Kramer Enews 2/16/24
Kramer Enews 2/15/24
School News and Information
Happy Friday, please remember that we are off school on Friday, February 16, and Monday, February 19 for President’s Day weekend.
We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the safety of our students as they enter the school premises. Please remember, if you have a child in grades K-5, kindly refrain from dropping them off at the front of the school before the official start of the school day. Instead, we encourage you to utilize the parking lot and accompany your child to wait outside the main entrance or utilize the designated vehicle line at the back of the school.
There is only one new item this week, the Kramer PTG/Chipotle fundraiser. Everything else is a repeat of last week.
Winter Weather Season- Holli Hansel
Kindergarten Information
Kramer PTG Fundraiser- Chipotle
The Kramer PTG will have a fundraiser at Chipotle on March 9, 2024, from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Please show the cashier one of these fliers.
Order online and pick up Chipotle for your fundraiser by using the Promo Code VLHCW24 on the Chipotle app or website.
Seasonal Illness Reminders/Handwashing Tips-TSD Nursing Team
Talawanda would like to share this reminder regarding helpful tips and strategies to help families during this cold weather season. Let’s work together to keep our school community and our homes as healthy as possible. The guidelines below will help parents determine when it is best to keep their child in from school due to illness.
Fever- 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, the student will be sent home and should remain home 24 hours fever-free without fever-reducing medications.
Diarrhea- occurrence of more than one episode at school and/or with additional symptoms. The student can return to school after 24 hours symptom-free.
Vomiting-occurrence of more than one episode of vomiting and associated with other symptoms. May return to school after 24 hours symptom-free. Every attempt will be made to distinguish between regurgitating food and vomiting due to illness.
Runny Nose- Students who cannot control their secretions and /or have green/yellowish-brown secretions need to remain home until symptoms improve.
Coughing- Excessive coughing contributes to the inability of the student to participate in class work or is disruptive to other students.
If symptoms worsen or persist, see your healthcare provider to be evaluated. The flu can be serious for children.
Helpful tips for Staying Healthy:
Frequent hand washing is the BEST way to prevent and combat the spread of
Germs. Wash hands with soap and water.
Avoid touching the eyes, nose, and mouth.
If your child has any signs and symptoms of illness, please keep them home.
Cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or use the elbow or arm if no tissue is available.
Do not share drinks, foods, or unwashed utensils.
Get plenty of rest, eat healthy foods, and drink lots of water and healthy drinks.
Avoid people that are sick and stay home when you are sick.
Disinfect surfaces that are prone to germs (ex. Phones, keyboards, door knobs, toothbrushes).
Please inform your child’s school of any contagious illness and or keep children who are sick at home. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the main office or the school nurse.
Thank you,
TSD Nursing Team
A Reminder Regarding Electronic Devices
Smartwatches and cell phones should not be utilized at school. Texting, calling, messaging, etc are not allowed. Thank you so much for your support. Please see the reminder below from our parent and student handbook:
Electronic Communication Devices- A student shall not use electronic items communication devices for non-academic purposes during academic time nor should students use electronic devices in a manner or at a time that causes a disruption in the learning environment.
Students are prohibited from using electronic devices to capture, record or transmit the words, (i.e. audio) images, (i.e., pictures/video) text or other information of any student, staff member or other person in the school or while attending a school-related activity, without express prior notice and explicit consent for the capture, recording or transmission of such words or images. Students are also prohibited from using electronic devices to capture and/or transmit test information or any other information in a manner constituting fraud, theft, cheating, or academic dishonesty. Likewise, students are prohibited from using electronic devices to receive such information.
Electronic devices including but not limited to those with cameras, may not be possessed, activated or utilized at any time in any school situation where a reasonable expectation of personal privacy exists. If at any time, the possession of an electronic device creates a distraction, disruption or safety hazard on school property (to include district-operated vehicles), such devices will be confiscated. School officials will not be responsible for the security of confiscated electronic devices.
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.
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.
Talawanda Booster Bash and Talawanda Baseball Information
Talawanda Baseball Corporate Sponsorship
Talawanda Baseball 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- February
Kramer Lunch Menu- February
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!
Miami Little League Baseball and Softball
Teeball, Baseball, and softball for boys and girls ages 4-14. All children attending Talawanda schools are eligible to play, regardless of home address. Please use this link for more information.
SAY Soccer
Oxford SAY Soccer- Register Online January 1- March 15th.
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
February 16-19- No School Presidents Day Weekend
February 28- 2nd Day Science Day
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 12 - First Grade Field Trip Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Dayton
April 22 - Story Field Trip Cincinnati Zoo
April 23 - After School Foreign Language Ends
April 26-Fourth Grade Field Trip Cincinnati Art Museum/Smarda
May 2 - Kindergarten Field Trip Niederman Farm
May 3-School Banking Miami Savings Bank
May 6 & 7- No School PD/Data/Work Day
May 10 - Fifth Grade Field Trip BB Riverboats
May 15- 5th Grade Tour of TMS
May 17 - Fourth Grade Field Trip Carillon Park
May 20 & 21 - Fifth Grade Field Trip Camp Campbell Gard
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.
