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Kramer Special Enews 4/10/20

Posted on: April 10, 2020

Kramer Elementary E-News

April 9, 2020

School News and Information

Happy Thursday!

Again, thank you for all of the support you are providing to your child(ren) during this time of at home learning. We know it is not easy to manage all of the various demands that have been put on each of us during this time of staying home. Just remember we want to keep students engaged in learning and at the same time enjoy the time together as a family that we don’t always have.

Please remember, with our school building being closed, please feel free to contact me with any questions or needs. I can be reached at merzj@talawanda.org.

I am going to continue the Monday reading and announcements. I’ll share birthdays, talk about the Kramer Code and read a story. I have been working with some, “celebrity readers” to share a book. I am excited with our lineup of readers and can’t wait to start pushing these out. .

Technology Update and Reminders

If your child is having issues with their iPad or ChromeBook, please let your child’s teacher know. We are working on swapping out the technology for working devices.

2020-21 Kindergarten Registration

Mrs. Ritcher sent the following information to incoming kindergarten parents earlier this week.

Kramer Elementary is postponing Kindergarten Orientation & Registration. We are looking forward to meeting you and our new students and will notify you when we reschedule. Thank you for completing your Final Forms and reviewing your packet.

Please feel free to email me with any questions. Thank you.

ritcherd@talawanda.org

Helpful Reminders- Thank you Mr. HInton and Marshall

One of the things we know about times of crisis is that sticking to a routine is crucial to our own mental health. So, we’ve put together 10 tips on how to maintain a routine of kindness during difficult times:

Maintain a sleep schedule and manage your hygiene. This may be difficult for those working on the front lines, but remember that sleep is critical to wellness. Getting enough (continuous) sleep is so important! Keep up with your hygiene habits. Get showered, brush your teeth, wash your face, wear something other than pajamas (even though they are so comfy!) and include bright colors in your daily wardrobe.
Do good for others! When we help others and increase altruistic behavior, we are doing good for ourselves. There is a LOT of evidence about the science of doing good and why it benefits our own health. Make sure that while you’re taking care of yourself, you’re doing what you can to support others.
Get outside. Go for a walk. Play frisbee. Plant some flowers. Try to go for at least 30 minutes. If you can’t go outside, open the windows. Get fresh air and sunshine. Vitamin D is so important to our physical and mental health. Soak up some rays!
Connect with others. Use your phone or platforms like FaceTime, Skype or Zoom to talk with family and friends. Share how you’re feeling and actively listen to others when they share how they are feeling.
Spend a little extra time with your children and/or pets. They may be confused and/or scared. This is a great time to build stronger connections with those around you. Looking for ideas for things to do with your kids? Did you know we have a curriculum that has all kinds of great ideas and activities? Check it out and adapt the lessons for use at home! And, it is SO IMPORTANT to keep kids on a schedule as well. Let your children help with creating a daily schedule that includes academics, exercise, creative time, quiet time and time to connect with friends.
Drink lots of water! Eat healthy. Often, during stressful times we over-indulge and don’t maintain a healthy diet. Use this time to re-evaluate your diet and try new recipes!
Develop a self-care plan for yourself. Consider strategies that are proven to work well for many. Listen to music you love, burn a candle that smells good, write in your journal or read a book. When was the last time you colored something? Get out the crayons and colored pencils and color a picture! Take a long warm bath. Start a craft project. Organize a room. Whatever feels good to you… do it and pat yourself on the back for taking care of yourself.
Be kind. Everyone is doing their best right now. It is easy to be judgmental of how others are handling this challenging time, but know that we all operate a little differently. Offer a bit of grace to others during this time. Notice all the good things happening in the world right now. There are a ton of great things… just do a search online for “good news during Covid-19” and you’ll find a lot!
Find a reason to smile every day. In fact, find a way to generate a good hearty belly laugh every day. It does a body good.
Be grateful. There is SO MUCH to be grateful for right now. Practicing gratitude builds resilience and helps us through the toughest times. Find three things every day that you are grateful for and write them down. Put the lists in a jar and look at your lists months from now to remind you of all the little reasons you were able to get through this period.

Resources

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

You may have heard that Dolly Parton's Imagination Library recently expanded to include all children Birth-5 in Butler County. This is wonderful news, as each enrolled child will receive 1 FREE book a month in the mail until their 5th birthday. Here is the link: https://ohioimaginationlibrary.org/enroll

Student Meal Program Flyer

Previous E-News Links

Article for Parents (Originally posted on 2/11/20)

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/parenting/coronavirus-quarantine.html

Below is a video on keeping structure/schedules at home. (FYI It is 12 minutes long)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsIbTu2Xpzc&feature=youtu.be

Health and Safety

Mrs. Pke, Kramer Social Worker provided a hub of national, state and local resources for families in need of financial support during this time.

This link was shared by the City of Oxford. Thank you Mrs. Pke and City of Oxford!

For resources on addressing the coronavirus please visit:

https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/

Have a great weekend. Be safe, stay healthy and wash your hands!