Kramer Elementary
E-News
Friday October 25, 2024
Happy Friday. We had a great week at school and the weather was amazing. There were great lessons in the classrooms and it was fun to see all of the learning that took place.
Looking ahead, Halloween is next Thursday! As in past years, students are welcome to dress up in costumes. Please ensure that costumes are appropriate for school. Please remember the following guidelines.
1. No Costume Masks
2. No Props
3. Minimal Makeup
4. Costumes must be worn to school. There will not be a “change time”.
Please make sure that your child will be able to function comfortably throughout the day (bathroom needs, recess, school work, specials) while wearing his/her costume.
As the weather turns cooler, please remember to send hats, gloves, jackets, and sweatshirts with your students. Please make sure that you mark your student's name and/or initials in your items. We have a large number of items in our lost and found. If your child is missing items, please stop by Kramer and check out the lost and found items.
If your family is in need of any winter clothing such as hats, gloves, jackets, or sweatshirts, don’t hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Pike, Ms. Durham, or Mr. Merz, and they’ll be happy to assist.
*Friendly Drop-Off Reminder*
To ensure the safety of all our students, please remember to use the designated vehicle drop-off line at the back of the building each morning. Officer Sikora has kindly spoken with a few parents who have been dropping students off at the front, but this area is reserved for families who park and walk their children in, as well as our bus riders. We have staff members ready and available at the back to assist your children safely into school. Thank you for your cooperation!
*DISMISSAL CHANGES*
To help ensure students arrive at their correct dismissal location, we kindly ask that you contact the main office by 2:30 PM if there are any changes to your child’s dismissal plan. While we understand that emergencies can happen, we’ve noticed a significant increase in last-minute changes around 3:00 PM, which can cause confusion and delays.
By notifying us by 2:30 PM, we can make sure your child receives a dismissal note and reaches the right spot after school.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us
*KRAMER CALENDAR*
*NOTES FROM THE OFFICE*
Student Fees:
Fees have been loaded to Talawanda EZ pay If you wish to pay online. You can also pay in the office with cash or check.
Lunch Accounts:
As a reminder, you are able to add funds to your student's lunch account through the Talawanda EZ Pay system. If your student's account reaches -$50 it will be rolled into your school fees. Please be mindful and keep your student's account current. You can use Talawanda EZ Pay, send a check or cash to the school office to take care of your student's balance.
Free and Reduced:
If you would like to apply for free or reduced lunches, please reach out to the Kramer office or Kramer social worker, Chelsea Pike. We can help walk you through the online application or help you fill out a paper form in the office. If you qualify for FREE lunch, your fees will also be waived. (EXCEPT for 5th grade Chromebook fee) If you qualify for REDUCED, fees will be reduced by 85% (EXCEPT for 5th grade Chromebook fee) and meals will be FREE.
Final Forms:
Remember, if you have any changes to your information (phone number, address, who can pick up your student, etc) throughout the school year, change it in Final Forms! The office is notified of these changes and will update our information. IF you have an address change, you must submit new proof of residency to the office before we will update your address.
*KRAMER HOLIDAY AMAZON WISH LIST*
Hello Kramer!
If you would like to help Kramer families in need of holiday gift help, please consider purchasing an item off of our Amazon wishlist. These are gift items requested by guardians for their children. These items will be sent to Kramer and our school social worker, Chelsea Pike, will coordinate getting each family their gifts. This list will be left up until December 6th. Any contribution is extremely appreciated! If you have any questions (or are in need of holiday help) please contact Chelsea Pike at pikec@talawanda.org. We are also requesting gifts be unwrapped, but would like to give guardians wrapping paper/tape, so we are accepting those donations, as well.
Kramer Holiday Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/20IM1FE5Z3VJ2?ref_=wl_share
*SHOW YOUR SPIRIT!*
Our amazing PTG has rolled out a new fundraiser! SPIRIT WEAR!! We have 2 options now...Kramer or Talawanda. This site has everything you need from T-shirts to winter hats! Check out the links below!
*THE COUNSELOR CORNER*
Second Step
Please use this link to see our 2nd Step information from our Kramer school counselor, Ms. Durham.
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK!
The site is up to purchase your Kramer yearbook! Click on the picture and it take you to the order form.
*WHO'S WHO @ KRAMER ELEMENTARY*
The district Diversity and Equity Committee is seeking representatives from the following areas: City of Oxford, Reily Township, Hanover Township, and Milford Township. The purpose of this committee is to develop, maintain, and uphold the district's Diversity Action Plan. We hope you will consider joining us for this important work! Please contact Beth Arnos at arnosb@talawanda.org or 513-273-3307 if interested.
Kramer Elementary
4th annual Cereal box food drive
November 4 -8
Please send full boxes of cereal.
All food is donated to the Talawanda/Oxford Food Pantry.
*WHAT'S COMING UP*
October 31 - HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 👻🎃🍬
November 4-8th - Cereal Drive
November 5- NO SCHOOL
November 6- 4th Grade Concert
November 9- Chipotle Dine to Donate to PTG
November 14- Texas Roadhouse roll PICK UP
November 19- PTG Meeting
November 20- K-Kids
November 21- Mrs. Story field trip to Cincinnati Museum Center
November 21- Title Family Night- Oxford Lane Library
November 25-29th-THANKSGIVING BREAK