Deer Run Newsletter

We had a wonderful week of learning and engagement here at Deer Run! Our students truly enjoyed the visit from the Columbus Zoo. It was an exciting and enriching experience that brought learning to life in a memorable way for all of our learners.

A special thank you to our Deer Run PTO for hosting and supporting this event. Opportunities like this would not be possible without your continued generosity and commitment to our school community.

As we head into Spring Break, we hope that you and your family have time to relax, recharge, and enjoy some fun together. We look forward to welcoming our students back refreshed and ready for a strong finish to the school year.

Thank you for your continued support of Deer Run!

Happy Spring Break!

Dr. Robinson

Deer Run Parents,

During the month of April, each kindergarten through fifth-grade class will receive instruction on the prevention of child sexual abuse. This instruction will be delivered during each class's monthly guidance lesson.

These lessons are guided by the state of Ohio. All students in kindergarten through grade six are required by state law (Ohio Senate Bill 288), starting in the 2023-2024 school year, to receive annual instruction on the prevention of child sexual abuse.

Dublin City Schools values our partnership with parents. All parents and guardians are invited to view the instructional materials for these lessons, along with a lesson opt-out form, by clicking here.

If you would like to request that your child be excused from participating in this state-required sexual abuse prevention instruction, please complete the opt-out form by April 3, 2026.

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.

Hello, Deer Run families!

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

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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, March 27, 2026

Spring Break is March 30 - April 3

Next week is Spring Break! Whether you and your family are planning a staycation or a trip away, we hope you enjoy time with family, friends and doing something you enjoy.

Kid Friendly Community Event

Looking for something fun for kids? DCS’s Interact Clubs are hosting a fun, family event for students in grades K-5, Saturday, April 11, 9:30 am - 12:30 p.m. at Scioto High School. Featured activities include:

• Sports Skills (run by high school athletes)-football, lacrosse, baseball, field hockey, soccer

• Obstacle course

• Corn hole

• Volleyball

• Pickleball

• Crafts (card making, coloring sheets, origami, and more)

• Dublin Strong Challenge (complete a set number of activities to earn a prize)

Admission for each person will be a donation to One Dublin and/or the Dublin Food Pantry. Learn more and view the most needed items. Monetary donations will also be accepted in cash/QR code. Please RSVP to help our planning.

Spring After School Activities Classes start soon!

Don’t miss the chance to register your student for one of our after-school enrichment opportunities. We collaborate with local organizations to bring families a unique variety of opportunities for students after school! Check out the After School Activities page now to enroll for spring classes.

EC Community Open House Celebration of Learning

Join us on Thursday, April 9 from 4:30–6:30 PM at Emerald Campus for our annual EC Community Open House Celebration of Learning. Families, community members, and partners are invited to explore student projects, research, and experiences from across our pathways and programs. This is a great opportunity to see learning in action and celebrate the incredible work of our students. No registration is required—just stop in!

Start Up Market – Student Entrepreneurship Showcase

Also happening on April 9, our Start Up Market will run from 8:00 AM – 6:45 PM in the Emerald Campus Union. Stop by throughout the day to support our student entrepreneurs as they showcase and sell their products, services, and passion projects. Families and community members are welcome to visit during the day or during the Celebration of Learning.

From the City of Dublin

Tunnel Tune-Up Ahead

A little TLC goes a long way. We’re refreshing two key pedestrian tunnels to keep your routes safe, smooth and built to last. Work begins March 30. Expect short-term closures for long-term wins. Find details on the full timeline here.

Join the Day of Service

The Dublin Chamber Community Service Day is Saturday, May 2, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Volunteers will support local seniors, residents in need and school-related projects through outdoor spring clean-up efforts. All ages are welcome (students must be accompanied by an adult). Click here to register.

Pack Your Peace of Mind

Spring Break plans? Let Dublin Police keep an eye on your place while you’re away. Sign up for a free Vacation House Watch before you go!

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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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