FEBRUARY

Hate the month? I get that. The cold, the snow, the dark.  But there can be a positive vibe to this chilly time of year:

• We honor Black History all month.
   
• We have the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics to cheer about.
   
• We hope the ground hog will give us good news.
   
• We exchange Valentine messages (We may even factor in a calorie exchange).
   
• We celebrate President’s Day.
   
• We have the Oscars to watch.
   
• We only have 28 days instead of 30 or 31 in the month.
   
• It is staying light out longer each day.
   
• We have time to visit the library and cozy up with some fine winter reading.
   
• Someone you know or love must have a birthday in February.
   
• Spring training starts.
   
• I heard someone whisper “vacation week”—now, that must have been a child.

Before you know it, it will be March and we can march ourselves right into Spring. I knew we could find something to look forward to!

Submitted by:
Chris Gallant

"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant."
~Anne Bradstreet

Latham Centers Students and Adult Residents “Unite” to Wage February Art Show at Wellfleet Public Library

Latham Centers is hosting an agency-wide art show entitled “United” open to the public for the entire month of February at the Wellfleet Public Library. The colorful show features some 40 works by students of Latham School in Brewster and adult residents of Latham who live throughout Cape Cod.  The exhibiting student artists attend school year-round at Latham's residential campus while Latham adults reside in Cape homes close to work sites, day habilitation programs and other activities. Latham specializes in the treatment of complex developmental, emotional and physical special needs, including Prader-Willi Syndrome. “United” marks the first time that Latham students and adult residents have collaborated on a joint art show.

“Working with people with complex special needs can be challenging in that they cannot always easily express their feelings,” according to Erik Tibbetts, Latham Adult Services Manager+ and organizer of the program’s monthly Creativity Group. “Art gives our individuals a way to express themselves…in a variety of different mediums.  The group is therapeutic and a great winter social outlet, giving our residents the freedom to create something from scratch that they can be proud of and feel a sense of accomplishment.” 

The faculty and staff at Latham School for students ages 8 to 22 took the opportunity to create art for the Wellfleet show centered upon the themes of Black History Month, Presidents’ Day and Valentine’s Day.  “We have seen so much creativity and learning come about from our art classes on campus. It is always heartening to see the world through the eyes of a child, especially children who have experienced struggles who come to us to heal and grow,” adds Gerry Pouliot, Latham School Director of Education.

The Wellfleet Public Library is located at 55 West Main Street in Wellfleet. Hours of operation, including viewing access to the Latham “United” art show in the library meeting room are: 

Monday 2–8p 

Tuesday 10a–8p 

Wednesday and Thursday 2–8p 

Friday and Saturday 10a-5p

Sunday 2-5p. 

The Library will be closed Monday, Feb. 17 for Presidents’ Day.

To learn more about the library, log on to wellfleetlibrary.org or call 508-349-0310.

TIP of the WEEK: Getting Back into a Routine

Getting back into a routine after the holidays is the best way to move your family away from the chaos of the last two months and get back to some semblance of normalcy. Here are some ways to help you get back on track.

Be realistic. It doesn't matter if all of the other families that you know have the next three years mapped out in 15 minute increments (trust me, they don't). You know your family and what makes sense for them. If your routine is written down and includes what every family member is doing every day, great. If your schedule only includes what your child with PWS is doing roughly everyday, that's fine too. It is what works for you, not what other people tell you works.

Make a "to do" list. Write down what really needs to happen that day or that week and prioritize it. Having a mental list is overwhelming and you will only feel defeated when you ultimately forget half of the list. You need food for meals, bills need to be paid and it is always good to have an idea of where every family member is at any given time. After that most things can move to a lesser priority. Check off when you complete each task on your list so you can see what you have accomplished. We spend so much time running from one thing to the next we often don't stop and acknowledge what we have done.

Don't over estimate your energy level. You have a lot to do every single day. If you over-stretch you will not be your best self and that isn't good for anyone.

If your routine fails, don't give up. Tweak your routine until you get it right. This may take a number of tries but you will find something that works.

Most importantly, take time for yourself. This is so very important and the benefits are long lasting.
Create a routine that works for you and your family and change it as needed. A well organized and pre-planned schedule will help the whole family stay on track. Don't forget to delegate tasks to older kids to give yourself a break. You've done a lot for your family, let them start to help you.
Take deep breathes and try to find the humor in every day. There's plenty of it!

Submitted by:
Patrice Carroll
Manager of PWS Services

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"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." 

~Robert Collier

Righting My Ship

Apparently I managed to beat it out of Dodge before the snow and freezing temps landed on my home shores. I had never heard the term “artic vortex” before and to be perfectly honest, I was happy to be in the tropics and not here when it arrived.  Back at work now, in my office, listening to the noise and hustle & bustle of Latham School isn’t exactly what I would call relaxing, but it is time to come back in from the warmth…

We have all heard the phrase “home is where the heart is.” I am fortunate to say work is where my heart is too. Pulling into the parking lot this morning felt good; greetings to and from other early birds made it almost okay to be up and about before 7am. The sun, stingy through December with her illumination, is coming up earlier and hanging around longer. Latham is waking up and I can only imagine what it was like here last week with the cold and the snow. 

I like this time of day. I get glimpses of kids in pj’s, some slow to start their engines, and others already in the dining room helping prepare for breakfast.  I really appreciate the morning routine here. It helps me focus on what I need to be doing. I think that January is an interesting time for all of us. Getting past the holidays, the vacation break, the gift-giving, the schedule changes, and yes, even the additional challenges around holidays and FOOD, takes some re-calibrating on my part. I think we all struggle with what I call “righting the ship”. There’s a reason January is a time for making resolutions. So, if you hit a bump in your goals as I did; if you relaxed your exercise routine, if you ate more than you should have and celebrated too many times then don’t despair. Just take a deep breath and begin to do what you know is right. Once you get back on track, trust me, you will feel better! Pura Vida!

Submitted by:
Chris Gallant

"January brings the snow,
Makes our feet and fingers glow."
-  Sara Coleridge

Latham Gives and Receives: The Magic of Generosity and Belonging

“For it is in giving that we receive.” 
~St. Francis of Assisi

It can be easy to miss the good when we spend so much time focusing on how to fix what we perceive as the problems with individuals with PWS. The truth is, there is more amazing, breathtaking and to put it simply, good than bad. We see this everyday in every child but often dismiss it or don't acknowledge it because we get caught up in wanting to change the other stuff, the unmentionable and sometimes embarrassing things that our kids do. To see the whole child, the beauty in the child, we must start to focus and highlight the positives because frankly the positives far outweigh the negatives. A true holistic approach requires us to know every aspect of the child's personality, strengths and challenges.

An example of the kindness and generosity that our kids have brought to light was last week when one of our students opted to not receive presents on his birthday but instead asked for his family and friends to donate to a local charity in his name. This charity gives children without resources the opportunity to experience Cape Cod and all of the amazing opportunities that we have here. Children who would not be able to attend therapeutic horse back riding, go on fishing trips, experience whale watches or ride their own bike for the first time. When Ben first heard that there were children who could not do these things he asked me what he could do to change that. That question was from his heart with no ulterior motive, no agenda other than him feeling a deep compassion and a call to help. This is who our kids are. They are not problematic and dysfunctional but they do require a different environment, a different style in order to blossom and grow to be caring and productive members of our community.




Submitted by Patrice Carroll
Manager of PWS Services
Latham Centers

TIP of the WEEK: Learning ADL Skills

Being able to perform activities of daily living without support is a crucial part of growing up and working towards independence. Even if your child will always require some degree of support it is important for their self esteem and long term placement options to be able to care for themselves as much as possible. Showering, dressing, brushing teeth, cleaning their room, laundry, and toileting hygiene are skills that can and should be taught at an early age. The more dependent your child is on someone else for these tasks the harder it will be to teach them later in life when resources will likely be fewer.

The OT and/or PT at your child's school will be able to give you individualized assistance in how to best create a program that will suit you and your child. Picture boards, assistance rods or wands and slow speed videos are examples of tangible tools that can help. Using these tools is a great start and often very effective but the most important thing to remember is to encourage your child to do as much as possible for themselves without your help. This will take time and lots of patience but the pay off will be a stronger and more independent child.


Submitted by:
Patrice Carroll
Manager PWS Services

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“The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.” 

 ~Michel de Montaigne

Latham News

   
At the community meeting today (left), clinicians handed out awards to students for demonstrating the needs of belonging, mastery, independence and generosity in their lives. Great work kids!!!


















 
Congratulations to Maeve Murray (right), who earned the staff award at this months children's community meeting. Thanks, Maeve for your commitment and passion for the kids and our community as a whole. Latham is a better place because of you.
 

Latham Students and Staff Brave the Blizzard!

Students everywhere feel excited when they hear "No School!" Latham students are certainly no exception.

Well-bundled up, our students and staff are enjoying a fun day off from school. While we are enjoying playing in the snow, we are making sure to take a lot of breaks to go inside and warm up, because it is COLD!

Many thanks to our wonderful staff who braved the snow and the roads to make sure our students are well cared for, as always.



Pam Nolan
Director of Children's Services

Oh the places we go!

I am humbled to see where Latham’s blog has been read in the last few days. I don’t know who you are, only that for some reason you reached out to us. I hope we were able to help in whatever way you needed us. As 2013 winds down, I am optimistic that the New Year will bring more research and support to our children and adults challenged with complex special needs, including Prader-Willi Syndrome.

I often can be heard complaining about the way an ipad, tablet, android or computer  takes over our lives. Yet I know for a fact I would not have met or talked with many of you without this magical ability to connect. Yes, I do call it magic. How else can you describe it? Miles and miles of land or ocean separate us and we still found each other in a few seconds on-line.  That is magic to a woman who loves libraries and the Dewey Decimal System. Rest assured, we will not track you down, and show up at your door. You know where to find us. We are on that little spit of land sticking out into the Atlantic east of Boston. So, if your travels bring you to Cape Cod or if you are coming to the  USA from abroad, please come for a visit to see what I tend to be rather proud of-- Latham Centers.

All of us at here at Latham wish you and your families a Happy and Healthy 2014! Cheers!

Submitted by:
Chris Gallant

The Latham Holiday Tradition

I should have worn my boots to work this morning. Regrets, I have a few… now a nice pair of new shoes is about to get a sloppy snow bath. I apparently neglected to remember the weather report and currently I am watching a beautiful, wet snow pile up outside. Some days are like this. Now the good news is that the Latham School kids are busy preparing for the 2013 Holiday Party happening today, Thursday, December 19th and this is considerably improving my mood.

The sounds of the chorus are filtering upstairs to my office. I am a sucker for this event. I don’t care how much snow, wind, rain or hail comes down on my head. I will be at this party come you know what or high water. To me, this is what this time of year is all about. Joyful singing, bell ringing and a child-like anticipation of things to come.

There still exists here at Latham a belief in the magic of the season. No one is complaining about crowded stores, out of stock gifts or identity theft. It is about being with people who care about each other and truly understand the importance of community.

Gifts will be given by men in tights and a jolly old elf. That in and of itself is worth the price of admission. These dedicated, hard-working individuals put aside their dignity for an afternoon of fun and laughter, knowing that the kids love the pageantry of the season and all it represents. If I could describe the delight on the faces of the students, I would, but the words don’t do their expressions justice. It is happiness in its purest form. I will walk around for the rest of the day with a silly smile on my face and that is okay by me.

Submitted by:
Chris Gallant

“To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with.” 

 ~Mark Twain

Time Flies

The calendar is telling me it is mid-December and I can’t quite believe it. Where did the year go? How is it possible that 2014 is just two weeks away? Did someone fast-forward time? I could swear that it was just the opening of baseball season a short while ago….Now I feel the panic start to rise as I look at the multitude of unfinished projects littering my office. Breathe I tell myself.

This was the way my morning was going; then a remarkable event happened. One of our students (I will refer to her as “the dog whisperer”) came upstairs to my office with her newest “student”. She is truly a master at training. Here’s part of our conversation…..

Me: "I’m so glad you came up to visit. I have a mess in my office."

She: "Well you know, the pup was working hard and she needed a break. Everyone needs a break now and then." 

Me: "I don’t know how you do what you do with the dogs."

She: "I’m just patient with them. They can learn. She just needs to go for a walk now."

This charming, talented and humble teen is far and away the best dog trainer I have ever seen.  And guess what? I need a break. I am going for a walk too. This will be here when I get back and I have a feeling I will be ready to tackle some more of it.

Submitted by:
Chris Gallant

“When you can't figure out what to do, it's time for a nap.” 

 ~Mason Cooley

TIP of the WEEK: The Trouble with Stuff

Our kids have a tendency to collect. Some collect items of a particular theme ( like every possible wrestling magazine that has ever been published, ever!) Some collect toys. Some collect papers from school or coupons. Whatever the collection, at some point it begins to resemble a hoard and it is at that point when emotional attachment becomes unreasonable. Any attempt made to manage the collection is near impossible. My suggestion is to try not to get to the point where peace of mind and personal security are tied to inanimate objects. It is tempting to allow our kids to collect, especially when we find something that they are so interested in. We want to see them happy, see them pour their energy into something positive but the problem is, like so many other things, they can't stop at moderate. Soon that harmless hobby has taken over their rooms, your house and unfortunately their minds. If you see an over interest in one thing, you are watching the beginning of hoarding behavior and it can be stopped. Having an interest in a sports team or the weekly sales flyers is fine as long as they are able to enjoy other interests as well. Family members and friends will latch on when they hear that your son or daughter likes a particular thing and suddenly you have 1000 fire trucks or Minnie Mouses in your child's room. You all know what I mean...

Here's what helps- For every one item that comes in, donate one item to a local charity. Let your child choose the item and let them go with you to donate it. Giving items away not only promotes empathy and compassion for those less fortunate it also decreases the likelihood of an unreasonable emotional attachment forming (not to mention it keeps your house a lot cleaner). We know that an organized and simple environment is the most beneficial for our kids. Clutter and abundance creates chaos in the minds of people with poor executive function. Too much stuff hurts them. Ask family members to check with you before buying gifts so that you can manage what comes into the house. We want to see our kids happy but remind yourself that what they want and what they need are almost never the same thing when you have a child with PWS. Start young and it is likely that this behavior can be avoided. And if you have already bought your child every Justin Beiber notebook, t-shirt, travel mug and shower curtain for Christmas that you could find, don't beat yourself up, New Years resolutions are right around the corner...

Submitted by:
Patrice Carroll
Manager of PWS Services

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"A New Year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other." 

~Author Unknown

The 2013 Latham School Holiday Craft Fair

Today is the day we have all been waiting for at Latham School! Our talented and generous students created a wonderland of crafts for sale to benefit charity. While the selected charity is still a mystery, hoards of shoppers descended on the dining room to purchase art and gifts made by our students.

It says a lot when the gift you purchase is hand-made. The gift is “one of a kind” and pulls you to purchase it. I always find as I look at the scarf, journal, ornament or jewelry that a name pops into my head on who will be the happy recipient of this treasure.  My support of the students then supports their charity choice. On this Friday, December 13th the Student Council will announce the name of the charity receiving the donation and good wishes from Latham. I look forward to hearing who it will be!

Submitted by:
Chris Gallant

“You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” 

 ~Maya Angelou

TIP of the WEEK: Choosing a Provider

Making the decision to seek residential services for your child can be a difficult emotional process. Allowing your child to live, learn and grow in a PWS community, away from home can be one of the most loving and selfless things that a family can do. If and when you are faced with making that decision here is what to look for in a residential provider:

1. Are they active in national and/or international PWS groups? Does the agency participate in conferences or in any way further their knowledge by keeping up with the latest research and best practices? I can't stress this enough. We are in the middle of an explosion of new treatments and practices, does the agency you are considering stay abreast of these?

2. How does this agency resolve conflict or disagreements with families in regard to treatment? Families are the experts in their children, they know them far more intimately than a residential provider but providers are experts in long term care and the steps needed to achieve goals and be successful. Are parents an active part of the treatment team?

3. Is the agency strength based as opposed to restrictive? Any PWS provider will restrict food access but aside from that, are there practices that allow for your child to achieve their potential using positive methods? Look for a program that increases positive experiences for wanted behaviors as opposed to taking things away for unwanted behaviors.

4. Are other parents satisfied with the care their child receives? This will be a large indicator for you when you are making this decision. Parents who feel comfortable and satisfied with the care their child receives is one of the biggest indicators of a good program.

5. Do they walk the walk? Ask for examples of strength based practices, ask for examples of success etc... Do not simply accept the words you are being told, ask for instances when these theories became practice. Ask how they approach challenging behaviors when the old PWS standbys did not work. A good program should be able to easily provide these examples for you.
6. Is the program nationally accredited? Have standards of care, best practices, educational excellence been rigorously evaluated by a recognized program? This is an indication that the program is reaching beyond minimum requirements and striving to meet higher standards for the individuals they support.
No matter what program you choose be sure to allow for an adjustment period where everyone is getting to know each other. It typically takes one year to adjust and that adjustment is almost always harder on family members than it is in the person with PWS. Keep open lines of communication and a very open mind. It is not unusual for challenging behaviors to increase before they get better. Stay involved as an active member of the team and be open to new ideas and practices. Always remember that we are all working towards to same goal- for your child to be the best person they can be.

Submitted by:
Patrice Carroll
Manager PWS Services

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Habits

Let the post-Thanksgiving refrigerator cleaning begin! It boggles my mind on what I save and then throw away. At one time, my house included three hungry adolescents who seemed incapable of passing the fridge without stopping to re-fuel. But for quite a while it has been down to the two of us and believe me when I say, any opportunity to go out for a bite instead of cooking is well received! What I seem to miss is the common sense connection between fewer people, fewer meals = less grocery purchases. Habits are hard to break. To have a different outcome, I need to create a different shopping experience. Just because the jumbo size is on sale, doesn’t mean I should buy it if in fact I am going to throw out half of it. I can see this so clearly as I gaze into what I think is last week’s stir-fry left-over. So why do I constantly sabotage myself when I go out to the store?

Habits. What I already know is easy. What I now need to learn is making me a little uncomfortable. I think this is something we all do; choosing the familiar over the new. I try to remember this when asking a student, individual or staff to try a new coping skill or a new behavior. It takes time to come to terms with this new, uncomfortable response. It takes patience to encourage and nurture it and it still must fulfill a need of some kind. Finally, it takes courage to give up what you know in favor of something different. Remember that the next time you ask a person to change their habit or “just stop doing that”.

Time, patience, fulfillment, courage. If I can remember this on my next shopping adventure, I can definitely save myself some guilt and money.

Submitted by,
Chris Gallant

"The easier it is to do, the harder it is to change." 

~Eng's Principle

Cape Tech Meets Latham!

Latham would like to thank the students from the Cape Cod Regional Technical School for their wonderful presentation on how to properly maintain our teeth. Eight students, along with their teacher Brenda Stafford, gave two, forty-five minute presentations that included everything from the proper way to floss to the “pink stuff” that dentists use to clean your teeth! Our students came prepared with questions and tips of their own for our presenters. It was wonderful to see the local and Latham community join together for such a positive experience!

Submitted by:
Mary Ware

TIP of the WEEK: Giving Thanks

Traditionally this is the week that we reflect on the things in our lives that we are thankful for, the people and relationships that bring us joy. But what do we do when those very people are causing us so much turmoil and stress? There are families that are currently going through crisis with their children, battling behaviors that those outside of the PWS community cannot even comprehend and although the rest of the world is giving thanks, those families are crying for help, feeling hopeless and asking why this is the life that they were given. For those families I want to say: hold on, don't give up. It may be so hard to believe but this will not last and you will make it through. Try not to compare yourself or your child to anyone else, even if they are the same age and same developmental level. Everyone experiences PWS differently and it is not your fault that your child is having these challenges. Take time to look back to better times and remember the feelings that you had then because those feelings will return. Try not to isolate even if you feel like no one understands. Reach out to online groups if you do not have friends who have children with PWS (and most people do not). Call agencies for guidance, we take calls from parents regularly and are always happy to listen and give what advice we can. Use the resources from PWSAUSA, there are caring and experienced people on the other end of the phone and they want to help you. So even if it seems like you are alone and desperate, remember that there are people here to help and families that have gone through similar situations and come out intact on the other side. And give thanks even if the list is short because this time of challenge will pass and happiness will return to your family.

P.S please remember to assign one person to watch your kids this Thursday. Consider it the equivalent of a "designated driver". One person remains accountable, a group assumes that someone else is doing the job. Take time to review the signs of gastric distress and seek immediate medical help if necessary. Have a great holiday and don't forget to thank all those in your child's life that make a choice to be there. No one can care for and love your child like you do but we come a close second!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Submitted by:
Patrice Carroll
Manager PWS Services

"If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking." 

~Buddhist Saying

Wisdom From Others...

Different Yet the Same

I just returned from parent/ teacher conferences for my fourteen year old daughter. Her teachers were full of praise for her academic achievements, her inquisitiveness and her kindness. Last week I had a quarterly meeting for my 17 year old son with prader-willi syndrome. There his teachers shared with me the progress he had made, what was challenging for him and what an inquisitive and kind young man he was. As all parents I am brimming with pride and realize that all the hard work of parenting is beginning to show itself. Certainly parenting my son has been much more difficult and challenging and will never end. My children are certainly different in a multitude of ways. However it is their kindness that makes them the same at the core and what I am most proud of.

Submitted by:
Susan Packard

Latham Gets It

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! And all of a sudden I have a memory flash of Mr. Rogers walking through his front door. Boy, I haven’t reminisced about that wonderful PBS show in a long time! Now, back to my original thought—it is gorgeous, if just a tad bit chilly outside.  My toes continue to be exposed in flip-flops because I am stubborn and set a date rather than a temperature to move to more weather appropriate shoe choices. I have a very warm office being near the copy machine and while it is annoyingly hot most of the year, I appreciate it today.

As many of you know, I’ve been on the road lately and it was wonderful chatting with people about Latham School and Gilbough, our adult program for individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome.  I am proud of the work being done by our dedicated professionals and always happy to meet families and share information.  They often ask, “What does Latham do?” I love talking about Latham and I try in a very short period of time, to give an overview of our programs. Often, I look at the parent and usually end with “Latham gets it.” And we do. Three conferences later and I am heading back to Cape Cod.

It is good to be home and it is good to be back on campus. I like it here. My oasis is not for everyone and at times, it can be loud. I would be more concerned of a quiet place that is “home away from home” for 45 students! Amongst the noise I can identify the sounds of laughter, excitement, learning, sportsmanship, friendship. I can also hear sadness, frustration, panic and anger. What I find remarkable as I work in my office upstairs away from the day to day activities of kids, is the comforting sounds of staff. Respectful and caring, but firm, giving support and structure to those whose coping skills challenge them in school, with friends, with emotions and with stress. We help them navigate and find their place in the world, giving them the tools they will need to succeed and thrive. I think to myself as I listen, this is what I want families to know about Latham and why Latham gets it.

Submitted by:
Chris Gallant

“Home is the nicest word there is.”

 ~Laura Ingalls Wilder

Flag Football at Gillette Stadium

On Sunday, November 17th, the Flag Football games were a huge success at Gillette Stadium.  The kids did a great job handling the long day, and managed the weather (it started to rain the last couple hours) without issue. We won 1 of our 3 games, but all the kids played and the team spirit was amazing. We placed fourth in our division.  

All the kids did a great job and I couldn’t be more proud of them.  In the lead up to the competition, the students made it to all of the practices and supported each other. We were lucky enough this year to see and give high fives to several of the Patriots. Bob Kraft came out, and even Tom Brady spoke to the kids. This year the Patriots were heading off for an away game that would be seen on Monday Night Football but they took time to come out and say hi. All of us were so excited that the kids and staff got to see them. It was a dream come true for all of us!!!

Thank you Mary Ware for your amazing help throughout the season, and jumping in to play when we needed her.  You’re an amazing leader and I’m so grateful for all your support. Thank you to Alanna Murphy and Emily Mann for coming to support the kids, and giving us a helping hand. They stuck with us all day, and it made the kids so happy to see them.  Thank you Barbara for packing all the meds, and having them ready for us.  Thank you again to all of the staff for helping these kids get here. It is an amazing experience I am grateful and honored to be a part of. 

Go Hawks!!!!

Submitted by:
Frannie Quirk