Archive for December 2015
New Employee Perspective of Latham Centers
Finn celebrates the holidays in style! For many years I had heard about Latham Centers and Prader-Willi Syndrome through a family member who worked here. I began as Executive Assistant in July, 2015, filling Carol Sullivan’s very large shoes. Daily, I work with Anne McManus and Katrina Fryklund, helping out with Organizational Development and Fundraising.…
Read MoreA Vocational Partnership Between Latham Centers and Brewster Ladies’ Library: The Slideshow
Caption: Students help each other sort returned books alphabetically. The staff at Brewster Ladies’ Library and Latham Centers have worked together for many years in order to create a partnership that truly benefits our students. Take a look at this slideshow to see photos of the students in action! Right down the road from campus,…
Read MoreFrom the Voice of a Student: What Latham Means to Max
Every week students attend classes and also meet with their Clinicians. During Clinical Meetings the students discuss the goings-on from the week. This week, Max spoke about an essay that he wrote in class. While Max is proud of his essay, we, as staff, are proud of Max. During this Holiday Season let’s all take a page…
Read MoreLatham Centers’ First Annual Pop-Up Store a Success!
Many of the adults in the Latham Center’s residential program are extremely talented. Their works-of-art range from knitted wear, to recycled goods turned into beautiful items, to jewelry. While annually the students have hosted a Holiday Craft Fair, 2015 marks the first year for the adults to host a similar show. It is a…
Read MoreLatham Centers’ 2015 Holiday Success Story
Every year Latham Centers sends friends, old and new, a recent success story. This year, learn about “Sara.” She is an inspiration to the Board of Directors and staff at Latham Centers, and we hope she is for you as well. Dear Friends: Think of your family, your friends, and your community. Who are the…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Gearing Up for Christmas
As much as we may want to slow it down, there is no escaping that Christmas is one week away. Please take the time to take care of yourself just a little bit everyday. Go for a drive for no reason. Alone. With really loud music. And sing! Find a trusted person to watch your…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Latham School Celebrates Student’s Achievements
Over the past week, the Latham School has assisted three students in their transition to new classrooms! Students at the Latham School move to new classrooms upon achieving personal goals and educational goals. Students are chosen very carefully by administration, teachers, and clinicians, and the transition is thoughtfully planned with parental input. Transitioning to a…
Read MoreLatham Centers Student Art Contest: T-Shirt Designs 201; Part 2
Caption: This was a close runner up to the winning design, posted on December 2nd, 2015! Annually, Latham Centers staff encourage students to harness their creativity in an on campus T-Shirt Contest. The students are given a theme and are challenged to create a design. This year the students were asked, “What does Latham mean…
Read MoreCongratulations and Thank You to Anne McManus, New maaps Board President
Latham’s President and CEO, Anne McManus, was recently welcomed as the new Board President of maaps (Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools). The maaps announcement read, “We’ve always said the strength of maaps comes from our schools – and our members go to great lengths to lead our C[hapter] 766 special education efforts forward!”…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Healthy Skin
Maintaining skin integrity is an important part of overall health in PWS. Winter months bring dry, cracked skin causing increased picking and discomfort. 1. Stay hydrated. Good hydration is the best way to keep skin healthy. 2. Use lotion daily. Make skin lotion a part of the daily routine. Scented lotion is also a great…
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