Archive for October 2018
Adult Services’ Alan Milsted supports residents in civic process
As we approach the mid-term elections, Latham staff members are working to create opportunities for residents who are interested in learning about the voting process, the issues, and the candidates. Adult Services Case Manager Alan Milsted shared how he has supported some of our program participants in the civic process; it’s a wonderful example of…
Read MoreTip of the Week: FPWR Research Conference
Representatives from Latham spent last week at the FPWR research conference in Las Vegas. We were surrounded by world renowned scientists and doctors and hundreds of family members who share the common goal of improving the quality of life for people with PWS. We learned of the many clinical trials currently taking place and were…
Read MoreLatham students celebrate in honor of the Red Sox BIG win
Latham School celebrated the Red Sox advancing to the ALCS by having a fun baseball themed academic day! Students completed projects such as “Create Your Own Baseball Team” and had an opportunity to watch Brain Pop videos about the history of baseball and a documentary on Jackie Robinson. Students also got to enjoy a special…
Read MoreLatham residents spread kindness and appreciation
Last month, in remembrance of 9/11, residents of Peter Cooper and Adult Services Case Manager Debra Anderson brought cupcakes and cards to their local fire and police departments to express appreciation for their service. Stephanie, Eric, and Matthew were thrilled to receive a detailed tour of several fire trucks, life-saving equipment, the dispatch station, and…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: “The Best 7 Years” for Supervisor of the Quarter Patti Hynes-Morris
In a special announcement made during the Children’s Program Community Meeting yesterday, Residential Supervisor Patricia Hynes-Morris (Patti) was presented with the Latham Supervisor of the Quarter award. A short video was taken the moment after Latham President Anne McManus presented Patti with the award (below). After a rousing applause, Patti thanked students for making Latham…
Read MoreLatham Players shine at First Church Sandwich
The Latham Players outdid themselves at their summer musical performance at First Church Sandwich, UCC. On August 19th, the Players performed “Imagine” by John Lennon with an ASL translation by Becky Skolnick (daughter of Children’s Services Clinician Judy Skolnick) and “Up, Up and Away” by the Fifth Dimension. Latham Players Artistic Director Dinah Lane said…
Read MoreMasonic Angel Foundation donates supplies to Latham School
Our friends at the Masonic Angel Foundation donated school supplies for our students again this year. Latham School Assistant Principal Kara McDowell said the Masonic Angel Foundation’s donation is such a welcome gift at back-to-school time. “Our students lit up when the boxes arrived from the Masonic Angel Foundation. It is such a great opportunity…
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