Archive for February 2017
Principal’s Corner: March Activities on Campus
The students and staff are highly anticipating the month of March. With the prospect of beautiful weather and the fun of St. Patrick’s Day, students can’t wait for the activities to ensue!
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Getting Through the Hard Times
With the deeply upsetting news this week regarding the closing of the PWS unit at the Pittsburg Institute it is more important than ever for us to stick together as a community. It is human nature to panic when such an important resource is taken away but rest assured we will find a way to…
Read MoreStudents’ Quotes: A Campus Project
During the month of February students on campus were tasked with writing quotes. Students were inspired after learning about Martin Luther King, Jr.’s courageous and historic quotes in their classrooms; specifically, “I have decided to stick with LOVE. Hate is a great burden to bear.” Our students’ creative quotes range from equally as encouraging,…
Read MoreFun Fitness at Latham Centers with Personal Trainer, Jamie Hoffman
Beads of sweat rolled down the smiling faces of our residents as they participated in a workout circuit last night at the Great Hill Residential Home. Jamie Hoffman, co-owner, and personal trainer of Fitness Revolution in Orleans, visited Latham Centers for the fourth time from 5:30-6:30 pm. Jamie and our residents have enjoyed working with…
Read MoreRachel Graduates: Julian Cyr Attends Graduation
Yesterday, you learned about State Senator Julian Cyr’s campus tour. We mentioned that he finished his Latham experience by attending Rachel’s graduation. This was not your typical graduation at it was attended by 17 family and community supporters, 47 friends from Latham Centers, Latham staff, and of course – Julian Cyr, Michael Mullen, and Jim…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: The Home Visit
When your child is in residential placement, holidays and school vacations can be challenging times. After a few days you start to wonder how you ever did this even though your child was home with you for most of their lives. This is normal. Don’t expect a perfectly smooth ride. House rules and school rules…
Read MoreJoin Team Latham in the Falmouth Road Race
Annually Latham Centers’ runners raise $15,000 – $20,000 through the Falmouth Road Race to support our life-changing programs for the children and adults who call Latham home. Do you enjoy running? Do you find Falmouth beautiful? Do you like to support local non-profits? If you answered yes to one or more of these…
Read MorePhotos from the Campus Valentine’s Day Dinner
Valentine’s Day was a success on Campus! Once school time ended students were given Valentine’s Day Goody Bags, containing temporary tattoos and crayons, along with other fun holiday give-a-ways. After participating in Suite activities, students could no longer contain their excitement! The first group of 25 students entered into the cheerfully decorated Dining Room at…
Read MoreHappy Valentine’s Day from the Residents of Latham Centers
The students at Latham Centers are excited about their day today! They are starting their day by attending classes, as per usual. After school lets out the students are going to participate in an on-campus dance party hosted in the Hawk’s Nest. Then students will go to dinner, where Chef Paul and his staff have…
Read MoreJanuary Staff of the Month!
This January Latham Centers selected six staff of the month, three of whom are pictured above. We thank (in order from left to right) Kalyn Mika, Barbara Crossen and Tracy Lanouette for the following: Kalyn- For working hard with her students clinically and assisting on Sundays whenever needed – like yesterday’s Super Bowl. Barbara-…
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