DEER RUN PTO NEWSLETTER
Deer Run Elementary
DONUTS WITH GROWNUPS
Our annual "Donuts with Grownups" event is Friday, March 20th from 8-9am!
We will have plenty of donuts, coffee, juice, and gluten free options available. We hope to see you there!
** Reminder this is not a drop off event - parents are asked to supervise their child until the school day begins!
👉 Please RSVP at THIS LINK if you plan to attend! 👈
🤝 WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS ON THE MORNING OF THE 20TH! 🤝
Please sign up HERE if you're willing to pitch in! Thank you!
2026-2027 PTO BOARD AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS
We are looking to PTO Board Members and Committee Chairs for the 2026-2027 school year!!
Volunteers partner with our DRE teachers and administration to bring amazing opportunities to our Deer Run students and families. There are a number of open positions available for next year, including including PTO Vice Presidents, Treasurers, Corresponding Secretary, the "Spring-a-Palooza" chair and our "Donuts and Grownups" committee!
Volunteers have a chance to shadow current chairs and learn all the ropes as we transition the roles. Descriptions of the roles can be found on the signup genius below.
Please consider signing up - we cannot do what we do without your partnership and support!
SPIRIT WEAR FEATURING OUR NEW LOGO!
Our Spirit Wear store is updated with items featuring our new Deer Run logo!!
https://simplyspiritwear.com/collections/deer-run-elementary
WYANDOT TECH TALK
Wyandot Elementary's PTO Book Club Presents: TECH TALK!
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 from 7-8:30pm in the Wyandot Commons - 5620 Dublinshire Drive.
Featuring "The Screentime Solution" by Emily Cherkin, M.Ed.
Come and hear from local experts, including:
- Officer Scott Brown - Dublin Police Department on "Stranger Danger"
- Rachel Dobney - Gifted Coordinator, Dublin City Schools on "Redefining Boredom"
- Detective David Aronovic - Dublin Police Department on "Digital Footprint"
- Adam Ferguson - Author of "Before the First Phone"
ANYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND!
P.E.R.C. - PARENTS AND EDUCATORS RAISING OUR COMMUNITY
PERC was formed in 2004 during a PTO Presidents meeting, where concerns around underage drinking sparked a broader conversation.
Our name proudly stands for "Parents and Educators Raising our Community". Our goal is to equip our Dublin community with the tools to make informed, healthy choices and to recognize potential risks in everyday life. Since then, we have continued our mission through thoughtful programming and community collaboration.
Have an idea or want to get involved? We're always looking for volunteers to help grow our message. Contact us--we love to hear from our community members.
Visit percdublin.org or email volunteer@percdublin.org to learn more!
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
There are a number of after school classes available for our Deer Run students, including Drama Kids, Robot Academy, Fashion Stars, and French Club! ,There is something for everyone! Visit this link for registration information!
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
Are you signed up for "Kroger Community Rewards"? With a few simple steps, you can link your Kroger Shop Card to Deer Run and a small donation will be made to our school every time you shop. It does not cost you anything and it does not pull from your rewards.
Follow these steps to sign up -
- Sign in to your digital Kroger account on the app or your computer.
- In the drop down on the left hand side, Find "Rewards", then select "Community Rewards". On the website, click on "My Account" under your name, and then select "Community Rewards".
- Search for "Deer Run Elementary School", select, and click "Save". Your selected organization will now display in the Kroger Community Rewards section of your account.
Thank you for taking these easy steps to support Deer Run!
DRE STAFF GIFT PREFERENCES
If you are looking for the perfect gift for Deer Run teachers or staff members, look no further than this list of gift preferences!
CURRENT VOLUNTEERS: Be sure to double check the expiration date on your volunteer card. You cannot "renew" your card and instead must complete the background check process again before it expires. Thank you for attending to this well in advance of your volunteering date.
PTO HELPING HANDS
Are you willing to help the PTO on events throughout the year? "PTO Helping Hands" is a great way to get involved without making a long term commitment. If we are running short on volunteers for an event or have a small ask here or there, we will reach out to this list. Please sign up at the link below!
CLUSTER PHOTO PAGES
Attention photographers, amateur or otherwise! 😉 We have "Cluster" pages set up for each class and we would appreciate your help in collecting photos of school events and class parties that can be used for the yearbook and our PTO communications. Please upload your photos to the appropriate pages. Thank you!
Class of 2033 (5th)
Class of 2034 (4th)
Class of 2035 (3rd)
Class of 2036 (2nd)
Class of 2037 (1st)
Class of 2038 (K)
UPCOMING EVENTS AT A GLANCE
March 20 - Donuts with Grownups
March 24 - Columbus Zoo Assembly
March 30 - April 3 - SPRING BREAK!
April 24 - NO SCHOOL (Teacher Conference Comp Day)
April 30 - PTO Chairperson/General Meeting
May 15 - Spring-a-palooza
Berit Mann & Brittany Mayer
Co-Presidents
Brittney Horvath & Jillian May
Co-Vice Presidents
Jessica Gribben & Melissa McKenzie
Co-Treasurers
Hillary Compton & Irram Fritz
Co-Secretaries