Archive for June 2018
Endless fun-in-the-sun at Latham School Field Day
The smiles and laughter lasted for hours at Friday afternoon’s Field Day at the Latham campus. Highlights included relay races (while balancing cones of water on their heads), tug-of-war (with eager participation by a beloved Brewster police officer); squirt-gun fun (staff got a good soaking); an all-school dance routine; and a surprise staff relay competition…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Trish Morgan named Latham Supervisor of the Quarter
Residential Manager Patricia Morgan has been recognized as Latham Centers’ Supervisor of the Quarter. Trish received multiple nominations for the award, all touting her commitment to the residents and staff at the Peter Cooper home – and the exceptional support she consistently provides to her manager colleagues. Excerpts from her nominations follow: “Trish goes above…
Read MoreIt’s Spirit Week at Latham School!
Spirit Week 2018 has included some of our students’ favorite activities. Monday was Sports Day (students represented their choice of sports teams); Tuesday was Superhero Day (they dressed up as superheros); Wednesday was Pajama Day (they wore comfy PJs); and today is Tie-Dye Day (they’re wearing their favorite tie-dye attire). Tomorrow wraps up Spirit Week…
Read MoreCampus Newspaper Club develops desktop publishing skills
Latham School’s June edition of the “Latham Hawk’s Eye View” newspaper has been published by the Campus Newspaper Club. Students in the Newspaper Club have been busy practicing their researching, writing, photography, and desktop publishing skills. They are enjoying having their work published and spreading happy news throughout campus. An excerpt of the four-page photo-rich…
Read MoreLatham students place first in Music Memory competition
Students from all over the Cape came together for a music appreciation concert and competition last Wednesday. The music choice? Music from five historical periods: Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary. The outcome? Latham took 1st place in the “Grade 7 and up- 12 Selection” category featuring students of the Marconi classroom. Sponsored by the…
Read MoreLatham students and staff cheer on Torch Run for Special Olympics
During our regular school day last Wednesday, Latham School students supported the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run by making signs and cheering on the runners committed to our Cape Cod Special Olympians. The Torch Run program is one of the most important year-round fundraising initiatives supporting Special Olympics Massachusetts. Every year, law enforcement from…
Read MoreTip of the Week: PWS Awareness Month (Week 5)
In honor of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, we shared a “Tip of the Day” on social media throughout the month of May. Here are this week’s tips: People with PWS experience temperature differently. Layering clothing in summer and shorts in winter is not uncommon. Have a picture in their room of what appropriate clothing for…
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