Divine Mercy Academy
Catholic Cultural Association
Purpose and Objectives of the Divine Mercy Academy
Catholic Cultural Association (DMA CCA)
The purpose of the CCA is to provide a structure in which the parents, faculty, and staff can collaborate to further the growth and development of the academic, social, and spiritual curriculum of DMA. It shall be a vehicle through which school parents and guardians are organized to facilitate parent/teacher communication and to support fundraising, extracurricular programs, special activities, long range planning and any other endeavors that foster the growth and development of the school community.
DMA CCA Calendar of Events
Membership in the CCA
Each parent or guardian of a student at DMA is automatically a member of the CCA. The CCA does not require dues.
Volunteer Opportunities with the CCA
In order to be qualified to volunteer with us there are two steps which must be taken.
1. Fingerprinting/Background Check: Register on this site: https://marylandfingerprinting.com/
Scroll down to State of Maryland box
Select "Childcare Licensing & Dept. of Education"
Enter your information including the CJIS Authorization Number: 1900003022
You DO NOT need to fill in the childcare admin number.
2. VIRTUS Online Training: Please follow these instructions to create a first time registration, complete the training modules, download the certificate of completion, and email it to us at administrator@divinemercy.md. If you are going directly to virtus.org as a first time registrant, you should find the correct site by selecting from the drop down labeled as "Divine Mercy Academy Annapolis."
For more information on qualifying to volunteer, please reach out to cca@divinemercy.md
Become a Room Parent
2 per class needed - Estimated volunteer time is 2-4 hours a month as needed
Meet with tutor at beginning of the school year
Assist with any class parties- field trips (gather parent volunteers)
Assist with Teacher Appreciation Week
Coordinate Christmas and End of the Year tutor gifts
Report to Room Parent Coordinator
For more information: cca@divinemercy.md
Volunteer during the School Day as Lunch/Recess Helpers
2 volunteers wanted daily from 11:40am - 1:15 pm
Relieve tutors during lunch/recess and supervise children
Be prompt and reliable
Adhere to all playground rules
Line up students to return to classrooms
For more information: cca@divinemercy.md
Become a member of the Dad Squad
Hours will vary - usually weekends
Manual labor that may include heavy lifting and cleaning like:
Replacing mulch on playground
Painting
Making repairs
For more information: cca@divinemercy.md
Volunteer with the Family 2 Family Program
Days and times will vary
Oversee meal arrangements for families with new babies, family loss, illness in family etc.
For more information: cca@divinemercy.md
Volunteer for an Event from the CCA Calendar
Check DMA CCA Calendar for upcoming events
For more information: cca@divinemercy.md
Record Your Volunteer Hours
Fundraising Opportunities with the CCA
Box Tops for Education
Download the Box Tops for Education app
Select DMA as your school
Scan your grocery receipts and earn 10 cents per box top. There are over 350 participating products!
Coca-Cola Gives Program
Save your bottle caps from Coca-Cola products! Visit Coca-Cola Give, search for Divine Mercy Academy - Pasadena, and scan or enter your bottle cap codes.
Harris Teeter - Together In Education Program
Link your VIC card to DMA with code 7186.
Link online, through the Harris Teeter app or in store at checkout. When you purchase qualifying products, Harris Teeter will donate a portion back to our school.
Simply make a purchase of qualifying products, provide our school ID at checkout and we'll receive 5% back in credits for FREE supplies.
School ID Number: 70247276
Formerly ShopWithScrip
Purchase gift cards to over 500 businesses through RaiseRight. Those companies will give a percentage of your gift card purchase back to DMA.
*At this time, we cannot support the "ship to coordinator" option for physical gift cards. Please opt for eGift cards, if able. You can also "ship to home" for a physical card, but there is a small fee*
DMA Enrollment Code: K2CKKSM9IMKZ
Click here for a brief video on how to add and use the RaiseRight app.