Deer Run Newsletter

Thank you to the many parents and family members who volunteered their time to participate in Career Day for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Your willingness to share your experiences, skills, and career journeys provided meaningful real-world connections for our students and helped broaden their understanding of future possibilities. We are grateful for your partnership in making this learning opportunity so special.

This coming week is our Deer Run Resilience Spirit Week. Please take a moment to review the schedule below for the theme for each day. Monday is Team Day, and students are invited to wear a jersey or gear from their favorite team.

We also look forward to seeing everyone at our Resilience Family Night next Thursday from 6:00–7:30 PM. This will be a fun and engaging evening for families to participate in activities that celebrate the resilience and strengths of our students and school community.

Thank you for your continued support of Deer Run. We appreciate all you do to help make our school such a strong and connected community.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dr. Robinson

Dublin City Schools families now have a new, convenient option for submitting absence documentation through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Receive a medical note after reporting your child’s absence? Instead of sending a paper copy or a separate email, simply log in and upload it directly to the existing request.

After logging in, select More and then Absence Request. Click View Requests, locate the prior absence in the list, and open it. From there, select Upload Document and choose your file.

Using this feature saves paper, eliminates an extra trip to the office and reduces additional emails to attendance secretaries. It is a small step that helps streamline processes across Dublin City Schools. We appreciate families taking advantage of this new option to support efficient, timely communication.

Deer Run Families,

This month at Deer Run, we are excited to focus on the important character trait of resilience: learning how to bounce back, keep trying, and grow through challenges.

Throughout February, students will participate in classroom lessons and activities centered on resilience. Our Deer Run Announcement Team will also write and perform special skits focused on resilience, helping reinforce these skills in fun and meaningful ways for our students.

We are also looking forward to two engaging student assemblies:

• A special presentation by Jim "Basketball" Jones on Tuesday, February 24, focused on resilience, character, and perseverance

During the week of February 23–27, we will celebrate our Deer Run Week of Resilience, which will include daily spirit wear themes, along with classroom theme focuses and activities to help students practice teamwork, positivity, and perseverance.

We will also host a Family Night of Resilience on Thursday, February 26 from 6:00–7:30 PM. Families can enjoy fun and engaging activities that celebrate the strength and resilience of our students and school community. We are looking forward to ALL of our families attending this special evening together!

We are incredibly thankful to the Dublin Education Foundation and the Deer Run PTO for sponsoring this amazing opportunity for our school community.

Please see the flyer below for specific information regarding Spirit Week! We’re excited for a meaningful and memorable month ahead.

Check out the podcast about building resilience in our children here.

SAVE THE DATE FOR LIGHTS, CAMERA, CREATIONS! (ALSO KNOWN AS THE DEER RUN ART SHOW)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 4:30-6:30

All students will have multiple artwork exhibited.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

In the event of an emergency and the need to change a student's dismissal method be sure to send an email to the classroom teacher AND the attendance email (Dres_attendance@dublinschools.net). Teachers are extremely busy during the school day, therefore, it is not guaranteed that the teacher would have time to review the parent email prior to dismissal. Be sure to submit changes as early as possible to increase the likelihood that the communication will be received by our school team prior to dismissal.

As a reminder, car drop off and pick up for all students should take place at the back door of the school. Last school year, students were being dropped off at Grizzell, in the school parking lot, and in the neighborhood adjacent to the school. We want to ensure that all of our students are safely dropped off at school, therefore only the backdoor area should be used. Also, we also want to be considerate of our neighbors that live in the homes adjacent to the school. Therefore, adhering to this guidelines is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Information regarding school lunch can be found on the DCS website here.

February Breakfast Menu here.

February Lunch Menu here.

March Breakfast Menu here.

March Lunch Menu here.

Hello, Deer Run families!

Please take a moment to view this week's PTO newsletter!

https://app.smore.com/n/ntxpb

Also, please connect with Deer Run PTO via Instagram and Facebook!

+ Follow us on Instagram - @deerrunpto

+ Join our Facebook group - Deer Run Elementary PTO, Dublin, Ohio. Enter member code "Bucky 8815" for quick approval.

Thank you,

The Deer Run PTO

• Resilience Spirit Week - Monday, February 23rd - Friday, February 27th

• Jim Basketball Jones Assembly - Tuesday, February 24th @ 2:30 - 3:15 pm

• Chipotle Fundraiser - Wednesday, February 25th @ 4 - 8 p.m.

• Art Show & 5th Grade Concert - March 18th - 4:30 - 6:30 pm

• Donuts with Grownups - Friday, March 20th @ 8 - 9 am

• Columbus Zoo Visit - Tuesday, March 24th @ 10 am

• Springapalooza - Friday, May 15th

Friday, February 20, 2026

Free Lacrosse Clinic and More!

The Info Hub is your go to resource for opportunities outside of school. Learn about a free DYA lacrosse clinic on February 28 and a variety of other opportunities for students and families. Check out the Info Hub today and visit the site frequently so you don’t miss out!

Sold Out? Not for you! Bid in the "DEF Elevate Education" Silent Auction

Even if you missed a seat at the upcoming Dublin Education Foundation’s Elevate Education event, you can still bid on more than $30,000 in prizes—no ticket required!

The online auction is open to the entire DCS community, and 100% of proceeds fund innovative projects in our schools. Score one of 65+ incredible items, including getaways, local gift cards, and coveted front-row graduation seats. Plus, don't miss our NEW Balloon Pop for a chance at a $500 grand prize! Unlock the Details & Registration Info!

Math Curriculum Review - Math Resources Open House

As part of Dublin’s regular Curriculum Review Cycle, the district is currently evaluating current and potential resources to support K-12 instruction in mathematics. Parents are invited to an Open House at Emerald Campus on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 5-7 p.m. to view the resources and provide input in this important decision.

Resources being considered in this review include:

Bridges in Mathematics, 3rd Edition (K-5)

Amplify Desmos Math (K-Algebra II)

Carnegie ClearMath (6-8)

McGraw Hill Reveal Math (6-Algebra II)

Dublin Parents of Black Students (DPBSA) Celebration

Come join Dublin Parents of Black Students Association (DPBSA) at our family friendly Black History Class as we commemorate 100 years of Black History Celebrations. Come learn, play and fellowship with us! Light refreshments will be provided.

When: Sunday, February 22. 2:30- 4:00pm

Where: Kaltenbach Community Center

Who: All ages

Please RSVP if you plan to attend so we can plan accordingly. Hope to see you there!

Winter MAP Student Data

The MAP assessments give us the ability to measure student achievement and academic growth across time. Students participate in the MAP Reading and MAP Math assessments during designated benchmark windows throughout the year (Reading: Grades 2-8, Math: Grades 1-8). The MAP 2-5 and MAP 6+ assessments allow us to identify students as gifted in the areas of math and/or reading. MAP scores in the 95th-99th percentile meet the Ohio Department of Education requirements for gifted identification. Students scoring in the range for a gifted identification on the MAP assessment will be supported in their regular classroom setting through high-quality, differentiated instruction. MAP results are now visible to parents in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Additional information about MAP, including how to find your child's score in Infinite Campus, can be found here.

From the City of Dublin

Join us at CitizenU

Ever wonder how the City of Dublin operates? CitizenU takes you behind the scenes, connecting you with City leaders, frontline staff and neighbors who care. Curiosity encouraged. Applications close March 17. Reserve Your Seat for CitizenU.

Don’t Watch the Parade from the Sidelines: Be a Part of it!

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the perfect opportunity to showcase your neighborhood, club, team or company. Apply to be a part of the Greenest, Grandest Parade. Applications are due Feb. 27.

Parade volunteers are also needed! Help bring leprechauns to life, create dynamic balloon displays or provide behind-the-scenes support on Saturday, March 14. There’s a role for everyone, and we couldn’t do it without you!

Dublin’s Story. Our Future.

The State of the City is around the corner! Join us March 5 at The Exchange at Bridge Park as we reflect on Dublin’s place in U.S. history and look ahead to what’s next for our community. Enjoy a community reception, engagement stations and the State of the City presentation beginning at 5:30 p.m. RSVP to the State of the City Today!

If you are having issues accessing Infinite Campus Parent Portal, please reference the tutorials and frequently asked questions on our website.For help with password resets, adding parents, updating contact information, and missing students , please contact the building your student attends.

All student absences need to be reported in writing.

Thank you!

Website: https://deerrun.dublinschools.net/
Location: 8815 Avery Rd, Dublin, OH, USA
Phone: 614-764-5932
Twitter: @dreDCSD

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