Deer Run Newsletter

Happy New Year! We are excited to welcome our students back and look forward to a great start to the year filled with learning, growth, and new experiences.

Today half of our classes rotated through a Taekwondo lesson during PE class and the remainder of classes will rotate next Friday. Please check out the dates below. We have many fun events planned for the students this month!

Additionally, our PTO is hosting an event at the Chiller today. We hope families are able to join for a fun community event, thank you to our PTO for continuing to support our school!

Thank you for your continued support as we begin the new year together.

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.

Hello, Deer Run families!

Please take a moment to view this week's PTO newsletter, including information about Friday's skating party at the Chiller!

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

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 9, 2026

Summer Program Fair for Students with Disabilities

Dublin City Schools is hosting a summer program fair for students with disabilities. The fair is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Emerald Campus. The event is open to families from across Central Ohio. Learn more here. Questions may be directed to DCS Parent Mentor, Dee Marks at marks_dee@dublinschools.net.

Community Champion Award Nominations are now being accepted

Do you know a Dublin student or staff member that goes the extra mile to make our community a better place? Sponsored by the Dublin Chamber Civic Foundation and Dublin City Schools, these awards recognize young citizens who engage in society through leadership and service, and honor DCS students and staff members who exemplify the best of volunteerism, character, leadership, and a sense of caring and responsibility for others. We invite you to nominate an outstanding student today by clicking here no later than Friday, Feb. 20. Students may not be nominated by immediate family members.

Community Champion Scholarship Applications are Available

Scholarship Awards for seniors wishing to continue their education or enter post-high school career training or development are available here. The deadline to apply is Feb. 20.

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!

Kindergarten Dyslexia Screening

Per Ohio law, public schools are required to administer a state approved dyslexia screening measure to all kindergarten students. Dublin City Schools will be administering the mClass DIBELS 8 assessment to students over the next several weeks. This will serve as our dyslexia assessment measure. The mClass DIBELS 8 assessment includes short fluency measures that can be used to regularly detect risk and monitor the development of early literacy skills. Additional information about mClass DIBELS 8 can be found here. Parents will receive assessment results in February.

Lego League Jr. 2026

The Ohio State College of Engineering CARE Office's Outreach and Engagement team is working with OSU student organization Lambda Psi to present “Lego League Jr.” Students 6-10 years old will get the opportunity to be mentored by Ohio State engineering students as they build a Lego kit in teams and work through the engineering process. This free program will be held at Northland High School every Saturday, Feb. 7 - March 7, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Please note that a parent or guardian must be in attendance with their child throughout the entirety of the program. Spots are limited, register by Jan. 30 to reserve your child's spot! Register here:: www.go.osu.edu/legoleagueregistration2026

New Cub Scout Group Info Meeting

Is your child interested in scouting? Scouting gives parents and their children an opportunity to make memories together while helping kids develop skills and character traits that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. Attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 6:30 pm at Dublin Community Church to learn more.

From the City of Dublin

Have you seen deer in Dublin? We want to hear from you!

The City of Dublin is seeking resident input on deer-related experiences, safety concerns and potential management approaches. Your feedback will help shape data-driven, safety-oriented decisions for managing the local deer population. Share your input: https://bit.ly/TellDublinDeer

Free Open Hours at The Hub/Respawn Lounge

Game on, Dublin! Check out the newly renovated Hub and Respawn Lounge at the DCRC during FREE open hours Jan. 9–11. Explore, play and level up!

Get Your Game On: https://dublinohiousa.gov/dcrc-esports/

Give Your Christmas Tree a Green Goodbye

As you say goodbye to the holidays, stay green by recycling your live Christmas tree!

Collection will take place each Monday in January. Place trees at the curb by 7 a.m., free of decorations, wrapping or bags and cut into lengths of no more than 4 feet. Learn more using our Holiday Recycling Guide: bit.ly/DublinHolidayRecyclingGuide

National Law Enforcement Day is Today!

Let’s flood our Dublin Police with appreciation on this Friday, Jan. 9. Our officers serve with courage, professionalism and leadership every day. There are a few ways you can say thank you and show your support:

• Wear blue

• Share your stories on social media using #LEAD

• Send a note of appreciation directly to DPD: bit.ly/ComplimentDublinPolice

Reflecting on an Exceptional 2025

From parades to park days, music to markets and festivals to fireworks, we thank you for being part of the story, Dublin! Here’s to the memories we made together — and the ones to come in 2026! Reminisce With Us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGDfyBl0t5w

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!

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