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Kramer Enews 5/17/24

Posted on: May 17, 2024

Kramer Enews 5/17/24

 

School News and Information

Happy Friday, we have had another great week of school!

 

Students are dismissed early next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 
Elementary students are dismissed at 12:50 each day.

 

We will have our clap out for our 5th graders on Thursday, May 23, 2024.  We will begin at 12:30 PM.  The students will loop through the school and then make their way outside to the bus/vehicle loop.  

-5th grade will come down the stairs, go through 2nd grade, 1st grade, library, kindergarten main entrance area, cafeteria, and out the bus loop doors.

-3rd and 4th graders will fill in from upstairs.  They will line up in the library and toward kindergarten.

-Parents can line around the walking circle/track of the bus loop.

-Kids will do one lap, come in 2nd-grade doors, and head back up.

 

We will not allow cars in early on the last day of school.  We will need to keep the gate closed so the students can finish their clap-out.  After the 5th graders finish, we will open the gate for dismissal.  Please plan accordingly.  

 

Kramer Mile

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our PTG/Kramer Mile.  The students and teachers did a great job.  It is not too late to donate.

Kramer Mile 2024 99 Pledges

 

5th Grade Pool Party- Bogan, Kramer & Marshall PTG’s

Calling all 5th Graders! Join your classmates from Bogan, Marshall, and Kramer for the 5th Grade Swim Social on Sunday, June 2nd from 6-8 pm at the Oxford Aquatic Center. Enjoy free swimming, snacks, pizza, friends, and fun! Check out the attached flyer.  We also need parents to chaperone, and they can sign up here: 5th Grade Pool Party (signupgenius.com). Due to aquatic center capacity rules, this party is for rising 6th graders (outgoing 5th graders) only, no siblings/families.  

 

5th Grade Pool Party

 

Talawanda Summer Sports Camps

Talawanda Athletics will have multiple leagues and camps running this summer.  Please visit www.talawandaathletics.org/sports-camps/ for more information!

 

Talawanda Summer Sports Camps 

 

Kindergarten Information

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.  

 

Oxford Lane Library Summer Reading 2024 Calendars

Please see the attached flyers for the Oxford Summer Reading Program.  

Camp Lane Summer Reading

Camp Lane Calendar

 

Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT)  

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 in order 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.



 

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.



 

School Supply Sale for 2024-2025 - order by 5/21

Kramer PTG is partnering with EPI for a 2024-2025 school supply sale.  School supply kits are on sale now through May 21st and can be ordered online at:

https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks 

Use school code KES008 (3 letters / 3 numbers)

Kramer PTG has worked with each grade level to make sure these kits have all the supplies your student will need for next year.  Supply kits will be delivered to your child's classroom before school starts in the fall.  You save time, and Kramer PTG receives a portion of the proceeds for each pack sold!  If you have any questions about the sale, please contact Tim Kuykendoll at tim.kuykendoll@gmail.com.



Oxford Swim and Dive Team

Please use this link to learn more about the Oxford Swim and Dive Team.

 

Y-Base After School Enrichment Program

Please use this link to learn more about the YMCA after-school program.

 

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- May

Kramer Lunch Menu- May

 

Butler County Vaccination Clinic

Please see this link for the vaccination clinic offered on August 27, 2024.

Butler County Vaccination Clinic

 

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!

 

Track & Field and Cross Country Information Mrs. Oberschlake

The Talawanda Cross Country and Track teams will be hosting the Brave 5K and Kids Fun Run again this summer on July 6th! Please see the attached flyer for all details and use the link to sign up, sign up before June 15th to guarantee a t-shirt! 

 

https://www.adventuresignup.com/Race/OH/Oxford/TalawandaBrave5k

Brave 5K

 

We would like to personally invite your son/daughter to the Brave Track & Field/Cross Country Camp. Anyone in grades 1-8 are invited to participate! The purpose of the camp is to raise an awareness of the sport of Track & Field and Cross Country for elementary and middle school students by teaching basic training routines, and allowing the athlete to enjoy the benefits of running and competing through a positive and encouraging experience.

Track and Field- Cross Country Camp

 

OxVegas Chicken Honor Roll Student Promotion

Please see this flyer for more information on the Talawanda Honor Roll Students OxVegas Chicken promotion.

 

Hanover Township KidsFest!

KidsFest Flyer

 

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

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.