Archive for June 2017
Local “Superheroes” attend Superhero Field Day
Yesterday’s post on Superhero Field Day highlighted the series of events for the day and the activities; today we’ll focus on the different “Superheroes,” that visited our students on this fun-filled day. Rogers & Gray, an incredible community partner, enlisted three staffers to help Iesha and Kara (of Latham Centers) with face paint and temporary…
Read MoreThe Events of Superhero Field Day
On Friday, June 9th, campus was a-stir with students, staff, local heroes, and volunteers. Field Day is always exciting as students take part in a variety of themed games, coordinated by Monique Williams, Physical Education Instructor. Monique recently received the NATSAP Teacher of the Year Award, and this year’s Field Day exemplifies why Monique is…
Read MoreStudents and Staff Support the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is the, “largest public awareness vehicle and grass-roots fundraiser for Special Olympics.” Known, “honorably as the Guardians of the Flame, law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes carry the ‘Flame of Hope,’ into the Opening Ceremony of local competitions.” The students of Latham Centers were proud to support the runners…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Nail Care
Healthy nail care is an often overlooked aspect of life with PWS. Many of our kids have behaviors that involve picking at, and in some cases, completely removing, their finger and toe nails. Open and cracked (and absent) nails opens our kids up for infections that can be difficult to treat. If your child has…
Read MoreJune Events on Campus
June is a fun-filled time on campus. As the weather slowly starts to heat up, students start anticipating Summertide, outside games on the field, and exploring Cape Cod’s bays. Yesterday you may have seen a blog post about the Art Festival and Spring Concert on Friday, June 2nd. It was enjoyed by students and staff…
Read MoreRide your Bike to the Finish Line to Help Support our Residents: Latham Centers and the Last Gasp
Do you have a goal to ride your bike more this summer? Do you want to help the Latham Team raise funds to better support our residents? Latham invites you to bike in the Last Gasp, a Fundraiser from Sandwich to Provincetown in which all funds raised will help to build to new Community Center.…
Read MoreSpring Concert and Art Festival: The Campus Celebrates
Annually, staff on campus host the Art Festival and Spring Concert. Students were rich with excitement as they prepared art installments in their classrooms in the morning. They were still giddy as they walked back into their classrooms after the afternoon concert. This year’s Art Festival was themed “Castles and Dragons,” and all the classrooms…
Read MoreTIP of the WEEK: Making the Most of Summer
Transitioning from school to summer vacation can bring some unique challenges for families living with PWS. While typical children look forward to the days of leisure and lack of routine, the child with PWS can find this change highly stressful and, at times, frightening. Getting in to a new routine as soon as possible is…
Read MoreChildren’s Program T-Shirt Art Contest
Latham Centers has noticed first-hand how helpful art projects are to the development of our residents. Not only do art projects allow a creative outlet, but they also teach independence. Additionally, when students are tasked with creating an art project for a competition, they learn skills such as accountability and fair competition. Annually, Beth Conway,…
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