Community Meeting Rocks!

Latham School had its October community meeting and I must tell you how amazing it was! Kids welcomed new staff, staff welcomed new kids, awards were announced & received and a birthday was celebrated! But to me, the most meaningful and moving part is the student affirmations. Their words were heartfelt and generous. I am inspired by their courage and so proud to see how hard they have worked and the support they give one another. 

Thank you, Latham School. You once again have put it all into perspective!

Submitted by
Chris Gallant

"None of us is as smart as all of us." 

~Ken Blanchard

Do You Really Make a Difference?

Sometimes staff wonder, am I really making a difference?

Will this student benefit from her time with us?

Should I care so much?

Here is proof that your time as a mentor, coach, teacher, counselor, nurse, clinician or child care worker is vital and important. What you do matters and no one can say it more eloquently than a student you are helping. The Latham Centers Core Values have never been more clear to me after reading the following letter:

·         We believe in the power of relationships.

·         We listen.

·         We courageously do what is right.

·         We strive for innovation and excellence

Contributed by:

Jonathan Smith

Annual Family Picnic

Last Sunday was a picture perfect day for our Annual Family Picnic. Preceding the picnic the Annual Parent’s Meeting was held at our Great Hill residence. Approximately 20 parents, family members and/or guardians were in attendance. They met with the Director of Adult services to learn of the program’s accomplishments, developments and the challenges for the upcoming new year.

The picnic was held at Greys beach in Yarmouthport and attendance was a little more than 100 which included the individuals, staff, family and friends. A traditional barbeque of cheeseburgers with fruit salad, vegetable salad and pasta salad was enjoyed by all. After lunch was served the individuals enjoyed spending time with their families either sitting under the shade trees or on the beach swimming for the rest of the afternoon. You know you have met with success when the individuals are already asking about next year’s picnic.

Submitted by:
Cindy Loring