Kramer Enews 1/20/23
Kramer Enews 1/20/2023
School News and Information
Happy Friday, we hope you’ve had a great week.
The weather is turning cooler. If you need assistance with warmer clothing items (hats, gloves, coats), please reach out to Kramer's social worker, Mrs. Pike or Mr. Merz. We will be happy to assist you.
513-273-3500
Also, please mark your child's names in their items. We have many jackets, sweatshirts, hats, and gloves in the lost and found. If your child is missing some items, please have them check the lost and found outside Nurse Brittany’s office.
Contacting Legislators
For those of you that attended PTG on Tuesday evening, I talked about contacting state legislators and the governor about school funding. Holli Hansel has placed the information on the TSD website. Please consider taking a few minutes to advocate for fair school funding for Ohio. The state of Ohio's funding for public schools has been found unconstitutional multiple times. I will be reaching out to our legislators and please consider taking a few moments to do the same.
Please consider writing to our Ohio Board of Education, and other state leaders and elected officials. Check out the talking points and letters we've shared on our district website.
Contact Information for Ohio Officials
Talking Points & Sample Letters
Talawanda Preschool for 23-24
In order to fill the limited spaces in our preschool classrooms, typically developing children will enter the program through a lottery. Parents interested in enrolling their children in preschool should follow the process described below.
1) Please fill in the information below by January 31, 2023. A lottery drawing will be held on February 7, 2023. At this drawing, we will draw names for the available spaces in our preschool program. After all spaces are filled, we will continue to draw names to create a waitlist for any future vacancies.
2) Once your name is drawn you will receive a phone call. We will schedule an appointment for you to enroll and pick up the registration packet from the Nelson Morrow Building. This packet and the first month’s tuition payment will be due no later than April 28, 2023. If we do not receive these items by this date your space will be given to the first person on the waitlist.
In February our waitlist will be wiped clean. If you have a child currently on the waitlist, you will need to fill out a new application for the 23/24 school year.
Thank you for your interest in our Preschool Program.
Preschool Application for 23/24
Kramer PTG Mother/Son Dance Saturday, January 28th, 6PM-8PM
Kramer PTG's Mother Son dance is back! It's your chance to dress up and show off your super dance moves. Whether you dress fancy-formal or superhero-fabulous, this is a night you and your son will remember for years to come. There will be prizes for best costume, best dancer & more. Watch your Friday folders for the ticket order form. Tickets are $20.00 per pair and $5.00 for each additional ticket.
The Kramer Elementary Mother-Son dance is an inclusive event. All elementary-aged students in the Talawanda school district, along with their parent, guardian, or caregiver are welcome.
Please contact KramerPTG@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Kramer Gym- Saturday, January 28th, 6PM-8PM
Foreign Language
After School, Foreign Language sign-ups for Grades 3-5 are going on now. Please complete this form to sign up. Foreign Language takes place on Tuesdays starting January 31-April 25 from 4:30-5:20. Parents must provide transportation home.
YMCA Latchkey Program
The Great Miami Valley YMCA offers before and after-school care at Kramer. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
YMCA Before and After School Enrichment
National and International Holidays, Monthly Recognitions, and Interfaith Religious Observances
Thank you to our Equity and Diversity Team for creating Monthly Recognitions and Interfaith Religious Observances.
Fees
School fees can be paid on the Talawanda website via EZPay or by sending a check to the school with your child. Please include the child’s name in the memo.
Absences
If your child will be absent, please call the Kramer Attendance Line @ 513-273-3500 by 10:00 a.m.
TSD Lunch Program
Student Meal Pricing
Breakfast - $1.50
Lunch - Elementary $2.75
Milk (Individual) - $.60
Food Need Availability in Oxford, Ohio
Please use this link for the Food Need Availability calendar for Oxford.
Talawanda Athletics Ticket Information
Ticket Information for Talawanda Athletics- CLICK HERE
Talawanda Baseball Winter Youth Clinic
Please use this link to access the Talawanda Baseball Youth Clinic.
Talawanda Community Events Page
Please use this link for the Talawanda Community Events Page.
Enjoy the weekend!
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.
2022-2023 Calendar
January 28 - PTG Mother Son Dance
January 31 - First After School Foreign Language
February 16- 2nd Grade Music Concert- Mrs. Kelly (revised from 2/15)
February 20- Presidents Day
March 9- Conferences
March 14- Conferences
March 16- 3rd Grade Music Concert- Mrs. Kelly
March 23 - Spring Pictures
March 27-31- Spring Break
April 19- 4th Grade Music Concert- Mrs. Kelly
May 26- Last Day of School
