Kramer Enews 10/29/21
KRAMER E-NEWS 10/29/21
Happy Friday! The rain held off so we could have our Halloween parade outside. The students and staff had some great costumes!
Please remember that there is no school for students on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Voting will take place in most of the buildings and this is a district professional development day.
Cooler Weather
As the weather is turning cooler, please remember to send your child dressed to go outside at recess. This means jackets, coats, hats, and gloves. In general, we go outside for recess unless the temperature/wind chill drops below 25 degrees. Please label coats & hats with your student’s name. Thank you.
FCCLA Trunk or Treat
The FCCLA and Child Development class is sponsoring the 1st annual Trunk or Treat event at the high school on Friday, October 29th, 6-8 pm. Click HERE for more information.
Covid-19 Protocols
Talawanda recently received the updated recommendations regarding Covid-19 protocols from the Ohio Department of Health. These recommendations seem to provide some additional ways in which to provide in-person learning in public schools in Ohio for students that may have been exposed to Covid-19 in our schools, while still taking precautions to keep students and staff at low risk of exposure to the Covid-19 virus. Students will be permitted to eat together during breakfast and lunch sessions, but masks will still be required immediately before and after eating. We will continue to monitor Covid-19 risks/exposures/cases, and should the number of cases increase these recommendations may change. We will continue to monitor person-to-person direct contact to reduce the risk of exposure. It is the goal of everyone to keep students and staff healthy. The recommendations provide ways for exposed students to stay in school/school classrooms if specific guidelines are met, and to allow students that have been exposed but do not show symptoms to stay in extra-curricular if they adhere to the recommended testing protocols. Covid-19 tests must be proctored tests or done in a medical facility, pharmacy, or physician's office.
Please remember that the CDC has a federal mask mandate in place for school buses, the city of Oxford has a city-wide mask ordinance in place, and the TSD Board of Education requires masks to be worn inside TSD facilities.
Thank you for your continued understanding and support as we all work to best manage school issues related to the pandemic. We continue to be in near-constant communication with the Butler County Health Department and will continue to follow their direction as our local county health authority. We will notify school personnel and families as soon as possible should there be any changes to Covid-19 information and protocols.
ODH Letter-https://www.talawanda.org/media/communication/k-12-schools-quarantine-alternative.pdf
Counselor Newsletter- Ms. Erfman
Please see this link for Ms. Erfman’s November update.
Habit 3: Fun Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGppyL14U68
The 7 Habits of Happy Kids Website Link:
https://www.leaderinme.org/the-7-habits-of-happy-kids/
Kramer Food Drive - October 27 - November 3
This year Kramer is participating in the annual Kiwanis Community Food Drive in a new and exciting way! We are asking families to send in boxes of cereal that we'll use to construct a giant dominoes run. Once we construct and film the run, all the cereal will go to the Talawanda-Oxford Pantry. The food drive runs from October 27 - November 3. Each homeroom will collect donations.
In addition to cereal, the pantry is collecting personal care items such as tissues, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid, hand soap (liquid or bar), toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo & conditioner (travel size & larger), baby lotion, and band-aids. You may send in these items as well.
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.
Absences
If your child is going to be absent, please call the Kramer Attendance Line @ 513-273-3500 by 10:00 a.m.
Miami Men’s Basketball
There is a free Miami men's basketball game on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7:00 at Millett. Everyone is welcome, no tickets will be needed.
Lane Library Tutoring
Jackie Berberich from the Lane Library shared the following information.
I am contacting you about a new program being offered to students grades 5-8 at the Oxford Lane Library. We are collaborating with amazing Miami University Students who are available every Tuesday from 4-7 pm through November to tutor in math and ELA FOR FREE! Parents just need to call the library to register each week. It is geared toward middle schoolers, but we have just opened it up to 5th graders as well. The flyer says it is open to students in grades 6-8, but it has been expanded to include 5th-graders.
Volleyball & Wrestling Information
Mrs. Klenk from TMS shared the following opportunities for wrestling. Please click on the links below.
COVID 19 Quarantine Procedures Q and A
Mrs. Morrish shared the following:
See link/information on the website regarding COVID19 test kits and other frequently asked questions related to test kits.
COVID 19 Test Kits & Other Information.
We have created a document where you can read the procedures for quarantine. If we receive any new information, we will add it to the document and also share it in E-News.
COVID 19 Quarantine Procedures Q and A
Kisna FLUency School Health Program
FLUency has been helping schools stop the spread of illness for over 7 years. Families and school staff get free smart thermometers and health tools to stay healthy. See this flyer for additional information. Kisna FLUency School Health Program
FCCLA Plastic Bag Project
The Leadership/Mentorship class at THS is starting a project collecting plastic bags so the FCCLA can make mats for the homeless. There is a box in the office you may drop them off in. There are also bags in all the other buildings.
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. It is still important to turn in the Free/Reduced Lunch Application in order to qualify for other benefits.
November Elementary Lunch Menu
Goggin Ice Center Activities
Please see the following flyers for additional information on Goggin Ice Center and its hockey and skating programs.
Attached is a flyer regarding Try Hockey for FREE day. This is a great opportunity for the kids to check out hockey without any commitment and for the kids in our program to invite their friends.
Goggin Ice Center has a busy fall planned for the kiddos of our community. Every Sunday starting in November, we are highlighting a different elementary school to invite to Goggin for a free Sunday public skating day. Admission is free, just charging skate rental. and all the skaters have to do is say that they attend the selected school. It's easy, and hopefully, a great opportunity for skaters to try out our sport!
We are kicking off our Sunday Fundays with Kramer on November 7.
Talawanda Community Events Page
Please use this link for the Talawanda Community Events Page.
Have a safe weekend!
Jason Merz
513-273-3500
Principal
Calendar
November 2 - No School, Professional Development Day
November 8 - PTG Meeting, 7:00 pm Cafeteria
November 24-26 - No School, Thanksgiving Break
December 20-31 - No School, Winter Break
January 3 - No School, Teacher Work Day
January 4 - Students Return
January 10 - PTG Meeting, 7:00 pm Cafeteria
January 17 - No School, MLK Day
February 18 - No School, Professional Development Day
February 21 - No School, President’s Day
March 8 & 10 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 14 - PTG Meeting, 7:00 pm Cafeteria
March 21-25 - Spring Break
March 29 - Lifetouch Spring Pictures
April 15 - No School
April 18 - No School, Teacher Work Day
May 9 - PTG Meeting, 7:00 pm Cafeteria
May 26 - Last Day of School
