Kramer Enews 3/11/22

Posted on: March 11, 2022

School News and Information

Happy Friday! Thank you to all the parents and family members who attended our conferences this week. We had a great turnout, thank you!

Thank you to the Kramer PTG for helping provide food and drinks for our conference nights. Thank you to everyone who sent in the items. Thank you to Molly Farler for organizing and setting up the food!

There is a PTG meeting on Monday, March 14, 2022, at 7:00 pm in the Kramer cafeteria.

Take Care of Talawanda

Take Care of Talawanda is an initiative aimed at providing donations of basic items for elementary school students in need. These include clothing items and essentials for use at school and home. We are seeking participation from both willing donors and invite families who may benefit from additional help to participate as well. If interested, please fill out the electronic form linked below!

https://forms.gle/KCRnYSm8XW6N71Wu7

Current 5th graders at Talawanda

5th-grade students received their scheduling paperwork for the 2022-2023 school year. Your student will bring home a scheduling form (PINK for incoming 6th graders). This form will require 14 checkmarks (one per semester) and a place to list alternate course choices.

Please refer to the course description guide found here if you have any questions about the course offerings at TMS: https://www.talawanda.org/talawanda-middle-school/course-selection-guide--21/

You can also reach out to your student's next year/TMS School Counselor with questions: Students Last Names A-K: Mr. Hricko (hrickos@talawanda.org) or Students Last Names L-Z: Ms. Koontz (koontzs@talawanda.org)

Update from Butler County Health Department

Yesterday we notified families regarding a gastrointestinal virus that is going around. The health department is saying that persons with this illness should remain home for 48 to 72 hours after the symptoms have passed to limit the spread. As of today, we had about 10% of our students home with these symptoms.

Kindergarten Registration

Any child in Talawanda School District whose fifth birthday is on or before August 1st of the calendar year is eligible to register for kindergarten for the coming school year. Please call the school office at 513-273-3501 to register your child. Kramer Kindergarten Registration

2021-2022 Yearbook Orders

Below is the direct link for the yearbook online order site.

https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectStudent?isAdvertisementOnly=False

The cost is $15 and orders are due by March 22, 2022.

Yearbook ID Code: 7399322

School Name: Kramer ES

If you have any pictures you would like to submit to the yearbook, here is the link.

https://2122schoolyearphotos.shutterfly.com/

The City of Oxford is Developing a NEW Comprehensive Plan

The city of Oxford is in the beginning stages of the next comprehensive plan. Talawanda School District has a voice on the city Recreation Board, and we've been asked to share the website Oxford Tomorrow, where community members can provide input and stay informed about this process. This includes the potential development for recreational options/facilities and community activities. Check it out!

From Mrs. Macechko

Please see the attached flyers about National Children’s Dental Health Month.

Checklist for Dental Health

March is Problem Gambling/Gaming Awareness Month. The earlier individuals are introduced to gambling, the more likely they are to become problem gamblers as adults. Many of the video games and apps our youth are involved in simulate the same excitement experienced by gamblers. According to Ohio for Responsible Gambling, 10% - 14% of youth ages 12-17 are at risk; possibly made worse by the pandemic. Resources are available for parents, students and educators through Change the Game Ohio. Visit the site at https://changethegameohio.org

For more information, contact the Health & Wellness Office at 513.273.3390.

Diversity Educator Award

The Oxford NAACP Education Committee is seeking nominations for the 2022 Diversity Educator of the Year.

2022 Diversity Educator of the Year

Oxford Lane Library Tutoring Program

Students Helping Students" program.

Tuesdays, 4pm - 7pm

Tutoring in Math and ELA will be available to grades 5 - 8. Masks will be required and can be provided. Like last semester, students need to call the library to register each week (513) 523-7531.

Tutoring from Lane Library Grades 5-8

Talawanda Brave Softball Youth Clinic (K-5)

Please see this link for the softball clinic. The clinic will be held at THS from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm on March 12th and 13th.

Fees

Chromebook/IPad insurance cannot be waived. 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.

Employment

We are looking for Lunch Monitors and substitute Lunch Monitors in our cafeteria. Please call the school office if interested. 513-273-3501

Absences

If your child is going to be absent, please call the Kramer Attendance Line @ 513-273-3500 by 10:00 a.m.

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.

March Elementary Lunch Menu

Talawanda Community Events Page

Please use this link for the Talawanda Community Events Page.

Oxford Say Soccer 2022- Spring Registration

Josie Needs a New Ride- Fundraiser

Have a great weekend, don’t forget to spring forward!

Jason Merz

Principal

merzj@talawanda.org

513-273-3500

Calendar

March 14 - PTG Meeting, 7:00 pm Cafeteria