Greetings!  Springer enjoyed the artistry and personality of our 2012-2013 Artist in Residence for two weeks in November.
The center is now registering for Dr. Robert Brooks' visit in January, and will offer a program that can equip parents to boost their children's reading comprehension next month.
And Springer was the subject of a radio program with Jim Scott last week!
Best wishes for warm family gatherings at Thanksgiving!
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Registration Open for Dr. Robert Brooks
 Robert Brooks, PhD, will address parents in January on the issues of resilience, motivation and family relationships. His visit is sponsored by Springer and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
In an evening program, Dr. Brooks will share strategies for defusing the stress that arises in the family when a child is struggling in school. Dr. Brooks will present a professional development program for educators during the day.
Less Stress, More Balance: Keys to a Resilient Family
Schiff Family Conference Center
Xavier University's Cintas Center
Tuesday, January 22
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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Musician in Residence to Visit in December
The 2012-2013 Norita Aplin Musician in Residence is "The Guitar Man" Jim McCutcheon. During his 7-day stay, Jim will meet with each class at Springer, and then work with a small group of Intermediate students who will perform on ukeleles at an assembly on the last day. Jim's visit will be from December 11 to 19.
Jim McCutcheon's website
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Artist in Residence Lights Up Springer
Known around the world for his luminous paintings, Cincinnati artist Tom Bacher spent two weeks at Springer as the 2012-13 Maureen Wenker Artist in Residence.
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A selection of Tom's work is currently on display in Paris, and six of his luminous paintings of Cincinnati adorn the double staircase outside the entrance to the Hall of Mirrors at Cincinnati's Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel. Tom's work is displayed in galleries in New York, Cincinnati and Los Angeles.
The artist gave a presentation on his work to each class at Springer, and then spent extended time working with a group of 23 Upper School students, who created their own luminous paintings under his direction.
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On the final day of Tom's stay, the artist and students presented their paintings at a reception for parents and staff. The reception was attended by Paul Wenker, who established the program in memory of his late wife Maureen, a Springer supporter and volunteer, and mother of three Springer graduates. This is the program's 21st year.
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2011-2012 Annual Report Springer's Annual Report for 2011-2012 is filled with stories of Springer's impact on the lives of students, parents and educators. Download report |
| Understanding What You've Read
 As students progress to upper grades, the complexity of reading assignments increases. If comprehension doesn't keep the pace, schoolwork can suffer.
Center Program Coordinator Eileen Schroeder will equip parents to provide the frameworks for enhancing the "intentional thinking" needed for comprehension. Parents will gain multiple ready-to-use strategies for helping their children better understand what they read.
Reading for Meaning in Grades 6-12:
Frameworks for Comprehension
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Register Now!
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Springer on the Radio
 Trustee Casey Boland talked with 700 WLW's Jim Scott last week about his experience as a Springer student, and his support of this year's Annual Fund. Casey shared the impact Springer's day school has had on his life, and described the center as a wonderful resource for parents and educators of children with learning disabilities. Listen to podcast
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