Kramer Enews 3/4/22
Kramer Enews 3/4/22
School News and Information
Happy Friday! We hope you’ve enjoyed the warmer weather this week.
Conferences March 8 & March 10
Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on March 8th and 10th. Teachers will offer a Zoom option for conferences. If you are unable to Zoom, you can attend in person. Look for more information in your child’s Friday Folder.
Kramer PTG- Conference Meals
Please help our teachers have dinner during the hectic conference schedule next week. Sign up to provide a side dish for either Tuesday, March 8th or Thursday, March 10th (or both) at the website https://bit.ly/ConfSpr2022 Thank you from your Kramer PTG (Parent Teacher Group).
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
Next week your student will receive 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.
Spring Book Fair- Mrs. Darby
Any student who was absent or forgot their money this week may come to Book Fair:
Monday between 11:30 - 3:30
Kindergarten students will access the Book Fair online.
The easiest way (and best selection) is to access our Book Fair online:
Select: Kramer
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Darby:
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/
From Mrs. Macechko
Please see the attached flyers about National Children’s Dental Health Month.
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.
Goggin Ice Center- Try Hockey for Free
I have attached a flyer for the Goggin ‘Try Hockey for FREE' event. This is a great opportunity for our local kiddos to try out the sport.
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.
Talawanda Community Events Page
Please use this link for the Talawanda Community Events Page.
Enjoy the weekend!
Jason Merz
Principal
513-273-3500
Calendar
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 12 - Kindergarten Registration
April 15 - No School
April 18 - No School, Teacher Work Day
April 26- 2nd Grade concert 6:30 pm & 3rd Grade concert 7:15 pm
April 27- 4th Grade concert
May 4- Walk, Bike & Roll to School
May 4- 5th Grade concert
May 9 - PTG Meeting, 7:00 pm Cafeteria
May 20 - Pioneer Day Grade 4
May 26 - Last Day of School