Principal’s Corner
SummerTide at Latham: Year-Round Learning Meets Summertime Fun
The Fourth of July has come and gone and now it’s time for Latham’s SummerTide Program! Known for an exuberant amount of fun, the SummerTide Program, funded by community partners, Friends of Pleasant Bay and the Dreyfus Foundation, blends academics and fun into a seamless curriculum. Students are engaged in general academic classes such as…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Why I Teach
Mike Slavinsky teaches because… “I love the moment the student works through a frustrating problem and finally finds the answer! I am honored to be a part of that experience.” The teachers and aides at Latham Centers are proud to work with our students. After asking each staff why, we decided it must be…
Read MorePresident’s Award for Outstanding Vocational Achievement
Annually, at Latham Center’s End-of-Year Celebration the Principal, Vice-Principal, and Director of Children’s Services award an exemplary Latham Student who participates in community activities and serves as a peer leader. This year, in a heartfelt speech in front of 200, Brittni Taylor, Principal, and Kara McDowell, Vice-Principal, acknowledged Ben: “We are pleased to be…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Why I Teach
Jessica Gremila teaches because… “Watching the students accomplish their goals is the greatest job in the world.” The teachers and aides at Latham Centers are proud to work with our students. After asking each staff why, we decided it must be shared with you, our readers. Thank you to our amazing staff for the work…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Why I Teach
Monique Williams teaches because… “Every day is different, every second counts , and I am challenged daily by the students. Each of them is a gift even if they don’t know it.” The teachers and aides at Latham Centers are proud to work with our students. After asking each staff why, we decided it…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Why I Teach
Jeff Bush teaches because… “I enjoy working with the students.” The teachers and aides at Latham Centers are proud to work with our students. After asking each staff why, we decided it must be shared with you, our readers. Thank you to our amazing staff for the work that they do – without you…
Read MoreGiraffes, Elephants, Cheetahs and so much more at the Roger Williams Park Zoo!
Recently, students from the West Wing, Upper Deck, and Simpkins went on an outing to Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, RI. The kids and staff spent the day visiting the various animals and their respective exhibits throughout the park. The students had an opportunity to pet some of the barnyard animals (goats, donkeys and…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Latham Centers’ Students Attend Best Buddies Prom!
If one were to drop by campus last Monday, he or she would have seen staff glowing as they watched approximately 50 Latham students glamorously adorned in tuxes and prom dresses. June is always an exciting month for the students at Latham: the sun is out, the Year End Celebration is right around the corner,…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Why I Teach
Amie G. teaches because… “I am passionate about inspiring the daily lives of each of my students. I love putting smiles on their faces.” The teachers and aides at Latham Centers are proud to work with our students. After asking each staff why, we decided it must be shared with you, our readers. Thank you to…
Read MoreOyster 101 Training: Students Learn Skills in new Vocational Opportunity
Latham Centers constantly strives to create new vocational opportunities for both our children and adult residents. Established programs consist of Latham Works as well as partnerships with Community Businesses like Agway of Cape Cod, Rogers & Gray, the Y (to name a few). As our staff explore different prospects on Cape Cod, our inherent…
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