Life at Latham
Highlights of Latham School’s Halloween Parade
The annual Halloween costume parade on campus was a thrill for staff and students alike last Wednesday. Our staff does an incredible job making this holiday fun and safe. Students visited trick-or-treating stations throughout campus, receiving a small toy or individually wrapped treat from staff who also dressed up for the Halloween celebration. Thank you…
Read MoreStudents enjoy crafts, costumes, and dancing at Halloween Extravaganza
The Children’s Program residential team organized a Halloween Extravaganza last weekend. Students took part in capture the flag: Zombie Edition, fortune telling by the Magnificent Shauna, a dance party, Halloween arts and crafts, and a special spooky snack. Students and staff dressed up in costumes and had an amazing time making pumpkins, dancing, and enjoying…
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 MoreExpressions of gratitude on Independence Day
On this special day for our nation, we celebrate our freedom and independence and thank our heroes present and past. And on this special holiday, we express our gratitude to all of the heroes in our Latham community creating brighter futures: To our 260-plus dedicated staff members (some of whom are here at work today), we thank…
Read MoreLatham community celebrates at annual year-end event
Latham Centers’ Year End Celebration was a memorable day of recognition and thanks. We celebrated the theme of Independence throughout the ceremony and awards presentation held on our Brewster campus on Thursday, June 21st. Opening remarks by our incoming Board of Directors Chair Chris Gillstrom-Burgess highlighted the many ways students and staff have enhanced our…
Read MoreMarconi Classroom wins 2018 Latham Safari Art contest
Latham students transformed their classrooms into festive jungles for Monday’s Safari Art Show. The day of events included time for students to finish their creative artwork; a special cookout; and noontime judging. Staff members were invited to visit the Latham School classrooms to view the jungle art and rank their top-three picks. The project exceeded…
Read MoreEndless 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 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 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 MoreLatham students delight audience at annual talent show
Latham students from all seven classrooms shared their wonderfully diverse talents with peers, staff, and family members at the 2018 Latham School Talent Show on Friday. From instrumentals to singing to dancing, more than 33 performances under sunny afternoon skies had students and staff clapping, singing, and dancing along. Audience members were impressed and moved…
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