League News
The Power of the Fidget
Let’s admit it. We all fidget. We fidget with our pens, the buttons on our shirts, our keys, the paperclip sitting on our desk…the list goes on. These often overlooked little tools help us redirect our restless energy and be more present in the moment. They help us focus our attention, stay calm and allow…
League School of Greater Boston To Hold Free Educational Seminar
League School of Greater Boston To Hold Free Educational Seminar Chance for Attendees to Learn About Recent Initiatives for Individuals Newly Diagnosed With Autism Along With Best Practices in Transitioning (Walpole – September 27, 2016) – On Monday, October 3rd, from 6:30-8:30 PM, League School of Greater Boston will be holding an educational seminar at…
It Takes a Great Team to Make a Great League
On Sunday August 21st, a committed team of teachers, parents and friends will represent League School at the 44th Running of the Falmouth Road Race. Laura Davis – parent Jennifer Glibkowski – staff Michael Locanto – friend Amie Longo -parent Kristin Lovering – staff Catherine Petringa – former staff Patrick Powers – friend Bridget Ryan…
The Meat and Potatoes of Communication: How we are using core vocabulary to build language across our daily routines!
Here at The League School of Greater Boston, we have so many awesome students using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies to communicate. One of the methods we use to assist our students in developing the language and skills necessary to utilize their respective devices is known as core vocabulary. Core vocabulary is a small…
LEAGUE SCHOOL SUMMER FUN DAY 2016
This year our Summer Fun Day scheduled for August 12th, has an Olympic theme, which mirrors our summer Physical Education program. On Summer Fun Day, we will have an Equestrian Area (pony rides), Dunk Tank, Aquatics Center (various water games), Art center, Field Events, and Gymnasium (volleyball and obstacle course). There will be free hot…
League School Receives Grant from Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation Will Be Used to Purchase Smartboards for the School
(Walpole – July 19, 2016) – League School of Greater Boston’s Head of Development, Tim McCabe, is pleased to announce that the school has recently been awarded a $15,000.00 grant from the Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation. The monies will be used to purchase two Smartboards for the school’s students. The interactive technology offered by the…
Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual Charity Golf Tournament
On Monday, August 1, the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual Charity Golf Tournament. This year it will be taking place at Norton Country Club. League School was fortunate enough to be named this year’s beneficiary. For more information on how you can get involved, please see the attached flyer or contact…
It take a Great Team to Make a Great League!
We would like to thank our terrific group of staff, family and friends who will be making up League School’s Team for the 2016 Falmouth Road Race. Laura Davis – parent Jennifer Glibkowski – staff Michael Locanto – friend Amie Longo -parent Kristin Lovering – staff Catherine Petringa – staff Patrick Powers – friend Bridget…
League School to Make Joint Presentation With Easter Seals
On Wednesday, June 15th, staff members from League School will join personnel from Easter Seals to co-present “Research and Best Practices in the Transition Process” at theEmerging Trends: A Conference on High-Impact Transition Practices at Westfield State University. After visiting the school last year, the Easter Seals organization was quite impressed with the transition program in…
League School’s Center for Autism Education Invites You to Attend Autism: Early Detection and the Next Steps
On Wednesday afternoon, May 25th, from 3:30-5:30pm, a special event will be taking place in League School’s Vetstein auditorium – Autism: Early Detection and the Next Steps. That afternoon, leaders in the field of Autism will come together to discuss identifying the early warning signs, commonly used evidence-based treatment methods, and where parents and teachers…
It Takes a Great Team to Make a Great League
Support League School by joining our team for the 44th Running of the Falmouth Road Race on August 21, 2016. As part of New Balance’s Numbers for Nonprofits Program, League School received 10 entries for this year’s race. Take part in the scenic seven mile run from Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights while raising both…