MARCH PTA UPDATES
We’ve had a busy month at Kramer with visits from the Dairy Farmers, School Pictures and the Father Daughter Dance. Thank you to the PTA Dance Committee for a fun filled event.
We are looking for quite a few members to join the Kramer PTA Board. Many members are leaving as they have a student graduating from 5th grade. Other members have hit their term limit. If you’d like to learn more about what we do, please ask! Without PTA, our students and school would be without many things. Greatest needs include website design, athletics, president, treasurer and membership.
Our last and biggest school fundraiser will be on Saturday, April 18th from 10am-3pm. The 4th Annual Northaven Home Tour will be held Saturday, April 18th and showcase the neighborhoods in proximity to Northaven Road east from Central Expressway stretching west just beyond the North Dallas Tollway. Tour proceeds benefit the award-winning school, Arthur Kramer Elementary. For details or to volunteer, please visit the Home Tour Website (https://www.northavenhometour.com/). Candy’s Dirt wrote more here (https://candysdirt.com/?s=tornado).
FEBRUARY PTA UPDATES
Dear Fellow Colts,
The Kramer PTA and our tour committee gave careful consideration in putting forth the Northaven Home Tour again this year in light of the recent tornado devastation, but we made the decision to move forward, inspired by North Haven Gardens and the resilience of our neighbors. This year, we are committing 5% of our proceeds from the 2020 tour go directly to the Dallas Education Foundation to aid those affected by the recent tornado. We are focusing our reach all along/around Northaven Road from Central to the North Texas Tollway. Please LIKE us on FACEBOOK and Follow us on INSTAGRAM. In addition to social media, details can be found at https://www.northavenhometour.com/. If you are interested in supporting this event, please reach out to kramerPTA@gmail.com.
Spring Sports registration is upon us and now available online at https://kramerelementary.org/athletics. Kramer Elementary plays through scholarships offered to only Kramer Elementary enrolled students. The Semones Family YMCA does not charge for our students to play. The $30 fee and $15 jersey requirement covers the cost of equipment and supplies for each sport. The parents who coach and help organize this wonderful opportunity for our Colts work on a volunteer basis. Online registration is available until February 3. There will be onsite sports registration at the Black History Month Celebration on February 6 to accept any cash or check payments.
Moving forward, if you are not a current Kramer enrolled student but would like to play on a Kramer team, you must reach out to kramerathletics@gmail.com AND go the the Semones Family YMCA to pay the required sports fee. Having non-Kramer students play on our teams has jeopardized our scholarship status and we are at risk of losing this wonderful opportunity.
We always need coaches in order for a team to form and a benefit of coaching is that your child plays for free. If you’d like to coach or get more information, including the coupon code to have the fee waived, please email Rita at kramerathletics@gmail.com. All Coaches must be cleared through Voly (https://dallasisd.voly.org/).
Did you know that Kramer hosts a district Chess Tournament each spring? Information about volunteers and donations can be found here: https://kramerelementary.org/chess.
The Kramer Spirit Wear team is looking for additional help with ordering and delivering spirit orders. Please contact Rachel if you are interested at repugh@hotmail.com.
I hope you can join us on February 6 at 5:30 for the next PTA meeting. We will review the budget and upcoming activities.
Thank you,
Alden Brosseau
President, Kramer PTA
January updates
Kramer families & faculty,
Welcome Back! I know we’re all happy to have our routines back on track with the students in school.
Thank you to Mrs. Sancedio and all who worked to make our annual Polar Express Day a success. Did you take pictures at Winter Parties or Polar Express Day? It's never too soon to start submitting those pictures for the Kramer yearbook. Please email any pictures you have to kramerptayearbook@gmail.com. Make sure to include children's name, grade level, and event (i.e.Winter Party). Please only send photos containing multiple students. The Yearbook team is always looking for additional volunteers to help with creating the yearbook each spring.
The PTA enjoys sponsoring programs for families but can only continue to do so with your help. Upcoming PTA sponsored school programs in January include the Southwest Dairy Farmers and the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. On January 14, the Southwest Dairy Farmers will be at Kramer for a presentation to students in prekindergarten through third grade. On January 31, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science will present to grades 2-5.
We are in need of assistance for events this spring and would love to see some new faces support the many activities the PTA hosts. Additional details about volunteering can are located here.
Upcoming opportunities to help:
Do you have website or graphic design experience? If so and you’re interested in helping with the PTA website or Colt Folder flyers, please reach out to Alden at aldenbrosseau@gmail.com.
The Father/Daughter Dance will be Friday, 2/21. We need volunteers to make this event a success. Questions, suggestions or willingness to help, please contact the PTA at KramerPTA@gmail.com.
The Kramer Dads Club is hosting Muffins with Mom on 1/24 and needs volunteers. Sign up Here. (https://dallasisd.voly.org/opportunity/view.html?id=55522) Contact Ivan Rodriguez @ 972-489-4734 or kramercoltsdadsclub@gmail.com.
Did you know that Kramer hosts a district Chess Tournament each spring? Information about volunteers and donations can be found here: https://kramerelementary.org/chess.
The Kramer Spirit Wear team is looking for additional help with ordering and delivering spirit orders. Please contact Rachel Rosen is you are interested at repugh@hotmail.com.
I hope to see you at our next spirit night at Chipotle (Forest Ln & 75) on January 21 from 4-8PM. Free Dress Day stickers will be handed out to all that attend!
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As a reminder, the PTA collects Box Tops for Education, Tom Thumb Rewards and Amazon Smile.
Throughout the school year, we collect Box Tops and students earn a Free Dress Pass. To learn more about our collection program, please contact Lindsey Odeh @ lindseyodeh@gmail.com or visit www.boxtops4education.com.
Did you know that every time you shop at Tom Thumb, you can donate money to our school? You can visit Customer Service or complete and return the attached form to any Tom Thumb store to link our Reward card to Kramer Elementary!
Are you an Amazon shopper? If so, next time you check out, please link your purchase to the Arthur Kramer Elementary AMAZON SMILE account!
The PTA also manages the World Wear Daily donation bin located in the teacher parking lot. For every pound collected from you, Kramer PTA receives $0.12 per pound. The benefit to you? Neater closets, drawers, toy boxes, and kitchens, and the knowledge that less textile waste will end up in our local landfills.
Sincerely,
Alden Brosseau
PTA President
DECEMBER UPDATES
DECEMBER newsletter
Important December Dates can be found here:
www.kramerelementary.org/events
or click on calendar to the right!
(above on mobile devices)
Dear Kramer Parents,
The PTA enjoys sponsoring programs for families but can only continue to do so with your help. We are in need of assistance and would love to see some new faces support the many activities the PTA hosts.
Without additional volunteer support, your child is as risk of losing these wonderful programs - Athletics, Father/Daughter Dance, Moms and Muffins, Spirit Wear, the Website and Yearbook. Would you consider volunteering to support your Kramer Colt? Additional details about volunteering can are located at kramerelementary.org/volunteer.
Upcoming opportunities to help:
Attend the December 10 PTA meeting from 6-7 in the Kramer library. Childcare will be provided. Come here about more opportunities to get involved.
Do you have website or graphic design experience? If so and you’re interested in helping with the PTA website or Colt Folder flyers, please reach out to Alden @ aldenbrosseau@gmail.com.
Volunteer at the Staff Holiday Luncheon on 12/13. Sign up here:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0e4baea82ba5f49-kramer or contact Mayra Kitchens (mayrackitchens@gmail.com).
The Father/Daughter Dance will be Friday, 2/21. The Committee will hold an organizational meeting on 12/10 immediately following the PTA meeting in the Kramer library. Questions, suggestions or willingness to help, please contact the PTA @ kramerpta@gmail.com. We need a parent who is willing to take the lead in organizing this event.
The Kramer Dads Club is hosting Muffins with Mom on 1/24 and needs volunteers. Sign up Here. Contact Ivan Rodriguez @ 972-489-4734 or kramercoltsdadsclub@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Alden Brosseau
PTA President
november updates
Only 3 more weeks in this semester! Thanks to all that attended, volunteered or donated items to the Fall Carnival. The PTA and school staff are reviewing proposals for the STEM Cart funded by your donations from North Texas Giving Day. Our hope is to place the order prior to Winter Break. PTA Membership is at a three year high with 284 members. If you haven’t joined the PTA, visit JoinPTA.org to join today.
Fall comes with cooler temperatures and lots of activities. Take a look at what is coming up!
December 5: STEM Night and Health Fair from 5:30-7. Take time to visit the Perot Tech Truck!
December 10: PTA Meeting from 6-7 in the library. We will vote on budget amendments, review upcoming events and look at the options for a STEM cart! CHILDCARE PROVIDED.
December 19: Polar Express Day and last day of school
December 20-January 6: Winter Break
January 6: Teacher Work Day. NO SCHOOL for students.
January 9: Parent Power Hour 6-7PM
January 10: 3rd Six Weeks Awards
January 14: Prospective Parent Tour
January 14: Southwest Dairy Farmers to Visit Kramer
January 16: Parent Conference Night 4-8PM
January 20: MLK Holiday. NO SCHOOL.
January 21: SPIRIT NIGHT at Chipotle (Forest and Central) from 4-8PM
January 24: Muffins with Mom in the cafeteria at 7:15 AM.
January 28: Coffee with the Principal @ 8:00 AM
January 31: The Perot Museum visits Kramer!
Volunteer Needs:
Volunteers are needed to help serve during the Staff Potluck luncheon on 11/21 anytime from 10:30-1:00. If you are available, please contact Ms. Williams @ANYANDERSON@dallasisd.org
Volunteers are needed to donate desserts, setup, cleanup and serve the PTA provided holiday luncheon to staff on 12/13. Please contact Mayra Kitchens @ mayrackitchens@gmail.com if you are available.
Support grade level transitions during the Southwest Dairy Farmers visit. Volunteers are needed from 11-1:30 on January 14.
october 25th updates
I know everyone is relieved to have the students back in school. We have many things upcoming. We are happy to share that programs missed due to the storm have been rescheduled. The Drum Cafe will be back at Kramer next week. All grade levels will participate! Please reach out if you have questions.
Our Annual Fall Carnival will be Saturday, 11/2 from 1-4 PM. Tickets can be purchased: https://kramerelementary.org/carnival or at Will Call. FREE DRESS for those who purchased sponsorship packages will be 11/4.
We need your help to make this event successful! Please check out this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a48adac2ea3f85-volunteer1 and sign up.
Do you need a long sleeve school shirt? The preorder is happening now until November 1. Shop online only @ https://kramerelementary.org/shop. Shirts will be delivered the week of Thanksgiving.
Calling all basketball players! Basketball teams are now forming for grades K-5. Deadline to register is Friday, 11/1. Cost: $30 to play. $15 for a jersey. You can sign up here: https://kramerelementary.org/athletics
PTA OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
We have wrapped up our first 6 weeks of school! Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help our Kramer Colts get off to a fabulous start. To those who visited Shake Shack - THANK YOU. We raised over $600 for our school. Be on the lookout for additional Spirit Nights.
Fall begins a time with lots of activities and the hope of cooler weather. Take a look at what we have upcoming at kramerelementary.org/events. Below are a few updates:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Looking to Volunteer? Here are a few places where we can use your help! You must be Voly cleared to volunteer.
Help with the Book Fair the week of October 7-10
Contact Mrs. Sancedio at jsancedio@dallasisd.org
The PTA is providing a meal for all staff who stay late on 10/14 for conferences. Please contact Mayra at mayrackitchens@gmail.com if you can help setup that day.
Help Setup and serve for Donuts with Dad on 10/16 & 10/17. Contact Suzanne at suzanneminc@yahoo.com.
Our Fall Carnival needs support with decorations, organization and volunteers. Contact Nikia Woods at nikiawoods@gmail.com. There will be a Carnival planning meeting on 10/15 immediately following the PTA meeting.
FREE DRESS DAYS:
Students have several upcoming opportunities to earn FREE DRESS! Lists will be given to the main office. No stickers will be sent home for these dates.
For students who return their Box Tops by 10/16, FREE DRESS on Friday, 10/25.
For students whose parents purchase a Carnival Sponsorship, FREE DRESS on Monday,
11/4.
CALLING ALL DADS, UNCLES, AND GRANDPAS, AND ALL FATHER FIGURES:
The Kramer Dads Club will have their first Social Hour on October 10th at Tupinamba Café (9665 N.Central Expy#142) starting at 6PM. Meet on the Patio. Contact Ivan at kramercoltsdadsclub@gmail.com and let him know if you can attend.
WINTER SPORTS:
Winter Basketball registration is now open at www.kramerelementary.org/athletics. Basketball is open to boys and girls in K-5. Registration is open until 11/1. Please direct all questions to kramerathletics@gmail.com. Coaches are needed!
October newsletter
Important October Dates can be found here:
www.kramerelementary.org/events
or click on calendar to the right!
(above on mobile devices)
PTA newsletter- September 2019
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to help our Kramer Colts get off to a fabulous start. We appreciate each of you supporting Kramer with your talents!
Fall begins a time with lots of activities and the hope of cooler weather. Take a look at what is coming up below. For additional resources/details about these events, go to the Important Dates tab found under Upcoming Events on the PTA website.
We have several new staff members. Contact information can be found at https://www.dallasisd.org/domain/5201.
Please join fellow Colts and their families on Friday for a Back to School Celebration and Movie Night! We will be watching Sword in the Stone. Concessions available for purchase - CASH ONLY. Bring blankets, chairs, bug spray! Spirit Wear will be on sale! Get help with REMIND! Sign up to VOLUNTEER! Festivities begin at 7:30 PM on the back side of the building. Volunteers are still needed for this event: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A48ADAC2EA3F85-ptaback?fbclid=IwAR1pyDNwPOdV9R2AKAsM7Tl-UwKxyiabArA2YM87pWhMeH8iuCrTAmfNEH0
The Hillcrest High School Panadette Dance Team have their annual clinic on Sunday, 9/15. Details can be found here.
On TUESDAY, September 17, we have a donation day at SHAKE SHACK. This lasts ALL DAY LONG and 25% of sales is given back to our school. Last year we raised $900. Let’s try for more this year!
Join fellow parents for the first Fall Carnival organizational meeting on Tuesday at 6:00 PM at Kramer. Contact Nikia with questions: nikiawoods@gmail.com
Show your support of Kramer Elementary PTA on North Texas Giving Day, Thursday, September 19! We need every family to help so we can reach our goal of $10,000!
Visit our donor page at https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/Kramer to pledge a donation anytime September 9th through 19th! EVERY DOLLAR HELPS. These funds will help the PTA buy STEM Carts for all grades! Please Share this link with your friends and family. You may also send in your donation in the envelopes that will be sent home in Colt Folders.
Have you been clipping those precious box tops? Even better, have you started using the app? We will be collecting the physical box tops in October so clipping to earn money for our school! Keep scanning your receipts and watch our money grow in real time! Box Tops collection sheets will be sent home next week. Turn yours in by October 16 to earn a FREE DRESS DAY for your child!
Did you take pictures of your kids heading back to school? It's never too soon to start submitting those pictures for the Kramer yearbook. Please email any pictures you have to kramerptayearbook@gmail.com. Make sure to include children's name, grade level, and event (i.e. first day of school). Please only send photos containing multiple students.
Important September Dates can be found here:
www.kramerelementary.org/events
or click on calendar to the right!
(above on mobile devices)
back to school pta newsletter- SEPTEMBER 2019
JOIN THE PTA BY SEPTEMBER 3rd TO BE ENTERED INTO A RAFFLE TO WIN TICKETS TO A RANGERS GAME AND THE CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE!
Kramer families & faculty,
Thank you to the parents that stopped by our annual BooHoos & Yahoos breakfast this morning and to Hilary Evans & Maria Rodriguez for organizing the event. As you are unpacking backpacks and mentally preparing for homework and after-school activities, I hope you'll put aside some time to join the Kramer PTA.
Did you know that the PTA's mission is "to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children." At Kramer, through your PTA membership, we're able to fulfill this mission by sponsoring school wide programs, providing grants for teachers to use for their classrooms, and for sponsoring school wide events for all families.
I hope every parent (yes, that means both parents), family, and teachers will join our PTA and help us maintain a top-notch teaching and learning environment for our Colts.
Thank you,
Alden Brosseau
Kramer PTA President
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PTA COLLECTS BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION, TOM THUMB REWARDS, AND AMAZON SMILE
Throughout the school year, we collect Box Tops and students earn a Free Dress Pass. To learn more about our collection program, please contact Lindsey Odeh @ lindseyodeh@gmail.com or visit www.boxtops4education.com.
Did you know that every time you shop at Tom Thumb, you can donate money to our school? You can visit Customer Service or complete and return the attached form to any Tom Thumb store to link our Reward card to Kramer Elementary!
Are you an Amazon shopper? If so, next time you check out, please link your purchase to the Arthur Kramer Elementary AMAZON SMILE account!
Be a part of diverting thousands of pounds of shoes and clothing from local landfills by filling our shoes and clothing donation bin with your gently used shoes, clothing, purses, belts, wallets, hats, caps, backpacks, hard toys, stuffed animals and pots and pans. For every pound collected from you, Kramer PTA receives $0.12 per pound. The benefit to you? Neater closets, drawers, toy boxes, and kitchens, and the knowledge that less textile waste will end up in our local landfills.
Sign up on REMIND
Don't be left out of the loop! Kramer will use the Remind app school-wide to keep our families better informed about school emergencies, school announcements and events, PTA communications, and activities at grade levels. This FREE service allows Kramer to send quick messages through text messages, push notifications, or emails to all those who have chosen to participate. Instructions can be found in your Colt Folder and on our website: https://kramerelementary.org/remind/
Want to receive your messages in Spanish. You can! Remind will automatically translate an English message into Spanish. You will need to have your phone language settings set to Spanish and open the Remind message in the Remind App. It is that easy.
NEW AND RETURNING VOLUNTEERS
for 2019-2020 School Year*
Click Here to Submit Annual Volunteer Applications
Volunteer Process
New Volunteer:
Sign Up @ dallasisd.voly.org
Create a Voly account
Complete an application, background check, and orientation (e-signature required)
Await volunteer clearance email notification
Once cleared, Sign-up for Volunteer Opportunities!
Returning Volunteer:
Log In using your Voly account
Update application, new background check request, and orientation (e-signature required)
Await volunteer clearance email notification
Once cleared, Sign-up for Volunteer Opportunities!
*ALL volunteers MUST register every year! Voly is required for those who coach sports teams, help in classrooms and attend Field Trips.*
Upcoming Volunteer Needs
On Friday, 9/13, we celebrate Kramer’s IB-iversary and Back to School with a movie on the lawn. We need your help to make our first school wide event a success! Volunteers are needed before, during, and after the event. Please contact Sarah Little.
Are you interested in volunteering for our Fall Carnival? If so, please join Nikia Woods on 9/17 @ 6:00 PM in the Kramer conference room for a planning meeting. Enter through the doors by the Cafeteria.
Do you love Pinterest? Do you alphabetize items in your home? If so, consider helping Mayra Kitchens with ongoing support of our wonderful staff on the Teacher Appreciation Committee.
Drop off Procedures
Tuesday, August 20th is the first day of carpool! Carpool will begin at 7:15 be open until 7:55 am when the tardy bell rings. We ask that you "drop and go" in the carpool line, the driver cannot exit the car. You can also walk your child to the front door. Please park along St. Judes or Tunica and walk your child to the front door. The PreK/Kinder door will not be open for drop off. If you arrive after 7:55 am you will need to park and walk your child to the front door. Additional information related to carpool can be found at kramerelementary.org/carpool.
KONA ICE TRUCK ON FRIDAY!
Thank goodness it is Friday! The Kona Ice Truck will be parked near the playground on Friday, August 23th at 3:00pm. They will have their ice treats for purchase, with a portion of the CASH sales returned back to Kramer. Come on out support Kramer and celebrate the first week of school. Hope to see you on the playground!
Got Pictures?
Did you take pictures of your kids heading back to school? It's never too soon to start submitting those pictures for the Kramer yearbook. Please email any pictures you have to kramerptayearbook@gmail.com. Make sure to include children's name, grade level, and event (i.e. first day of school). Please only send photos containing multiple students.
kramer pta august 2019 newsletter
We are counting down the days until the first day of school on August 19! Below is news you can use!
Important August Dates can be found here:
www.kramerelementary.org/events
or click on calendar to the right!
(below on mobile devices)
Join the PTA
Avoid the crowds and go online NOW to join the Kramer PTA for only $10 per person. Throughout the year, our PTA supports the hardworking staff with classroom supplies, brings in programs for students like the Perot Museum of Nature & Science, the Dallas Zoo and the Frontiers of Flight Museum to name a few. Join on a joinpta.org
Colt Family Playdate
Current and Incoming Colts and their families are welcome. THIS SATURDAY, 8/3, at 9:30 on the Kramer Playground.
PTA Meeting
Please join the Kramer PTA for our first meeting of the 2019-20 school year! The meeting will be on Tuesday, 8/6 at 6 in the Kramer Learning Lab. The Learning Lab is the large, portable building on the backside of the school and is accessible from the staff parking lot.
Online 2019-20 Student Handbook & Calendar
The Student Handbook is intended to be a resource for parents. Have you ever wondered about how to report student absences, the tardy policy, behavior expectations, uniforms and so much more? You can find all the answers to your questions in the Student Handbook. It is available online and in the printed calendar that will be available at the “Meet the Teacher” Night. https://kramerelementary.org/student-handbook/
New Spirit Wear and Athletics Registration
Visit the Kramer PTA website for new spirit wear and athletics (soccer, flag football and volleyball) registration.
Spirit Wear
https://kramerelementary.org/shop/
Take a look at the exciting new spirit wear online. We have Kramer polos, glitter t-shirts, Kramer socks and new t-shirt designs. Place your order now and we will have it ready for pick up in the auditorium at Meet the Teacher, August 15. Remember you can wear a spirit shirt or college shirt on Fridays with your uniform bottom.
Athletics
https://kramerelementary.org/athletics
Online registration is now open for soccer, flag football and volleyball. Deadline to register is August 8. The YMCA has requested our rosters before the first day of school. Cost is $30 to play and $15 for the jersey. We always need coaches and cannot form a team until a coach has volunteered. A benefit of coaching is your little one's registration fee is waived! Please direct your questions or your desire to coach to kramerathletics@gmail.com.
Meet the Teacher
Thursday, August 15th: 5:30-6:30 pm
Classroom assignments will be sent through REMIND Grade Level Streams on the afternoon of Meet the Teacher. Lists will also be posted at the front of the school then come inside to meet your teacher. This is a come and go event from 5:30-6:30 pm. Don't forget to stop by the auditorium to pick up spirit wear and join the PTA.
First Day of School, Boo Hoos and Yahoos Parent Coffee
On the first day of school, August 19, you can walk your child into the school beginning at 7:15 am. For the FIRST DAY only, parents are welcome to come inside the building and wait with their child in their waiting area: PK-1st in the auditorium, 2nd-4th in the gym, and 5th grade in the cafeteria. The teachers will pick up the students at 7:45 am to take them to their classroom. You are welcome to escort your child to the classroom.
Parents are invited to attend our BooHoo and Yahoos breakfast in the Learning Lab at 7:55, or otherwise exit the campus, so our students can begin the new school year!
After drop off, join us in the Learning Lab, the portable building next to the cafeteria for coffee and pastries. You maybe team Boo Hoo or team Yahoo or maybe a combination of both but join us, we would love to see you. We ask that you do not exit the campus through the building. No one will be allowed back into the school building. Thank you for making the first day of school a great one for our students.
If you would like to volunteer for this event, please email kramerpta@gmail.com!
Remind App
Sign up on REMIND
Don't be left out of the loop! Kramer will use the Remind app school-wide to keep our families better informed about school emergencies, school announcements and events, PTA communications, and activities at grade levels. This FREE service allows Kramer to send quick messages through text messages, push notifications, or emails to all those who have chosen to participate. Text the message @akramerpta to the number 81010 or join online at rmd.at/akramerpta.
Student Enrollment
All students must be enrolled online for the 2019-20 school year. Go to
https://dallasisd.powerschool.com/public/home.html to enroll your student. Any enrollment issues can be resolved by talking with Ms. Padilla or by calling the Online Enrollment Help Desk. Kramer has computers available for registration.
Students NEW to Kramer for the 2019-20 school year must up to the school to complete additional paperwork. Please contact Ms. Padilla, our CRC, for any questions you may have about enrollment at jepadilla@dallasisd.org or 972-794-8300. She is back in the office and ready to help.
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to keep our school going. If you’re interested in volunteering, please send an email to kramerpta@gmail.com and someone will follow up with you.
We need your help to make the staff Back to School breakfast on 8/8 successful! Please sign up to help! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4BAEA82BA5F49-back
Looking forward to a wonderful school year!
Kramer PTA President
KRAMER PTA Summer Newsletter
Happy summer Kramer families! Yes, the countdown to the first days of school has started and August 19 will be here before you know it! There has been a lot happening over the summer and we wanted to give everyone an update.
We have a lot to share with you, so let's get started.
Important Dates
July 8: Spirit Shop and Athletics Registration are now open
August 1: Join the Kramer PTA (joinpta.org)
August 3: Incoming Family Playdate Time and location TBD
August 5: Kramer Office opens for enrollment
August 6: PTA Meeting Kramer Learning Lab 6:00 (large, portable building accessible from the staff parking lot.)
August 8: Athletics Registration Deadline
August 15: Meet the Teacher 5:30-6:30 pm
August 16: Deliver School Supplies to classrooms 9:00 am
August 19: First Day of School!
August 20: Carpool begins
August 23: Kona Ice on the playground at 3:00 (CASH ONLY)
August 29: Colt Parent Orientation 5:30-6:30
*Head over to the Upcoming Events Tab to stay up to date on the latest events.
Spirit Shop
Take a look at the exciting new spirit wear online. We have Kramer polos, glitter t-shirts, Kramer socks and new t-shirt designs. Place your order now and we will have it ready for pick up in the auditorium at Meet the Teacher, August 16. Remember you can wear a spirit shirt or college shirt on Fridays with your uniform bottom.
Athletics
Online registration is now open for current Kramer student for soccer, flag football and volleyball. Deadline to register is August 8. The YMCA has requested our rosters before the first day of school. Cost is $30 to play and $15 for the jersey. We always need coaches and cannot form a team until a coach has volunteered. A benefit of coaching is your little one's registration fee is waived! Please direct your questions or your desire to coach to kramerathletics@gmail.com.
Sign up for Athletics www.kramerelementary.org/athletics
Join the PTA
Avoid the crowds and go online beginning August 1 to join the Kramer PTA for only $10 per person. Throughout the year, our PTA supports the hardworking staff with classroom supplies, brings in programs for students like the Perot Museum of Nature & Science, the Dallas Zoo and the Frontiers of Flight Museum to name a few.
Colt Family Playdate
August 3-Current and Incoming Colts and their families are welcome. Time and location TBD.
Student Enrollment
All students must be enrolled online for the 2019-20 school year. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Padilla, our CRC, for any questions you may have about enrollment at
jepadilla@dallasisd.org or 972-749-8300. She returns to Kramer on August 5th to answer all your questions. For immediate assistance contact the Enrollment Helpdesk at 972-925-5555. For immediate assistance with pre-k enrollment, please call (214) 932-7735.
PTA Meeting
Tuesday, August 6th from 6:00 pm -7:00 pm in the Kramer Learning Lab
*The Learning Lab is the large, portable building on the backside of the school and is accessible from the staff parking lot.
Come join us to kick off the new school year at our first PTA meeting. Whether you are a
returning member or new to Kramer, everyone is welcome. This is a great opportunity to hear
what is happening at Kramer, our plans for the new school year and answer your questions.
Meet the Teacher
August 15th from 5:30-6:30 pm
Classroom assignments will be sent through REMIND Grade Level Streams on the afternoon of Meet the Teacher. Lists will also be posted at the front of the school then come inside to meet your teacher. This is a come and go event from 5:30-6:30 pm. Don't forget to stop by the auditorium to pick up spirit wear and join the PTA.
School Supply Packs Classroom Deliveries
August 16th @ 9:00 am in the Kramer Auditorium
We need your help in delivering school supply packs to the classrooms. This usually takes us
a couple of hours to deliver everything. We can definitely use the extra hands. No need to sign up, meet us in the auditorium Friday morning, stay for an hour or stay until we are nished. Any help is appreciated!
First Day of School and Boo Hoos and Yahoos Parent Coffee
August 19th
Welcome 2019-2020 School Year! This morning you can walk your child into the school beginning at 7:15 am. For the FIRST DAY only, parents are welcome to come inside the building and wait with their child in their waiting area: PK-1st in the auditorium, 2nd-4th in the gym, and 5th grade in the cafeteria. The teachers will pick up the students at 7:45 am to take them to their classroom. You are welcome to escort your child to the classroom.
Parents are invited to attend our BooHoo and Yahoos breakfast in the Learning Lab at 7:55, or otherwise exit the campus, so our students can begin the new school year!
After drop off, join us in the Learning Lab, the portable building next to the cafeteria for coffee and pastries. You may be team “Boo Hoo” or team “Yahoo” or maybe a combination of both but join us, we would love to see you. We ask that you do not exit the campus through the building. No one will be allowed back into the school building. Thank you for making the first day of school a great one for our students.
If you would like to volunteer for this event, please email kramerpta@gmail.com!
Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures
August 20th
7:15-7:55 am Drop Off
First day of carpool!
3:00 pm Pick Up
Look for more details through REMIND and at Meet the Teacher!
School Breakfast and Lunch
The Dallas ISD Food & Child Nutrition Services Dept. offers healthy meals, every school day at NO CHARGE for every student. Breakfast in the Classroom begins each morning at 7:45. Lunch schedules vary by grade level. Visit http://dallasisd.nutrislice.com/ to view the daily menu and download the Nutrislice app on your phone. You can still choose to send your own nutritious sack lunch for your student. For the first three weeks, we ask that parents NOT have lunch with their child to help establish proper lunch procedures and expectations.
Colt Parent Orientation
Thursday, August 29th from 5:30 pm -6:30 pm
Come and hear from your child's teacher about classroom expectations, plans, how you can help and much more. No children, please. Specific times for each grade level will be coming in August.
Remind App
Sign up on REMIND
Don't be left out of the loop! Kramer will use the Remind app school-wide to keep our families better informed about school emergencies, school announcements and events, PTA communications, and activities at grade levels. This FREE service allows Kramer to send quick messages through text messages, push notifications, or emails to all those who have chosen to participate.
JOIN REMIND FOR PTA UPDATES
Text the message @akramerpta to the number 81010 or join online at rmd.at/akramerpta. Class rosters will be posted to the grade level streams the afternoon of Meet the Teacher. Join your child's grade for the 2018-19 school year. All grades will be rolled up on August 1 for the 2019-20 school year.
Prek3: For students entering Prek4 for the 2019-20 school year, a Remind group has not been created. Please watch for your grade code through Remind PTA updates and emails.
Prek4: @akramerpk (join this is your child is entering kindergarten)
Kinder: @akramerk (join this if your child is entering 1st)
1st: @akramer1st (join this if your child is entering 2nd)
2nd: @akramer2nd (join this if your child is entering 3rd)
3rd: @akramer3rd (join this if your child is entering 4th)
4th: @akramer4th (join this if your child is entering 5th)
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to keep our school going. If you’re interested in volunteering, please send an email to kramerpta@gmail.com and someone will follow up with you.
Looking forward to a wonderful school year!
Alden Brosseau
Kramer PTA President