

We hope the weather will become weather and students can get outside to go for walks, go for a run or play basketball and tennis. When the cold or rainy weather is a deterrent to going outside and getting some exercise, your son/daughter can still stay healthy and get fit inside their residence hall! Take a look at this great article on easy and fast exercises that college students can do without leaving their dorm room!

CLICK HERE to read the article and see 'how to' pictures of the easy and quick exercises that anyone can do!

                              

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Spring Break is Here!

Enjoy your Spring Break!! 

We will see you all again on Monday, March 14!

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Try This App: "Unstuck" for getting through any tough situation, decision, etc.

  

Try this creative app anytime you are stuck in your professional or personal life. The app is full of creative ways to think through a problem and gives you strategies and tools to help too!

*Name to iTunes Best of 2012 App List
*Winner of 2012 Appy Award for Best Lifestyle App

Check out the screen shots below and then give it a try!

This app is FREE and is compatible with iPad.



 

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Think of Warmer Weather (lots of pics)

The weather might be cold outside but let's take a walk down memory lane........

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Laugh a Little: Thoughts From an ADHD Brain

Check out Tales of an ADHD Superhero (facebook.com/ADHD Superhero) for more ADHDhumor and lighthearted insight like the quotes below...

"You say I'm messy. I say my things are arranged in an abstract manner intentionally, as part of my unquenchable thirst for creative expression."

"If plan A doesn't work, there are 25 more letters in the alphabet. You're good."

"I'm unreliable, disorganized, inefficient, unmotivated and immature. But I'm fun."

*Article excerpt from ADDitutde magazine, strategies and support for ADHD and LD.*

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Video: Holiday Greetings From Thames Academy!

                                             

The faculty and staff at Thames Academy wish all of our students and families a wonderful holiday season and a 

happy and successful  New Year! 

We hope that 2016 brings you health, happiness and lots of success!

CLICK BELOW to watch the video greeting from the staff at Thames Academy!

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Late Night Breakfast!! Thursday 12/10 @ 11:00pm

Encourage your son/daughter to join us for Late Night Breakfast 

on Thursday, December 10th!

10:00pm

Milner Dining Hall

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8 Local Hikes You Have to Try! Guest blogger: Chris Scott

Local Hike Guide

Although not known for its outdoors, Connecticut has plenty of options for those willing to look. 

Bluff Point State Park

Bluff Point State Park

Distance from Thames: 10-15 minutes

Address: Depot Road, Groton, CT 06340

Description:  Bluff Point State Park offers a scenic walk around the Connecticut shoreline. The main loop is about three miles long and runs through the woods and right on the shore. Elevation gain is minimal which makes this hike great for all ages. Wonderful vista views of the Long Island Sound, a beach and great aviation watching as the Groton-New London Airport is nearby. This trail is also a popular horseback riding trail so be on the lookout for horses. 

Things to do nearby: The free Submarine Force Museum location at the Groton Sub Base is a wonderful attraction.  Mystic is also close by and offers a great array of dining and recreation options. 

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Must See TED Video!: In the key of genius

Born three and a half months prematurely, Derek Paravicini is blind and has severe autism. But with perfect pitch, innate talent and a lot of practice, he became an acclaimed concert pianist by the age of 10. Here, his longtime piano teacher, Adam Ockelford, explains his student’s unique relationship to music, while Paravicini shows how he has ripped up the "Chopsticks" rule book. 

This short TED Talk is a MUST SEE! You will be amazed at the musical talent of this young man. Watch and then share this video with your friends.

Click Here to Watch This Amazing Video!

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Inside the Classroom: Cram.com used to help students study

Thames Academy teaches students college readiness skills including how to prepare and study for exams. Thames Academy holds midterm and final exams in some of its college level courses and the instructors embed study strategies into these courses.

 Introduction to Sociology, which is taken by all Thames students is a 3 credit college level course with a midterm and final exam. This semester Thames faculty, Jennifer Sullivan, is using an innovative, fun teaching tool to help students prepare for their upcoming exam.

The picture above is from a website called Cram.com. This website allows students to create virtual flashcards of key terms, hear the flashcards being read aloud, and includes 2 games to help students learn the flashcard content. In Sociology class yesterday, Oct. 9, students used the above matching game to begin studying terms for the upcoming midterm exam. Thames instructors know that repetition and small, manageable chunks of information help students better retain information. 

Check out Cram.com!

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Local Area Restaurants & Hotels

                                                        

If you will be staying in the area while you visit Thames Academy, please take a look at our list below of local restaurant and area hotels. Please contact your son/daughter's advisor if you have questions. Most Thames staff live locally and are happy to make recommendations!!

LOCAL HOTELS

Hilton Mystic

20 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT

Mystic Marriott

625 North Road (Route 117) Groton, CT

Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton

224 Gold Star Highway, Groton, CT

Holiday Inn, New London

35 Governor Winthrop Boulevard, New London, CT

LOCAL RESTAURANTS

Singapore Grill and Sushi Bar

938 Bank St.

Capt. Scott’s Lobster Dock

(Outdoor seafood eatery)

80 Hamilton St.

Tony D’s

(Italian, fine dining)

92 Huntington St.

Gaspar’s New American Cuisine

385 Bank Street

Chaplin’s

165 Bank Street

On the Waterfront

(Seafood, steak, pasta, fine dining)

250 Pequot Avenue

Dev’s on Bank Street

(Tapas)

345 Bank Street

 Fred’s Shanty

(Outdoor seafood stand)

272 Pequot Avenue

2 Wives Brick Oven Pizza

45 Huntington Street

The Recovery Room

(Pizza, salads, Italian)

445 Ocean Avenue

Northern Indian Restaurant

150 State Street

Paesano’s Bar and Bistro

929 Bank Street

  

*For more information, all of these restaurants can be found on TripAdvisor.com

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Congratulations 2015 Thames Graduates!!

Thames Academy held our 9th end of the year ceremony on Saturday, May 9th! It was a wonderful day filled with laughter and celebration! Congratulations to all of the graduating students. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!!

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Thames Annual End of the Year BBQ! (w/pics)

Check out how Thames Academy students (past & present) celebrated their last week of classes at the annual end-of-the-year BBQ! There was a life-size hamster ball (pic below), BBQ food, video game truck, water fight and more! Watch for more pictures coming soon....

                                           

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Graduation Rehearsal - Friday at 1:30pm!

Please remind your son/daughter to attend graduation rehearsal on Friday at 1:30pm in the Clarke Center!

The rehearsal will only be about 45 minutes and will help students practice their role and feel comfortable with the graduation ceremony the next day.

Parents, we are excited to see you in just a few days!!!

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Spring Soiree Pictures!

Mitchell College hosted their annual spring soiree on April 17th and Thames Academy students and staff had a great time! The event was held at the Mystic Marriott. Take a look at the pictures below:

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