Kramer Family Newsletter

Dear Kramer Family,

The first day of school is Monday!

It was great to see everyone at Meet the Teacher Night! Thank you to all of those who were able to attend! We are so excited to welcome everyone back on Monday!

As we settle into the new school year, we want to extend a special thank you for your patience and cooperation with our arrival and dismissal procedures. We understand that the first few days can be a less than smooth as everyone gets used to the routines, and we truly appreciate your understanding as we work to make the process as smooth as possible.

Reminders:

• First Day of School: Monday, August 12; doors open at 7:30am, school starts at 8:00am. Due to safety, construction, and limited space, parents will NOT be allowed in the building to escort students to class. Staff will be there to support students with this transition.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our staff. We’re here to support you and ensure a positive start to the year.

Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead!

Go Colts!

LeAnna Bentley

If you are new to Kramer Elementary, we invite you to join us for a special New Parent Breakfast hosted by the PTA:

• Date: Monday, August 12
• Time: 7:45 - 8:15 AM
• Location: Learning Lab (See map below)

Enjoy coffee and a light breakfast while getting to know other new families and learning more about our school.

Please park on Mason Dells and walk directly to the Learning Lab.

We appreciate your patience as we work through the new adjustments during arrival and dismissal systems in the first few days of the school year! We will do our best to adapt and adjust as needed. Just know that these first few days may take longer than expected.

• Dismissal of Pre-K, Kinder, 1st, and 2nd graders and their older siblings:

  • Carpool Direction: 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 that will be provided on Meet the Teacher Night. 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 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!

• 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.

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

Fall Sports Registration is now open. Soccer is available for boys and girls Pre K- 5th grade, Flag Football for boys K - 5th grade, and volleyball for girls 3rd - 5th grade. Please note that the scholarship process has changed this year and scholarships will be handled directly by the YMCA. Details can be found on the registration website.

Please reach out to kramerathletics@gmail.com with any questions. The PTA is here to help and does not want the cost to keep any student from playing, and can help you with the scholarship process.

Register Here:

https://kramerelementary.org/athletics

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

The first day of school is Monday, August 12. Parents will not be allowed to escort child to class.

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.

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

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

AUGUST 12: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (Doors open at 7:30. School Begins at 8:00)

AUGUST 12: New Parent Breakfast in the Learning Lab 7:45-8:15

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