Kramer Enews 1/12/24
Kramer Enews 1/12/24
School News and Information
We have had a great week back! We were excited to get the students back into school and the classrooms. We had some great lessons this week.
Please remember that there is no school on Monday, January 15, 2023, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The weather is turning colder next week. Please make sure you send your student with hats, gloves, coats, etc. If you need assistance with any items, please don’t hesitate to contact the office and speak to the social worker or principal.
Winter Weather Season
Kramer PTG Mother/Son Dance
Please join us on Saturday, January 27th from 6-8 PM at Kramer Elementary for our Mother-Son dance! It's your chance to spend time with your little dude and show off your dance moves. Tickets are $20.00 per pair (adult & child) and $5.00 for each additional ticket.
Please complete and return the order form by TUESDAY, JANUARY 23RD. Tickets will be sent home in the Friday folders on Friday, January 26th. Any tickets ordered after January 23rd or for non-Kramer attendees will be available at will call.
Preschool Information- Mrs. Fueschsl
To fill the limited spaces in our preschool classrooms for the 24/25 school year, typically developing children will enter the program through a lottery. Parents interested in enrolling their children in preschool should complete the following application:
Applications must be completed by January 31, 2024. The lottery will be conducted on February 9, 2024. Parents will be contacted after the lottery is completed to schedule an enrollment appointment. If you have any questions, please contact the preschool coordinator at fuechsle@talawanda.org
Watch Out for Buses
As a reminder, we greatly appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the safety of our students and drivers during pick-up times at the preschool. When picking up your children, kindly refrain from driving around the buses parked along the curb. Please utilize the designated parking lanes within the lot and avoid passing buses.
Your adherence to these guidelines significantly contributes to a safer environment for everyone involved. Thank you for your understanding and continued support in prioritizing the safety of our students and staff.
Attendance Reminder!
ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL PROCEDURES
Before 8:30 a.m. on the day of absence, a parent/guardian should call the Attendance line, Kramer Office at 513-273-3500, to report a student absent from school. This line is available 24 hours a day. If a parent has called the Attendance line, a written note WILL NOT be necessary. If a call has not been received, the Office will begin making home phone calls to missing students by 8:30 a.m. in compliance with the Missing Child Act. Students who have not been called in and wish to have his/her absence excused MUST, within 5 school days, present a note stating the date(s) of absence, reason of absence, and parent/guardian signature. Parents may excuse their child for a total of TEN days each school year. After TEN days of parent excuses, all absences will be considered UNEXCUSED unless supported by a doctor's note. Vacation days may be excused as part of the 10 total Parent notes.
Martin Luther King Jr. Creative Arts Exposition
MU Saturday Art Program
The Saturday Art program at Miami University begins in February. It is for ages 4 to adult. Please use this link to learn more information.
EZ Pay Link & QR Code
Do you need to add lunch money to your child’s account or pay school fees? Pay here:
Talawanda Job Openings
If you are interested in working at Talawanda you can find our open positions here:
Kramer Cafeteria- Mrs. Pence
Kramer Breakfast Menu- January
Kramer Lunch Menu- January
Student Services Information- Mrs. Aerni
Click HERE for all upcoming local events through the Student Services Department
or
Visit the Talawanda Student Services page to see all upcoming local events!
Know! Tip Special Edition: Self Esteem- Mrs. Macechko
Please use this link for more information on Self Esteem
Talawanda Baseball
Winter Clinic:
January 14th and 15th
9:00 AM-11:30 AM
THS Baseball will proudly offer a two-day baseball clinic for boys and girls in grades K-8. The current varsity and junior varsity staff and players will instruct players on the basics and intricacies of hitting, fielding, throwing, and pitching/catching, as well as offensive and defensive situations.
What you need to bring: baseball glove, water bottle, bat and helmet
Players will be grouped by age and skill to ensure safety and proper instruction
Registration can be completed--online or in-person (at the registration table on January 14)--until the first day of the clinic, but you must register by January 5th to receive a Talawanda Baseball Clinic T-Shirt!
Location: THS Gymnasium
One-Day Cost (Please specify the day on the linked form): $30*
Two-Day Cost: $50* (take $10 off for each additional family member after the first)
Questions:
Email: lykinsm@talawanda.org
Click Link to Sign Up:
https://forms.gle/obZzbfUmHgkoYWPU9
Community Events & Activities Designed for Kids and Families:
https://www.talawanda.org/resources/community-events-%2B-activities-36/
National and International Holidays, Monthly Recognitions, and Interfaith Religious Observances
National and International Holidays, Monthly Recognitions, and Interfaith Religious Observances
2023-2024 Calendar
January 12- School Banking Miami Savings Bank
January 15- No School Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 31 - Prek Applications due
February 2- School Banking Miami Savings Bank
February 6- Kramer PTG Meeting- 7:00 pm
February 6 - After School Foreign Language Begins
February 9 - PreK lottery
February 16-19- No School Presidents Day Weekend
February 28 - Second Grade Concert
March 1- School Banking Miami Savings Bank
March 5 & 7- Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 8- No School Data/Work Day
March 19- No School Data/Work Day
March 14 - Third Grade Concert
March 25-April 1- Spring Break
April 2- Kramer PTG Meeting- 7:00 pm
April 5 School Banking Miami Savings Bank
April 8- Professional Development Day
April 23 - After School Foreign Language Ends
May 3-School Banking Miami Savings Bank
May 6 & 7- No School PD/Data/Work Day
May 17 - Fourth Grade Field Trip Carillon Park
May 23- Last Day of School
Jason Merz
Principal
513-273-3500
Educating and preparing students for life!
In partnership with the community, our mission is to educate and prepare our students for a rapidly changing world by instilling critical thinking skills, a global perspective, and a respect for our core values.
