Latham Centers News
Amy McTighe, our second guest reader on Virtual Storytime, shares “Harry the Dirty Dog”
To celebrate PWS Awareness Month, Latham Centers has invited special guests to read to our students three evenings a week on Virtual Storytime.* Guest Reader Amy McTighe: On Wednesday, April 28th, Amy McTighe, PhD, surprised the students who joined Virtual Storytime, introducing her new puppy and reading Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion. In the story, Harry bounces…
Read MoreElizabeth Roof reads to kids around the country on Latham’s Virtual Storytime
To celebrate PWS Awareness Month, Latham Centers has invited special guests to read to our students on Virtual Storytime. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, children at Latham Centers (and in their homes across the country) come together online for a fun surprise, a good book, and an interactive social hour. Each guest reader brings something special to…
Read MoreLatham invites students with PWS to online Social Hour this Wednesday evening
Invitation for our PWS Community: We’re hosting an online “Social Hour” for young adults with PWS! May is Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month, and the Admissions Team at Latham is hosting a social hour for Latham students and new acquaintances from our greater PWS community. On Wednesday, May 20th, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (EST), students with…
Read MoreA message of thanks to Levo Therapeutics
Latham Centers has had the great pleasure of getting to know staff from Levo Therapeutics during recent PWS conferences, and we would like to thank them for their incredibly generous donations earlier this year. A staggering twenty-one boxes were put together by volunteer staff at Levo containing board games, coping tools, blankets, and fun activities…
Read MoreA message of thanks to Millendo Therapeutics
During this challenging time, it’s incredibly uplifting to see friends supporting friends and businesses helping out community members. Latham Centers is truly grateful to Millendo Therapeutics for their donation of over 300 personal hand sanitizers. Millendo staff went above and beyond and met Latham staff mid-way at the Sagamore Bridge to deliver their generous donation.…
Read MoreLatham Virtual Education Awards: Recognizing Nicholas (student) and Matthew (teacher)
Latham Centers’ exploration of Virtual Learning has taught us much. We’ve investigated the best ways to use technology ranging from annotation tools to virtual whiteboards; we’ve learned the best way to communicate with families, friends, and staff; and most of all, we’ve discovered amazing strengths within our students and teachers. When selecting our…
Read MoreIt’s National Nurses Week: THANK YOU to Latham’s Nursing Staff!
We’re celebrating National Nurses Week (May 6th-12th) with this public shout-out to our nursing staff here at Latham Centers. “Nurses are heroes; compassion is their superpower!” We truly appreciate the TLC provided by our Children’s Services and Adult Services Programs’ Nursing teams! Our nurses and med assistants have such an important role in supporting students’ and…
Read MoreWe love and appreciate our Latham School teachers!
We’re celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4th-8th) with this public shout-out to our incredible Special Education Team here at Latham. Assistant Principal Meghan Foley shared this message of appreciation: “We all know that Latham is a special place. Our staff are extraordinary individuals and this is no different for our teachers. They are compassionate, motivated, outside…
Read MoreVirtual Opportunities bring kids with PWS together from across the country
As part of Latham Centers’ Virtual Learning Initiative, our Virtual Program administrators established an online Story Time. Katrina Fryklund explained, “Initially, the concept was to give our students at home and students on campus the opportunity to see one another during the residential hours, as well as to provide a calming activity prior to the kiddos starting their nighttime…
Read MoreGenerosity & Kindness Part 5: Honoring our staff on #GivingTuesdayNow
Director of Development Heather Kelsey shares a timely and heartfelt message of gratitude to honor our essential – and exceptional – staff here at Latham Centers. Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Today, we celebrate and thank our dedicated staff for the many ways that…
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