Kramer Enews 8/20/21
KRAMER E-NEWS 8/20/21
Happy Friday! We have had a great week with our 2nd-5th graders. It is great to have everyone back in the school. The students and staff are doing a great job with adjusting to the new rules, routines, and procedures in their classroom. We are off to a great start!
Our K&1 students will begin on Monday, August 23, 2021. We will have plenty of staff members out and about all week to make sure that our K & 1st-grade students navigate the school and get to their classroom safely. Please be patient with the buses next week. The drivers want to make sure the students are getting off at the correct stop. The buses could be delayed getting home after school.
For the safety of our students and staff, on the first day for K & 1st-grade students on Monday, parents are unable to walk their children to their classroom. We ask that parents stop at the main doors when they drop their children off at school. If your child rides the bus, parents can watch their students get off the bus at the bus loop entrance and walk into school. Again, parents are unable to walk their children to the classroom.
Thank you Kramer family for sending your children to school with their face covering. The students have done a great job this week!
As we shared at the August BOE meeting, the Talawanda Board of Education decided that masks will be required for students and visitors in our PreK-5th grade buildings for the start of the 2021-22 school year. This decision was based on creating a safe environment for all and also based on CDC guidance, especially in our buildings where we know students cannot be vaccinated.
Kramer Counselor- Ms. Erfman
We have a new counselor this year. Ms. Erfman put this flyer together. Please use this link to access the flyer.
Know Parent Tip- Mrs. Machechko
Know! To Ease The Transition Back To School
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.
Federal Law Requires Masks to be Worn on All School Buses
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
PreK-12 students will need to wear masks at school and at extracurricular activities. The Board of Education will continue to monitor COVID-related issues and will continue to discuss and or set policy as needed or directed by health officials.
The district will continue to follow all health and safety guidelines as outlined in the district’s pandemic plan, and as directed by the Butler County Health Department (BCHD). The CDC and the BCHD strongly recommend seeking the COVID vaccine.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy the weekend!
Jason Merz
Principal
Calendar
August 23- 1st day for Kindergarten & 1st-grade students
September 3- No School- PD Day
September 6- No School- Labor Day
September 7 - Lifetouch Picture Day
October 12 & 14 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 18- No School- Fall Break
October 21- Picture retake day
March 8 & 10 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 21-25 - Spring Break
March 29 - Lifetouch Spring Pictures
