Lotspeich Blast Apr 24, 2026

Upper’s Spring Play “You Can’t Take It With You” — April 24 (sold out) and April 25

The Upper School theater department is proud to present its spring comedy “You Can’t Take it with You.” This Pulitzer Prize winning show features Martin Vanderhof and his large extended family of charming eccentrics. The Friday, April 24 show is sold out, but there are still tickets available for the Saturday, April 25 show at 2 p.m. on The Schiff Center. The show is appropriate for all audiences. Tickets are on sale now. Buy your tickets!

First Grade Plant Sale — May 6

We are excited to announce the First Grade Spring Plant Sale! On Wednesday, May 6, from 8-8:45 a.m., stop by the track area outside the Lotspeich Project Math Room to purchase student-grown items for your home and garden! All items cost between $3 and $10, and the profits from the Plant Sale will be reinvested to help maintain a sustainable garden program for our students. Cash, check, or credit card only. Cash is preferred. Students will not be able to charge their school accounts.

Happier Parenting Webinar with Dr. Laurie Santos

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the LEAD Together event this past week. If you weren’t able to make it on Wednesday, you can access the webinar and the resources. As Dr. Santos noted, more than 40% of college students report being too depressed to function most days. In this webinar, Dr. Santos highlights five evidence-based insights for happier parenting and how to help our kids flourish at all ages and stages of development.

Summer Program

As a reminder, below is our cancellation policy for Summer Program. Final payment is due May 1:

• A $50 per program deposit is due at the time of registration. All deposits are non-refundable. All fees are due in full by May 1. You may pay via credit card or check. If your registration is not paid in full by May 1, your registration is canceled and deposit forfeited.
• If registering after May 1, the program fee is due in full upon registration.
• If payment is not received by above dates, your child may lose their spot.
• All program changes and cancellations must be completed by May 15. Families who cancel their Summer Program enrollment by this date will receive a full refund minus the $50 deposit per program.

Announcement for LEGO Robotics Team 2026-27

We are excited to offer the opportunity for next year’s fourth and fifth graders to join Lotspeich’s FIRST® LEGO League robotics teams. We are pleased to announce there will be two teams again next year. New league rules state there can be a maximum of eight students per team. Because of league and coaching changes, we are not able to automatically guarantee past LEGO Team members a spot on one of our teams. Every student who would like to be considered for a team must fill out a handwritten application and turn it in to Ms. Berting by 3:15 p.m. on Friday, May 8. Applications will be distributed by May 1.

Additionally, both students and parents need to sign the Team Participation Pledge that is included with the application.

This year, our Robotics Team selection will be based on the quality of applications and coach evaluation. We encourage all applicants to complete the application thoughtfully and reflectively. Students who consistently demonstrate gracious professionalism and a collaborative team spirit will be given strong consideration. We are grateful for every student’s interest and enthusiasm for robotics!  

Students not selected will automatically be offered a spot in our Robotics Enrichment program for the winter session!

Join Us for May Fete!

Screen Smart at Seven Hills — May 7

Do you want to set up healthy technology boundaries at home before the summer starts? Do you want to learn recommended practices for technology-use at home?

Please join us on May 7 to:

• meet our new Chief Technology and Innovation Officer Tony DePrato.
• get the first look at our grade-level Screen Smart guides for School and Home technology use.
• bring personal devices to learn how to set up parental controls and get tips about creating age-appropriate guardrails.
• chat with Upper School students, counselors, and others to learn more about student technology-use.

We’ll offer this session at three different times: 8:30 a.m. in the Lotspeich Library, 5:30 p.m. in the Upper School Library, and 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. The Zoom session will not include the full workshop that the in-person sessions will have; videos and handouts will be sent out in the call. RSVP for Screen Smart.

You’re invited! Early School Ribbon-cutting Ceremony

Join us on Saturday, May 9, at 9:30 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Taft Early School addition. There will be crafts, activities, refreshments, and tours of the new space! After the ceremony, join us at the first Science Spectacular, which starts at 10 a.m.

Science Spectacular — May 9

Please join us on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. to celebrate science at Seven Hills. Middle and Upper School students will be leading booths for our Early and Lower School students to take part in science-related activities. Please join us for an hour or the whole event! 

Activities include hands-on stations across multiple science disciplines, interactive demonstrations, a nature walk, and a native species planting project in our creek bed. We’ll also have food to purchase with a variety of food trucks, including coffee, food, and Kona Ice.

Holiday Care — May 28-June 5 (Held at Doherty)

The end of the school year is approaching, and we have child care covered from May 28-June 5. Details below:

• All dates hosted at the Doherty Campus
• Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Cost: $76/day

Please note that on May 29 for the closing at Doherty, students may join us for the half day!

Register via Veracross or click the green button in your parent portal that says End of the Year Holiday Care at Doherty. Spaces are limited!