Kramer Enews 2/2/24
Kramer Enews 2/2/24
School News and Information
Happy Friday and happy Groundhog Day! We hope that you have had a great week and finally enjoyed the sun peeking out the last few days!
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.
Additionally, please avoid driving around the buses when they are parked along the curb at Kramer. Mr. Merz and Officer Sikora will be stationed at the front to ensure families are adhering to these guidelines. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the safety of our students as they enter the school premises.
Winter Weather Season- Holli Hansel
Kramer PTG Information
There is a PTG meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 7:00 pm here at Kramer.
We wanted to give everyone a heads-up that there will be several PTG board member positions that need to be filled next year.
The State of Ohio has changed the requirements. School employees are no longer allowed to serve on PTG boards. We currently have two teachers in board positions. Two parents are also leaving Kramer & will need to be replaced. This means we will need to replace at least 4 board members.
Elections will occur at the last board meeting in April. If approved, we already have our new treasurer, Jen Reed.
If you have questions about serving on the board & what it entails, please reach out to a current board member, KramerPTG@gmail.com, or attend our next meeting in February. We have been very fortunate over the years to have fantastic participation in the PTG & been able to provide great opportunities for the students & help the teachers with classroom materials. We are hoping to see that continue with a new board & active parent & teacher volunteers.
Kramer PTG Mother/Son Dance
Thank you to Jenny Fisher for organizing and planning our Mother/Son Dance this past week. We had a great turnout and thank the Kramer PTG and all of the volunteers for making it a successful evening. Thank you to everyone who attended this great event.
Kindergarten Information
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.
After School Foreign Language
After School Foreign Language Begins on February 6th.
Talawanda After School World Language Program Schedule
All classes are on Tuesdays
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February 6 - 3:30 to 4:30 |
Class #1, First World Language Class |
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February 13 - 3:30 to 4:30 |
Class #2 |
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February 20 - 3:30 to 4:30 |
Class #3 |
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February 27 - 3:30 to 4:30 |
Class #4 |
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March 5 |
No Classes due to Elementary Conferences |
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March 12 - 3:30 to 4:30 |
Class #5 |
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March 19 - 3:30 to 4:30 |
Class #6 |
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March 26 |
No Classes due to Miami and TSD Spring Break |
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April 2 - 3:30 to 4:30 |
Class #7 |
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April 9 - 3:30 to 4:30 |
Class #8 |
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April 16 - 3:30 to 4:30 |
Class #9 |
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April 23 - 3:30 to 4:30 |
Class #10, Final World Language Class |
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
Menu Change
February 7, 2024
The menu says Cheesy bread and a garlic breadstick
This is not correct, it should say Rotini bake and a Garlic bread stick
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!
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 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- 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
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.
