Special Events at Farr

We were pleased to host a visit by Yvonne Tylinski, M.S., C.R.C., a Vocational Counselor with the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, on Monday, November 8th.  Here, our Educational Coordinator, Kim Phillips, introduces Yvonne to a group of our juniors and seniors who were presented with information about the pre-ETS (Employment Transition Services) program which is offered to young adults as they prepare for adulthood.  MRC works with many community providers to offer transition services for students designed to provide them with the skills needed to be successful with employment or further education after high school.  The broad range of services the agency offers for both students and adults, in partnership with schools, families, and other state agencies, focuses on the importance of self-advocacy and helping people live more independently.

Our annual Spirit Week begins on Monday, September 25th!  Staff and classroom doors will be decorated and each day has a different theme:

Monday — Crazy Hat/Crazy Hair Day

Tuesday — Mismatch Day

Wednesday — School Colors

Thursday — Favorite Sports Team

Friday — Costume Day!  Many Homeroom Teacher/Counselors are planning a Halloween theme with their group (school-appropriate, of course) and the rest of the staff also dresses up.

Shown here is most of our Leadership Team on Monday in their Crazy Hats..  Check back soon for more photos of all of us FULL OF SPIRIT in 2021!

We greatly enjoyed seeing our students’ caregivers last night — and were especially pleased that many of our newer students were represented! Folks followed their student’s schedule, shared some refreshments, and had a chance to chat with teachers and other staff.

We hope that all parents and guardians will be able to attend our fall Parents Night, when they will have the opportunity to follow their child’s schedule, meet as a group, and enjoy light refreshments.  Please note this event does not include conferences with teachers about individual students, which can be scheduled through your Homeroom Teacher/Counselor, and is for adults only.

September 1st was our first day of school, and already students are getting back into their academic routines and starting 2021-2022 off with positive momentum.  Even our new students are settling in nicely.  We can’t wait to see the amazing things our students are going to accomplish this year!

In 2021, we have ten students graduating — a true testament to their hard work and perseverance, especially during this challenging year.

All seniors are invited to our annual Senior Dinner attended by Farr Administrators and Homeroom Teacher/Counselors.  This year, the event will be held at Farr Academy on Monday, June 7th from 5 to 7 pm. 

Graduation will take place at 9:30 am on Friday, June 18th, at the Christian Life Center on Bishop Allen Drive in Cambridge.  In accordance with Massachusetts DESE guidelines, each graduate is allowed to bring up to six guests to share in this milestone. All of us at Farr Academy are proud of our graduates and gratified to be able to share this special day with them!

The Leadership Team cooked breakfast to order for all staff and students on Friday, January 15th to express our gratitude for their contributions to the Farr community.  Folks had the choice of any or all of the following:  pancakes, bacon, egg sandwiches on bagels, and fresh fruit.