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The kids at Green Need YOU! Calling all Dads, Granddads, Uncles, Step-Dads and Adult Brothers . . . The kids at Green Need YOU!

Agenda Welcome! Mission Statement What to Expect Guidelines Your WATCH D.O.G. Day Other Duties You May Be Asked to Do Finishing Your WATCH D.O.G. Day Parting Thoughts

Mission Statement Our Mission Statement from the National Center for Fathering and endorsed by the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services is: Improve the well-being of children by inspiring and equipping men to be more effectively involved in the lives of their children

All About WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) Dads getting personally involved at school at least 1 day per year helps with: the kids feeling a sense of security; the kids seeing the priority you place on their education; the kids getting a different perspective… from a positive male role model; the dads getting to see their student’s everyday world and the things they face away from home; the dads gaining greater awareness of how they can impact their student’s life in academics, proper self esteem, and social behavior; and the dads and the kids actually have FUN!

What Did OUR WATCH DOGS SAY?

Why did you become a WATCH D.O.G.?

Will you recommend Watch D.O.G.S to someone?

Did you find WATCH D.O.G.S rewarding

Giving 'unsuspecting' kids a sticker The HIGHLIGHT of my WATCHDOG experience was: Seeing the pride my son had for me. Getting hugs from the kindergarteners at lunch (my son is 5th grader) :) Giving 'unsuspecting' kids a sticker Spending time with my three children and seeing how they interacted with their friends It felt amazing to be asked for high fives while I was just walking around the corridors and in the cafeteria. Watching the kids enjoying their time learning. The teachers are fantastic. Having the opportunity to interact with the kids. I had the opportunity to help in art, lunch and recess. I also was able to read a book to my son's class.

Being a part of morning announcements with my son! Great Program!!! Giving back to the community! Walking the kids from their art class back to their classroom and trying to figure out how to make my kids behave that well at home!!! The excitement of my children and how proud they were to have me here. The students all seem very excited to have me as well. Seeing the huge smile on my kindergartner's face when I walked into the room.

How Will Watch D.O.G.S. Support Education and Safety at Green Elementary? Always wear Official Uniform T-shirts while they are on official WatchDOG duty. ENCOURAGE STUDENTS! (with lots of smiles and high fives, etc.) Help with traffic flow of vehicles and students at arrival and dismissal times Monitor hallways and entrances; Monitor buildings - inside/outside Assist at lunch; Eat lunch with your student; interact with other kids at lunch Assist at recess, study hall, social times - Play or referee on the playground or gym

How Will Watch D.O.G.S. Support Education and Safety at Green Elementary? Read with classes or tutor small groups of students Work with flash cards and/or educational games Actively and positively engage with their student and others Speak to classes about importance of education and career choices/Let us know if you have an expertise. Be available to mentor male students Assist on fieldtrips and activities Smile and be a hero for a day!

Basic Housekeeping Rules Follow your personalized Daily Schedule!!! Stop by the office if you have any questions throughout the day. Limit personal use of cell phones and PDA’s. Keep your badge on for security reasons Have fun and enjoy the day!

The “Always” Rules Always be visible to others. Always use the adult restrooms located at the front of the building. Always enjoy and have fun! Always follow school’s confidentiality policy in regards to our students and staff. Always share concerns you may have with Mrs. Lindberg or Mrs. Carter.

THE “BE” RULES! Be approachable – smile, talk to the students, listen to them. Be smart – follow the school’s policy on appropriate conduct and behavior with the students and faculty. Be alert – if a situation arises, please report it to a school official, Mrs. Deery, Mrs. Lindberg, Mrs. Allen, or Mrs. Butler. Be available – the goal is to be of service to the school, teacher and students. Be a positive role model  

The “N” Rules Never use the student (boys’ or girls’) restrooms. Never be alone with students. Do not be disruptive when classes are in session. Do not use profanity. Do not use any form of tobacco on the school grounds. Do not share religious or political views. Do not sell or give your official WATCH D.O.G.S.® T-shirt to someone who isn’t an approved Watch DOG volunteer. Do not wear your WATCH D.O.G.S.® T-shirt anywhere other than at school or at school events using Watch DOG volunteers. Never engage in any conduct that brings disrespect to yourself or your student(s), the School and/or the WATCH D.O.G.S.® Program and other volunteering fathers.

DON’T FORGET. Take the ‘End of Day’ Survey to provide your feedback DON’T FORGET!! Take the ‘End of Day’ Survey to provide your feedback. Ask other ‘dads’ to sign up for a day, too!

GREEN ELEMENTARY Typical Daily Schedule for “YOU” – (date) A Typical Day 7:30 Check-in and receive your nametag and schedule from Ann Deery at receptionist desk. 7:30-7:50 Assist with student arrival in the car areas, at front of school. 7:50-8:00 Go to the library for announcements. Mrs. Butler or Mrs. Allen will announce you and your children on the announcements. She typically asks the student what is the best thing about their dad and then she typically asks the dad if they have any words of advice/wisdom for the kids at Green. 8:00-8:55 Patrol hallways, parking lot, buildings and perimeter 9:00-9:45 Volunteer for Mrs. Stamey in the gym with Second grade. 9:50-10:30 Volunteer for Mrs. _______ in room ______

GREEN ELEMENTARY Typical Daily Schedule for “YOU” – (date) 10:30-10:50 Volunteer for your child’s class in room XXX. 10:52-1:15 Lunchroom Monitoring 11:00-11:30 Lunch interaction – we encourage you to eat lunch your own student(s) and visit with the other students during this time. 1:15 Go to the computer lab to take the WATCH D.O.G.S.® Survey.

What’s Next? How to get involved Decide you want to make a difference in your student’s life Pick up information on how to sign up on line on Volunteer Spot. Order an official WATCH D.O.G.S. T-shirt Go home and get on the web site http://greenpta.org/volunteer and complete the form for a volunteer background check Expect an email a couple weeks before your day as a WATCH D.O.G.S. Get your picture taken with your child tonight! Come be a kid’s HERO for a day…you are wanted!

Special Thanks to… YOU for coming tonight ! All of our volunteers who helped tonight WATCH D.O.G.S. National Program Green PTA Melanie Carter Julie Lindberg Bobbie Allen Stacia Butler Ann Deery Green Elementary School Staff Papa Murphy’s Pizza Dickey’s YOU for coming tonight ! Your KIDS for bringing you !