Kramer Enews 8/27/21

Posted on: August 26, 2021

KRAMER E-NEWS 8/27/21

Happy Friday! We made it through a hot week outside! The kindergarten and 1st-grade students did an amazing job learning the rules, routines, and procedures in their classrooms. The 2nd through 5th-graders also had a great week. We had some tired kids at school today. They need to rest and relax and get ready for next week!

Looking ahead, there will be no school for students on Friday, September 3, 2021, and Monday, September 6, 2021. September 3rd is a district-wide PD day. September 6th is Labor Day.

Thank you Kramer family for sending your children to school with their face covering. The students have done another great job this week!

COVID 19- Procedures and Protocols- Mrs. Morrish

Talawanda School District has a mask mandate in place for all students, staff, and visitors per the August 16, 2021 Board of Education meeting.

Butler County Health Department will quarantine and isolate students, staff, and visitors when there is direct contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID19 if…

a. Masks are not worn or worn improperly (they need to be above the nose and covering the mouth), and the individuals were within 6 feet of distance and there were at least 15 minutes of contact.

b. One person wore a mask and one person did not wear a mask and was within 6 feet of distance for 15 minutes of contact or more.

c. All individuals who have tested positive for COVID19 will be isolated by BCHD.

d. When 2 individuals are within 3 feet of each other for more than 15 minutes, and unvaccinated, regardless of masks.

Butler County Health Department will not quarantine and isolate individuals if...

a. The person is fully vaccinated (after 2 weeks of the second dose) and wears a mask properly.

b. All individuals are wearing a mask at all times and have at least 3 feet of separation.

Talawanda School District will assist BCHD with contact tracing and notifications.

Talawanda School District will work with BCHD on all COVID19 matters.

Individuals may test on days 5, 6, or 7 from their last contact with a positive person. If the individual has a negative COVID19 test on days 5, 6, or 7, the individual may return on day 8. The test results must be submitted to the school.

Any individual who exhibits COVID19 symptoms should not come to school until cleared.

Extracurricular Activities (including Athletics)...

These activities are high risk. Families who engage understand and accept the risks.

All must wear masks when indoors when not actively participating.

Spectatorship has not been limited at this time.

If the individuals do not wear masks 100% of the time, they will be considered not wearing a mask and subject to the 6 feet rule and 15 minutes.

OHSAA as well as Talawanda strongly recommend that all students who have tested positive receive a medical clearance (as recommended by OHSAA) for any heart ailments before returning.

The school nurse and BCHD will make all final decisions. There will be unique situations that may result in a different outcome.

Please note: the COVID19 protocols and procedures continue to evolve. There may be different procedures and protocols in the future. We appreciate your understanding as we continue to do our best to navigate these very complicated issues.

Transportation Changes & Moving

If you will be requesting a change in bus transportation for your child for the 2021-2022 school year, please complete the attached Peterman Transportation Form and return to school as soon as possible. If you moved over the summer, please contact the Kramer office to update your forms.

If your child was on a remote learning plan last school year, the transportation department must have an updated form to assign your child a bus. Please contact the Transportation Office with any questions at 513-273-3150 or email raderl@talawanda.org.

Transportation Form

Counselor Corner- Ms. Erfman

Please use the link to access the PDF for September Counselor Newsletter. The links are accessible below:

Seven Healthy Habits Overview and Song!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtIgobwWJ8E

Song Link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg_XuJ0dyP8

Habit #1 - Be Proactive

You are responsible for your actions - you are responsible for your choices!

K-2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Idg-hTkzckA

3-5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OAmQoumD6I

Covid Related Procedures

All students and staff (PreK-12) are required to wear masks on all Talawanda transportation vehicles per CDC guidelines and under federal law. See CDC Guidelines here

The Talawanda Board of Education voted on August 16, 2021, to require masks for all PreK-12 students, staff, and visitors while indoors at school. The Board of Education will continue to monitor COVID-related issues and will continue to discuss and/or set policy as needed by following all health and safety guidelines as outlined in the district’s pandemic plan, and as directed by the Butler County Health Department (BCHD), Ohio Department of Health, and the CDC. The CDC and the BCHD strongly recommend seeking the COVID vaccine.

Within the building, drinking fountains will not be available. Students should bring their own water bottle which can be filled at the bottler filler in the school.

TSD Lunch Program

The National Lunch Program has extended the free meal status for all students for breakfast and lunch for the 2021-2022 school year.

August Elementary Lunch Menu

We are excited to offer a NEW program for students who pack, and it's FREE packages of snacks/veggies/fruit and optional milk. Any student can take advantage of this, including packers.

Please see this flyer for additional information.

Fees

School fees can be paid on the Talawanda website via EZPay or by sending a check to school with your child. Please include the child’s name in the memo.

Talawanda Boys Basketball

We will hold an informational meeting for all 3rd-12th grade boys and their families interested in learning more about playing Talawanda Basketball this coming winter on Wednesday, Sept 1st at 8:30 PM (after the THS Booster Meeting) in the THS PAC (masks required)!

Information about Oxford Parks & Rec, Brave Basketball, Middle School Hoops, and 9th, JV, and Varsity Basketball will be shared.

If you have any questions, please reach out using the contact information below.

We hope to see all of our Future Brave Hoopsters on Wednesday, Sept 1st - Go Brave!

Scott Davie

Talawanda Basketball

Email: davies@talawanda.org

Cell: 814.657.2685

For updates about Talawanda Basketball, be sure to follow us on Twitter @TalawandaBBall

Head Start Preschool

Butler County Educational Service Center's Head Start program is a federally-funded, family-focused preschool program for children ages 3-5. With centers located in communities throughout Butler and Preble counties, the program has a goal of improving the school readiness and social competence of young children to better prepare them for the future. For eligibility and enrollment information, visit bcesc.org/apps/pages/head-start or call (513) 785-6850.

Talawanda Community Events Page

Please use this link for the Talawanda Community Events Page.

Have a great weekend!

Jason Merz

merzj@talawanda.org

513-273-3500

Principal

Calendar

September 3- No School- PD Day

September 6- No School- Labor Day

September 7 - Lifetouch Picture Day

October 12 & 14 - Parent-Teacher Conferences