Principal’s Corner
Principal’s Corner: Election Day
Last week, Latham School held Student Council elections and everyone enjoyed participating in the process. Students in student council worked on speeches, posters, and campaigning for class president, vice president, and treasurer. After listening to the candidates’ speeches, students voted for their choices for each position in a patriotic voting booth in our Schoolhouse. …
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: A momentous day—Brewster FD hosts graduating Latham student
On Wednesday, March 20th, Brewster Fire Department’s Deputy Chief Kevin Varley took time out of his busy day to tour our soon-to-be Latham School graduate Nick around the fire station. Nick has had a love for fire trucks and stated that he would like to be a firefighter someday. Nick was thrilled to get the…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Marcus and his first art show
All of us at Latham Centers are celebrating the incredible achievements of Marcus, who held an art show this past Friday at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod with the help of his mentor, Adam. There was a HUGE turnout, and Marcus was able to sell three paintings and some of his t-shirts! Marcus has since graduated from…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Reflections on our SummerTide Science Club
We thought this cold, windy winter day on Cape Cod was the perfect time to share memories of our summer experiential learning program. Every summer, the students at Latham explore Cape Cod and all it has to offer in our donor-funded SummerTide Program’s Science Club outings. Students learn math, science, and socialization skills through weekly…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Our students’ incredible Fall Cabaret Talent Show
On Friday, we were treated to a first-ever Fall Cabaret Talent Show, inspired and directed by Instructor of Performing Arts and Wellness Sarah jane Mason. We’d like to thank Miss Sarah jane for the unbelievable talent show! The cafeteria was transformed into an amazing performing space—complete with new stage curtains—and every student stood proudly and…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: “Hey, That’s Cool!” Award presented to summer interns
Interns in the Children’s Program were presented with the “Hey, That’s Cool!” Award at last week’s community meeting to honor them for all their help this summer. Congratulations to award winners Colleen Macdonald, Andrew Menard, and Matthew O’Sullivan! Latham Centers wishes Colleen and Andrew good luck back at college for their senior year and welcomes…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Students enjoy music and dance with Capoeira Besouro Cape Cod
Our students were recently treated to a special event led by Capoeira Besouro Cape Cod. Latham Teacher Tomas Ayala coordinated the local Capoeira group, bringing the Brazilian fusion of dance and martial arts to campus on July 19th. They brought aspects of culture and music along with fitness and strength building, and our students (and…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Appreciation at Latham School
As the end of the school year rapidly approaches, we reflect on the year and are inspired and awe-struck by the lessons our students teach us daily; the most vulnerable among us show us what appreciation means in the most empowering and uplifting ways. Our students go above and beyond to make sure not only…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Student’s remarkable transition credited to our dedicated staff
Our Children’s Program staff members continually impress me with their consistency, dedication, and ability to make Latham a place our students can call home. Although our supervisors express appreciation to staff as often as possible, in this Principal’s Corner I’d like to share one of our positive outcomes with Latham’s wider circle of colleagues, families,…
Read MorePrincipal’s Corner: Speech Therapist Eileen Hachey is appreciated by students and staff
At Latham School, consulting therapists work with students who qualify and are appropriately identified as needing services including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy. Therapists come to campus on different days of the week to meet with our students, either in small groups or individually. Eileen Hachey, who has helped students at Latham for…
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