League News
Adaptive Physical Education and Our New Gym and Field
I have the great pleasure of teaching every student from 6 to 22 years old and with a wide range of skills and abilities. The Adapted Physical Education program consists of sport specific and lifetime fitness activities, both adapted to the individual needs of the students. I work with the classroom teachers to integrate academics,…
Dine Out During Autism Awareness Month In Support Of The League School of Greater Boston!
Fundraising has never been so delicious! Join us this week on Tuesday April 26th at 99 Restaurant in Walpole or Thursday April 28th at Applebee’s Bar & Grill in Walpole (from 4-9) or Panera Bread (from 4–8) in Walpole. When you do they will donate a portion of your bill back to the League School!…
LEAGUE SCHOOL SPRING MUSICAL CONCERTS
The music department at League School is proud to share details for our three spring musical concerts. The dates of these concerts are March 31, April 28, and May 24, 2016. Parents are invited to all of these concerts, however the concerts are not open to the general public. All concerts take place in…
A Wonderful Public Service Announcement Well Worth Watching
We thought you’d appreciate this brief spot that does an exceptional job at capturing the challenges faced by a child with autism. Enjoy. https://www.myfoxboston.com/news/trending-now/this-psa-puts-you-in-the-shoes-of-a-kid-with-autism/196403451
Time Outside
Kids and adults alike are spending more and more time stuck in stale offices and classrooms, trying to keep up with a fast paced, technology driven lifestyle. In the past 20 years, the average amount of time spent in the classroom and office has increased by 2 hours per day. This isn’t helping our overall…
League School of Greater Boston Receives a Generous Grant From the Dedham Institution for Savings Foundation
League School of Greater Boston Receives a Generous Grant From the Dedham Institution for Savings Foundation Funds from Dedham Savings Will Be Used to Expand the School’s Adaptive Physical Education and Occupational Therapy Program Earlier this week, League School of Greater Boston’s Executive Director, Dr. Frank Gagliardi, welcomed officials from the Dedham Institution for…
Help students find their voice
Honoring a student’s voice is an integral part of being a teacher. In Classroom 155 we are working hard to help students find their voice and share their wants and needs with staff. The students are exposed to as many different experiences as possible, which is one of the many the strengths of the League…
The 3rd Annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism will be held on April 9, 2016
On Saturday, April 9 at 9am, League School will once again be walking/running in support of our students and to raise awareness for autism. The race will once again be held at Old Post Road School in Walpole. Here’s how you can get involved: REGISTER TODAY! Either as a walker or runner, make your difference!…
Room 131's Fantastically Fun Trip to Friendly's!
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we went to Friendly’s just before our winter break. To prepare for this fun event, we spent time earlier in the week discussing our trip and brainstorming about healthy choices. As a class, we agreed to drink water at Friendly’s instead of soda or lemonade because we wanted dessert too!…
"Tuesday Stories" section of today's Boston Globe entitled "Autism Before Autism."
There was avery interesting article that appeared in the “Tuesday Stories” section of today’s Boston Globe entitled “Autism Before Autism.” It talks of an individual, Samuel Gridley Howe, who studied Massachusetts residents who may have had the condition as long ago as the 1840’s. Here is a link to that piece in the Boston Globe:
League School Classroom 149 “Goes Down By the Banks of the River Charles“
Part of our Social Studies curriculum in Room 149 focuses on the culture, geography, and history of Boston. Recently, our class went on a field trip with the Duck Tours of Boston. The students learned many facts about the Charles River, as well as the history of Boston. The weather was perfect and the students…