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Kramer Enews 4/5/24

Apr 6, 2024

Kramer Enews 4/5/24

 

School News and Information

Happy Friday, we hope you had a great spring break!

 

We had a great week back!  The classrooms were filled with learning and it was a fun week!

 

There is no school for students on April 8, 2024, for the solar eclipse.  Our teaching and learning director, Mrs. Gregg has eclipse glasses for all students. Solar eclipse glasses are coming home in Friday Folders today.  Students can use them for the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.  Please remember that there is no school on April 8, 2024.  Students return on Tuesday, April 9th.  

Eclipse Safety Video

 

Kindergarten Information

We had our kindergarten registration this week.  If you missed kindergarten registration day, please contact the main office to schedule an appointment to screen your child for the 2024-25 school year.  

 

PTG News and Information

Kramer PTG's final meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 16th @ 7 PM in the art room.  We will talk about upcoming events - Kramer Mile, Teacher Appreciation Week, Kramer Family Grillout & more.  We will also vote on next year's board which will have several open positions. Due to a change in TSD's policy, teachers & staff are not allowed to serve on the PTG board.  We currently have two teachers serving on our board.  We also have two parents on the board moving on to TMS.  If you are interested in serving on the board & helping steer the PTG or would like more information, please email KramerPTG@gmail.com

 

STEM IS BACK! 

 

Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT)  

Ohio is a participating state in this new summer cash benefit program.  Children certified for free and/or reduced meals in the 2023-2024 school year, or otherwise participating in SNAP, Ohio Works First, or who meet the income criteria for free or reduced meals within the Medicaid program qualify for this summer program.

 

If you would like to participate in the S-EBT program, your child must have a free and reduced form approved/certified (online at Payschools or paper application turned in at your child's school) by the last day of school to receive a payment from the State of Ohio.

 

If you have any questions you may call the Treasurer's Office at 513-273-3100.

 



Updated COVID Information- Mrs. Fangman- District Nurse

The CDC recently changed its guidance regarding Covid information and protocols. The district is taking this opportunity to share with you the updated COVID information and policy. We continue to prioritize the health and safety of our students, teachers, and staff. We must work together to minimize the spread of illness within our school community.

 

Please follow your healthcare provider's advice regarding when to stay home with illness, and when your student may return to school following a COVID diagnosis. 

 

Your child’s symptoms must improve and the child must be fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications. This helps prevent the spread of illness/Covid.

 

We collaborate closely with local health authorities to stay updated on COVID activity in our area and follow any additional recommendations or guidelines they provide.

 

The district appreciates your cooperation and support in helping us maintain a healthy learning environment for all students. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

 

F.R.E.S.H Air Fair- April 20th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Please see this link for more information on the F.R.E.S.H Air Fair at Talawanda High School on April 20, 2024.  

 

Check out the Oxford Parks & Recreation Summer Activities Guide HERE



 

Final Forms Update and Reminder 

TSD will prompt parents in the first week of August to begin updating their child's school forms for the 2024-25 school year.  We know sometimes parents begin doing this early, but it's important to wait for the prompt from the district, as some forms will be changing for next school year.  The updates will be made in July after all of the summer programs are completed.

 

THS Staff Appreciation

If you have students at THS, please see the following information.  THS does not have a PTG, and we have a parent that is planning a luncheon. Any help is appreciated. 

 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45ACAE28AAFE3-48808650-2024#/

 

Health and Wellness News- Mrs. Machecko

Talawanda School District received a grant from Interact for Health to provide education and support to both students and families on the topic of e-cigarettes/vaping.  This video, "Caring Adults Tackling Youth Vaping", is meant for any and all caring adults who want to learn more about this health issue and the vital role that adults can play by having conversations with the young people in their lives.  Following the video, please consider taking a brief survey with a chance to win a gift card for your participation.  

 

Link to video:

https://youtu.be/7RX6bADhqjo

 

Link to survey:

https://epiphanycommunityservices.research.net/r/5DXN3FQ



Age-Friendly Oxford Group

TSD Families, Please consider providing feedback to the Age Friendly Oxford Group.

Survey LINK

 

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.

 

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

Please remember that students can only charge up to $50 on their lunch account. If you exceed this amount, the lunch fees will be added to your school fees. If you require assistance with your lunch fees, please reach out to your school's social worker or principal.

 

Kramer Breakfast Menu- April

Kramer Lunch Menu- April

 

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!

 

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

April 8- No School- Eclipse

April 10- First Grade Field Trip Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Dayton

April 11 - Fourth Grade Agricultural Day @ THS

April 15 - Second Grade Walking Field Trip You’re Fired

April 16- Kramer PTG Meeting 7:00 PM

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 2 - Second Grade Field Trip Cincinnati Zoo

May 3 - Entrepreneur Fair

May 3-School Banking Miami Savings Bank

May 6 & 7- No School PD/Data/Work Day

May 8- Bike & Roll to School Day

May 9- Field Day

May 10 - Fifth Grade Field Trip BB Riverboats

May 14 - Third Grade Science Day

May 15 - Fourth Grade Science Day

May 16 - Fifth Grade Science Day

May 15- 5th Grade Tour of TMS

May 17 - Fourth Grade Field Trip Carillon Park

May 17 - Second Grade Field Trip Hefner Museum

May 20 - Hamilton -  PenPal Visitors

May 20 & 21 - Fifth Grade Field Trip Camp Campbell Gard

May 23- Last Day of School



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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