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| Springer School and Center Newsletter | March 2013
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All School Quest. |
Greetings!
As winter releases its grip, Springer's students look forward to the last few months of the school year. This week they are immersed in preparations for the All School Quest.
Springer will host an Open House for prospective parents in April, and a Center Parent Program will show parents how to help their children become strategic learners. Registration for the center's summer program for students is now open.
And the Springer family is saddened at the loss of a long-time friend and ardent supporter.
Read on to learn more.
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Chuck Yeiser Was Springer Board President
 | | Chuck Yeiser at a Past President's event in 2001 |
The Springer community has lost an ardent friend, advocate and supporter with the passing of Charles F. "Chuck" Yeiser on March 6 at the age of 92. Chuck's involvement with Springer extended from the 1970s to the present. He was a member of the Board of Trustees from 1978 to 1989, and Board President in 1980. Dr. Norita Aplin, Springer's Executive Director from 1985-97, remembers Chuck as a very bright man who was always reading. "He couldn't imagine not being able to read," she said, "and I think that is what drove his unflagging support of Springer." Education was a passion for Chuck, who spent most of his career at the Cincinnati Country Day School as teacher and headmaster. "Chuck was a dynamic, yet humble, individual," said Sr. Marianne Van Vurst, Springer's Executive Director from 1978-85. "He believed in education, and he believed in children." Among his many contributions, Chuck was instrumental in facilitating Springer's move from Summit Road to the current location in 1981, and led the fundraising effort that paid for the building within a few years. Springer extends deepest sympathy to Chuck's family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
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Come Visit Springer!
 You can learn first hand what a Springer education can do for a child with a learning disability.
An informational session begins at 9:00 a.m., followed by student-led tours of the school. Professionals are welcome too! Open House Wednesday, April 17 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Register Now! |
 Malakai Greenberg Recognized for Excellence
Upper School student Malakai Greenberg's creation in mixed media was chosen for the 2013 Ohio Art Education Association's Young  People's Art Exhibition. Malakai's artwork will be on display throughout the month of March at the State Teacher's Retirement Systems building in Columbus. An essay written by Malakai was chosen as a finalist in the Ohio Statewide Laws of Life Contest, sponsored by Ohio Partners in Character Education. The topic of Malakai's entry was "courage." |
 Three Great Raffle Prizes!
Three exciting prizes will be offered in a raffle at Reach for the Stars: An Evening with Henry Winkler! Tickets are $20 each, or three for $50. You won't want to miss the opportunity to hear from Henry Winkler about his experiences with learning disability, but if you must, you can still buy tickets for the raffle online, or by contacting Kirstin Eismin at 871-6080 ext. 213. - Gas and Groceries - Fuel your family and your car with these gift cards! Gift cards for gas and groceries make this a prize anyone can use. Donated by a Friend of Springer. Value: $1,000
- Necklace and Earring Set (pictured at right): Designed by Laura Gibson, this stunning necklace features amethyst, prehnite, peridot, iolite and rhodolite briolette and bead stones, dangling from a silver cable chain. Green pearls replace the bead stones in the coordinating earrings. Donated by D'Elegante, Inc. Value: $900
- His and Her iPad minis - Two 16GB iPad minis featuring Wi-Fi and cellular capability. Also includes a gift card for custom cases. Donated by Pomeroy, Inc. Value: $1,000
We hope to see you at
A Springer Celebration! 2013! |
Summer Help for Struggling Students
Your child can be better prepared for school next year by having fun at Springer this summer!
Designed for students of average or above average potential who are not making expected progress in school, the four-week morning programs equips students with strategies for success in language arts, math, writing and problem solving. Parents learn about their child's challenges and how to support them. 
Afternoon programs offer strategic interventions and/or enrichment opportunities in a variety of subject areas, including handwriting, math, writing and social skills.
Adventures in Summer Learning
June 17 - July 12
More information and registration materials
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A Wild Day at Springer  Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Director Thane Maynard visited with Intermediate students in February. He brought with him a few of his friends. Students had the opportunity to pet a monitor lizard, a Madagascar hissing cockroach and a screaming hairy armadillo. Thane and his assistants also brought an eagle owl for the students to see.
View more photos.
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Coaching Your Child Toward Success
 You can learn to become a coach for your child, helping him or hear to become a more successful and strategic learner. This two-hour program for parents will review study and organizational skills, as well as strategies for working with different learning styles. Discussion includes tips for more effective homework and test study completion. Helping Your Child Become a Strategic Learner
Wednesday, April 10
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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All School Quest Explores Connections  Each year, Springer students pursue an All School Quest, in which all grade levels explore a single theme, and present their discoveries in an evening project fair.
The theme for this year's Quest is "Making Connections: Ourselves, Our Community, Our World." The students develop questions around the theme, and display the results of their exploration in a wide variety of media, activities, song and visuals.
The All School Quest will be held from 7:00 to 8:00 on March 24 and is open to the public.
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