Doherty Blast Feb 23, 2024
Dear Doherty Families,
As we wrap up this relatively short week, there is no less news to share. Despite the brevity of the week, our students have been actively engaged and classroom teachers have filled the condensed schedule with robust learning experiences.
I’d like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the ongoing support from our families. Your involvement in your child’s education plays a crucial role in their success, and we appreciate your partnership in creating a nurturing and conducive learning environment. Our parent teacher conferences serve as a vital link between home and school. If, for any reason, you were unable to take part in these conferences, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher. They will gladly arrange an alternative time to speak with you.
While our students actively participate in community service projects with their Hives, we also look to extend our impact to other divisions. As part of the Upper School’s “Give, Grow, and Be Great” service-learning May Term, Upper students are collaborating with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, an organization dedicated to building beds for children in need. The demand for beds in the Greater Cincinnati area is alarmingly high, and while constructing beds is a significant contribution, it’s essential to address the need for accompanying bedding items such as pillows, mattress pads, sheets, and blankets. This is where your help becomes crucial! The Upper students ask you to consider a donation of new bedding items to enhance their efforts in making a meaningful difference. You can purchase items directly from their Amazon wishlist or send donations to the Upper School office. If sending a check, please make it payable to The Seven Hills School with “bedding drive” noted in the memo line. They will accept donations until the end of May.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Tracy
Key Dates & Events
Thursday, Feb. 29 — Unit I Poetry Presentation
Sunday, March 10 — Daylight Saving Time Begins. Move clocks ahead one hour.
March 11-15 — Cultural Connections Week
Thursday, March 14 — Unit III Musical
March 18-29 — Spring Break. No School
Announcements
Lost & Found
There are quite a few coats, hats, gloves, etc. in the lost and found. If your child is missing anything, please stop by Jones Hall to see if there are any items you can claim by March 1. Anything left over will be donated.
Give a Gift … Get a Bee!
Our annual week-long community giving event Stinger Madness will be all the buzzzzz March 4 through 8. And we need you to help fill the hills! For every contribution you make to the Annual Fund, we’ll place a stinger bee on the hill of the campus your oldest child attends. If you’ve already made your Annual Fund gift this school year, thank you! No need to make another gift, your bee is already headed to the hill.
The Stinger Madness Trophy Competition
Each division — the Lower Schools, Middle School, and Upper School — will compete for the Stinger Madness trophy which will be awarded to the division that gives 50 new gifts to the Annual Fund! Don’t miss out — make your gift before 3:15 p.m. on Friday, March 8 and help us #FillTheHills! Visit www.7hills.org/StingerMadness to learn more and make your gift.
Arts Alive — Call for Performers
Are you interested in having your group perform at Arts Alive? We are looking for acts to perform on the outdoor stages and in the DAC Blackbox. Last year, we had some wonderful performances by student organized groups and we would love to have that continue this year. Arts Alive is intended to celebrate all of the artistry within our community. Please note that this is not a talent show, and that groups should have a couple of pieces, totaling approximately 10-25 minutes, performed as a set. If you would like to be considered, please complete the Arts Alive performers Google form and upload a video of your act. We will be accepting submissions from now through Feb. 20 and will let acts know if they are accepted by Spring Break. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Hauser.
February Parent Connext — A Message from the Counseling Department
Seven Hills values partnering with parents to address the development of the whole child. Parent Connext allows us to explore some of today’s most relevant topics in your child’s social/emotional development, while offering practical tools for parenting. Please feel free to connect with your student’s building counselor if you would like more conversation or support around this month’s topic, emotional regulation.
Spring Break Holiday Care
Care will be offered during our first week of Spring Break, March 18-22 from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the Hillsdale Campus. Care will not be offered the second week of Spring Break, March 25-29. Register for Spring Break Holiday Care.
Leave a Review of Seven Hills on Niche!
Help the school and prospective families — at the same time — by leaving a review on Niche! Niche is a website that parents and students can use to research schools (from primary schools to universities) based on student and parent reviews and data from sources like the National Center for Education Statistics. Sharing your perspective as a Seven Hills parent on the page helps in two ways: 1) Families who are researching schools can learn about the Seven Hills’ experience directly from current families, and 2) Reviews from parents contribute to the school’s ranking on Niche. To write a review, visit https://www.niche.com/k12/survey/, search for The Seven Hills School in the search bar, and click “Start survey.”
Be Great With Us!
As part of the Upper School “Give, Grow, and Be Great” service-learning May Term, Upper students will work with an organization called Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build beds for children without one. The need for beds in the Greater Cincinnati area is startlingly high, and while building the beds is an enormous help, beds without pillows, mattress pads, sheets, and blankets don’t solve the problem. That’s where you come in! Please consider donating new bedding to help our efforts make a difference. You can purchase items directly from this Amazon wishlist or send donations to the Upper Office. Please make checks payable to The Seven Hills School with “bedding drive” in the memo line. Donations will be accepted from now until the end of May — but why wait? Be great today! We appreciate your support! Questions? Contact Karen Glum.
LGBTQIA+ Parent Group and Spring Social
Last year, we inaugurated a Parent Community space for LGBTQIA+ families, making strides toward our inclusive school commitment. As we embark on a new year, we aim to reunite existing families and extend a warm welcome to new families joining our community. If you’re interested in becoming a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, please express your interest with this LGBTQIA+ PC Group interest form.
Additionally, we cordially invite all Seven Hills LGBTQIA+ families to our Spring Social on March 9, from 12-2 p.m. in The Schiff Center lobby. Kindly RSVP using the above interest form and bring your family to partake in the festivities.
Regular Schedule on April 8 for the Eclipse
School will be in regular operation during the eclipse on April 8, and dismissal will be at the regular time. If you prefer, you are welcome to pick up your children early on that day. Please contact your children’s division with questions. The eclipse will begin at 1:50 p.m., be nearly total at 3:10 p.m., and will end at 4:27 p.m. Ample lighting will allow for regular dismissal, and lighting on athletic fields will be used for after school practices and/or games.
As an additional safety protocol, we have purchased safety glasses for all our students and employees, and we will likely run modified schedules to allow some time for students to witness this historical event.