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Springer will host an Admissions Open House on February 1 - an opportunity to see first-hand what makes a Springer education unique. An informational session begins at 9:00 a.m., followed by student-led tours of the school at 9:30.

Please pass this invitation along to friends and family who could benefit from a Springer education.

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Springer Graduate Wins Dean's Scholarship

Springer grad Kelly Grannen ('08) has been awarded the Dean's Scholarship at the College of Mount St. Joseph, providing $50,000 toward tuition. Kelly will graduate from Purcell Marian High School this spring, having earned high honors every quarter, and plans to major in special education at MSJ.  

Community-minded companies that sponsor A Springer Celebration! 2012 will impact the lives of countless children with learning disabilities next year. But their investment in our community will reap benefits for themselves as well.

Company logos for our sponsors at any level will appear on our website and in our event program and signage, our Annual Report and printed newsletter with a readership in excess of 3,000. Sponsors will also have the opportunity to include an advertisement in the event program and bring guests to the Celebration.

Contact Springer Development Specialist Kirstin Eismin for details. 871-6080 ext. 213 or keismin@springer-ld.org.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 

6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel  

Springer is pleased to host local illustrator of children's books Jeffrey Ebbeler in February. Part of the Springer Family Association's Visiting Author series, Jeffrey with share with students the creative process of developing a picture book, from concept sketches through final illustrations.

Jeffrey has illustrated over a dozen books, and has created illustrations for magazines, CD covers and book covers. He has a special interest in the engineering behind pop-up books, and has been involved both in large-scale mural projects and in marionette theaters, for which he has sculpted puppets and performed.

"Springer is the Reason I Am Where I Am Today!"

Graduate Joe Shipley ('93) credits Springer with his success. Joe has completed training to be an EMT and has been certified as an auto body repair technician.  

He is currently owner of his family business, John Shipley and Son Farm, specialists in animal removal services.  

As students progress into higher grades, reading material becomes more complex. Comprehension does not always keep pace, but there are ways parents can help. 

Springer's program for parents, Reading for Meaning in Grades 6 Through 12: Frameworks for Comprehension, addresses the "intentional thinking" that should occur for comprehension, and offers hands-on strategies parents can employ at home.

Reading for Meaning  

 Wednesday, February 15, 2012 

7:00 to 9:00 p.m.  

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Two new pages on Springer's website showcase arts enrichment programs that have enhanced the Springer Experience for many years.  

Founded in 1997, the Norita Aplin Musician in Residence program has brought a successful musician to campus for two weeks each year. The program honors former Executive Director Dr. Norita Aplin for her 14 years of service to Springer.

Visit the Artist in Residence page                       Visit the Musician in Residence page