ESCRIP Support Your Parent Organization - help us help our children! Revenue from eScrip and Schoolpop enables the DSPA to fund school events and programs for our students. By registering your credit/debit/ATM/merchant loyalty cards at no charge, a percentage of your purchases at participating merchants will be rebated to out School each month. We are not asking you to change your shopping habits; participating merchants that you normally patronize will automatically forward your contribution to the School through escrip and Schoolpop. Click here to sign up now. www.escrip.com www.schoolpop.com For assistance, contact Sara Hodge (650) 685-1767 or loshodges@yahoo.com

Programs & Committees

Welcome to the Day School Parents' Association! We welcome and encourage your participation in any of the following areas.

Programs

Hot Lunch

Contact: Phoebe Pluchar

The hot lunch program for 2007 - 2008 will be provided by Crystal Springs Catering, which is headquartered in Redwood City, at the San Mateo Credit Union Building. Crystal Springs catering is a well-established catering company with many years of experience in private events and corporate food service.

Crystal Springs Catering is owned by Bob Santana. His friendly staff can assist you with your questions at sales@crystalspringscatering.com

Common Grounds Speaker Series

Contact: Susan Lynch and Michele Macpherson
To find speaker information, dates and locations, you may download the calendar or visit the Common Ground Speaker Series web site.

Uniform Recycle Program

Contact: Susan Wright & Maria Yeager

The Uniform Recycle Program at St. Matthew's serves as a clearinghouse to pass along used uniforms to School families and as a fund-raiser for the DSPA.

• Uniform donations are collected from families.
• Uniforms are washed and in like-new or gently used condition.


Prices

Hair Accessories $2
Shorts $6
Shirts $6-$8
Pants $8
Sweatshirts $10
Sweaters $15
Jumpers/Skirts/Skorts $20
Fleece Jackets $25

How to Purchase

• Call Susan Wright for a private appointment (344-1261).
• Email Susan Wright with your requests (susan@techmarket.com)
• Purchase uniforms with cash or checks (made payable to DSPA)

How to Donate

If you have uniforms to donate, here is what you need to do:

• Leave donations in the Recycled Uniform bin at the school entrance.
• Leave donations on the Wright's porch at 45 West Poplar in San Mateo.
• Participate in the year-end Recycled Uniforms Drives during drop-off ‚Äì dates TBA
• Call Susan Wright (344-1261) for pick up.

Standing Committees

Hospitality: Provides refreshments for events throughout the year. This is a great committee for those who enjoy entertaining, baking and decorating. Chair: Tina Churich

Photography: Takes pictures at school, field trips, sporting events and performances. Chair: Tina Churich

Community Service: Coordinates community service opportunities for school families and assists with the students's Samaritan House bag lunch program. Chairs: Terri Boesh and Tony Stayner

Common Ground Speaker Series: Arranges speakers on education and parenting topics through a consortium of independent schools in the area, and assists at lectures. Chairs: Susan Lynch and Michelle Macpherson

Library Support: Works with Librarian Kerry Fender to maintain the library. Chairs: Jacque Bigelow and Mandy Marconi

Uniforms: Operates DSPA recycled uniform program and coordinates with Dennis Uniform. New uniforms: Anita Wu; Recycled uniforms: Susan Wright and Maria Yeager

Enrichment Assemblies: Works with school administration to select and arrange performers including dancers, puppet shows, acrobats and wildlife presentations. Chair: Mandy Marconi

DSPA EVENTS

Middle School Back to School Night, Thursday, August 30 and Lower School Back to School Night, Thursday, September 6: A light supper for parents before faculty and staff presentations and classroom visits. It's best to sign up to help at the event you are not attending as a parent. Chairs: Amelia Nash (Middle School) and Marguerite Cholakian (Lower School)

Fall Festival, Friday September 14: This family party on the school grounds kicks off the school year, and features dinner, music and fun for all ages. Chair: Jacque Bigelow

Christmas Faculty and Staff Appreciation Breakfast, Date TBD. Chair: Nancy Spencer

Book Fair, April 9-14, 2008. Kepler's Bookstore sets up shop on campus, with proceeds to benefit the library.

Night of 1000 Stars, April 11, 2008. Students come to school in pajamas for a the Lower School Talent Show. Blankets are then collected and donated.

Authors' Days, Friday, April 14-17. Children's authors spend a day on campus and talk about the creative process with students.

Ice Skating Party, April 5, 2008: A family party featuring ice skating lessons and light refreshments.

Art Show & Art/Tech/Music Night, May 20. Student projects take center stage as they show off what they've learned in these subjects.

CLASS ROOM PARENTS

Throughout the year, room parents place calls to families in their class with specific requests for help. Assistance is needed at receptions after events such as the Thanksgiving Chapel, Christmas Pageants, May Day and Graduation ceremonies, to chaperone field trips or provide other assistance the classroom teachers may request through the room parents. These requests will come directly from your room parents during the school year and do not have online signups. Room Parents can download the Room Parent Handbook.