e-Newsletter 

For Melmark employees and families of individuals who reside and attend programs at Melmark's service division in New England. Please see below for important program information. Watch your inbox for a new newsletter on the first and third Fridays, each month.

In this Issue:

• Mission Moments
• Calendars and Family Reminders: No school Martin Luther King day, 1/15/24
• Student Illness Reminder
• Inclement Weather Communication
• Residential Notes
• Spirit Shop Update
• Staff Updates
• Upcoming Events: Upcoming sweet treat and carnation drive

Yariel celebrating the new year.

Michael and staff Sasha at Fun World.

Jarrett at Veteran's Park.

Isaiah enjoying the snow day.

Krista at MSPCA.

Greg and Mikey at Seacoast Science Center.

Kai working hard putting away a bulk order at Willow.

Christian enjoying the Stoughton gym.

Ava at Altitude.

Calendars and Important Family Reminders

No school on Martin Luther King Day, January 15, 2024.

Please be advised of the latest Melmark calendars.



2023-2024 Calendars Are Now Available:

► Day School Calendar 2023-2024

► Residential School Calendar 2023-2024

► Adult Day Program Calendar 2023-2024

Student Illness Reminder

Parents: As we strive to maintain a healthy and safe environment, we kindly remind you to keep a vigilant eye on your child's well-being. If your child exhibits any symptoms of illness, such as fever, cough, or flu-like symptoms, we urge you to keep them home. This precautionary measure not only safeguards your child but also helps prevent the potential spread of illness within our school community. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Nursing Department, email: [email protected]. Thank you.

Inclement Weather Communication

Weather Related Closings and Delays:

It’s that time of year again. As we get ready for another winter and the snow that’s likely to come, we would like to remind everyone that if Melmark's Andover, Stoughton or Lawrence locations close or will experience delays, it will be advertised on 7 NEWS on Channel 7 and Channel 56 (CW).*

In addition, you can access closings or delays via the WHDH website, http://www.whdh.com or by downloading their free 7NEWS mobile app. Just search WHDH in the app store. Scroll down the main page and tap the storm closings box.



If time permits, you may also get a Blackboard Connect (aka Connect Ed) message and email notification from Melmark Administration by 6:00 a.m. 

Please ensure that we have your most updated phone numbers (and email address) in order to receive these voice and email notifications in a timely manner. 

*Please note that each site will be labeled separately in the event that closure is only specific to certain locations. Example- Melmark New England/Stoughton vs  Melmark New England/Andover vs Melmark New England/Lawrence.

Residential Notes

Outing Schedules

Look ahead at our schedule of planned outings for Melmark New England Residential Programs for Adults and Children!

Weekend LOA Reminder 

Please remember that in order to plan for the weekend and allow nursing ample time to pack medications, all LOA plans for the weekend are due to the residence by Wednesday evenings. Please be timely in getting this information to them as requested. Thank you in advance!

Visitation Guidance

Please see the following documents for reference regarding Melmark visitation policies:

Visitation Policy for Children's Service Programs

Visitation Policy for Adult Service Programs

Thank you!

Spirit Shop Update

We are pleased to inform you about the introduction of two new products in our "Spirit Shop" – the 2024 desk calendar featuring artwork crafted by both students and adults at Melmark New England, and a stylish Melmark New England spiral notebook. Each of these items is available for purchase at $5.

Staff Updates

We have recently welcomed new staff member(s) in the following positions:

At the Andover Campus and surrounding day and residential programs and Early Intervention:

Elsie Anziani - ABAC Classroom Counselor

Katelyn DeSilvio - ABAC Classroom Counselor

Nicholas Hyde - ABA Classroom Counselor

Nicole Prudhomme - ABA Classroom Counselor

Alexandria Cardinal - ABA Classroom Counselor

Josaphat Lee - ABA Classroom Counselor

Pape Male - ABA Residential Counselor - Maple

Mary McFadden - ABA Residential Counselor - Oak

Victoria Fennell - ABA Residential Counselor - Willow

Nicole Manzi - ABA Residential Counselor - Lodge

Daniel Parker - ABA Residential Counselor - Birch

Adebanjo Adesoye - Adult PC - Wildrose

At the Stoughton Day School:

Jhon Chochotte - ABA Classroom Counselor

Chris-Henberson Jean ABA Classroom Counselor

Mario Camblart - ABA Classroom Counselor

Derik Savage - ABA Classroom Counselor

We have recently said goodbye to Melmark staff members in the following positions and wish them the best in their future endeavors:

At the Andover Campus and surrounding day and residential programs and Early Intervention:



Daniel Gallant - ABA Classroom Counselor

Matthew Hayes - ABA Classroom Counselor

Jill Froburg – ABA Residential Counselor – Westview

Frances Arias – ABA Counselor – Early Intervention

Mailene Santos A& P Specialist

Brian Lombard – ABA Classroom Counselor

Upcoming Events

Used Textiles Collection at Melmark!

The change of the season is upon us! Please hold on to the clothes, shoes, towels/blankets, curtains that you may be done with. Melmark can turn all of those items (even if stained or broken) into $$ funds for MNE!! More info coming soon.

Melmark's Core Commitments



Unified Culture

Compassionate Care

Integrity in Everything We Do

Highly Skilled Workforce

Evidence-Based Practices

Best Outcomes

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