KRAMER E-NEWS 9/18/2020

Happy Friday!  We hope you have had a great week.  

Public Participation in Board Meetings

Mrs. Morrish shared the following information for the "public participation policy" for board meetings.  Please use the link below.

https://www.talawanda.org/district-blog/entry/public-participation-policy-01691-549/

Kramer K-Kids- Ms. Hamilton

Fourth and Fifth grade students are invited to join K-Kids!  K-kids is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club and helps elementary students learn about leadership and community service.  This year K-Kids will meet virtually once a month on Mondays at 4:00 p.m.   Our first meeting will be October 5.   Kramer K-Kids will join the clubs from Marshall and Bogan for our monthly meetings.  Monthly meetings will include community speakers and students will get ideas about community service projects that can be completed from home.

To register for K-Kids please complete this form.  K-Kids Registration

You may contact Ms Hamilton at hamiltonb@talawanda.org with any questions.

Kramer Material Pick Up

On Wednesday, September 23rd there will be a pick up day at Kramer for students in grade K, 2, 3 & 4.  The materials will be under the awning or on the bus loop.  Please look for more information from your child’s teacher. 

1st grade materials will be ready on Friday, September 25th.  The materials will be available from 2:30-4:00.

Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions.  

Friendly Reminder

This is a friendly reminder as we navigate online instruction.  During Zoom sessions, please make sure that you and/or your family is using appropriate language.  Elementary students shouldn't hear curse words or language that is not appropriate for our young learners.  We understand that this is a new environment for all, please try and help all of our learners.

Kramer Media Center Mrs. Darby

This past week was a huge success for the Kramer Bookfest.   Please use this link  to check out Mrs. Darby’s site.  

We are also excited to start our Kramer Bookfest!

Every Wednesday in front of Kramer we will have:

Library~to~Go    11:00 - 6:00

BookMobile        12:30 - 1:00 

Free Book Fun   12:00 - 4:00    (2 free books per student per week)

Please remember to wear a face covering and to practice safe social distancing guidelines and procedures.  

If you can’t make the BookMobile at Kramer.  Please use this link to find the other TSD locations.  Thank you to the Lane Library and the Bookmobile for partnering with Talawanda.

Free and Reduced Lunch Information

You can now apply online for Free & Reduced lunch.  Free and Reduced applications are linked in Final Forms.  You simply create an account and apply!  You can also find the link on the Talawanda website under Departments/Food Service.  Even though we are not face to face, it's important that you apply as soon as possible.  Contact the Kramer Office at 513-273-3500  if you need assistance with your application.  We can provide a computer and walk you through step by step if needed.

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications and Instructions

Fall Food Program

Every Monday evening, families may come to one of our sites to pick up 5 breakfasts & 5 lunches.  An adult must be present. 

We were just notified that we can provide free meals to ALL students through December beginning the week of September 13th!  The federal government has provided us with a waiver.  The great news is we will be able to continue to provide 5 days of meals on each Monday.  Thank you to all the staff that are working hard on preparing, packing, delivering, and supporting our students.

Questions or needs?  Please email TSD Health & Wellness Coordinator at:

macechkoa@talawanda.org

TSD Remote Learning Site

If you haven't had an opportunity to become familiar with the TSD Remote Learning Sites, please review the information now.  

https://www.talawanda.org/departments/tsd-remote-learning-24/

Remote Learning Schedule

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

Questions?  Check out Kramer FAQ’s:

Kramer FAQ’S

Final Forms

If you haven't completed your school forms...please do so as soon as possible.  

https://talawanda-oh.finalforms.com/

Yearbooks

The Lifetouch Yearbooks have arrived and are available for pickup in the Kramer office between 8:00 - 3:00.  Please bring a check payable to Kramer Elementary or correct change in the amount of $14.00.  

Have a great weekend!

Jason Merz

Principal

Calendar

September 29- Kramer PTG Chipotle Fundraiser

October 13- Conferences

October 15- Conferences

October 19- Fall Break- No School

November 3- Teacher Professional Day- No School

November 25-27- Thanksgiving Break

December 21-January 1- Winter Break

January 18- MLK Day- No School

February 12- Teacher Professional Day- No School

February 15 - President’s Day- No School

Mary 15 - Teacher Work Day - No School

March 16- Conferences

March 18- Conferences

March 22 - 26- Spring Break - No School