The Raymer Record

Mission: We provide innovative educational opportunities that ensure each student is prepared for their future.

Vision: We empower each and every student to lead and live a purpose-driven life.

Dear Raymer Families,

Welcome back, and welcome to all new families! We had a great start to the 2026-2027 school year. Thank you to everyone who attended our Open House night; we had a fantastic turnout. Also, thank everyone who updated their information/forms in our online enrollment portal. If you need assistance with this, please contact the office. We will need this for your child to participate in recess and for any field trips this school year.

Communication is essential, and we will keep you updated and informed of the happenings here at Raymer. Information is included in this newsletter on how to get connected to our social media. We will also be utilizing Class Dojo building wide.

If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or me anytime. We are looking forward to a wonderful school year.

Warm Regards,

Mrs. Yolanda Mies

On September 11th we are asking all students and staff to wear red, white, and blue as a day of remembrance for all the lives lost and to recognize the sacrifices of our heroes on this day in 2001.

Hello Raymer Families:

I have had the privilege of working as a School Counselor for the past 17 years in Toledo Public Schools, and I have already had an amazing first week at Raymer Elementary! I am so excited to be a part of your child’s TEAM—Your Child, You, Their Teacher, Support Staff, and Administration.

I strongly believe that the best support for our students happens when we work together, communicate openly, and can count on one another to always keep the best interests of your child and their education at the heart of what we do.

One of the things I value most about being a School Counselor is the opportunity to partner with families, teachers, our Unison Partners, and all of our school staff. Whether your child is struggling socially or emotionally, needs someone to talk to on a short term basis, or is experiencing a difficult situation, or you simply want to brainstorm strategies for supporting your child, please reach out to me.

I am here to listen, collaborate, problem-solve, and help in any way I can. My goal is to make sure every child at Raymer feels safe, supported, valued, and ready to learn.

I am truly looking forward to getting to know your children and your families and to making this a wonderful school year together!

Warmly,

Susan Nahhas
School Counselor
Raymer Elementary

Due to changes in Toledo Public Schools’ nursing staffing, many school nurses are currently assigned to two schools. I am at Raymer Elementary in the afternoons, from 12:30–3:30 p.m.

Immunizations Due by October 1

If you have a kindergartener, seventh grader, or your student has immunizations that are in progress, please be aware that the immunizations are due by October 1. If your student has not yet received these immunizations, please contact their doctor to schedule an appointment.

If your student has already received the required immunizations, please send a copy of their updated immunization record to the school.

Medical Conditions

If your student has asthma, seizures, severe allergies requiring an EpiPen, or another medical condition that I should be aware of, please contact me. You can call me in the afternoon or email me at jlenkay@tps.org. When you reach out, please also let me know the best time and way to contact you.

Thank you for partnering with me to help keep our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn. I look forward to a wonderful school year!

Sincerely,
Nurse Jen

Raymer Elementary has created a Facebook page. Visit the link listed to begin following the page. This page will be updated with the most up-to-date information.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057018507230

We will be sending out monthly newsletters through our School Messenger and on the Facebook page. The newsletters will be on an electronic platform using Smore. The electronic platform can translate the newsletter into over 100 languages.

Please note: A paper copy will not be sent unless requested by a parent or guardian.

Picture Day is coming on Friday, October 5th!

Please note, we are enforcing a no toys or trading cards including Pokemon cards as school. We will send home with the student the first time. The second time a parent or guardian will need to pick them up in the office.

You can find the 2026-2027 school year handbook on our website, https://raymerelementary.tps.org, under Important Information.

Please note, all cell phones will be collected daily.

Breakfast will be served at 8:45 am. Any student getting breakfast should enter the cafeteria doors by the playground.

For all other students, doors will open at 8:50 am, with the final bell ringing at 9:05 am (this is the late bell). Therefore, students should not arrive before 8:50 am.

The students should come to their assigned doors (both entrances at the front of the building) and report directly to their classrooms. The following are doors assigned to each grade level:

• Grades K-3- Arrival and dismissal at main entrance, Kindergarten will be dismissed in the playground
• Grades 4-8- Arrival and dismissal at door to the left of the main entrance (not the playground doors)

Please note: We will not utilize the back of the building for arrival and dismissal.

Dismissal Times

• Grades K-6- dismiss at 3:20
• Grades 7, 8- dismiss at 3:25

Parent Portal is an online information system designed to help parents and guardians monitor information about their student's academic progress, including grades, attendance, report cards, and teacher comments. You can access the system or sign-up as a user by visiting raymerelementary.tps.org. Call the school for further assistance.

Please remember to sign in to update all information and fill out a new emergency contact form for the 26-27 school year. This needs to be done yearly for all field trips and events.

September 7- Labor Day, No School

September 11- Wear Red, White, and Blue

September 30- Ohio Skate Night

October 5- Picture Day

October 16 - K-8 2 Hour Delay

October 20 and 21- 3rd Grade OST testing

October 28 and 29- Parent Teacher Conferences

October 29 and 30- No School for Students

Website: https://raymerelementary.tps.org/
Location: 550 Raymer Blvd. Toledo, Ohio 43605
Phone: (419) 671-7650
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057018507230