Parents

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.

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

Links to DPA Info

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
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!