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: Next early release day, 2/7/24
• Student Illness Reminder
• Inclement Weather Communication
• Residential Notes
• DEI Committee Updates
• Upcoming Events: Sweet treat and carnation drive 2/13/24 & 2/14/24

Aarav Pai at Seacoast Science Center.

Adrian at Block Party Social.

Allen and Concord at Dave and Buster's.

Alex and staff Amy at Block Party Social,

Ben at Altitude.

Ben N at Altitude.

Brandon at Seacoast Science Center.

Malorie at Block Party Social.

Miriam and Aubrey at Jordan's.

Nate at Chunky's Cinema.

Sam and Michael at Wamesit Lanes.

Calendars and Important Family Reminders

Our next early release day is February 7, 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!

DEI Committee Updates

Melmark New England Cultural Ambassadors

Haritha Gopinathan, Liz McRae, Joanne Cimea, Pax Larson

Melmark New England DEI Committee Members

Rita Gardner, Frank Bird, Helena Maguire, Katie Salvatore, Shawn Quigley, Mary Morris, Jill Harper, Haley Steinhauser, David Hawthorne

Upcoming Events

As we eagerly anticipate Sweet Treat Day on February 14, 2024, we would like to inform you that the delightful carnations associated with the occasion will be delivered a day in advance, on February 13, 2024. We have already dispatched the order forms earlier this week, and we kindly request you to check your mail, email, and backpacks for these forms.

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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