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Friday September 4th 2026 Friday September 4th 2026

🍎 From the Principal’s Desk 🍎 🍎 From the Principal’s Desk 🍎

Dear Families,


What a week it has been! We made it through a very warm week, and I appreciate everyone’s flexibility and support as we kept our students safe and comfortable.


Just a quick reminder that there will be no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. There will also be no students at school on Tuesday, September 8, as our teachers will be participating in a Professional Development Day.


We look forward to welcoming our students back on Wednesday, September 9! Have a wonderful long weekend!


Warmly,
Ashley Tebbe

This photo is letting everyone know what there is no school on Monday September 7th and Tuesday September 8th
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This is a photo of the dismissal safety reminders. The front lot is for buses and purple passes only. Backlot is for cars. You can park on the street and walk up. Please watch out for walkers.
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This is a photo of the vehicle drop off and pickup procedures.
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This is a photo that states that the dismissal change cutoff is 3:15pm
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Volunteer & Visitor Policy Volunteer & Visitor Policy

As we continue with our volunteer policy this year, please remember that any adult volunteer who wishes to enter the school building must have a volunteer application on file with the office every school year. After a parent’s second visit to the building, or if they plan to chaperone, assist with a field trip, they are required to complete fingerprinting and a background check through the Central Registration Office. Please plan to complete this process at least 3 weeks prior to the event. This allows adequate time for the background check to be completed and for the appropriate information to be provided to the school administrator for planning purposes. Once completed, your background check is valid for 5 years.


Central Registration Office:
Ruth Michael
📞 513-273-3101


We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to keep our students, staff, and school community safe. Public schools have implemented these regulations to comply with state and federal safety requirements regarding volunteers and visitors in schools.


Thank you for helping us make safety a priority at Kramer Elementary! ❤️

Departments - Human Resources/Employment - Volunteer Information/Background Checks | Talawanda Schools

Departments - Human Resources/Employment - Volunteer Information/Background Checks | Talawanda Schools

Any Parent or Parent Volunteer wishing to sign up to chaperone or assist with a fieldtrip or school event MUST come to get their fingerprinting/background check at the Central Registration Office at a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the event.  This allows for adequate time for the background check to come back and the appropriate information to go to the school administrator for planning purposes.  The district will not conduct any background checks after May 1st in a school year, so please plan accordingly.

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This is a photo of our daily specials rotations. Monday-None, Tuesday-None, Wednesday-B, Thursday-C, Friday-D
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NOTES FROM THE OFFICE NOTES FROM THE OFFICE

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Student Fees:

Fees have been loaded to Payschools Central 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 Payschools Central 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. If you qualify for REDUCED, fees will be reduced by 85% 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 Title Talk

Reading Corner September Newsletter


What is Reading Corner (Title I Reading)?

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our Title I Reading Corner Classroom! This is an opportunity for students to receive small-group reading instruction. The Title instructors, Mrs. Geshan, Mrs. Kobermann, and Mrs. Walters, will be working with qualified students for 30 minutes daily to enhance their literacy skills. We will work on targeted reading activities, such as letter naming, phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.


At the beginning of the school year and again in December, every student in grades K-3 is given a series of assessments used to help pinpoint students who may need a boost to help them become a successful reader. Using this data, students qualify for targeted small group reading instruction. We help students learn letter names and sounds, phonics patterns, oral reading fluency, as well as reading comprehension.


Your child may simply need a beginning of the year boost in skills or they may remain in our care for the entire year. Students will be released from Title I Reading when they consistently meet the grade level benchmark. You are welcome to contact us at any time if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s progress in Reading Corner. geshanc@talawanda.org, kobermanc@talawanda.org or waltersh@talawanda.org

School Calendar School Calendar

This is a photo of the Kramer Elementary school calendar. listing dates of PTG on Sept 1 at 7pm, Sept 2 Picture Day, Sept 7 No School, Sept 8 No School (Professional Development Day), Sept 18 No School (Data Day), Sept 29 PTG Meeting @7pm
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Lunch Menu Lunch Menu

This photo shows the lunch menu for Kramer Elementary for the month of September
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PTG PTG

Save the date for the annual Kramer Carnival! Join us 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4th for an afternoon of games, prizes, rides, food, silent auctions and so much more! Want to be a part of creating Carnival magic? Sign up here for more information on volunteering: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUAWzL15rUL_RSdRWPnTeQK1A_it5XVZB9bpXbd4aOWzhfQ/viewform

Peachjar Peachjar

We are excited to announce a new partnership aimed at improving how we share information with you. Talawanda School District is launching Peachjar this 2026-2027 school year! Peachjar is an innovative digital flyer management system. It transitions our schools from paper handouts to electronic flyer delivery, and assists with ADA compliance to meet the new Ohio law mandates in this area.

Why Are We Making the Switch?

  • Eco-Friendly: Saves thousands of sheets of paper annually.

  • Highly Convenient: Delivers school and community resources straight to your inbox.

  • Accessible: View important updates anytime on your phone or computer.

  • Saves Time: Frees up valuable administrative and classroom instruction time.


What to Expect as a Parent/Community Member:

You do not need to take any action to register. If your email address is on file with the district, Peachjar will automatically create an account for you.


  • You will receive a weekly digest email containing school-approved flyers.

  • You can view flyers by clicking the Peachjar button on our school website.

  • Your email address is kept entirely confidential and is never shared.

  • You can opt out or adjust your email frequency at any time.

Resources - Peachjar- Approved Community Flyers - Talawanda's Peachjar-Community Flyer Program | Talawanda Schools

Resources - Peachjar- Approved Community Flyers - Talawanda's Peachjar-Community Flyer Program | Talawanda Schools

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WHAT'S COMING UP WHAT'S COMING UP

September

7- No School

8- No School (Professional Development Day)

14- Big Brother Big Sister After School

18- No School (Data Day)

21- Big Brother Big Sister After School

28- Big Brother Big Sister After School

29- PTG Meeting 7pm


October

4- Kramer Carnival

5- Big Brother Big Sister After School

8- Conferences 4:15-7:45

12- Big Brother Big Sister After School

13- Conferences 4:15-7:45

15- Picture Retake Day

16- No School (Fall Break)

19- Big Brother Big Sister After School

26- Big Brother Big Sister After School


November

2- Big Brother Big Sister After School

3- No School (Professional Development Day)

9- Big Brother Big Sister After School

11- 4th Grade Concert 7pm

13- End of 1st Trimester

16- Big Brother Big Sister After School

23-27- Thanksgiving Break

30- Big Brother Big Sister After School


December

10-5th Grade Concert 7pm

21- January 5- Winter Break


January

6- First Day Back

18- No School (MLK Jr. Day)


February

10- 2nd Grade Concert 7pm

15- No School (President's Day)

24- 3rd Grade Concert 7pm

26- End of Second Trimester


March

9- Conferences 4:15-7:45

10- 4th& 5th Grade Author Visit

11- Conferences 4:15-7:45

22-26 Spring Break

29- No School


April


May

3- No School (Data Day)

4- No School (Professional Development Day)

27- Last Day of School for Students

2026 -2027 School Calendar 2026 -2027 School Calendar

This photo shows the district school calendar for the school year of 2026-2027.
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