DPO - DeMatha Parent Organization

   2011-2012 DeMatha Parents' Organization

 

   Board Members

 

   Family Mentor Program

 

Faculty Moderators -      Tom Ponton, Director of Development
                                              Peggy Stawinski, Catering Director

Contact Information: dpo@dematha.org or 240-764-2180

Freshmen and Transfer Parents - Welcome to DeMatha! 

If you are interested in getting to know the school from a parent perspective, we will gladly put you in touch with a Parent Mentor. These mentors are parents of students currently enrolled in DeMatha, and will be able to answer your questions and provide first-hand advice and guidance for you and your son as you navigate through your first year at DeMatha. Should you have a question prior to being contacted by your parent mentor, feel free to email the DeMatha Parent Organization at dpo@dematha.org or  leave a message at 240.764.2180.   

Are you interested in being a Parent Mentor?

Your experience as a current parent is the only requirement! Please email Eloise Feinberg, the DM Freshman/Transfer Family Mentor Program Chairperson, at dpo@dematha.org with your name, son's name and grade, address, and contact phone number if you are interested. Please put "Parent Mentor Volunteer" in the subject line.

New! DeMatha Jewelry for Men and Women

The DPO is proud to introduce a line of 14K gold or sterling silver jewelry for men and women. Dickinson Jewelers in Dunkirk, Maryland, is now offering DeMatha tie tacks, earrings, lapel pins, pendants and charms, with a percentage of each sale benefitting the DPO. Sherrie Sunderland, Arlaine Freeman, and Kathy Dickinson at Dickinson's will be glad to assist you. Complete details

Support in the Community

Learn more about supporting DeMatha through programs at Giant, Safeway, Target, Office Depot, IGive, SchoolPop and GoodSearch here. 

DeMatha License Plates - Show Your Pride!

Through the work of the DPO, DeMatha organizational plates are now available from the Maryland MVA. The only cost is the MVA charge of $25. For details and form, call 240-764-2221 or email bcoyle@dematha.org.

Stay in Touch with Parent Alert Emails

Receive updated information about school events, cancellations, activities and more by signing up for the Parent Alert.  Information.

Interested in the accomplishments of DeMatha students and alumni?

Subscribe to the DeMatha Express, sent every Thursday via email. Send an email to mlooney@dematha.org and ask to receive the Express.

Ways to Support DeMatha

There are several ways to support DeMatha through workplace giving, local merchants and online shopping. More Information.

Inclement Weather Policy

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DPO Past Officers

Officers for 2010-2011

President  -  Roz King                                                                                                                         Executive Board Members -  Pat Harper, Denise Gibson-Bailey
                                                  Beth Eldridge and  Rosson Smith

 Officers for 2009-2010

President - Angela Adams
Vice President - Operations - Terri Wolfley
Vice President - Activities & Events - Mary Johnson
Vice President - Ways & Means - Pat Harper
Recording Secretary - Roz King
Communications Secretary - Denise Gibson Bailey

DeMatha Afterprom Sponsored by the DPO - May 2, 2010

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DeMatha After Prom Party Sponsored by the DPO - APRIL 28, 2012

The DeMatha Parents' Organization will once again host the After Prom Party on April 28, 2012 from 12 a.m. until 5:00 a.m. at Dave and Buster’s located in Arundel Mills, Hanover, MD. This event is open to all DeMatha juniors, seniors and their guests. Bus transportation will be provided for the students from the University of Maryland Conference Center (where the prom is being held) to Dave & Buster’s at Arundel Mills and then back to the University of Maryland Conference at 5:00 am  Students must arrive to the After Prom no later than 1:15 a.m. and will be required to sign in and show DeMatha school identification. Students are not allow to leave early without the approval of parents and there will be no reentry to this event.  The tradition of a supervised after prom party is designed to provide a safe and fun-filled celebration for deserving students, away from the temptations and pressures often present at private events.  Please encourage your student to participate in this evening of fun.  There are lots of great prizes and give-ways.   Your continued support of this activity is appreciated!

DPO Meeting - Internet Safety

Tuesday, March 17th, 7:00 p.m. in St. John DeMatha Hall
Sponsored by Dematha SADD - Students Against Destructive Decisions

X-Box 360 Raffle Following Program

Do you think surfing can be dangerous?  Do you know what the dangers are and  how to avoid them? What about instant messaging, email, Facebook? The Internet is essential to your education, future careers and lives but many people even the most experienced internet users don’t always understand how to avoid the dangers that lurk the NET. There’s a lot of information we give away online, just by forgetting to click on privacy settings, or by giving more information than we have to. There are three basic ways we can innocently give away information about themselves: by posting personal profiles, by filling out contests and registration forms and by building a website. This presentation is a serious and frank discussion with the students about online dangers. A PowerPoint presentation is used combined with discussion help the students understand the dangers of online activates such as social networking, blogs, wikis and picture/video sharing.

Goal: To make students more aware of online dangers and assist parents in protecting their younger siblings and friends.

We will cover:

• Discuss the dangers of sharing personal information on social network sites.
• How you can protect yourselves from becoming a victim.
• Teaching students the dangers of cell phone text messaging and how predators use teens' new obsession against them
• Understanding cyber stalking and bullying with the consequences of posting threatening and harmful messages online
• Knowing that universities and potential employers use online posting when considering potential candidates

Volunteer with The DeMatha Parents' Organization!The DPO is always looking for fathers and mothers interested in assisting with its many projects.Email dpo@dematha.org, or leave a message at 240-764-2180.

Many thanks to all the parents who helped with the DPO Teacher Appreciation Dinner on January and the Teacher Appreciation Breakfast in November.