DEER RUN PTO NEWSLETTER
Deer Run Elementary
STEVE HARPSTER AUTHOR VISIT
Cartoonist and author Steve Harpster will be visiting Deer Run on Tuesday, May 26th!
Mr. Harpster's engaging how-to-draw books teach drawing using simple letters and numbers and many of his titles are available on Amazon at the links below. If you order a book in advance, Steve will be happy to personally sign your child’s copy on the day of his visit. (Purchasing a book is optional and not required.)
Steve Harpster’s How-to-Draw Books on Amazon
Kawaii Fantasy Creatures
https://www.amazon.com/dp/099952903X
Drawing Dragons with Numbers
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0996019758
Draw Awesome Aliens Using Numbers
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0999529072
Drawing Monsters with Letters Workbook
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0875Z5X2N
Kawaii Critters Using Numbers Workbook
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0863R6BSQ
Wizards & Warriors with Letters
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0999529099
Awesome Aliens Using Numbers Workbook
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0875WNGLB
How to Draw Video Game Characters
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1440351856
Draw AlphaToons
2026-2027 PTO BOARD AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS
We are looking for volunteer PTO Board Members and Committee Members for the 2026-2027 school year!
Key open positions - Co-Vice Presidents, Corresponding Secretary
Volunteers partner with our DRE teachers and administration to bring amazing opportunities to our Deer Run students and families. The PTO Board meets once a month for ~1 hr and you can attend PTO meetings virtually if needed. There is NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
Descriptions can be found on our sign up genius below.
Please consider signing up - we cannot do what we do without your partnership and support!
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
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!
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!
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 -
- Sign in to your digital Kroger account on the app or your computer.
- 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".
- 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!
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!
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
📚 SPRING SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - May 6-15th - SIGN UP HERE
🌷 SPRINGAPALOOZA - May 15th - SIGN UP HERE
🎡 SUPERGAMES - MAY 28TH - SIGN UP HERE
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.
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!
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)
Class of 2034 (4th)
Class of 2035 (3rd)
Class of 2036 (2nd)
Class of 2037 (1st)
Class of 2038 (K)
UPCOMING EVENTS AT A GLANCE
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!
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