
Deer Creek PSO Newsletter
PSO Edition

Translation Instructions / Instrucciones de traducción
When you open the weekly bulletin email, click on the bulletin. It will open in a new page. At the top right side there is a button that says "translate." You can choose whichever language you prefer and it will translate the weekly bulletin for you.
Cuando abra el correo electrónico del boletín semanal, haga clic en el boletín. Se abrirá en una nueva página. En la parte superior derecha hay un botón que dice "traducir". Puede elegir el idioma que prefiera y le traducirá el boletín semanal.
Upcoming Events
For a list of all the year's events, click here
Mon, May 6 - Fri, May 10: Staff Appreciation Week
Mon, May 6: 5th Grade Talent Show entry forms due (will be accepted until May 8)
Tues, May 7: Hazelbrook Family Night (for incoming 6th graders), 6:30-8pm
Tues, May 7: 1st Grade Music Performance (Kingery/Bostwick)
Wed, May 8: 1st Grade Music Performance (Hunt/Risher)
Thurs, May 9: 5th Grade Talent Show Auditions @2:30pm
Fri, May 10: Deer Creek After Dark experience
Tues, May 14: PSO meeting @7pm (Board Election)
Thurs, May 16: 5th Grade Talent Show Dress Rehearsal @2:30pm
Thurs, May 16: Kinder Kick Off (fall 2024 students)
Tues, May 21: 5th Grade Talent Show Assembly
Wed, May 22: NO SCHOOL (Staff Work Day)
Wed, May 22: DINEOUT: Menchie’s Sherwood, 12pm-9pm
Thurs, May 23: 5th Grade Talent Show, 6:30pm
Wed, May 29: Marathon Kids Running Club celebration
Thurs, May 30: 5th Grade Dodgenut After-School Experience
Friday, May 31: Spirit Day - Beach
Friday, May 31: Multicultural Festival at Twality Middle School, 5-7:30pm
Tues, June 4: PSO Meeting @9am (Budget Approval)
Friday, June 7: Field Day
Tues, June 11: 5th Grade Fun Day
Wed, June 12: 5th Grade Promotion (Doors open @1:15pm)
Fri, June 14: Last Day of School - Dismiss @11:15am
Fri, June 14: 14 Kona Ice Park Play Date after school 11:30am-2pm @King City Community Park
Updated Calendar (English)
Calendario actualizado (Español)
Staff Appreciation Week starts on MONDAY
Staff Appreciation Week is NEXT WEEK! Join us as we take every opportunity to show our gratitude to our school's hardworking staff team. From the office staff to our custodians, classroom teachers to recess supervisors, and every essential person in between, we are recognizing them ALL!
Our PSO Board is planning the following events:
Monday: Coffee Cart on-site serving coffee, chai, and Italian sodas
Tuesday: Catered taco lunch
Wednesday: Customized gifts
Thursday: Breakfast
Friday: Yoga class led by Bri Howard
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Can you lend a hand or donate a food item for a staff breakfast? Click here for the volunteer opportunities.
OTHER RESOURCES:
Click here for a list of all staff members.
Click here to see recommended themes for showing gratitude each day that week.
Click here for a list of staff members' favorites, including a few Amazon Wish Lists.
Staff Appreciation Week (English)
Staff Appreciation Week (Español)
Help with Staff Breakfast
Help us host a delicious breakfast spread next week! If you're able to provide something, please sign up here: https://signup.com/go/fWyHHfc
Thank you!
Auction was a success! Experiences still available...
THANK YOU to the many volunteers, staff members, and Deer Creek families who made our online auction a success! We raised over $10,500 for field trips, community events, school supplies, learning resources, teacher needs, and much more for Deer Creek's students and staff. Thanks for your generous support!
Deer Creek Staff will babysit your student on May 10
Only 5 spots left!
1st Grade After School Movie on May 30
10 spots left!
5th Grade Dodgeball & Donuts May 30
14 spots left!
Mom Hangout on Friday, May 17
1 spot left!
Drinks & apps at a parent's home on May 18
13 openings
Kindergarten Park Play Date on June 5
2 spots available for Ms. Davis and 1 for Ms. Stewart
STEAM Fair was a hit!
Thank you for making our STEAM Fair a resounding success! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the attendees, vendors, and volunteers who contributed their time, resources, and expertise to make the fair a fantastic experience for everyone. Shoutout to STEAM Fair chairpeople, Jessica Rymal and Cara Kawahara, for leading the planning of this event.
A special round of applause goes to our talented students who showcased their incredible projects. Your creativity, innovation, and hard work were truly inspiring. We're incredibly proud of each and every one of you!
SAVE THE DATE: Menchie's Fundraiser on May 22
20% of the proceeds will directly benefit Deer Creek Elementary, helping to fund essential programs and activities. Mark your calendars and join us in making a difference, one swirl at a time!
5th Grade Updates
5th Grade Talent Show
The 5th Grade talent show provides an opportunity for 5th graders to show their classmates special talents that are not otherwise easily highlighted. In the past students have played piano, sang, performed dance or gymnastics routines, among many other interesting talents.
May 6: Talent Show forms due
May 9: Talent Show Auditions @2:30pm
May 16: Talent Show Dress Rehearsal @2:30pm
May 21: Talent Show Assembly @1:30pm (for student body)
May 23: Talent Show Performance @6:30pm (for families)
5th Grade Fun Day
PSO is planning an epic beach-themed Fun Day for our 5th graders! The event will take place on Tuesday, June 11 during school hours. Sign-ups for volunteer opportunities to be available soon!
In the meantime, make sure you are approved through TTSD to volunteer. Visit https://www.ttsdschools.org/volunteering for more info.
5th Grade Promotion
Deer Creek welcomes families of 5th graders to attend a brief promotional ceremony to celebrate the end of elementary school and the adventures of middle school that lay ahead. On Wednesday, June 12 doors to the cafeteria will open around 1:15pm and the ceremony will begin at 1:25pm. Cupcake reception in the undercover area to follow.
NO PARKING AT THE SCHOOL FOR THIS EVENT.
Be a kind neighbor when parking in King City!
King City Highlands HOA Reminder (directly across 131st from the school)
2. Please stop parking in the yellow-curb section, north side of Peachvale. There is a clearly identified "No Parking" sign, and, yes the yellow is faded, but will soon be renewed. This section is for sight distance while exiting Peachvale and frequently parents are parking right to the corner. They will begin asking KC Police to monitor this situation. When one resident asked a parent to move her car upon parking there, she walked away from me and directly to the school. This is a safety hazard for both residents and other, properly-parked parents exiting the area.
Multicultural Festival on May 31
Get set to travel all over the world at this fun, FREE, family-focused event on Friday, May 31 from 5-7:30pm at Twality Middle School.
Sample and enjoy free tasty bites until they’re all gone. Sushi, chinese dumplings, boba milk tea, pan dulce, pozole, and much, much more! Each person will receive free food tickets. Tickets are only good while food samples last.
Multicultural Festival May 31
Multicultural Festival Mayo 31
Want to have fun, make some new friends AND get involved at Deer Creek? Volunteer with PSO! There are many ways to get involved, big or small, and we'd love to have you. Email president@deercreekpso.org.
Deliver food boxes to Deer Creek families
There are a handful of Deer Creek families who rely on the twice monthly food box provision from Packed With Pride, but don't have the transportation to pick up the boxes.
Can you help on a 1st or 3rd Wednesday evening? Sign up here. You simply go through the Packed with Pride car line between 5pm-6:30pm, open your trunk for volunteers to load the food boxes, then deliver to the address provided by Daisy Ruiz, our Family Partnership Advocate. All family identities remain anonymous and protected.
Questions? Email Daisy at druiz@ttsd.k12.or.us
Earrings by Ms. Stewart
Kindergarten teacher, Miranda Stewart, is multi-talented and creates beautiful custom jewelry and clothing! She is selling these Deer Creek earrings for $20/pair (and $5 will be donated to PSO)!
Email her at mstewart@ttsd.k12.or.us to place an order!
Check out her Instagram account here!
Gift Cards that Give Back
RaiseRight (formerly Shop with Scrip)
Make fundraising part of your everyday life with gift cards purchased through RaiseRight. If you remember the Scrip program, this is the new and improved version! Download the app, purchase e-gift cards or physical gift cards for your everyday purchases (Amazon, Walmart, Starbucks, Home Depot, Target, and 100s more), and PSO will get earn money from your purchases!
Our enrollment code is 4NAJDQK6UB2T
What is PSO?
Every other week, the Deer Creek PSO Newsletter will be sent out with news and updates from our PSO (Parent School Organization), a parent volunteer-run organization that supports the school with funding, volunteers, and encouragement.
PSO funds cover a multitude of needs, including library books, field trips, classroom parties, teaching materials, community events, and much more. For more info, visit www.deercreekpso.org and come to our monthly meetings on the 2nd Tuesday (alternating 9am, 7pm).
Follow PSO on Facebook or Instagram for up-to-date information on school events and activities!