Archive for June 2019
Latham students host outdoor Spring Talent Show
“Latham Stars on Stage” presented an incredible Spring Talent Show on the outdoor stage on Friday, June 7th. The show at our Brewster campus featured more than 30 acts including singing, dancing, sports, arts, piano, and drumming. Produced with support by Sarah jane Mason, Instructor of Performing Arts & Wellness, the show got everyone on…
Read MoreA Special Community Meeting on Campus
At last week’s Community Meeting at Latham School, aspiring student leaders spoke about why they should serve as members of the Student Government. Their speeches were a special part of the monthly Community Meeting – an hour-long event our students look forward to. Each month, staff honor students (and fellow staff) who have had an…
Read More“Latham Open” Tennis Tournament July 13th will benefit Latham School
A 15-year-old family member of a student at Latham Centers has created an inaugural tennis tournament for the benefit of our residential school. Rufus McCleery, who will be a Freshman at Tabor Academy in the fall, is organizing the USTA-sanctioned “Latham Open” together with his friend Oliver Prantis, a sophomore at Sturgis Charter School. The…
Read MoreTip of the Week: “A Bright Future” Conference reflections
A recipe for a successful conference is one that has world class speakers, enthusiastic attendees, and a collective feeling of hope and positivity. Last weekend’s conference in Connecticut, “Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Bright Future,” was just that! It was an honor to co-chair this conference that brought the best professionals in the field of PWS to…
Read MoreDonkeys-For-Good: Donkey Wedding raises over $13K thanks to community support
We’d like to thank everyone who attended, sponsored, and contributed to Latham Centers’ Donkey Wedding fundraiser on Saturday, May 11th, at Taylor-Bray Farm in Yarmouth Port. We couldn’t have asked for nicer weather for Esther and Esau to “get hitched,” and we are pleased to announce that over $13,000 was raised to support our Asinotherapy…
Read MoreDr. Deepan Singh “unpacks” anxiety in individuals with PWS at ‘A Bright Future’ conference
Latham Centers and the Mac Pact co-hosted a dynamic one-day conference entitled Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Bright Future last weekend in Connecticut. Approximately 120 parents, guardians, and professionals attended, and a variety of PWS specialists spoke about their experiences and areas of expertise. We will share additional conference highlights in upcoming blogs; today, we focus on…
Read MoreA memorable outing for Latham sports fans
Adult Services Case Manager/Vocational Counselor Debra Anderson submitted highlights from a recent outing: Eric T. and Matthew L. were thrilled to get up close and personal with the 2018 World Championship Boston Red Sox trophy at the Jonathan Bourne Library. The guys were also able to view Boston Championship rings from The New England Patriots,…
Read MoreBrittni Kliment earns Supervisor of the Quarter Award
Brittni Kliment, Latham’s Director of Education, has been named Supervisor of the Quarter! Brittni was nominated for her “above and beyond work.” She is an exceptional department head as well as a community ambassador. One colleague noted that Brittni recently arranged a special tour of the Brewster Fire Department for a graduating student; he later…
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