Ohio Valley Voices news & updates December 2022

From Maria's Desk Silence to Speech Update You're Invited to the 2022 OVV Holiday Program! Student Spotlight: Jaxton BieryGolick Goat Yoga Fundraiser Staff Spotlight: Alysia Becker Charitable Suds at Rhinegeist Brewery Community Quilt Program Update From Maria's Desk Dear OVV Friends and Family, It’s December, and that means OVV is filled with holiday excitement! With just a week left before winter break, our children are full of anticipation for the holiday season and our classrooms and hallways are covered in decorations. Our memory tree is filled with ornaments from our current and alumni children. The staff love reminiscing about all the children who have come through our door and the memories we have of them... (read more)

Silence to Speech Update

Construction is well on its way!

Last month, the OVV Audiology team took sound level measurements at the construction site. These readings will help the architects decide which windows will best block out noise, ensuring our children have an optimal acoustic environment for learning!

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2022 OVV Holiday Program

Celebrate the Holidays with Joyful Noise!

You are cordially invited to the annual OVV Holiday Programs—a series of performances starring the talented children of OVV! 2022 OVV Holiday Programs All performances held in the OVV Auditorium Learning Center – Wednesday, Dec. 14th @ 3pm Discovery Center – Thursday, Dec. 15th @ 3pm Exploring Center – Friday, Dec. 16th @ 9am All OVV community members are invited. There is no limit on guests per child. For details, email Program Administrator Michelle Ellis at [email protected].

Student Spotlight - Jaxton BieryGolick

A rambunctious, curious kid that soaks up everything, that’s Jaxton! Jaxton BieryGolick turned two in October and is now enrolled in the Toddler Program. After failing his newborn hearing screens, his parents, Brittany and Keith, learned he has congenital sensorineural severe-to-profound hearing loss in both ears. The BieryGolick’s heard about Ohio Valley Voices from one of their first audiology appointments... (read more)

Goat Yoga

Don't miss the first ever OVV Goat Yoga!

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Are you looking to enjoy a therapeutic session with animals, mimosas, and some fun yoga poses? OVV's 1st Annual Goat Yoga has all three! The event is set for January 28th in the OVV Auditorium. For some added fun, get tickets for our raffle or mimosa bar at the event. Registration is $40 per spot. Stay tuned for more details!

Staff Spotlight - Alysia Becker

“There's never a dull moment in ‘Toddler Land,'” says Alysia Becker. “And every moment is totally worth it.”   As OVV’s Lead Toddler Teacher, Alysia is responsible for creating a safe and loving environment where the toddlers can build their language skills through modeling, imitation, and structured activities. Along the way, she celebrates every milestone. “I get excited when a child utters their first ‘Uh-oh!,’ takes their first step, or has success with potty training..." (read more)

Charitable Suds at Rhinegeist Brewery

Grab a pint for OVV at Rhinegeist Brewery!

Each month, Rhinegeist highlights four local non-profit organizations that are brewing positive change in our community—and OVV has been selected as one of those non-profits in January! You can support OVV at Rhinegeist on Wednesdays throughout the entire month of January. Charitable Suds Pint Night Rhinegeist Brewery Wednesday, January 25th 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join OVV staff on Wednesday, January 25th, to learn more about our mission! To participate, grab a pint on Wednesdays from 5-8 p.m., receive a token with each pint purchase, and vote for OVV by placing your token in our designated dropbox! You may also make a monetary donation. At the end of the month, OVV will receive a donation based on the amount of "votes" we receive. So, grab your pals, grab a pint, and support OVV!

Community Quilt

Need a Holiday Gift Idea?

Give the gift of being a part history! For a donation of just $20, you can design a quilt square to commemorate a loved one. All squares will be sewn together into a quilt that will hang in OVV's new lobby.

Program Update

OVV is bursting with with holiday cheer!

This month, our children have been making festive treats and decorations, learning about different holiday celebrations around the world, and rehearsing for the upcoming Holiday Program.

Ways to Support:

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Special Thanks to These Partners:

Ms. Molly Bradfish-Pinson Connect Clermont Don and Phyllis Neyer Charitable Gift Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation Richard D. Hannan Family Foundation in memory of Richard & Jeanne Hannan Mr. Robert Golick Hylant Mr. and Mrs. Tyler and Lori Lang Mr. and Mrs. Russ and Susan Mayer Family Charities of Ayco Charitable Foundation The Nelson Stark Company Next Level Income/Matthew Fore Mr. and Mrs. Kevin and Ellen Seagraves The Sutowski Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Marilyn Trenkamp Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth and Chris Wurtenberger in memory of Richard & Jeanne Hannah

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