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2017 Flying Pig Marathon
Online Registration
Closes
April 23, 2017!
Are you and your pals ready to get moving to support the children of Ohio Valley Voices?
Anyone can walk or run in the variety of Flying Pig races; you can even bring your dog to the Flying Fur race!
Each runner is asked to pledge/raise a minimum of $100 or a minimum of $500
for relay teams. We challenge each runner and team to go above and beyond the minimum pledge, as each penny goes directly back to helping the children and programs at Ohio Valley Voices.
Click Here for directions on how to set up your Ohio Valley Voices fundraising page.
Email Jackie Estes to receive a discount code for your race!!
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Superheroes Gala Raised Over $92,000 benefitting Ohio Valley Voices Superhero Children!!
OVV's Superhero Gala, March 4, 2017
was a huge success! Over 300 people gathered at Cooper Creek for a festive evening and to celebrate children who are deaf or hard of hearing learn to listen and talk. OVV is grateful to our sponsors, parents, guests, volunteers, and YOU for making it a SUPER event. OVV will continue to help make a better world for our superhero children, because of your support!
Interested in helping create OVV's 2018 Gala? Contact Jackie Estes for more details.
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Thank you again to our Gold Sponsors for making this event a success!
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Meet Emma!
Emma is a 6 year old Kindergartner at Ohio Valley Voices. Emma was diagnosed with a hearing loss at age 4 years old, after a sudden decline in her hearing. Emma's family quickly enrolled her in the preschool program at Ohio Valley Voices, where she made tremendous progress in just two short years! Emma is a very outgoing student who loves to learn, spend time with her friends and family and has a delightful sense of humor! Next year, Emma will be mainstreaming into 1st grade at Goshen Local Schools. Emma's parents, Niki and Michael say, "Our family is so grateful to have OVV in our lives. We are certain that Emma has benefited tremendously from her experiences there." We are excited to see the great successes that we know are in store for Emma.
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News
Important Dates
- Spring Break: No School - March 25 - 31
- Special Friends Day: Early Dismissal - April 7 @ 12:00 pm
- Spring Conferences: Early Dismissal - April 12 @ 12:00 pm
- Spring Conferences: No School - April 13
- Good Friday: School Closed - April 14
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Parent Group Meeting in Parent Gallery - Friday, April 21 @ 8:45am
- Last Day of School - May 25
- Recognition Ceremony - May 25
- Save the Date: Fashion Show - November 2
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Join Us for
Special Friends Day
Friday, April 7, 2017!
All Special Friends are cordially invited to Ohio Valley Voices' Special Friends Day 2017. Special Friends can be parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, neighbors or friends! The children look forward to sharing their accomplishments with their family and friends on this fun day!
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Registration and Breakfast
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9:30 - 10 am
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Presentation and Speakers
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10 - 10:30 am
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Classroom Visits
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10:30 - 11:30 am
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RSVP to
Carey Ratliff and please list the number of Special Friends attending.
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Ohio Valley Voices Alumni Summer Camp
Ohio Valley Voices Alumni Summer Camp registration is now open! All happy campers between the ages of six and twelve years old are invited to register for a great week of traditional summer camp activities.
If you have any questions about OVV's Summer Camp, please contact Robyn Boehm.
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$20,000 For Therapy/Tuition Assistance
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$30,000 For Family Center
Tuition Assistance
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Landmark Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of a Special Education Student Passed March 22, 2017
School districts must give students with disabilities the chance to make meaningful, "appropriately ambitious" progress, the Supreme Court said Wednesday in an 8-0 ruling.
The decision in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District centered on a child with autism and attention deficit disorder whose parents removed him from public school in fifth grade. He went on to make better progress in a private school. His parents argued that the individualized education plan provided by the public school was inadequate, and they sued to compel the school district to pay his private school tuition.
The Supreme Court today sided with the family, overturning a lower court ruling in the school district's favor.
To learn more please visit:
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Ohio Valley Voices' Staff Members Present in Chicago
Members of Ohio Valley Voices administrative staff attended the Opening Minds Early Childhood Education National Conference in Chicago this past January, to share best practices in educating children with hearing loss.
Carey Ratliff, Program Director and Molly Weber, Director of Clinical Services discussed strategies to improve auditory skill development during "The Question Isn't Can You Hear Me?" (Left Picture).
Meredith Craven, Director of Special Services and Erin Lipps, Pediatric Audiologist discussed educational and audiological needs of children with hearing loss who are educated in a typical mainstream setting during "Navigating the Mainstream" (Right Picture).
We are proud of our staff acting as leaders in the field of listening and spoken language.
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Support Group
OVV has their last parent support group meeting Tuesday, April 18.
There is a session from 9-10 am and from 7-8 pm. Babysitting will be offered free of charge at the evening support group. Please come and join other families in sharing your experience about what it is like to raise a child who is deaf or hard of hearing. RSVP to Molly Weber at [email protected]
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THANKS TO ALL OF OUR SUPPORTERS, FRIENDS, AND ALUMNI!
OVV is possible because of YOU!
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Volunteer Opportunities
OVV is always seeking volunteer help. We will happily match your skill set with OVV needs. If you are interested and want to become more involved, please send us an email at [email protected]
and we will send you a volunteer application.
Some Areas of Assistance:
Office Work
Gardening/Grounds
Recess and Nap-time Assistance
Cleaning Toys/Equipment
Classroom Décor
OVV Event Assistance
Independent Tasks
Special Skills: Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry
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Chamber Monthly Morning Mixer at OVV!
On Thursday, March 23, 2017 a Multi-Chamber Morning Mixer was held at Ohio Valley Voices. Members from the Anderson, Clermont, and Milford-Miami Township Chambers of Commerce along with the LMRCA enjoyed great networking, sharing their 30 second commercial and refreshments. Over 55 attended and were inspired by Ohio Valley Voices mission.
Ohio Valley Voices was honored to host this AMAZING event!
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Our Contact Information
Ohio Valley Voices
6642 Branch Hill-Guinea Pike
Loveland, OH 45140
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