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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: DESE Reminder
- Meet Our Nursing Staff
- Student Illness Reminder
- 2023 Satisfaction Surveys Action Plans
- Inclement Weather Communication
- Residential Notes
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Spirit Shop Update: Spiral Notebook, Calendar, and Hats
- Upcoming Events
- Staff Updates
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Cammie at Seacoast Science Center. | |
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Jackie and staff Xio out to lunch. | |
Isaiah at Joppa Hill Farm. | |
Ruth on the trails behind Melmark. | |
Lucas and Alex at Stone Zoo. | |
Wildrose at Jordan's Furniture. | |
Yariel and Adam at Harmony Park. | |
Over the past few weeks, hundreds of carnations (setting a new record!) were purchased through our annual carnation sale and orders have been put together and delivered by our resident florists-in-training in our vocational classroom this week. | |
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Tons of teamwork and collaboration went into this sweet event and we want to give a special shout out to the therapists and staff who helped ensure that all students had the opportunity to participate!
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Staff and students in classroom 7 at the Museum. | |
Josh from class 7 enjoying learning games at the Museum of Science field trip. | |
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On behalf of the entire Melmark New England team, we extend a heartfelt Mission Moment to our remarkable student, Sarah! Sarah's family shared with us that when she first started, achieving such a milestone would have seemed impossible. However, thanks to the dedication and support of her past and present teams, Sarah recently had the opportunity to attend a prom where she interacted with multiple individuals she didn't know, and she had a joyous and successful time, filled with smiles and laughter! We are immensely proud of Sarah for this remarkable achievement! | |
Calendars and Important Family Reminders | |
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PARENTS: DESE REMINDER!
We are pleased to inform you that the School Program at Andover and Stoughton will be undergoing DESE licensing evaluations on March 4th and 5th. As part of this process, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will be sending out parent surveys via email in advance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we encourage all parents who receive these surveys to take the time to complete them and provide your insights. Your input will help us continuously improve our programs and services. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the surveys or the licensing process, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you for your continued support and participation in enhancing the educational experience for our students.
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At Melmark, we pride ourselves on the exceptional care and support we provide to our individuals and their families. Central to this commitment is our dedicated nursing team, whose unwavering professionalism and compassion are instrumental in ensuring the well-being and safety of those we serve. Whether it's administering medical treatments, providing compassionate care, or advocating for the unique needs of each individual, our nursing team is committed to upholding the highest standards of excellence in all aspects of their practice. We are pleased to introduce the nursing staff of Melmark New England. | |
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Maria W.
Director of Healthcare
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Tasia K.
Residential Nurse, Andover
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Jayne P.
Adult Nurse, Lawrence
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Melanie K.
Residential Nurse, Andover
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Esther C.
Medical Assistant
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Edily C.
School Nurse, Andover
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Brianna C.
School Nurse, Stoughton
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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: mwizboski@melmarkne.org. Thank you. | |
2023 Satisfaction Surveys Action Plans | |
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We extend our sincere gratitude to all individuals and guardians who took the time to complete the Individual or Guardian Satisfaction Survey in the months of October and November 2023. Earlier this month, we shared the survey results pertaining to both Children's Services Programs and Adult Services Programs with all Administrators.
Subsequently, in a collaborative effort, we deliberated on identified areas that warrant further assessment, reinforcing our commitment to ongoing service improvement initiatives. To communicate our proactive approach, we have developed an Action Plan to address key themes gleaned from the survey findings.
This Action Plan will serve as a roadmap for targeted follow-up, with progress updates scheduled to be presented during our quarterly Advisory Council meetings in 2024. Your active engagement and valuable insights have been instrumental in shaping our strategies for enhancement.
Once again, we appreciate your participation in the satisfaction survey and look forward to your continued collaboration in our shared pursuit of service excellence.
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Children’s Services Action Plan 2023 Satisfaction Surveys | |
Adult Services Action Plan 2023 Satisfaction Surveys | |
Inclement Weather Communication | | |
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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.
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Look ahead at our schedule of planned outings for Melmark New England Residential Programs for Adults and Children! | |
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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!
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We are excited to share that our "Spirit Shop" has several new items for sale!
- 2024 desk calendar featuring artwork by both students and adults at Melmark New England: $5 each
- Contemporary, stylish Melmark spiral notebook: $5 each
- Cuffed Melmark New England Winter Hat: $10 each or Limited Edition Carhartt version: $30 each
To purchase or for more information, please contact Gloria De Los Santos, Advancement Manager at gdelossantos@melmarkne.org
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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. | | |
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We have recently welcomed a new staff member in the following position:
At the Stoughton Campus:
Christopher Hennessey – Administrative Assistant
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Congratulations to Casca on the following promotion:
Casca Adjepong – Lead ABA Residential Counselor – NE – Westview
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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:
Kasey Marcoux - ABA Classroom Counselor
Ashley Ward – Payroll Specialist
Justin Udeh – Adult Res Program Staff
Josaphat Lee – ABA Classroom Counselor
Sasha Santos – Adult Day Program Staff – Lawrence
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Thank you for your ongoing partnership and collaboration to ensure Melmark's mission-first programs for the children, adults and families who rely on us every day.
Sincerely,
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Rita M. Gardner, M.P.H., LABA, BCBA, CDE® (she/her)
President and CEO
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Katie Salvatore, M.Ed., LABA, BCBA
Melmark New England Executive Director
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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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