New Officers for 2010-2011
President Roz King
Executive Board Members Pat Harper
Denise Gibson-Bailey
Elaine Greene
Rosson Smith
Faculty Moderators - Tom Ponton, Director of Development
Peggy Stawinski, Catering Director
Our sincere thanks to retiring Executive Board Members President Angela Adams and Vice Presidents Terri Wolfley and Mary Johnson, whose sons are members of the Class of 2010, for their YEARS of work on behalf of the parents of DeMatha. The students and teachers greatly appreciate the wonderful activities and events the DPO has sponsored over the years.
Are you interested in being a Parent Mentor?
Your experience as a current parent is the only requirement! Please email the DPO at dpo@dematha.org with your name, son's name and grade, address, and contact phone number if you are interested.
Tuition Raffle Winners 2010
Congratulations to the winners of this year's DPO tuition raffle. The winners were drawn by James Brown '69, the featured speaker at the final meeting.
$250 (Uniforms) Matt Hawkins (Senior)
$500 (Books) John Bozick (Sophomore)
Tuition for 2010-11 Edmond Scott (Sophomore)
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.
Graduation 2010 Video
The DeMatha Parents’ Organization is working with Dr. Gno Video Productions to provide video coverage of the 2010 Commencement. The DVD will take the hassle out of trying to videotape the event from your seat, allowing you to sit back and fully enjoy the graduation ceremony. The cost of each DVD is $50.00, which includes shipping charges. Orders must be placed no later than May 1, 2010. Complete details and order form available here.
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 Parents Organization's 9th Annual Mother-Son Luncheon
Guest Speaker: Tim Strachan '94, DeMatha Hall of Fame Distinguished Alumnus 2009
Sunday, April 25, 2009, 1:00 - 3:00 PM in the Antler Room The event is sold out. Thank you for your support!
DPO End of the Year Dinner & Tuition Raffle - May 18, 2010
Parents: Join us on May 18th for a casual dinner and be present for the tuition raffle drawing!! Details to follow.
The 2009 DPO Parent Online Book Swap
The DPO is offering parents an online opportunity to buy, sell or exchange books, parent to parent. Please remember to confirm the required books for each course and the ISBN number of each book. For complete information on posting the books you wish to sell or swap, click details.
To see the most recent listing, click October 23 Book Swap
DPO Events
DPO Used Uniform and Book Sale
Thanks to all the parents and students who helped at the August 8th sale! Look for information on the next sale in August 2010.
Are you interested in being a Parent Mentor?
Your experience as a current parent is the only requirement! Please email the DPO at dpo@dematha.org with your name, son's name and grade, address, and contact phone number if you are interested.
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 students currently enrolled in DeMatha, and 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 e-mail the DPO Executive Board at dpo@dematha.org, or leave a message at 240.764.2180. Freshmen & Transfers Mother's Welcome Tea - August 23rd, 2009
June 25: Senior graduation pictures are available through Blanton Studios. You should have received a postcard in the mail with instructions to view and purchase pictures. Go to Jackson Blanton Photographers and select "Order Online" from the menu. Choose "Private Schools", then DeMatha. A password was mailed to each student. If you are unsure of the password, please call the Main Office at 240-764-2200
DPO End of the Year Dinner & Tuition Raffle
Parents: Join us for a casual dinner, great resource information for parents on student banking and getting home/school work organized, and be present for the tuition raffle drawing!!
Congraulations to our raffle winners:
$250 Andrew Ryznar -- Sophomore
$500 Deon Heylinger -- Junior
TUITION Samuel Lebbie -- Freshmen
DeMatha Parents Organization's 8th Annual Mother-Son Luncheon
Pictures taken at the luncheon are now available for pick-up in the Main Office
Guest Speaker: Morgan Wootten, DeMatha Basketball Coach Emeritus and the only member of the Basketball Hall of Fame to have coached exclusively at the high school level.
Sunday, April 26, 2009, 1:00 - 3:00 PM in the Antler Room
Tickets are $25 per person and are available online or at the Main Office beginning March 5th.
For questions, please contact Mary Johnson at friendmlj@aol.com or call 703-470-7360.
Dads: We need you to serve lunch -- please let Mary know if you are available.
DeMatha Afterprom Sponsored by the DPO - May 2
DeMatha parents will once again host the DeMatha Afterprom on May 2 from 1 a.m. until 5:00 a.m. at Dave and Buster’s located in Arundel Mills, Hanover, MD. This event is for all DeMatha prom attendees as well as all DeMatha seniors. Bus transportation will be provided for the students from the University of Maryland Conference Center to Dave & Buster’s at Arundel Mills. Students must arrive by 1:30 a.m. and will be required to sign in and show DeMatha school identification. Likewise, upon leaving, students will be required to sign out, the time of departure will be recorded, and there will be no reentry.
Complete Afterprom Details and DirectionsDPO 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.
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Ways to Support DeMatha
There are several ways to support DeMatha through workplace giving, local merchants and online shopping.
More Information.
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.
Transportation for 08-09
Current bus transportation information and registration forms are available on the link at the upper left. Zip code lists are available in the main office for those interested in forming carpools.
Inclement Weather Policy
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The PSAT Prep is offered during the school year. Information and application form will be available here.