Lotspeich Blast Apr 3, 2026
Key Dates
Tuesday, April 7 — Little Big Talks Book Series, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m, Lotspeich Library
Wednesday, April 15 — Pre-Kindergarten Author Visit Amanda Driscoll
Friday, April 17 — VIP Day, Early Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
Monday, April 20 — Lower School Author Visit Kelly Starling Lyons for Grades K-5
Tuesday-Wednesday, April 21-22 — Grade 4 to Camp Kern
Thursday-Friday, April 23-24 — Grade 5 to Dearborn, Michigan
Friday, May 1 — All School Lunch
Saturday, May 2 — SNAAP Year-End Celebration
Photos of the Week
A Lower Schooler from kindergarten through fifth grade from each campus took part in the groundbreaking of the new Doherty Lotspeich Lower School.
What to Know Now
Reminder to RSVP for VIP Day — April 17
Families, please see and share our invitation to special visitors, whom you invite on behalf of your children. Only RSVP once per family.
Also, note that we will have an early dismissal for all students, pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, at 11:30 a.m. to allow visitors to continue their day with the children. We look forward to welcoming our visitors on April 17 to campus!
ATB Announcement for VIP Day
Big Little Talks: Parent Book Series — Exploring Gender, April 7
Children are naturally curious, and questions about gender are increasingly part of what they’re noticing, discussing, and bringing home. As parents, it can be hard to know how to respond — or even where to begin.
Join us for our next Big Little Talks Parent Book Series, inspired by the “A Kids Book About” collection.
In partnership with GLSEN, a representative will be present to help answer parents’ questions around topics involving gender. Join us on Tuesday, April 7, at 9 a.m. or 6 p.m. in the Lotspeich library. RSVP for the session that works best for you. This program is intended for Lower School parents, but all parents are welcome to attend.
Reminder: Field House Parking Lot — Temporary Traffic Flow Changes
Due to the new Lower School construction, you are only able to enter and exit the Field House lot from Bufler Lane. The exit onto Ellmarie Drive is closed through summer 2026.
Parent Association News
VIP Volunteers Needed
Our beloved VIP event is just around the corner, and we are looking for volunteers to help make it truly special. We have 12 volunteer slots available. Thank you for considering supporting this event — we appreciate your time and care and look forward to a beautiful celebration together! Please sign up!
Upcoming Events
- Friday April 10 — Next quarterly Parent Committee Meeting immediately following dropoff
- Keep an eye out for spring volunteer opportunities including VIP Day and May Fete!
Walking Group
Join this WhatsApp group for dates and information! This is an ongoing, casual walking group that meets (weather permitting) on certain days after dropoff.
Call for Yearbook Pictures
Yearbook pictures are collected all school year! If you are volunteering at an event, chaperoning a field trip or watching a sporting event, don’t forget to send your best photos to lotspeichyearbook@7hills.org.
Announcements
Sign-up for Enrichment Spring Session!
Enrichment is now open for the Spring Session! We will run programs from April 6-May 15, with an exciting line up on both campuses. Now is your chance to sample some of our fun summer offerings in the spring session so sign up soon!
Register via Veracross!
Lower School Author Visit
You’re invited to order discounted, signed books from our two upcoming visiting authors — and they’ll be delivered right to your child’s classroom before the author’s visit!
- Pre-kindergarten — Amanda Driscoll on April 15. Order Amanda Driscoll books.
- Grades K–5 — Kelly Starling Lyons on April 20. Order Kelly Starling Lyons books.
The Bookshelf bookstore is hosting the sale and offering books at a discount. When ordering, select, “I would like to pick up this order.” Books will be delivered directly to Seven Hills, and families will NOT need to pick up the books. When each author visits, they will sign and personalize your child’s book.
Book orders will close on Monday, April 6.
Grade 5 Closing Ceremony Swim Party
It’s hard to believe that we are at this time of year, but we need to start thinking about the end of the school year. We are starting to think about our Lower School farewell and how we will celebrate them. We need volunteers for the Fifth Grade Swim Party on Thursday, May 28, at the Cincinnati Sports Club, after the closing ceremonies. Please email Natasha Bishop if you can make it. We need four more volunteers. The time commitment would be 12:15-3:30 p.m.
Summer String Camps
If your child is interested in continuing or starting their musical string instrument journey, please check out recommendations for summer from Michaela Hibbard, our strings teacher.
CCM Camp
- Elementary Strings Camp (Grades K-5): June 1-5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ($350)
- Elementary Strings Camp (Grades K-5): July 20-24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ($350)
Immanuel School of Music
- Summer Strings Club (Approximately Grades 3-6): June 4-July 24, 5-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays in Northern Kentucky, Lakeside Park, about 20 minutes from Seven Hills
CCM Private Lessons
- Contact Dr. Joyce Chan.
Private Violin Lessons
- Near the Hillsdale Campus at the home of Maggie Niecamp.
CMA Silverton
- See more at CMA Website.
Immanuel School of Music (NKY) Private Lessons
Contact me, Michaela Hibbard!