Kramer Enews 3/10/23
Kramer Enews 3/10/2023
School News and Information
Happy Friday! As we transition into March, we want to express our gratitude for your ongoing support and involvement in your child's education. With spring just around the corner, we are excited to continue our journey together toward academic growth, personal development, and achievement.
Just a reminder that the 2nd Conference Night is on March 14th.
Spring State Assessment Dates for Grades 3 and 4: April 17 to 28 Grade 5: April 17 to May 4
Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend (spring forward).
Conference Meals
Thank you to all of the families that donated food and drink items for conferences last night. Thank you Oxford Charcuterie for the 2 platters, we appreciate it!
Conferences are quickly approaching & the PTG needs help providing food for the teachers during the conferences. Oxford Charcuterie is donating two large charcuterie platters & the PTG is buying the main course on the 2nd night but could use some help with sides, desserts & drinks. Please take a look at the Signup Genius to see how you can help feed our teachers on these late days. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0949afac23abf58-spring#/ If you have any questions, please e-mail KramerPTG@gmail.com . Thank you for your support!
Spring Author Visit K-2 Students- Oxford Lane Library
Thank you to Caitlin Campbell and the Oxford Lane Library for providing our Author Visit for this spring. Caitlin decided to go big and invite the author, Janay Brown-Wood and she accepted the invitation.
JaNay Brown-Wood is going to visit all 3 Talawanda elementary schools on Friday, April 21, 2023. Order forms went home with students this week to purchase signed copies of JaNay Brown-Woods books. The links can be found here:
StoryWalk Spotlight: Miguel’s Community Garden
Lions Club Eyeglass Collection- Betsy Beaton
The Oxford Lions Club Sight Saving Committee is collecting used eyeglasses, as well as glasses cases! These glasses and cases are donated all over the world to children who are in need. The lenses and frames from the donated glasses are modified to meet individual children's eye needs. Every year, Oxford Lions Club collects and sends 900-plus pairs of glasses to children in need! There are donation boxes in each building.
Kindergarten Registration
Talawanda School District is now accepting Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year. Any child whose fifth birthday is on or before August 1, 2023, is eligible to register for kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year.
Please call the school office at the school located within your attendance area to register your child. If you are unsure of which school attendance area you live in, please call Petermann Transportation @ (513) 273-3150 for verification on which school your child will attend.
Marshall Elementary School (513) 273-3600
Kramer Elementary School (513) 273-3500
Bogan Elementary School (513) 273-3400
After enrollment forms are completed, parents must furnish their child’s certified birth certificate, immunization records, certified-court stamped divorce decree with custody papers (if applicable), copy of parent(s) driver's license, and proof of residency in the Talawanda School District to complete their child’s Kindergarten enrollment.
Monitoring What Students See and Hear
It is concerning to hear that students are making references to inappropriate/adult topics in the classroom. Children can be exposed to such topics through various means, including social media (TikTok, Facebook, Youtube, etc), television, music, and overheard conversations. They can repeat these topics, sometimes without even knowing what they are saying. It is important for parents and caregivers to monitor what their children are exposed to and to have open and honest conversations about appropriate behavior and language.
Parents can take steps to limit their child's access to inappropriate content by setting parental controls on devices and monitoring their child's online activity. Additionally, parents can talk to their children about what they are watching and help them understand why certain content may not be appropriate.
As educators, it is important to address inappropriate language and behavior in the classroom and to provide guidance on appropriate language and behavior. Teachers can also work with parents to address any concerns and to ensure that students are receiving consistent messaging at school and at home.
Overall, it is essential for parents and educators to work together to create a safe and supportive learning environment for children. By monitoring what children are exposed to and providing guidance on appropriate behavior and language, we can help ensure that children are not exposed to inappropriate content and are able to thrive both academically and socially.
Spring Pictures
Order forms for spring pictures are going home today. You can order an individual or a classroom picture. Spring Picture Day is Thursday, March 23rd. I.D. #EVTWBJJ6M
Yearbook Orders
We are now taking yearbook orders for this year. The deadline is April 7, 2023. The cost is $15.
Yearbook ID Code: 7399323
F.R.E.S.H Air Fair
Family Resources and Education for Safety and Health
April 22, 2023
THS
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Contacting Legislators
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
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 Community Events Page
Please use this link for the Talawanda Community Events Page.
Have a great 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
March 14- Conferences
March 16- 3rd Grade Music Concert- Mrs. Kelly
March 23 - Spring Pictures
March 27-31- Spring Break
April 4 - Field Trip - First Grade (Katto & Marshall) to Chrisholm Metropark, Trenton, OH
April 5 - Field Trip - First Grade (Zimm & Tebbe) to Chrisholm Metropark, Trenton, OH
April 19- 4th Grade Music Concert- Mrs. Kelly
April 21- Janay Brown-Wood visits 2:20- 3:05 p.m.(presentation to K-2 classrooms)
April 21- Preschool Transition Day
April 21-Field Trip - Grade 4 - THS/Ag Day
May 5 - Field Trip - Kindergarten to Miami Whitewater Forest, Harrison
May 8 - Field Trip - Fifth Grade to BB Riverboats
May 16- 3rd Grade Science Day
May 17- 4th Grade Science Day
May 18- 5th Grade Science Day
May 18 - Field Day
May 19- Preschool Transition Day
May 22 & 23 - Field Trip - Fifth Grade to Camp Campbell Gard
May 22-24- 5th Grade GRIT Space Camp Trip
May 26- Last Day of School
