Deer Run Newsletter

Thank you for your continued support during this important assessment season. Your partnership in ensuring students are prepared, well-rested, and ready to do their best each day truly makes a difference. We are so proud of the effort and perseverance our students have demonstrated!

Next week, we will have a brief break from testing, which will allow students and staff to recharge. We will then resume assessments the following week with Grades 3 and 4 completing their Ohio State Math testing.

In the midst of this busy season, we also want to celebrate the incredible creativity and innovation of our students. Please take a moment to check out the pictures below from our Invention Convention. Our students did an outstanding job showcasing their ideas, problem-solving skills, and ingenuity!

Thank you again for your ongoing support and partnership. We appreciate all you do to support our Deer Run community.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dr. Robinson

Deer Run Elementary families, our 1st Day School Supplies store is officially live. This is the easiest way to order the exact supplies teachers requested for next year. No searching multiple stores. No guessing brands. No wondering if you selected the right version. In just a few minutes, you can select our school, choose your child’s grade, and check school supplies off your list early and stress-free. Order Here: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/80469

Registration opens on May 5 at Noon to register to Syntero Summer Groups. Information will be available via a flyer that will be sent home with students.

We are experiencing a lot of illness in the classrooms. Please keep the following in mind before sending your student to school. Always make sure there is someone available on your emergency contacts list to pick up your child in a timely fashion.

Your child is too ill to go to school if he or she has any of the following symptoms:

• Temperature above 100.4°F
• Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
• Shortness of breath or an increase in wheezing during normal activity
• Has a cough that interrupts normal activity
• Rash over the body or localized to one area of the body
• Fatigue and needs bed rest (common with flu-like symptoms)
• Signs of conjunctivitis such as red, crusty or swollen eyes

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.

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.

April Breakfast Menu here.

April Lunch Menu here.

May Breakfast Menu here.

May Lunch Menu here.

Hello, Deer Run families!

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

Don't forget to connect with the Deer Run PTO via Instagram and Facebook!

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Thank you,

The Deer Run PTO

• Springapalooza - Friday, May 15th @ 4:30 pm

• Steve Harpster Author Visit - Tuesday, May 26th

• Grade 5 Kona Ice - Wednesday, May 27th @ 2:15 pm

• Supergames - Thursday, May 28th

• 5th Grade Clap Out- Friday, May 29th

Friday, April 17, 2026

There is no school next Friday, April 24 due to a Teacher Conference flex day. Enjoy the long weekend as we gear up for the final stretch of the school year!!

5th Grade Strings: Enrollment Now Open for 2026-27

Dublin City Schools is pleased to offer an optional beginning strings program for rising 5th-grade students. Interested current 4th grade families (from any elementary school) are encouraged to attend either of the Strings Information Nights:

• May 5 at Karrer Middle School from 4:30 - 7:30 pm- Sign Up Here

• May 6 at Sells Middle School from 5:30 - 8:30 pm- Sign Up Here

• Visit our website to learn more about the 5th-grade strings program.

Summer Camps

Explore a variety of Summer Camps offered by our After School Activities partners and DCS coaches, and visit the Info Hub page for details on activities available through local organizations. With so many options to choose from, you can keep your student engaged and active all summer long.

From the City of Dublin

Join us for Earth Day & Arbor Day

Join the City of Dublin for a double Celebration on April 24 at Amberleigh Community Park. Spend the morning outdoors connecting with neighbors, caring for our environment and learning simple ways to live more sustainably. From hands-on activities to a new community plant swap, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Learn more here.

Make a Difference in Dublin

The Dublin Chamber’s Community Service Day is Saturday, May 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will support local seniors, residents in need, Dublin City Schools and nonprofit organizations through outdoor spring clean-up projects. It’s a great opportunity for students and families to give back together while making a visible impact in the community. All ages are welcome (students must be accompanied by an adult), and lunch will be provided. Register here.

Save the Date: A Conversation That Matters

Join the City of Dublin for a Mental Health Town Hall focused on real conversations, local support and tools to help you and those around you. It is set for Thursday, May 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dublin Rec Center. Get the details and get ready to talk.

Garage Sale Permit Season

Declutter mode: ON! Garage sale season is here, Dublin! Before you set up shop, City residents are reminded to grab your $5 garage sale permit. It covers up to 3 days of selling and helps keep everything running smoothly. Learn more.

OU Dublin Speaker Series: Understanding Stress

Join Ohio University Dublin on April 22 from 6:30–8 p.m. at the Abbey Theater for an engaging talk on how stress impacts daily life, relationships and performance. Register here.

A Month of Momentum in Dublin

March demonstrated Dublin’s resilience, professionalism and strong community partnerships. Check out all the successes of the last month in our City Manager Report, while looking ahead to our Earth Month initiatives. Read the full report.

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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