Archive for June 2015
Latham Centers’ June Worship Service Ends the Year on a Positive and Uplifting Note
Students at the Worship Services June wraps up the Latham Centers Worship Service for the year with a positive and uplifting note. Once the month (with the exception of July and August) Latham Centers hosts a service lead by one of the many faiths represented on Cape Cod. This service gives the students opportunities…
Read MoreAdult Resident at Latham Centers Shares a Short Story: Princess the Opossum
Marianne and Princess, the Opossum, before the release. Marianne, an adult resident of Latham Centers, has volunteered for many years at the Cape Wildlife Center. She thrives when working with animals, and has truly become a nurturer. Below is a story composed by Marianne herself, after releasing Princess into the wild. One day…
Read MoreLatham Centers 2015 End of the Year Celebration Marks Another Successful Year
Annually, Latham Centers hosts families of students who reside on campus, local politicians, staff, and alumni to the Latham Centers End of Year Celebration. On Friday, June 19th visitors came from across the street and across the country to celebrate another successful year. For the first time this event was at the Latham Campus Expansion…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: All of Those Questions!
Repetitive question asking comes with the PWS territory but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to deal with. Question after question (and often the same question repeatedly) can wear down the most patient person. Here are some things you can do to lessen the repetition: 1. Remember that this is a symptom of anxiety. Knowing that…
Read MoreLiving and Thriving with PWS: Part II
What being a Latham Player means to me: There are many responsibilities that come with being a Latham Player. We practice typically once or twice a month. We then perform at many different places throughout the year. It’s anywhere from a church to a special event we’re invited to. Practices need to be…
Read MoreLiving and Thriving with PWS
My most memorable performances as a Latham player: Over the course of the 3 years of being a Latham player we’ve done many memorable performances. The performances that have been most memorable for me are the CapeCodCAN! performances in Cotuit. They are held in May at the Cotuit Center for the Performing Arts. Many organizations…
Read MoreLATHAM PROFILES: Barbara Crossen
Latham Profiles: Barbara Crossen Classroom Aide What do you enjoy most about your job? What I enjoy most about my job is the diversity; one minute I’m helping a student in the class and the next I’m working with a child in crisis. It makes the day just fly by. I also appreciate the…
Read MoreLatham Players Take the Stage!
The Latham Players is a group of individuals from our adult program who perform skits, dances, and songs at various venues around Cape Cod. Last year they were invited to perform with troupes from other agencies in a variety show sponsored by an organization called CapeCodCan, a nonprofit group whose mission is to give…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner
Students on Latham Campus could not be happier after a fun-filled day. What a busy month we are having here at the Latham School! We have planned a special day each week in anticipation of the End of the Year Celebration. Our calendar of events includes, an art festival, dance recital, community meeting, spirit…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Managing Stress
Here are some tips for helping your child reduce their anxiety: 1. Teach coping skills. Deep breathing, visualizations and muscle relaxation are all excellent tools to decrease anxiety. 2. Praise bravery. Every time your child does something that previously made them anxious or scared, reinforce their bravery. 3. Point out their triggers. The more your…
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