Winter Clothing Support 
If you anticipate needing support in securing winter clothing (jacket, snow pants, mittens, hat) for your child(ren) this upcoming season, please let us know. Through Jacket Racket, gently used winter items are available for families in need. Clothing will be provided on November 26, 2025 to families who have expressed interest. Please note that families cannot access this program directly; requests must come through the school. To participate, email deerrun@cbe.ab.ca with your child’s name and required sizes. 

Alternatively, if you have gently used winter gear to donate, we would be grateful. Donations will go directly to other families in our Deer Run School community. Thank you for supporting our school community. Truly, it takes a village! 

 
 

Food Allergies 
A reminder that some Deer Run School staff and students have severe (anaphylactic) allergies to all nuts, including peanut butter. For everyone’s safety, please do not send any food items containing nuts in your child’s lunch or snacks. 

 
 

Absences/Lates from School 
Please phone the absence line or email deerrun@cbe.ab.ca if your student will be late or absent. Remember to include the reason for the absence or late arrival. 

 
 

Terry Fox Run 
Thank you to all the families who joined us for the annual Terry Fox Run. Students loved the encouragement from bystanders as they ran the loop. As a school, we raised $435.00 for the Terry Fox Foundation. 

 
 

Orange Shirt Day 
Students are encouraged to wear an orange shirt on Friday, September 26, 2025, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day, observed on September 30th, honors the survivors, families, and communities affected by Canada’s residential school system. It is a time to reflect on this painful history, listen to Indigenous voices, and commit to ongoing education and reconciliation. 

 
 

Non-Instruction Days Reminder 

  • September 29, 2025 – Non-instruction day for all students 
  • September 30, 2025 – All schools closed for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

 
 

Deer Run Family Picnic – Thursday, September 25, 2025 

  • 5:00–5:30 PM: Families are invited into classrooms to see student learning from the first weeks of school. (Please note this is not a parent/teacher interview time. To schedule a private conversation, contact your child’s teacher. Parent/teacher interviews are scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025.) 
  • 5:30–6:30 PM: Picnic dinner and outdoor play.  Thank you to School Council for providing popcorn for everyone!