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DEER RUN PTO NEWSLETTER

Deer Run Elementary

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ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS

CELEBRATING ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY

We are so grateful for the amazing support that Ms. Guthrie and Ms. Nelson provide for our students and Deer Run staff. Thank you for all that you do!

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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4th - May 8th! If you are looking for ideas for showing your appreciation for our great Deer Run teachers, look no further! (Participation is optional!)

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PTO GENERAL MEETING AND COMMITTEE MEETING

Our spring PTO GENERAL MEETING will be Thursday, April 30th from 6:30-7:00pm in the Deer Run commons. This meeting is OPEN TO ALL Deer Run parents, guardians, teachers, and staff. We will be closing out this school year and discussing our plans for the 2026-2027 school year.


Immediately following from 7-7:30pm, we will have the PTO Committee meeting for all committee members and any other parents interested in learning about the committees.


We hope to see you there!

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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!


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!


👉 SIGN UP FOR A PTO BOARD POSITION OR A COMMITTEE HERE 👈

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SPRING SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

Our spring Scholastic Book Fair will be May 6th-15th!


We are looking for volunteers to assist in the library with book fair shopping. Please sign up here! No experience needed!


SPRING SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR SIGNUP

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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

NEWS YOU CAN USE NEWS YOU CAN USE

TAEKWONDO EVENT FOR DEER RUN FAMILIES

Families are invited to enjoy a fun, beginner-friendly Taekwondo experience at Korea Taekwondo Dublin! Children will have the chance to break a real Taekwondo board, and families can participate together.


Saturday, May 16

12:30 PM – Ages 4–5

2:00 PM – Ages 6+ Family Class (parents may participate)


Location:

Korea Taekwondo Dublin

317 W Bridge St

Dublin, OH 43017

(next to Kroger)


Reserve your spot here:

https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=KTKDDUBLIN/16240/804554//1776163988


For every new student enrollment following the event, $50 will be donated to Deer Run PTO.

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SUMMER SYNTERO GROUPS

There are a number of Syntero groups available for students this summer!

Visit THIS LINK to learn more!

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DJHS YOUTH SOCCER CAMP

This year's DJHS Youth Soccer Camp (brought to you by the DJHS Boys Soccer Team) is July 20th - July 23rd! The camp is open to boys and girls grades K - 8th.


âš½ REGISTER AT THIS LINK! âš½

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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!

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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!

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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 -

  1. Sign in to your digital Kroger account on the app or your computer.
  2. 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".
  3. 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!

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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!

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

📚 SPRING SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - May 6-15th - SIGN UP HERE

🌷 SPRINGAPALOOZA - May 15th - COMING SOON

🎡 SUPERGAMES - MAY 28TH - COMING SOON

ALL ROOM PARENTS AND CLASS PARTY VOLUNTEERS MUST COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK!

This includes grandparents and other family members. Unfortunately we cannot allow last minute substitute volunteers in place of those signed up for parties if they have not completed the background check process. Thank you for your understanding. There is additional information on the background check process below, and please contact Mrs. Guthrie in the front office if you have any questions!

VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECK

REMINDER: ALL parent/family members that wish to volunteer for the 2025-2026 school year will need to have a completed background check on file with the district. This will apply to classroom volunteers, PTO events, field trips and any other school event. This online process is quick, secure and free for applicants. Click button below to complete the process!


PLEASE NOTE: If any family member, other than a parent, is applying to volunteer please inform Carol Guthrie at guthrie_carol@dublinschools.net to ensure a timely approval!

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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.

CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION

DCS Volunteer Information
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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!

PTO HELPING HANDS SIGN UP
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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)

https://cluster.co/i/4FUQJVWJ


Class of 2034 (4th)

https://cluster.co/i/ZCJX4NCM


Class of 2035 (3rd)

https://cluster.co/i/MRUU6WKW


Class of 2036 (2nd)

https://cluster.co/i/45HYDLAB


Class of 2037 (1st)

https://cluster.co/i/MZ9XKZ8B


Class of 2038 (K)

https://cluster.co/c/oLqN9aBWLIo

UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS

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UPCOMING EVENTS AT A GLANCE

April 24 - NO SCHOOL (Teacher Conference Comp Day)

April 30 - PTO Chairperson/General Meeting

May 4-8 - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 5 - Kindergarten Information Night

May 6-15 - Scholastic Book Fair (Family Shopping Night - May 6)

May 15 - Spring-a-palooza

May 28 - Supergames (Field Day)

May 29 - 5th Grade Clap Out and Last Day of School!

CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW TO ADD PTO EVENTS TO YOUR GOOGLE CALENDAR

DRE PTO GOOGLE CALENDAR

PTO SPENDING PTO SPENDING

PTO SPENDING

We are devoting a section of our newsletter to highlight how PTO funds are being spent to support Deer Run students, teachers, and staff.


AUGUST

  • Italian Ice for Meet The Teacher
  • Back to School Bash
  • Financial Reporting fees

SEPTEMBER

  • Financial Reporting Fees
  • Bank Fees
  • Creative Arts activities - Jared the Nature Guy

OCTOBER

  • Sunshine Committee/Teacher Conferences
  • Student Activities - Movie License Renewal
  • Deer Run Run Pledgestar fees and supplies
  • PERC Donation
  • Bank Fees
  • Teacher classroom allocations
  • Community Outreach

NOVEMBER

  • Harvest party snacks
  • Library Innovation Grant
  • Teacher classroom allocations
  • Teacher library reimbursements
  • New soccer nets
  • Printer and ink
  • Adopt-a-family donation

DECEMBER

  • Teacher appreciation - spirit wear, parent teacher conference meals, holiday gifts
  • Chiller rink rental
  • Winter party snacks
  • Field day / Supergames reservation
  • Art and library innovation grants
  • Tissues for classrooms
  • Teacher library reimbursements
  • PTO Supplies
  • Adopt-a-family gift card purchases

JANUARY

  • School of Rock Assembly
  • Supplies for Teacher Raffle
  • Innovation Grant - 2nd Grade Teacher Libraries
  • 5th Grade End of Year Celebration Photo Booth
  • Teacher library supplies
  • Gym Wall Mural (Teacher Raffle donations)

FEBRUARY

  • Teacher Appreciation committee - conference meals
  • Valentine's Day party supplies/snacks
  • 5th Grade Clap-out DJ and Graduation Signs
  • Photo backdrop
  • Tissues and wipes for classrooms
  • Basketball Assembly

STAY CONNECTED STAY CONNECTED

Follow us on Instagram

@deerrunpto

Follow us on Facebook

Facebook Group - Deer Run Elementary PTO, Dublin, Ohio

Enter member code "Bucky 8815" to be approved to join.

Email

dreptoboard@gmail.com

2025 - 2026 DEER RUN PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD 2025 - 2026 DEER RUN PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD

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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

Published 4.23.26

Deer Run PTO Secretary
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