Lotspeich Blast Nov 6, 2026

Announcement Labels:

ES – Pre-kindergarten families
LS – Kindergarten through fifth-grade families
ES/LS – Pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade families

ES/LS: Volunteers Needed for Lotspeich Book Fair Distribution — TODAY, Nov. 6

We’re looking for parent volunteers to help Lori Suffield, Lotspeich librarian, organize book fair orders and distribute books this afternoon. Sign up to volunteer!

ES/LS: Thanksgiving Food Drive — NOW-Nov. 20

The Thanksgiving Food Drive is accepting items now! We encourage families and students to bring in non-perishable, non-expired food items (no glass, please) to benefit the Freestore Foodbank, a local food pantry.

Lotspeich students can drop off items in the lobby by the office or in their homerooms, while Early School students can bring their donations to the stage in the Commons.

LS: Fifth Grade Ski Club — Permission Forms Due TODAY, Nov. 6

The Seven Hills Outdoor Program is offering Ski Club at Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, for Lotspeich fifth grade and Doherty Unit III. The program consists of four once-a-week passes, which include a one-hour ski lesson and time for free skiing.

Ski Club will be held on Thursdays in January on Jan. 7, 14, 21, and 28. Information and permission forms were sent home with your child last week. Permission forms need to be returned to your child’s Unit III or fifth grade teacher today.

LS: New Drop-Off Procedures Beginning Monday, Nov. 9

Beginning this Monday, Nov. 9, we will be implementing new drop-off procedures to reduce morning traffic congestion in Lot A. Lot A has been repainted, and new signage is in place. Please read below for updates:

For Parents Who Plan to Drop Off Only

• When you enter Lot A, stay to the left of the cones.
• Once past the cones, pull right to safely drop off your child(ren) next to Lotspeich or the old Briggs building.
• Seven Hills staff members will be wearing vests to direct traffic and guide your children into the school building.
• Please pull up as far as you can and follow the direction of Seven Hills staff.
• Please do not drop off in the bus zone.

Please do not drop off your children on the left side of the drive. This is a thru lane, and we want to ensure your children are not crossing traffic to enter the building. See the map below.

For Parents Who Plan to Park and Walk Your Children In

• When you enter Lot A, stay to the left of the cones and turn into the Lot A parking lot.
• The first row of parking spaces is now all visitor or handicap accessible parking. Here you can park, safely cross at the crosswalk with your child(ren), and enter the Lotspeich building.
• If there are no visitor parking spaces available, you can park next to the Red Barn temporarily as well.

See the map below.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the new procedure, please contact Director of Safety & Security Jun Cho.

LS: Anxiety: A Guide for Parents — Free Virtual Trainings Hosted by Terrace Metrics on Nov. 10, 17, and 24

We’re excited to share that Terrace Metrics is offering a free parent training focused on understanding and supporting children experiencing anxiety, designed specifically for parents and caregivers of students in grades 5-12.

Anxiety can significantly impact students’ emotional well-being, school experience, and daily lives. This training offers families an opportunity to gain helpful insights, practical strategies, and tools to better support their children.

Training details:

• Cost: Free
• Duration: Three sessions: Nov. 10, 17, and 24 from 8-9 p.m. EST
• Audience: Parents and caregivers of students in grades 5-12
• Topic: Understanding and supporting student anxiety

Join the Zoom here: tinyurl.com/terracemetricsanxiety

Have questions? Please reach out to Lotspeich Lower School counselor Seraphine Schomber.

LS: Doherty Lotspeich Lower School: Final Beam Signing — Thursday, Nov. 12, 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Hillsdale Campus Field House

As construction progresses on the new Doherty Lotspeich Lower School, we invite all Lower School parents to sign the final beam before it is installed in our new building. Your signature will become part of a lasting legacy in a building that will inspire generations of students to learn, grow, and thrive.

Our Lower School students will also have the opportunity to sign the beam as part of this event. Students will join with their teachers at staggered times.

Please join us and leave your mark on this exciting new chapter for Seven Hills! Questions? Call Margo Kirstein at 513.728.2437 or email development@7hills.org.

ES/LS: Screen Smart at Seven Hills 2.0 — Thursday, Nov. 12, from 5:30-7 p.m.

Join us in the Lotspeich library to learn more about growing healthy technology habits from the early years. At this event, you’ll hear from administrators, counselors, and Upper School students as we discuss how to set your family up for success. We’ll have stations where you can learn about the Family Media Plan, our recommendations for technology use, chat with Upper School students, and learn some tech tips and tricks. Light bites provided.

Free childcare and pizza offered for Early and Lower School students. Make sure to RSVP ASAP if you’re interested in childcare with our ATB providers.

LS: Pathways for Prevention — How to Continue the Conversation With Your Child

This week, we’ve had the privilege of having Pathways for Prevention on campus to work with our fifth, seventh, ninth, 11th, and 12th grade students. Glenn Hall, our presenter, covered topics including peer pressure, stress management, vaping, alcohol information, and addiction as a medical disease. Ask your child what they learned from our amazing speaker, “Mr. G,” about his story and how it has impacted them.

ES/LS: Thanksgiving Lunch — Monday, Nov. 23

Students, faculty, and staff at both campuses will enjoy a special Thanksgiving lunch on Monday, Nov. 23, before kicking off Thanksgiving Break the following day.

This special hot plate lunch will feature an assortment of typical Thanksgiving favorites, including turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry salad, and more. Students can also look forward to a selection of desserts, including pumpkin, fruit, and pecan pies. This special meal is a wonderful opportunity to bring our Seven Hills community together and celebrate the season of gratitude.

ES/LS: Pre-k and Kindergarten Friendsgiving: Celebrating Friendship & Community — Tuesday, Nov. 24

One of the sweetest parts of being at school is the friendships and connections we make along the way! Friendsgiving is a special opportunity for our pre-k and kindergarten children to come together, gather around one big table, and celebrate the joy of friendship and being part of our school family.

While children spend their days building relationships within their own classrooms, this gathering gives them a chance to connect with friends and teachers across our Early School. It is a time to share smiles, create happy memories, and celebrate the wonderful community we are growing together.

This year’s Friendsgiving is especially meaningful as we look forward to an exciting new chapter for our kindergarten students, who will transition to the Lower School after construction is complete this summer. We will treasure this opportunity to bring our Early School community together for one more special tradition with kindergarten as part of our gathering.

Event Details:

• When: Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
• Who: Friendsgiving is a special celebration for our pre-k and kindergarten students to enjoy together with their classmates and teachers.
• Lunch will be provided.

Dismissal Information:

• Students who are typically dismissed at 11:30 a.m. are welcome to stay and participate in Friendsgiving until 12:15 p.m. If you would like your child to stay, please let your child’s teacher know in advance. These students should be picked up at 12:15 p.m. rather than their usual 11:30 a.m. dismissal.
• All other students will follow their regular school-day schedules and dismissal times. No changes to their usual pick-up arrangements are necessary.

ES/LS: Save the Date! Growing Together: Building Community in Nature — Saturday, Dec. 5

As our community takes root, join families on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9:15-11 a.m. to spend time in nature with activities led by faculty and upperclassmen. Activities include building bug hotels, a winter walk to the Lower School construction site, and other teacher-led activities.

Check out the flyer below for more information.

ES/LS: Speed Limit Change on Red Bank Road

Last week, the city of Cincinnati lowered the speed limit on Red Bank Road to 25 mph around campus. During drop-off and pick-up, the speed limit remains 20 mph.

ES/LS: Remembering Todd Benzinger

Many of you may have heard the difficult news of the passing of Todd Benzinger, a longtime Seven Hills parent and coach. We’d like to share the beautiful memories and stories we’ve been hearing over the last few days with Todd’s family.

If you’re interested in writing a note or capturing a favorite story, please submit a response to this Google Form. We will then compile the submissions and send them to Todd’s wife and children. Thank you for the outpouring of love for our community.

ES/LS: After the Bell

Enrichment

After the Bell has new enrichment programs beginning the week of Nov. 30 and running through Feb. 5.

Please note, we will have several no-class dates, which will be reflected in your confirmation after program selection. These programs all have two weeks off for Winter Break. We have programs like “Winter Twirls” and “Whirls Dance Programs” for pre-k and kindergarten and chess for grades 1-5. Click the link below to see all the options for your kiddo!

Register for Enrichment

Stinger Staycation

We will offer Stinger Staycation on:

• Friday, Dec. 18 (half day, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.) at the Early School and Lotspeich
• Monday, Dec. 21 (full day, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) at the Early School and Lotspeich
• Tuesday, Dec. 22. (full day, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) at the Early School and Lotspeich

We need 20 children registered to run the programs.

Register for December Stinger Staycation