Kramer Enews 5/3/24
Kramer Enews 4/26/24
School News and Information
Happy Friday, we hope you’ve had a great week.
We'd like to remind you that there will be no classes for students on May 6th and May 7th. These days have been allocated for professional development for our TSD staff. Students will return on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Our students in grades 3rd through 5th have successfully completed their Ohio State testing. While a few students may need to make up some tests, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all students and staff for their commitment and effort during this important period
Bike & Roll to School Day- Mrs. Machechko
Lace-up your sneakers & strap on your helmets and join the fun! Bike and Roll to School Day is on Wednesday, May 8th.
Live too far? Drive part-way, walk, bike, or roll the rest of the way!
Field Day Reminder- Mrs. Eckerle
Field day is scheduled for, Thursday, May 9. Please remind your student to wear tennis shoes, sunscreen, and a hat, and to bring a water bottle!
Also, thank you to all of the parents who have volunteered to work Field Day!
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.
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.
Lions Club Spring Eyeglass Collection- Mrs. Beaton & Mrs. Tafelski
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!
Please send any glasses donations to Betsy Beaton (Marshall Elementary School) or Shaunna Tafelski (Board Office) by mid-May We are happy to swing by and pick up glasses donations or they can be dropped off at Marshall or the Board Office. Thank you for supporting the Oxford Lions Club! :)
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.
Kinship Caregivers Meeting- May 9 @ 10:00 am- Mrs. Aerni
We are hosting our final Kinship Caregivers meeting on 5/9 @ 10 am at Lane if any of you want to attend!
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:
Talawanda Job Openings
If you are interested in working at Talawanda you can find our open positions here:
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 Lunch Menu- May
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!
Brave 5K- 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
OxVegas Chicken Honor Roll Student Promotion
Please see this flyer for more information on the Talawanda Honor Roll Students OxVegas Chicken promotion.
Talawanda Volleyball Craft Show- May 4, 2024
https://www.talawanda.org/media/communityeventflyers/Volleyball%20Craft%20Show%20May%204.pdf
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 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 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
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.
