DRAGON PARENTS AND GUARDIANS

All families at Bishop O'Dowd High School are members of the Dragon Parents & Guardians (DP&G) Group. Volunteerism is an essential aspect of our flourishing community and we highly encourage everyone to get involved in any way that works for you!

GET INVOLVED!

Whatever your talents and interests, there is a place for you.

Join a DP&G board committee
Attend monthly DP&G meetings
Act as a class representative and communicate upcoming events
Volunteer to sell Dragon merchandise during athletic events
Lend a hand at our fall event: Pizza on the Patio
Donate goodies for a Teacher/Staff Appreciation Event
Attend our Parent/Guardian Socials
Participate in Campus and Neighborhood Clean-up Days
Attend the Parent Education series
Sign up for eScrip - a percentage of your purchase supports O’Dowd

STAY CONNECTED!

Ready to share your talent and time with the O’Dowd community? Contact DP&G Communications Chair Michele Ashley at mickchel@yahoo.com.

Meetings and Events

DP&G meetings take place from 7:00 – 8:00 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of most months, excluding December. See Calendar for dates.

Note that February 13, 2024 meeting has moved to February 20, 2024, 6:30pm.

All parents and guardians are welcome to attend.

Pizza on the Patio, September 6, 2023, 6:00-8:00pm. Socialize over pizza made in O’Dowd’s very own Living Lab! The evening will include an introduction to O'Dowd's Academic Support programs.

Balcony Social, October 6, 2023, 6:30 - 9:00pm. Bishop John S. Cummins Center room 303 and balcony overlooking the playing fields. Join DP&G and President Walsh for a 21+ social during the Varsity Football game against Tennyson. No need to RSVP. All guests must purchase a game ticket to attend.

Class Socials - 21+ Only Events.

9th Grade - October 12, 2023, 6:30-9:00pm, Fieldwork Brewing Company in San Leandro.
9th Grade - SPRING SOCIAL! Thursday, April 11 at 6:30pm. Where: Nido's Backyard, 104 Oak Street, Oakland. No need to RSVP - see you there!
10th Grade - October 18, 6:30-9:00pm - La Pinata in San Leandro.
10th Grade Spring Social - April 23, 2024, 6:30pm. La Pinata, San Leandro. RSVP
11th Grade - October 24; 7:00-9:00pm; D. Monaghan’s On the Hill, Oakland
12th Grade - October 25; 7:00-9:00pm; Nido’s Backyard, Oakland
Check the Weekly newsletter for updates

Teacher Appreciation Events

11/8/23, 12/12/23, 2/13/24, and 5/2/24

See Partners in Parenting page for other events.

Spirit Gear

In partnership with the Dragon Den, our retail operation is introducing some great new gifts and gear for parents like hats, stadium blankets, logo magnets, keychains and more. Sales occur at many on-campus sporting events. Look for our tent and table and show your Dragon Pride!

ESCRIP

This program allows you to earn rebates for a designated charity simply by shopping at local grocery stores and retailers – like Lucky Supermarkets, Piedmont Grocery, Save Mart and more. Sign up on escrip.com (and ask other family members to do it too), designate Bishop O’Dowd High School as the non-profit to receive contributions and the rest will take care of itself. escrip