Please join us in the “2013 Watch D.O.G. Orientation, Recognition and Desert Meeting” February 6th Wednesday, 6 to 6:30pm Totem Library
Overview
WATCH D.O.G.S.® (Dads Of Great S tudents) is an innovative program of the National Center for Fathering focusing on preventing violence in our nation’s schools by using the positive influence of fathers and father-figures. WATCH D.O.G.S.® was founded by Jim Moore and joined with the National Center for Fathering in 2006. It serves to inspire and equip men to be the involved fathers, grandfathers and father-figures their students need. For more information, visit the website at www.fathers.com/watchdogs
Who are WatchDOGS?
WatchDOGS are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures who volunteer for at least one day each year at an official WATCH D.O.G.S.® school. During the day, WatchDOGS may read and work on flash cards with students, play at recess, eat lunch with students, watch the school entrances and hallways, assist with traffic flow, mentor students, and any other assigned activities where they actively engage with not only their own students, but other students as well. Their mere presence and assistance is appreciated every day!
Program Recognition
The WATCH D.O.G.S.® program has been recognized by the United States Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and has been involved in the U.S. Department of Education’s P.F.I.E. (Partnership For Family Involvement In Education). The program has been recognized on the floor of Congress as a program that “can be a great tool in our efforts to prevent school violence and the improve student performance because it can increase parental initiative and involvement in their children’s education. (Congressional Record, February 7, 2000 page S392)
What Totem WatchDOGS Are Saying?
• 90% thought their experiences in the school was rewarding.
• 90% thought the students were excited to see them in the building.
• Selected comments
o “I participated in one-to-one reading in first grade and liked being with the kids at recess”
o “Seeing my child at school and getting to know her friends.”
o “I gained a new appreciation of what teachers do every day.”
Get Involved and be a WatchDOG today!
• Talk to one of the WatchDOGS at the Dad/Deserts Event. You can also contact Timothy Hall 657-6231 or timothy_hall@msvl.k12.wa.us, Daniel_Natividad@msvl.k12.wa.us
• Commit to one day or more at Totem Middle School during the school year
• Complete the Registration form & Background Check for the district
Bring your calendar and Line Up and Sign Up for your day.
https://sites.google.com/a/msvl.k12.wa.us/totem-middle-school-watchdog/