Deer Creek PSO Newsletter

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.

Do you have an old iPhone or iPad to donate to the PSO? It just needs to be able to be powered on and connect to the internet. They will be used for processing payments at various functions throughout the year. Please email president@deercreekpso.org.

For a list of all the year's events, click here

TONIGHT: Family Glow Dance, 6:30-8pm

Now until April 11: 5th Grade Ambassadors' Fundraiser: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Wed, March 20: PSO-sponsored Staff Luncheon (Sign up here to help)
Wed, March 20: Passport Club Check
Wed, March 20: DINEOUT: Chipotle King City, 5-9pm (English Flyer / Español)
Thurs, March 21: Rock Your Socks /World Down Syndrome Day
Thurs, March 21: 4th/5th Grade Ballroom Dance Competition, 7pm

Fri, March 22: Auction Basket donations due
Mon-Fri, March 25-29: Spring Break
Sun, March 31: DEADLINE for 5th Grade Yearbook Spotlights (see details below)
Thurs, April 4: Online Auction opens for bidding

Fri, April 5: Family BINGO Night + Auction Preview, 5:30pm

PSO is hosting a Baked Potato Bar on Wed, March 20 for the 80 staff members of Deer Creek.

If you can bring a food item or beverage to help make their lunch as yummy as possible, please sign up here: https://signup.com/go/fAtjhht

On March 20 from 5-9pm, Chipotle (by Trader Joe's) will donate 33% of sales to Deer Creek when you mention our school or show the flyer. Use code Y73Q6DY when ordering online or through the app.

PSO is organizing an online auction (going live April 4-13), and we'd love your help!

If you're able, can you donate one NEW item from any of the categories below?

• Summer Fun
• Cooking/Baking
• Arts + Crafts
• Sports
• Games
• LEGO

The Auction Committee will assemble awesome baskets with your donations. Send it to school with your student anytime BEFORE MARCH 22.

The 5th Grade Ambassadors are selling Al's Garden Center vouchers for sun or shade flower baskets and vegetable/herb starters for your garden!

Place your order here (or use the paper flyer coming home soon) by Tuesday, April 2.

The 5th Grade Ambassadors are selling boxes of Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnuts you can pick up on Saturday, April 20 OR gift certificates to pick up a dozen at any location when the craving strikes!

Place your order here (or use the paper flyer coming home soon) by Thursday, April 11.

On Friday, April 5 you are invited to a fun-filled FAMILY BINGO NIGHT! While you're there, you'll also have a chance to browse the beautiful class art projects and baskets that will be up for bidding in our online auction. Doors open at 5:30pm. Bingo begins around 6pm. Admission is free! Each attendee gets one free Bingo card and one free raffle ticket.

If you would like to pre-order PIZZA (whole or by the slice) to enjoy at Bingo Night, click here to purchase by Tuesday, April 2.

Create a fun lasting memory for your 5th Grader with a full color personalized recognition spotlight in this year’s yearbook!

Simply email a picture and a brief message (limit 150 characters) to yearbook@deercreekpso.org and we will put it together for you. Finished size is approximately the size of a standard business card. Deadline: March 31st

Please note: photos must be appropriate for print (Please no naked baby pictures, embarrassing images or inappropriate content.)

There is no payment requirement for the spotlight ads. However, we do have suggested donation of $10. Donations will be used to help cover the cost of a book for students who can’t afford one. You can donate here: www.deercreekpso.org/donate

5th Grade Parents are invited to attend an information + planning meeting for 5th Grade End-of-Year Celebrations.

Save the Date: Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00pm in Deer Creek's Library.

Save the Date for the 2024 STEAM Fair at Deer Creek: Thursday, May 2! We are excited to have OMSI interactive activities, high school clubs, Tigard Library, an egg drop, student projects, and much more! (It's also the week of our Spring Book Fair, so you won't want to miss it!)

Students are encouraged to create and display their own STEAM project! Visit our website for registration and resources. Project registration is due by April 19.

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

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!

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

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!