Each year in June, the Department recognizes students who have shown significant improvement, or shown high levels of sustained performance, or successfully met new challenges. This year awards went to:
Antwan N-P, for Increased Attendance and Participation
Jon L, new to the Campus program this year, for Most Increased Attention to Task
Anna P, for Increased Task Ability in campus Bench Assignments
Artie J, for Most Organized Work Space
Melinda S, for Most Steady Worker
Rachael C, for Most Consistent Campus Worker
Mallory T, for Most Increased Independence and Maturity
Robert P, for Most Increased Independence in Campus Bench Work
DJ, for Most Increased Independence in Campus Mobile Work
Fumi F, for Most Increased Independence in Campus Mobile Work
Jean-Luc S, for Most Increased Independence in a Community Work Assignment
Obi E, for Most Improved Community Worker
Michael R, for Most Flexible Community Worker
Nathaniel A, for Most Improved Campus Worker
Maggie W, for Most Improved Community Worker
Chris C, for Most Motivated community Worker
Jeremy R, for Strongest Work Focuys in Campus Bench Work
Fumi F, for Best All-Around Campus Worker
Ethan G, for Most Professional Community Worker
Jon T, for Successful Transition to Increased Community Work Schedule
Anna P, for Greatest Increase in Bench Work Productivity ($5 Prize)
Gerardo O, for Greatest Increase in Bench Work Productivity ($5 Prize)
Scott P, for Highest Sustained Bench Work Prodcutivity ($10 Prize)
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!
3rd year Voc. Dept. student
The 2nd cycle of campus mobile and community worksite assignments begins Thursday, November 17th, delayed a week because of the storm, and runs through Wednesday, January 20th. Notices of continuing and new assignments should be going out to parents by Monday, 11/15.
Students and staff alike are eagerly anticipating this year's Annual All-School Thanksgiving Lunch, our 35th, which will be shared on Tuesday, November 15, with a menu that has something for everyone: turkey & gravy, mashed potatoes, cornbread, stuffing, a green vegetable, cranberry sauce, and apple & pumpkin pies.
Keith R
Jordan C, DJ, Maggie W and Frankie R have all helped drain and restock the roll out drinks coolers with ice and assorted beverages for the front office.
Fumi F, Zac W, and Ian M have helped deliver the RSS mail to teachers and clinicians.
Michael C and Fumi F have helped straighten up and organize materials in the workroom after the morning sessions.
DJ is the Campus Florist, helping to beautify the school by designing and placing silk flower arrangements around the campus.
Rachel D
, a 5th year student in the RSS Vocational Program, will be attending, in addition to the RSS summer program, two exciting programs this summer: LEEP, a summer program through Oak Hill, and The Massachusetts Youth Leadership Forum, sponsored by Easter Seals Boston and hosted this year by Bridgewater State University. For the YLF, an interview with the Board members was required and only 35 delegates out of 130 applicants across the state of Massachusetts were accepted.
1st year Voc. Dept. student
4th year Voc. Dept. student
