WATCH D.O.G.S.® (Dads
Of Great Students) is the safe school initiative of the National Center for Fathering that involves
fathers and father figures to help create a more safe and secure learning
environment in our nation's schools.
WATCH D.O.G.S.®
are fathers,
grandfathers, step-fathers, uncles, and other father figures who volunteer to
serve at least one day each year in a variety of school activities as assigned
by the school principal.
School administrators and dads both agree WATCH D.O.G.S.® is a
winner!
- 79% of principals surveyed strongly agreed or agreed that "The
WATCH D.O.G.S.®
program has made a significant contribution to the safety of our
school."
- 96% of dads who took part strongly agreed or agreed that their
"experience as a Watch DOGS volunteer was rewarding" and they
would "want to do something like this again."
And here is what one of our
own teachers at SES has to say
“I have been enjoying having the DOG Dads coming into help
in my room. My kiddos enjoy having them, as well. They are always
welcome to come into my room. I can always find someone for them to help….. This
is a great program.”
Jacque
Barry
2
grade teacher
Snoqualmie
Elementary
Here is what you need to do
to get going with the program:
- Go to the www.fathers.com/watchdogs
web site to learn a little bit about the Watch D.O.G.S. program
- Order a Watch D.O.G.S. uniform shirt from the
web site (t-shirt or sweat shirt – I recommend the latter if you plan to
do DOG duty in the winter/spring)
- Fill out a background check form available from
the SES office and return it back to the office for processing
- Sign your name against the day(s) you want to do
DOG duty on the Watch D.O.G.S. sign up sheet in the hallway at SES
opposite the display case
The weekend before your DOG
day you will receive your schedule from me laying out your Dog Day. You arrive at 8.15am and leave at 3.45pm, typically
a Dad spends time in his own kid’s classroom, and in three others as well as
helping out at recess and lunch break.
If you have any questions
give Geoff Doy a call on 425 233 4499
