Blazer Blast
August 2, 2024
Welcome Back!
August is here and it’s time to prepare for another fun-filled school year. We are excited to welcome our students back in a few weeks.
For your convenience, you can always find updates on our school website Abraham Depp Website and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
Please check out the information below about some of the back-to-school happenings.
See you soon!
Troy Ehrsam, Principal
Important Back-to-School Events
Wednesday, August 14th - 12:00-12:30 p.m - AM Kindergarten Walk Through
Wednesday, August 14th - 12:30-1:00 p.m. - PM Kindergarten Walk Through
Wednesday, August 14th - 12:00-1:00 p.m. - 2nd Grade Walk Through
Wednesday, August 14th - 1:00-2:00 p.m. - 1st & 4th Grade Walk Through
Wednesday, August 14th - 2:00-3:00 p.m. - 3rd & 5th Grade Walk Through
* Depp Spirit Wear will be on sale at the walk throughs
Thursday, August 15th - First Day of School (Kindergarten Phase-in Day 1)
Friday, August 16th - Kindergarten Phase-in Day 2
Monday, August 19th - First Day for All Kindergarten Students
Wednesday, September 4th - 5:00-5:40 p.m. - AM/PM Kdg Curriculum Night (Parents Only)
Wednesday, September 4th - 5:40-6:20 p.m. - 2nd Grade Curriculum Night (Parents Only)
Wednesday, September 4th - 6:20-7:00 p.m. - 4th Grade Curriculum Night (Parents Only)
Thursday, September 5th - 5:00-5:40 p.m. - 1st Grade Curriculum Night (Parents Only)
Thursday, September 5th - 5:40-6:20 p.m. - 3rd Grade Curriculum Night (Parents Only)
Thursday, September 5th - 6:20-7:00 p.m. - 5th Grade Curriculum Night (Parents Only)
Thursday, September 19th - Fall Picture Day
Friday, September 20th - 6:00-8:00 p.m - Depp Dash (Community Fun Run)
Wednesday, October 16th - 4:00-7:45 p.m. - Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday, October 17th - 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Fall Festival at Leeds Farm
Thursday, October 24th - 4:00-7:45 p.m. - Parent Teacher Conferences
Welcome New Staff
We will have lots of new faces at Abraham Depp this year. Please welcome our new Crew members!
Burt Stellers - Assistant Principal
Jennifer Wilson - PM Kindergarten
Natalie Miller - 1st Grade
Amanda Apple - 3rd Grade
Bree Sims - 3rd Grade
Katie Crowell - 4th Grade
Mike Nemeth - 4th Grade
Amanda Byers - 5th Grade
Nick Byorth - 5th Grade
Peggy Henderson-Murphy - Media Specialist
Kelly Miller - School Nurse
Becky Haselbarger - Masters of Social Work (MSW) Intern
Mary Hoenes - Mental Health Specialist/Syntero Clinician
Kelly Mayer - Mental Health Specialist
Chelsea Atha - Intervention Specialist
Macie Sporleder - Intervention Specialist
Hinal Patel - Instructional Paraprofessional
Chrissie Silber - Instructional Paraprofessional
Megan Petrus - Instructional Paraprofessional
Drew Massey - Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA)
Allison Stafford - Gifted Intervention Specialist
Anna Gilbert - Full Time Reading Support
Erin Green - Crossing Guard (Gardenia)
Depp School Supplies
School supplies purchased from 1st Day School Supplies will be delivered to Depp next week and placed in your students classroom before Meet the Teacher.
See the Depp School Supply Lists for a complete list of supplies needed for each grade level.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in volunteering at Depp, you will need to begin the background check process through Secure Volunteer. It's easy and takes less than 5 minutes! There will be multiple volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
After School Activities
Families can now find direct links to Enrichment Activities and Visual & Performing Arts Activities available in our community and beyond on the Enrichment Opportunities page on the DCS website.
Community Resources Available to our Families
Are you experiencing economic hardship such as: job loss, death of a family member, sudden move, divorce, health issues, or an unexpected emergency? Dublin City Schools partners with many organizations that can help!
Scouts
Representatives from girl scouts and cub scouts will be at walk through if your family is interested!
Monday, August 5th
Teacher assignments posted in Infinite Campus
Thursday, August 8th / Friday, August 9th
Bus Route information posted in Infinite Campus
Wednesday, August 14th
Meet the Teacher Day - Times Listed Above
Thursday, August 15th
First Day of School (1st-5th Grade)
Kindergarten Phase-In Day (#1)
Friday, August 16th
Kindergarten Phase-In Day (#2)
Abraham Depp Elementary
Troy Ehrsam, Principal
Burt Stellers, Assistant Principal
Diana Mack, Teacher/Administrator on Special Assignment
Amy Diller, School Counselor (Last Names A-L)
Christin Loose, School Counselor (Last Names M-Z)
Abraham Depp PTO (DeppPTO@gmail.com)
Instagram: abrahamdepp
Facebook: Abraham Depp PTO
Email: depp_info@dublinschools.net
Depp Website: https://depp.dublinschools.net/
Location: 9001 Gardenia Drive Plain City, Ohio 43064
Main Office Phone: 614-718-8642
Attendance
If your child will be absent from school, please email our attendance line at ades_attendance@dublinschools.net. You can also call our attendance line at 614-718-8642
District News
Coming Soon!