Parents
Dawson Parent Association
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DPA Webstore!
Buy holiday greenery! Grocery cards! Spirit gear! All proceeds benefit the activities of the Dawson Parent Association.
WELCOME TO THE DAWSON PARENT ASSOCIATION!
We’re thrilled to have you as part of the Dawson Parent Association (DPA). Being a parent or guardian of a current Dawson School student means you’re a member of the active DPA community and a welcome participant in all we do to make Dawson extraordinary.
We’re thrilled to have you as part of the Dawson Parent Association (DPA). Being a parent or guardian of a current Dawson School student means you’re a member of the active DPA community and a welcome participant in all we do to make Dawson extraordinary.
Our Goals are:
- To build a strong sense of community and school spirit by facilitating dynamic events geared towards bringing families together and creating rich new relationships.
- To support the students, faculty and staff through curriculum enrichment and creative displays of gratitude.
- To create a strong avenue of communication between the Dawson School Administration and the Dawson Parent Community.
DPA Community Building Initiatives: These are various events designed to bring families together and have a great time in the act. Think, Dawson Fest, Holiday Coffee & Market, Faculty/Staff Appreciation Breakfast, Quiz Night.
DPA Supported Fundraisers: We work directly with the Dawson School Development Office to assist them with their efforts, raising funds for operating expenses and educational opportunities for our beloved students and faculty. Think, The Dawson Fund, the Spring Auction & Gala, Farm To Table Dinner.
DPA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2020-21
President - Michelle Yano
Vice President - Shannon Knobel
Secretary - Kirsten Hunter
Treasurer - Mina Amin
Assistant Treasurer - Jill Slater
Marketing Director - Tara Raposo
Upper School Coordinator - Shawna Sharp
Middle School Coordinator - Mina Amin & Jennifer Halverson
Lower School Coordinator - Jennifer Shook
DPA COMMITTEE CHAIRS 2020-21
After School Concessions - Michelle Leiber
Dawson Fest - Wendy Lewis, Michelle Yano
Faculty/Staff Appreciation - Julie Krevitt
Gift Card Program - Kirsten Eldridge
Grocery Card Program - Nicole Heathwood & Shari Manzardo
Holiday Coffee - Tina Sala
Spirit Wear - Carrie Goldin & Beth Petersen
Sunshine Club - Colby Yardley
CLASSROOM PARENT REPRESENTATIVES 2020-21
Kindergarten - Megan Dunleavy
1st Grade - Abby Boyd & Bhargavi Gorukanti
2nd Grade - Catherine Hagney Brown & Jen Shook
3rd Grade - Megan Dunleavy
4th Grade - Julie Krevitt
5th Grade - Leena Kirkendall
6th Grade - Marnie Craycroft & Jill Slater
7th Grade - Randi Scherr & Lindsay Gutman
8th Grade - Kristen Huze
9th Grade - Keough Duckett, Alicen Halquist, Shannon Knobel
10th Grade - Ashton Burridge & Beth Marbach
11th Grade - Beth Waters, Nancy Travis, Shannon Knobel
12th Grade - Tina Sala & Michelle Leiber
President - Michelle Yano
Vice President - Shannon Knobel
Secretary - Kirsten Hunter
Treasurer - Mina Amin
Assistant Treasurer - Jill Slater
Marketing Director - Tara Raposo
Upper School Coordinator - Shawna Sharp
Middle School Coordinator - Mina Amin & Jennifer Halverson
Lower School Coordinator - Jennifer Shook
DPA COMMITTEE CHAIRS 2020-21
After School Concessions - Michelle Leiber
Dawson Fest - Wendy Lewis, Michelle Yano
Faculty/Staff Appreciation - Julie Krevitt
Gift Card Program - Kirsten Eldridge
Grocery Card Program - Nicole Heathwood & Shari Manzardo
Holiday Coffee - Tina Sala
Spirit Wear - Carrie Goldin & Beth Petersen
Sunshine Club - Colby Yardley
CLASSROOM PARENT REPRESENTATIVES 2020-21
Kindergarten - Megan Dunleavy
1st Grade - Abby Boyd & Bhargavi Gorukanti
2nd Grade - Catherine Hagney Brown & Jen Shook
3rd Grade - Megan Dunleavy
4th Grade - Julie Krevitt
5th Grade - Leena Kirkendall
6th Grade - Marnie Craycroft & Jill Slater
7th Grade - Randi Scherr & Lindsay Gutman
8th Grade - Kristen Huze
9th Grade - Keough Duckett, Alicen Halquist, Shannon Knobel
10th Grade - Ashton Burridge & Beth Marbach
11th Grade - Beth Waters, Nancy Travis, Shannon Knobel
12th Grade - Tina Sala & Michelle Leiber
DPA KEY CALENDAR DATES 2020-21
DPA All-Parent Meetings
One of the best ways to connect with parents and stay informed about the school. Meetings typically include brief updates from DPA leadership and committees and Dawson administrators, and may include a presentation of topics of interest. Please join us!
Currently meetings are on Zoom, usually at 10:00 a.m.; a link will be sent prior to the meeting. In the future, we will return to our typical format:
- Coffee, social time, grocery card sales
- DPA & Dawson administration updates
- Staff presentations on topics parents have requested
- Division breakout sessions, as needed
DPA All-Parent Meeting Schedule 2020-21
Friday, September 11 - 10:00 a.m. via Zoom
Friday, October 9 - 10:00 a.m. via Zoom
Friday, November 13 - 10:00 a.m. via Zoom
Friday, February 5
Friday, March 12
Additional Calendar Information
Currently meetings are on Zoom, usually at 10:00 a.m.; a link will be sent prior to the meeting. In the future, we will return to our typical format:
- Coffee, social time, grocery card sales
- DPA & Dawson administration updates
- Staff presentations on topics parents have requested
- Division breakout sessions, as needed
DPA All-Parent Meeting Schedule 2020-21
Friday, September 11 - 10:00 a.m. via Zoom
Friday, October 9 - 10:00 a.m. via Zoom
Friday, November 13 - 10:00 a.m. via Zoom
Friday, February 5
Friday, March 12
Additional Calendar Information
At this time, DPA is working with Dawson to modify and/or reschedule some of our community-builder events, including Dawson Fest, Quiz Night, and the Holiday Coffee & Market; stay tuned for updates.
The Dawson annual Spring Auction & Gala is planned for Saturday, April 17 - save the date!
Comments / Suggestions?
If you have questions, comments, or suggestions - or if you would like to become more involved in the Dawson Parent Association - we would love to hear from you!
Email dpapresident@dawsonschool.org