Donors provide funding for supports and programs not covered by Linden Grove School’s tuition—supports and programs proven to make a difference in helping each student reach his or her potential:

• Fulltime sensory coordinator, two sensory rooms, and related necessary equipment and supplies;• Specialized therapists who work with students one-on-one and in small groups and are integrated into classroom

activities;• Staff training and materials to implement new evidence-based methods to increase student achievement in

academics as well as social and emotional learning.

Thank you to the individuals and organizations who provided financial support during the 2016-2017 school year. Because of you, everything is awesome at Linden Grove School.

Donors Make the Difference Between a Great School

and an Awesome School

Some things money can’t buy — the dedication of our staff members is priceless!

$10,000 and Up John Berninger Janet Fette Arleene Keller $5,000 - $9,999 Linda Collins Karen and Jeff Grady Lion ApparelTape Products Co. $2,500 - $4,999 Lisa and Jeff Siekman Julie and John Szawaluk $1,000-$2,400 Anonymous Gail and Jonathan Batross Mr. and Mrs. David Beckett Mr. and Mrs. Wally Boekley Jennifer Delehanty Jackie and Steve Duccilli Sandena and Paul Duryea Jim Grady, Star One RealtorsBrian Hemmelgarn, Norwood MedicalKroger Community RewardsMr. and Mrs. Daniel Quenneville Heather and John Spritzky Kristin and Ty Tennyson Larry Ulrich Julie and Dean Ulrich VantivRobin and Matt Walker Mr. and Mrs. Alan Weiss

$500-$999 Box Tops for EducationBeth and Peter Clayton Steve Cooley and Lisa JolietMike and Cathy Delehanty Ann and Bryan Ellis Tara Evans Karla Grady Daryl Greywitt Connie and Dell Grunenberg Maura & Mitch Hafer

$500-$999, continuedDiane Hammons Gwen and Drew Horter Cynthia and Jonathan Lampkin MCF AdvisorsDr. and Mrs. Thomas Monaco Ohio Valley Wine & BeerDiane and Sean O’Toole Bruce and Cherry Perlson Dr. Debra Quiles Deborah and John Riley Thomas Siekman The Children’s Home of CincinnatiLaura Thyot Gayle Ulrich W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.

A personalized “sensory diet” or activity plan helps each student stay focused and organized to maximize learning potential. A sensory diet might include periodic brief walks, brushing, calming music, fidgeting with objects, jumping in place, swinging or special classroom seating.

$250-$499 Patti Acus Andrea Acus Sonia and David Ballard Sandy Brewer Eugene and Meem Breyer Matt and Corinne Brill Tom and Sandy Cannon Holly M Cassidy Ethna Cooper Heather and Sean Davitt Dustin Fischer Christina Fischer Melissa Fischer Chelsea Foster Dr. and Mrs. Mark Goddard Angela and Gary Goins Shari and Don Goldschmidt Lisa Gorrasi Gregory Hoernschemeyer,

Horan Associates, Inc.Bill and Shirley Huwel Anisha Jindal Adam Jobe Nicole Johnson Laura and Eric Joppru Helen and Darius Kemp Michael Kennedy Knights of Columbus Council 3861Leah Kubachka

$100-$249, continued Peggy Battistone Lynn and Jay Bourgraff David and Kathleen Brill Laura and Bob Briscoe Steve and Missy Briscoe Maura and Keith Broerman Carol and Jeremy Bruce Fr. Tim Bunch Tim and Charlotte Burkhart Charles Shor Foundation for EpilepsyGloriana and Mark Cohen Marcia and David Cox Laura Detzel Kathleen Dixon, Chris TitzerMike and Kathy Downer Jessica Duckson Catherine Dunlay Deb and Denny Eagan Heather Ellison Elizabeth Ewers Robert Feazell, CPA Peggy Fette Katrina Fischer Lauren French and Bryan BergmanMr. and Mrs. William Fuson Jenn and Marc Fuson GE FoundationKaren Gerwel Elaine Gillespie Gerald Greene Elizabeth Gronotte Laura HarrisCheryl Henke

Problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration are increasingly important in the 21st century. Robotics learning opportunities successfully encourage these skills and increase students’ interest in STEM subjects.

The Importance of Specialized Learning Opportunities for

Students with Autism

The number of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasing every year. In Ohio alone, the number of students with autism increased from 2,543 in the 1999-2000 academic year to 19,948 in 2013-2014.

Nearly half of these students have average or above average intellectual abilities. Yet only about 10% of young adults with autism are employed.

Autism services cost U.S. citizens $236-$262 billion annually. A majority of the costs are in adult services — $175 billion, compared to $61 to $66 billion for children.

$250-$499, continued Ed and Debbie Lahmann Carolyn and Don Lamping Judy and Jim Luebbering Ms. Cindy Macke Becky Marischen and Jon WadeMr. and Mrs. Howard Mayer Kathy and Mike McCurdy Matt and Sarah Mobilio Cindi Naveh Nancy Nolan Ramzi Nuseibeh, Betsey Zenk NuseibehMr. and Mrs. Larry Reeder Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Renggli Carol and Steve Richter Mr. and Mrs. Efran Sta Rinala Julie and Anton Savchenko Karen Shea Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stevenson Jennifer Stolze Mr. and Mrs. William Talbot Christina Waddle Ellen Wolf Perazzo

Occupational and speech therapists work with all students each week, individually and in small groups, and are also integrated into classroom activities. A recent “dining out” experience for K-2 students encouraged use of complete sentences and development of gross and fine motor skills for balancing trays and serving food.

$100-$249 Amrein DiamondsSuzanne Angelakis Susan and Gary Balser Balser Wood Stove and FireplaceKim Bartholemew Judith Batross

$100-$249, continued Karthryn and Brad Heter Melanie Higgins Shirley Hollander Rhonda and Steve Huff Mike and Barbara Hynd Chris and Bekah Isaacs Derek Jones Rosalie Joppru Debbie Kasler Elizabeth and Craig Kessler Larry and Karen Kessler Dawn Klinczar Elena and Michael Kominar Kim and Brad Kuhr Jason Loar Locey, Cecil and AssociatesLuken’s Paint & BodyMike Menke Midwest Data, Inc.Catherine Moseley Dennis and Patricia Mulroney Christine Nieport Jerry and Fae Ochs Jill and Terry Parsons Judith Poirier Carrie Pollick Courtney Ramsey Sharon Rosenagen Hilda Rosenberg Debbie and Daniel Scharff Deborah Schmidt Judi Schofield Michele and Todd Schonberg Amy Searcy Brent Sears, Trisha ArmettaMr. and Mrs. Brian Shidler Linda Smith Dr. Julie Spanyer St. Saviour ParishJim Thacker Amanda Tipkemper Amy Trautmann Chelsey and Jeff Uckotter United States Military Veterans

Motorcycle ClubMr. and Mrs. John Wade Frank and Nancy Walker Fr. Ralph Westerhoff Mev Wilson Bridget Wuebbling Kim Zerges Barry Zubke, Patricia Jimenez

Up to $99, continuedEarl Farrell Carla Fette Scott and Lisa Fox Paul Friedmann FrontstreamAlyssa Gattermeyer Julie Gerke Ashley and Pete Gerver Stuart and Bea Goldberg Marilyn C. Goodfriend Bill Grady Ruth Harrison Amanda and Mike Hatfield Linda Helbling Alex Hoffman Dianna Jimenez Denise and John Kaeser Kula FoundationJoanna Lounsbury Peter Lovaas Emily Ludwig Mr. and Mrs. Richard Luken Katie Maclin Mary Mark Jennifer McGraw Janet Metheny Emily Mitchell

Up to $99 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen Mr. and Mrs. Philip Amrein Nancy Perin Axmacher Katy Bachman Peg Ballard Mike Ballard Lou Ann Barnes Elaine Berninger Melissa Bishop Anna Boitman Kiely Boone John and Louise Bower John and Susie Bricker Liza and Tom Briscoe Jaime Bryant Emily Campbell Rose M Cappel Donna Carnevale Mr. and Mrs. Barry Chmiel Julie and John Cohen Joe Cooper Phil DiCiero, Benefits Network AgencyMark Dickey Brooke Eagan Kyle Earhart Daniel Egloff Etta Evans

Inaugural Summer Camp Assistance Fund Ensures Year-Long Learning and Supports

LGS’s Summer Camp offers engaging activities at school and in the community while providing structured learning in math, science, reading and writing. More importantly, Summer Camp activities are led by LGS staff adept at encouraging positive behavior and social skills.

But too many LGS students don’t attend Summer Camp because families simply can’t afford the fees.

A Summer Camp Assistance Fund was established in 2017 to provide year-long access to structured learning, ongoing supports and FUN for all LGS students.

In Honor ofBennett Grady

Dr. Debra QuilesMr. and Mrs. Alan Weiss

Shirley Huwel’s BirthdayJoanna LounsburyJill and Terry ParsonsRuth Richardson

Rachel StanovichEmily Ludwig

In Memory ofDr. Thomas Monaco

Beth and Peter ClaytonPatricia Statzer

Nancy Perin AxmacherEmily Campbell Rose M Cappel Julie and John Cohen Stuart and Bea Goldberg Marilyn C GoodfriendLinda Helbling Mary Mark Janet Metheny Mary Lynn Phillips Cassandra Plott Ken and Jeneanne Reasor Margaret Rhein, Stuart GoldenLori Rollins Deborah Scott Ralph and Anna Shuler Rosemary Topie Teresa Woeste Barry Zubke, Patricia Jimenez

Rick StolzeKatie Maclin

Up to $99, continuedColleen Murphy Sheila Murray Lindsey Parker Cat Perlson Angela Phillips Mary Lynn Phillips Cassandra Plott Helen Popp Ken and Jeneanne Reasor Margaret Rhein, Stuart GoldenRuth Richardson Harold and Catherine Roberts Lori Rollins Rhonda and Dave Sanderson Mr. and Mrs. David Schackmann Jennifer and Jay Schenk Mrs. Margie Schoenung Jamie Schwegler Mr. and Mrs. Herm Scott Shawn Scott Deborah Scott Andrew Setters Jennifer and Derek Setters Ralph and Anna Shuler Molly and Todd Shumate Trisha Sigurdson Mr. and Mrs. J. Carroll Spanyer Erin Sparling Rachel Stanovich Kerry Stegman Wendy and Andrew Steinberg Dana Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Randy Tolson Rosemary Topie Mr. and Mrs. Todd Turner Robert D. Ulrich Jami VallandinghamJulie Wagner Brian Walter Linda Watson Vicki Wilkens Mr. and Mrs. Jim Williams Dan Winter Teresa Woeste Kathy and Dwight Wooten Jamie and James Wooten Kelli Wright

Specialized Learning for the Whole Child