Deer Run Newsletter

Thank you for another wonderful week at Deer Run!

This week, we completed our middle-of-year MAP and DIBELS assessments. We are so proud of the hard work and effort our students demonstrated as they showed what they’ve learned and how much they have grown.

Students also enjoyed ending the week on a fun and festive note with our Valentine’s Day parties. Thank you to our families and volunteers who helped make these celebrations so special for our classrooms!

Please take a few moments to review the updates below for important information and upcoming events.

As always, thank you for being such an important part of our Deer Run community.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dr. Robinson

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:

• The Ohio Wildlife Center Wildlife Assembly on February 11, highlighting resilience in wildlife and nature

• 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.

Hello, Deer Run families!

Please take a moment to view this week's PTO newsletter, including information about the upcoming DRE Resilience Week!

https://app.smore.com/n/1t3eb

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, February 13 & 16 - No School
• Thursday, February 19 - Parent Teacher Conferences - 4 PM - 8 PM

• February 20 - Career Fair (Grades 3-5) *rescheduled*

• 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 13, 2026

Long Weekend Coming Up! No School February 13 or 16

There is no school February 13 or 16 due to a Professional Development Day on Friday and President’s Day on Monday.

Upload Absence Documentation via Campus Parent Portal

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.

Do you own a business and want to connect with students?

The Work in Dublin Student Job Fair is March 20. Once again this year Dublin City Schools is partnering with the Dublin Chamber of Commerce to present the Work In Dublin Student Job Fair. We are looking to connect as many students and businesses as possible. Families with a business looking to hire students can register their business for the event until February 27.

Pop In Food Pantry

The Dublin Food Pantry is holding a “Pop In” Pantry on Thursday, February 19, from 4-5:30 p.m., at the Dublin Food Pantry, 6608 Dublin Center Dr. Dublin OH 43017. We will be serving a variety of fruits and vegetables free of charge. We will also have dry goods available. No formal registration is required. This event is a partnership among the Dublin Methodist Hospital Family Medicine Residency Clinic, Dublin City Schools, and the Dublin Food Pantry.

From the City of Dublin

Thank Your SRO Today!

School Resource Officer Appreciation Day is Sunday, Feb. 15. These are the incredible members of the Dublin Police Department assigned to Dublin City Schools, focusing on safety, crime prevention and fostering positive relationships with students and staff. Thank you for being such an asset to our community! Learn about the SROs

And if you didn't get the chance to thank them in person this week, you can send them a message.

Countdown to the State of the City

The State of the City is less than one month away! 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. Details: https://dublinohiousa.gov/state-of-the-city/

Seeking Curious Citizens

Applications are now open for Citizen U! This program takes you behind the scenes of how Dublin runs—connecting you with City leaders, frontline staff and neighbors who care. Curiosity encouraged. Applications close March 17. Apply today!

Presidents' Day City Services Impact

Monday, Feb. 16:

• Dublin City buildings will be closed

• Dublin Community Recreation Center hours remain the same, 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Yard Waste and trash/recycling collection will operate as usual

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

Instagram: DRE_DCSD