Kramer Enews 2/10/23
Kramer Enews 2/10/2023
School News and Information
Happy Friday!
Looking ahead, there is no school on Monday, February 20, 2023, for Presidents’ Day.
Kindergarten Registration
Talawanda School District is now accepting Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year. Any child whose fifth birthday is on or before August 1, 2023, is eligible to register for kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year.
Please call the school office at the school located within your attendance area to register your child. If you are unsure of which school attendance area you live in, please call Petermann Transportation @ (513) 273-3150 for verification on which school your child will attend.
Marshall Elementary School (513) 273-3600
Kramer Elementary School (513) 273-3500
Bogan Elementary School (513) 273-3400
After enrollment forms are completed, parents must furnish their child’s certified birth certificate, immunization records, certified-court stamped divorce decree with custody papers (if applicable), copy of parent(s) driver's license, and proof of residency in the Talawanda School District to complete their child’s Kindergarten enrollment.
Illness Protocol & Backup Plans- Ms. Hansel
TSD Families:
Thank you to our staff for their commitment to the district, our schools, and our students as we have been working through issues with seasonal illness and the sub shortages we still face in our community and county. We appreciate your flexibility and willingness to continue to pitch in and cover in all areas.
Thank you to our parents/families for your continued patience, flexibility, and support.
We just want to remind everyone that the cold/flu season is not over yet. We anticipate that we will continue to experience shortages with subs as we work our way through this. Please continue to have a backup plan for the possibility that we may need to close bus routes temporarily, we may have to combine classes, close grade levels, or even schools on occasion due to the severe shortage of subs.
Please remember to continue with all of the health and safety measures as we continue to navigate a post-pandemic world. Hand washing is a simple strategy and very effective to ward off illness and the spread of illness. If your child becomes sick, please keep them home. This will help us all to reduce the spread of illness.
Collecting Coats - Mrs. Pike, School Social Worker
If you have any gently used coats you would like to donate - Kramer will take them off your hands! Coats will be kept on hand to give to students needing a coat for cold weather and/or recess.
Grade Level Banding Facts & Information- Mrs. Hansel
Please use this link for more information on Grade Level Banding Facts and Information.
Menu Change February 14 & 16- Mrs. Pence
We need to switch the menus on the 14th and 16th. We will have breakfast on the 14th and Chili on the 16th.
February 14 February 16
Mini Pancakes PouchChili w/ Beans
Sausage PattiesCornbread
Hashbrown Tri-PattieOyster or Saltine Crackers
Celery Sticks w/ DipBaby Carrots w/ Ranch Dip
JuiceStrawberry Cup
MilkMilk
Yearbook Orders
We are now taking yearbook orders for this year. The deadline is April 7, 2023. The cost is $15.
Yearbook ID Code: 7399323
Talawanda Baseball Apparel
We are so proud to announce that the Talawanda Fan Cloth Shop is open for business, with some great stuff, perfect for yourself, your friends or family, or as a future gift.
The sale will last until February 24th.
Please feel free to shop and share the link below--your participation is integral to this sales' success!
Contacting Legislators
Please consider taking a few minutes to advocate for fair school funding for Ohio. The state of Ohio's funding for public schools has been found unconstitutional multiple times. I will be reaching out to our legislators and please consider taking a few moments to do the same.
Please consider writing to our Ohio Board of Education, and other state leaders and elected officials. Check out the talking points and letters we've shared on our district website.
Contact Information for Ohio Officials
Talking Points & Sample Letters
YMCA Latchkey Program
The Great Miami Valley YMCA offers before and after-school care at Kramer. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
YMCA Before and After School Enrichment
Miami Little League Tee Ball, Baseball, and Softball Ages 4-14
It is time to sign up for Tee Ball, Baseball, and Softball for Boys and Girls Ages 4 – 14. All children attending Talawanda schools are eligible to play, regardless of home address.
Please see this flyer for additional information.
National and International Holidays, Monthly Recognitions, and Interfaith Religious Observances
Thank you to our Equity and Diversity Team for creating Monthly Recognitions and Interfaith Religious Observances.
Fees
School fees can be paid on the Talawanda website via EZPay or by sending a check to the school with your child. Please include the child’s name in the memo.
Absences
If your child will be absent, please call the Kramer Attendance Line @ 513-273-3500 by 10:00 a.m.
TSD Lunch Program
Student Meal Pricing
Breakfast - $1.50
Lunch - Elementary $2.75
Milk (Individual) - $.60
Food Need Availability in Oxford, Ohio
Please use this link for the Food Need Availability calendar for Oxford.
Talawanda Athletics Ticket Information
Ticket Information for Talawanda Athletics- CLICK HERE
Talawanda Community Events Page
Please use this link for the Talawanda Community Events Page.
Enjoy the weekend!
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.
2022-2023 Calendar
February 16- 2nd Grade Music Concert- Mrs. Kelly (revised from 2/15)
February 20- Presidents Day
February 28- 2nd Grade Science Day @ Kramer
March 9- Conferences
March 14- Conferences
March 16- 3rd Grade Music Concert- Mrs. Kelly
March 23 - Spring Pictures
March 27-31- Spring Break
April 19- 4th Grade Music Concert- Mrs. Kelly
May 26- Last Day of School
