Kramer Enews 5/23/24
Kramer Enews 5/23/24
School News and Information
Happy Thursday and thank you for a great school year! Thank you to the staff, students, and families for being flexible and adjusting to the times, routines, and procedures this year. Everyone was amazing and we can’t thank you enough for your continued support.
School Supply Sale for 2024-2025 - order by 6/16
**DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 6/16**
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 students 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.
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.
State Testing Information- Dr. Theroux & Mrs. Gregg
Section 3313.6029 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) requires all districts to notify families of state test scores for their children by June 30th. The test scores are one piece of data that helps us ensure your child’s academic needs are met. Grades 3-8 (Ohio State Tests) and 9-12 (End of Course) are tested.
The 2024 Ohio State Test and End of Course Test scores have been released and can now be accessed through Progress Book by clicking on the “Assessment Scores” tab. Here you will find the results of the 2024 state tests.
If you do not have access to Progress Book, students and families may pick up a paper copy of their score report at 131 W. Chestnut St. between June 24-27th. The district office will be open between 8 am-2 pm. Score reports that do not get picked up will be handed out to students in the Fall. For more information about Ohio State Tests and End of Course Tests or how to interpret your score, please refer to the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce website.
If you have questions regarding your child’s test scores, you may contact your child’s teacher or administrator when school resumes in August. Have a great summer!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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:
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
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!
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
2024-2025 Calendar
August 13- Open House
August 14- First Day for students grades 2-12
August 19- First Day for students grades K & 1
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.
