We want to bring this program to Lincoln Heights Elementary School! Keep watching this slide show for more info…

Demographics of Lincoln Heights As of May 2014 – 540 students enrolled  53.1% male  46.9% female  74.0% white .8% American Indian/Alaska Native  2.8% Asian/Pacific Islander  1.1% black  10.5% Hispanic  10.7% two or more races

 Special Programs 55.4% receive free or reduced lunches 19.3% special education services 7.0% English Language Learners Demographics of Lincoln Heights

Why this Program?  Decrease drop out rates  Promote positive male role models in the school  Offer every child a positive connection to a father or father figure  89% of schools that have implemented feel it is a valuable component of their effort to promote a safe and positive learning environment; 79% of have seen an increase in father involvement beyond the Watch DOGS program; and 52% have seen a decrease in behavioral problems

What a difference today makes… Video

Who are Watch DOGS?  Fathers  Father figures: grandfathers, uncles, other male adults

Watch DOG Responsibilities  Spend a whole day: Patrolling the campus Assisting in unloading and loading cars Reading and working on flash cards with students Being a referee at recess Eating lunch side by side with the students Sharing about your career and other activities

Watch D.O.G.S. Program Needs  School Representative  Top Dog Coordinator  Top Dog Team – 5  Volunteers

How to Recruit Volunteers  Reach out to community  Promote the program  Bright Arrow  Jaguar Newsletter  Open House next Fall  Back to School Day in the Fall

Action Plan for Recruiting Volunteers  Start with a 5 member TOP DOG team  Ice Cream Social (Back to School)  Pizza Orientation Nights  Donuts for Dads

Timeline  August: TOP DOG team meets to plan year as well as back to school event Information table at the back to school event  September: Pizza orientation for all interested members and members returning from last year Begin having Watch D.O.G.S. in the building and in classrooms  October – December: Watch D.O.G.S. in the building on a regular basis Hold a “Wear Your Favorite Hat Day” event (to raise funds)

Timeline Continued  January-February: Host another pizza orientation night for all members and those who want to join the program Watch D.O.G.S. in the building on a regular basis  March –April: Hold a “Wear Your Favorite Hat Day” event (to raise funds) Watch D.O.G.S. in the building on a regular basis Donuts for Dads  May – June: Watch D.O.G.S. in the building on a regular basis

Next Steps  Get PTG support  Recruit Top Dog Coordinator  Form Top Dog Team  Plan for next August/Fall  Order Start up Kit - $365

 Look for more information to come home about an informational meeting.