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| Springer School and Center Newsletter | September 2012
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Greetings!  Welcome to a new school year! Once again, Springer kicked off the year with a visit from our favorite eagle, Sam, from the Cincinnati Zoo!
The center is pleased to announce that Dr. Robert Brooks, an authority on motivation and resilience in children will present programs for parents and educators in January.
Springer is gearing up to launch this year's Annual Fund drive, and SFA is making preparations for the SFA Fun Fest.
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Dr. Robert Brooks to Speak in January
 Springer is once again partnering with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center to bring Dr. Robert Brooks to Cincinnati. In an evening program for parents, Dr. Brooks will share strategies for defusing the stress that arises in the family when a child is struggling in school.
Dr. Brooks is one of today's leading speakers on the themes of resilience, motivation, and family relationships. During the past 30 years, he has presented nationally and internationally to thousands of parents, educators, mental health professionals, and business people, with a message based on encouragement, hope, and resilience. He is renowned for the warmth and humor he uses to bring his insights and anecdotes to life.
Dr. Brooks earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from Clark University and is currently on the faculty of Harvard Medical School.
Less Stress, More Balance: Keys to a Resilient Family
Tuesday, January 22
Watch for more details to come!
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"Everything!"  That's what new student Bella Battle said, when asked what she liked best about Springer. 
"I like that we get to do
math on the computer"
said Tommy Thompson,
new this year to Springer. "My favorite thing
is that we get to bring a lunchbox every day!"
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Springer Alumnus and Trustee to Chair Annual Fund
 Trustee Casey Boland attended Springer in first and second grades in the 1970s. "The interventions, strategies, and confidence I gained at Springer allowed me to play football in college, have a successful career in finance - even host a radio talk show," said Casey.
Because of his belief in Springer's mission, Casey not only serves on the School and Center's Board of Trustees, but has offered to chair this year's Annual Fund drive. "The Annual Fund provides critical resources for financial aid, as well as center programming for students, parents, and educators across Greater Cincinnati," he said. "I want children in our community to have access to the same research-based, compassionate, and supportive education that I had."
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SFA Fall Event Planned for Gorman Heritage Farm 
The Springer Family Association has planned its traditional fall event to be held at a new location this year!
SFA's Fun Fest (formerly Bike Hike) will take place at Gorman Heritage Farm, a 120-acre working and educational farm, located in Evendale and easily accessible from both I-75 and I-71.
Managed by the nonprofit Gorman Heritage Farm Foundation, the farm features a farmyard with animals, 40 acres of wooded hillside, a garden, natural pond and 30 acres of land planted with a variety of crops, including sunflowers!
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"The teachers explain things here"  "They don't just pass things out and tell you to do it; they tell you how to do it," said Christian Geers of his new experience at Springer.  "I used to hate math"
said Laura Thompson, new to
Springer this year. "Now I take my
math book home and study it. I like that the teachers
teach not only one way, but a lot of different ways."
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| School Year Off to a Great Start
 Springer's day school welcomed 50 new students this fall, and launched the new year with a return visit from the school's mascot, Sam the Eagle from the Cincinnati Zoo.
At the All-School Assembly at which Sam made his appearance, the students each received a paper feather which they then decorated and signed with their names.
The feathers, printed with the words, "Springer acknowledges you with gratitude, with love, and with ultimate respect," were combined into a large Springer Eagle on a wall in the cafeteria.
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| Staff and Parents Team Up for Track
S pringer track coaches, parents, and even alumni parents have joined forces to create a new place for the track team to practice long jumps.
"The team used to practice jumping into a volleyball court filled with pea gravel," said track coach Kristina Williams. "The new sand-filled pit will be much better, and will give the students the same experience they'll have at a track meet."
Alumni parent Calvin Covey is advising the team on the finer points of construction, so that the pit is safe and meets regulations. The Springer Family Association is providing the funds needed to purchase materials, and Crapsey and Gilles Contractors, Inc. donated the use of a Bobcat for the day.
Upper School student Austin Abbott took first place in the long jump last spring, at the CYO Championship meet. "I'm looking forward to using the new pit," Austin said. "It will be easier - you can't really fall in the gravel."
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