Deer Run Newsletter

Thank you for a great week at Deer Run! We continued with our MAP and DIBELS assessments, and we are proud of our students for their focus, effort, and positive attitudes during testing.

Students also enjoyed a fun and engaging School of Rock show this week, which was a wonderful experience for everyone. A special thank you to our PTO for sponsoring this event and continuing to provide enriching opportunities for our students.

We appreciate your ongoing support and partnership. Thank you for all you do for Deer Run!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dr. Robinson

5th grade parents,

I wanted to reach out and give you a save the date for our rising 6th grade parent meeting at Grizzell Middle School. We will be inviting parents to Grizzell on Thursday January 29th, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in our gymnasium. At this meeting, you will learn about what your student's day will look like, course options, and some general information about the school as a whole. This meeting is not mandatory and if you are not able to attend, I will be sharing the presentation later that week. As always, we have a larger, more detailed presentation in early August where parents will meet with me and students will meet with their classroom teachers and walk their schedules.

Thank you and I'm looking forward to meeting some of our new parents on January 29th.

Andy Wilkinson

Grizzell - Principal

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.

January Breakfast Menu here.

January Lunch Menu here.

January Breakfast Menu here.

February Lunch Men here.

Hello, Deer Run families!

Please take a moment to view this week's PTO newsletter, including information on our Time with Teacher Raffle!

https://app.smore.com/n/mzg25

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

• Friday, January 9 and January 16 - Taekwondo PE Day at Deer Run Elementary
• Friday, January 9 - DRE Chiller Outing - 6:15 - 8:15 PM
• Monday, January 19 - No School - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Friday, January 23 - School of Rock Assembly

• Friday, January 30 - Career Fair (Grades 3-5)
• Thursday, February 12 - Valentine's Parties
• Friday, February 13 & 16 - No School

Friday, January 23, 2026

Discounted tickets for 2026 SheBelieves Cup Doubleheader

DCS families are invited to purchase discounted tickets for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup at Scotts Miracle-Grow field (formerly lower.com field) on March 4. Watch Argentina vs Colombia @ 3:30 and the USWNT take on Canada at 6:45! We might even get to see Jerome Alum and current USWNT member Emma Sears in action if she is called on to play that night!

Click here for details and discounted tickets.

Check Out the Info Hub for Events & Activities for Students and Families

The Info Hub is your go to resource for opportunities outside of school. We have recently added a softball skills camp, a Cub Scouts Information meeting and two Father-Daughter dances. Check out the Info Hub to see all the opportunities for DCS families. Bookmark it and check back frequently because we add new opportunities all the time.

Parents of Rising 6th Graders - Music Fitting Dates

Band: Students interested in participating in the band should attend an instrument fitting on one of the following dates.

• Tuesday, Feb. 3 - Coffman High School, 4-7 p.m. (MS Band Fittings)

• Wednesday, Feb. 4 - Davis Middle School, 4-7 p.m. (MS Band Fittings)

• Saturday, Feb. 7 - Sells Middle School, 12-4 p.m. (MS Band Fittings)

• Monday, Feb. 9 - Scioto High School, 4-7 p.m. (MS Band Fittings)

Sign up for your fitting time in SignUp with these steps:

1. Click this link to see our SignUps on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/tTryacZ

2. Review the SignUps listed and choose the one(s) you like.

3. Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp. Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone.

Orchestra: Students interested in participating in the orchestra should attend the instrument fitting on Monday, Feb. 2, at Davis Middle School from 5-7:30 pm. Orchestra fittings are open house style, and sign-up is not necessary.

Choir: Voice placement and auditions are not required; just sign up on your course selection sheet!

From the City of Dublin

SportsOhio names New General Manager

SportsOhio named Joe Bauserman as its new General Manager, marking a significant milestone in the venue’s history. A former Ohio State quarterback and MLB draft pick, Bauserman brings more than 15 years of experience in athletics, facility management and operations, as he guides daily operations and long-term growth at the City-owned sports campus becomes a premier sports and recreation campus. bit.ly/BausermanSportsOhio

Meet our Greenest, Grandest Leprechaun, Joe Fox.

Some families may recognize Joe for his exceptional leadership of the Miracle League of Central Ohio. He is taking a new role as our 2026 Grand Leprechaun of the City of Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Join us in celebrating Joe, and don’t miss the Greenest, Grandest parade happening on March 14. bit.ly/2026GL

Cents-ible Stewardship

For the 4th year in a row, Dublin earned the GFOA Triple Crown Award, recognizing excellence in financial reporting, budgeting and transparency. Strong financial practices create a stable, predictable environment for business growth. Read more: bit.ly/DublinTripleCrown

There's a “Pole” Lot of Progress in Historic Dublin!

Phase 2 of the South High Street Burial Project is nearly complete. All overhead utility lines are now living their best - and safest - lives underground! Why did we do it? bit.ly/SouthHighBurial

Try Something New at the DCRC!

From coding with Minecraft and video editing to exploring AI and esports, our winter and spring camps are the perfect way to expand your learning, spark creativity and discover a new passion. Make this the year you learn, create and level up! Reserve your spot today! bit.ly/DCRCWinterAndSpringPrograms

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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