Kramer Family Newsletter

Dear Kramer Family,

We had a great first week back at school! It has been a joy to see our students reconnect with friends, meet new classmates, and dive into their learning experiences with enthusiasm. Our teachers have been working to create a welcoming and engaging environment, and it's been heartwarming to witness the students' eagerness to jump into new routines and activities.

Here are a few highlights from our first week:

• We successfully completed our first fire drill of the school year and the students did a great job even through construction limitations!
• Students are actively engaged in their learning and making connections in their work and with each other!
• Carpool line reduced in length of time by nearly 10 minutes each day! We are still troubleshooting and appreciate your patience. See below for new updates.

Looking ahead, we have many exciting plans and opportunities for our students. We encourage you to stay involved and keep an open line of communication with us. Your support plays a crucial role in making this school year a success!

Go Colts!

LeAnna Bentley

• Beginning Monday, August 19: 2nd graders will join the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade carpool group UNLESS they have a younger sibling. If they have a younger sibling, 2nd-5th graders will still exit with their younger siblings to Midbury Dr..
• If you have special permission or live in the neighborhood and walk from your home, please request a yellow walk-up dismissal sign from your child's teacher.
• In an effort to expedite the carpool line and ensure safety in traffic, we will prioritize parents in cars, then call for walk-ups who don't have yellow signs last.

• Dismissal of Pre-K, Kinder, 1st and their older siblings:

  • Carpool Direction: JOIN THE CARPOOL LINE FROM ST. MICHAELS and continue Westbound on Midbury, from St. Michaels.

  • Pick up Location: Corner of Midbury at St. Judes intersection

  • Assistance: Adults will be present to to ensure student safety

  • Carpool Sign: To facilitate a smooth process, please use the Carpool Sign and leave it visible until your student is loaded. Additional signs are available from your teacher.

  • Staff Parking Lot: Do not enter the staff parking lot.

  • Parking: Do not park on Midbury or St. Judes. We encourage use the carpool process instead.

  Dismissal of 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders:

  • Pick-Up Location: Tunica Dr, in the southbound direction.

  • Students will be supervised by teachers and load into cars from gate exit by the portables

  Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a smooth and efficient dismissal process!

Thursday, August 29: Parent Orientation 6:00-7:00 (teachers will go over class expectations and procedures)

Please see the Dallas ISD page for more details about school uniform information HERE.

Navy Blue, Kelly Green, or White Shirts are acceptable.

• Students who ride the bus will exit and board the buses on St. Judes.

• Please see Dallas ISD Transportation page for Bus routes and policies: https://www.dallasisd.org/transportation

• If your child receives transportation through Special Education services, that will be arranged through the Special Education Department.

The construction outside of the building will continue through the school year.

Please know that the active work should not impact the learning environment for our students. The work locations will work around student presence and hours.

All construction workers have passed a background check through Dallas ISD and must receive safety trainings before entering the site.

If you have concerns or questions around construction, please email Ms. Bentley directly: leamiller@dallasisd.org.

Most work inside the existing building has been completed. The next steps in the process are the construction of the updated entry vestibule and the addition of the new wing.

The additional playground equipment is set to arrive in September.

See https://www.dallasisd.org/Page/91380 for more information.

Get updates for the school and the weekly school newsletters through the Remind app at https://www.remind.com/join/akramer

Also please note that Nurse Foster has a Remind code as well!

School times are 8:00-3:20pm.

Doors open at 7:30am.

After 8:00am, students will be considered tardy.

Attendance is imperative! Please ensure that your child is at school on time on a daily basis.

Please contact Ms. Espinoza for additional information regarding attendance at 972-749-8300.

Dismissal information will be shared in coming weeks.

Please find the link to the lists here: https://kramerelementary.org/school-supplies

More information on when to bring them will be provided.

The district will provide clear backpacks for every student. Schools will receive the clear backpacks before the first day of the school year. The campus principal will communicate the distribution process of the clear backpacks to families. The district will not provide mesh backpacks. Click HERE for more information.

AUGUST 29: PTA Meeting (5:30 pm); Parent Orientation 6:00-7:00

SEPTEMBER 2: LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL

SEPTEMBER 16-20: Education Go Get It Week (see updates for special attire)

OCTOBER 4: 7:30am: Pastries with Parents grades 3rd, and 4th, 5th

5:30-7:30pm: PTA Carnival

OCTOBER 10-14: FALL BREAK - NO SCHOOL

OCTOBER 18: Hillcrest Homecoming

OCTOBER 21-25: Book Fair

OCTOBER 25: 7:30am: Grandparents Celebration

OCTOBER 28-NOVEMBER 1: Red Ribbon Week

NOVEMBER 5: ELECTION DAY - NO SCHOOL

Mission:

Our Mission at Arthur Kramer IB World School is to develop self-reliant, motivated learners through inquiry based instruction and student agency. As a learning community, we strive to ensure that students are equipped with the resources they need to successfully compete in a 21st century community so they are prepared to change the world for the better.

Vision:

Arthur Kramer IB World School seeks to inspire all students to become critical thinkers and global citizens so that they may positively contribute to the community around them.

Email: leamiller@dallasisd.org
Website: www.dallasisd.org/kramer
Location: 7131 Midbury Drive, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: 972-794-8300
Twitter: @kramerdisd