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Kramer Enews 12/8/23

Dec 8, 2023
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Kramer Enews 12/8/23

 

School News and Information

Happy Friday! We hope this message finds you well and that you've had a fantastic week. It's been a bustling time in our classroom, filled with exciting activities and noteworthy progress.

 

Our MAP testing has kicked off, and we're thrilled with the engagement and effort from our students. Alongside this, our teachers have been delivering some truly incredible lessons, sparking curiosity and fostering a love for learning among our students. It has been fun to get in and out of the classrooms to see all of the fun!

 

As we approach the holiday season, we're excited to announce some upcoming festivities! Starting Friday, December 15, we'll be celebrating with themed days:

 

December 15th: Miami Day - Show your support for Miami vs. Appalachian State in their bowl game by wearing your favorite Miami gear.

December 18th: Holiday Headwear - Get creative and showcase your festive headwear!

December 19th: Holiday Sweatshirt/Shirt/Outfit - Dress in your most cheerful holiday attire.

December 20th: Holiday Pajamas - Get cozy and festive in your favorite holiday pajamas.

 

School Hours

Thank you to everyone who adjusted to the new school hours.  Just one more reminder on times.

Elementary School Schedule:

School Hours: 8:25 am to 3:05 pm.

Vehicle drop-off for elementary school students begins at 8:05 a.m.

Bus drop-off for elementary school students will occur between 8:10 a.m. and 8:15 a.m.

Information on any bus route changes has been communicated.  See the district website for updates.

 

Thank you to everyone for adjusting throughout the year to the vehicle line drop-off and pick-up procedures.  As the weather turns cooler and vehicle windows are not down, please make sure that your child’s name is displayed so we can call out their name.  It helps us get students in the correct spot while waiting in line.  If you need a new card for your car, please let us know.

 

In the mornings when you drop off your child, please be aware that our staff members are in classrooms starting at 8:25.  If you arrive after 8:25 am, please drop your child off at the front of the school entrance by the flagpole.

 

***If you arrive before 8:25 am, make sure that you use the lower entrance to drop off your child.

 

Kramer Student Holiday Wishlist  Mrs. Pike

I am looking for holiday gift help for our students. If you are interested in helping Kramer students for the holidays, you can click the Amazon link below and have items sent to Kramer. 

If you are interested, please order soon so items can get here before we leave for break. I hope you have a lovely holiday season! Thank you for being a part of the Kramer Community!

 

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/20IM1FE5Z3VJ2?ref_=wl_share  



Kramer PTG Holiday Shop

Holiday Shop will be December 18th & 19th.  Students shop during the school day & can purchase gifts for family members and friends (including pets!).  Personal shoppers are needed to help students pick out presents.  Shifts are two hours long but can be split up as needed.  Please help out if you can!  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949AFAC23ABF58-46133860-holiday  

More information will be sent out closer to the Holiday Shop.

 

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.

 

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Please see this flyer for information for caring adults who want to support youth ages 12-18 years old.  

Youth Mental Health First Aid

 

EZ Pay Link & QR Code

Do you need to add lunch money to your child’s account or pay school fees?  Pay here:



EZ Pay

 

Talawanda Job Openings

If you are interested in working at Talawanda you can find our open positions here:

Talawanda Job Postings

 

Kramer Cafeteria- Mrs. Pence

Kramer Breakfast Menu- December

Kramer Lunch Menu- December

 

TSD After School World Language Program

Foreign language for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders begins on February 6 and will continue through April 23 from 3:30-4:30.  Please use this link for more information, and registration and there is a $10 cost.  A snack will be provided.

After School Foreign Language Registration- Click HERE

 

Community Activities

1. Kinship Caregivers have a meeting coming up in January. HERE 

 

2. Our PHS Partnership is allowing opportunities for a Mobile Dental Unit. HERE 

 

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

December 15 - Fifth Grade Field Trip Cincinnati Music Hall - Nutcracker

December 18- 5th Grade Music Demo at THS

December 21-January 5- Winter Break

January 12- School Banking Miami Savings Bank

January 15- No School Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February 2- School Banking Miami Savings Bank

February 6- Kramer PTG Meeting- 7:00 pm

February 6 - After School Foreign Language Begins 

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 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

 

Don’t forget to fall back this weekend!

 

Jason Merz

Principal

merzj@talawanda.org

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.

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