2. WELCOME!
Quick schedule: 6:30 enjoy pizza and conversation; watch NCF video 6:50 Learn about WatchD.O.G.S., work on letters and coloring sheets 7:00 Learn how to sign up 7:15 Q&A 7:30 Goodnight!

4. Why are you here?
Kids develop more fully socially, physically, academically, emotionally, and spiritually when they have a positive male role model ACTIVELY ENGAGED in their life. One path to aid you is through WatchD.O.G.S.

5. Watch D.O.G.S. Background
WATCH D.O.G.S.® is a safe school initiative of the National Center for Fathering (Fathers.com) founded by Jim Moore, a concerned father who chose to take action in response to a 1998 middle- school shooting in Jonesboro, AR.
Partnered with National PTA, State PTA, local PTA, and YOUR Phillips PTA
recognized by DoE and U.S. Congress for the effectiveness of the program
More than 4,704 active programs in 46 states

6. Watch D.O.G.S.
Goal: Engage men, inspire children, reduce bullying and enhance the educational environment at your school. 
Goal: provide positive male role models for the students and to serve as an unobtrusive security presence

7. Benefits of the Program
Allow dads to get a better understanding of their child’s day at school
Increase father involvement at Phillips Elementary
Decrease student behavioral problems
Increase student achievement
Help promote a safe and positive learning environment for the children
Smiles and high fives!
Testimonial
- Here is what a WatchDOG dad from a school in Plano, TX had to say about his experience:
I have to tell you how much I enjoyed volunteering in the WatchDOGS program yesterday. I spent time in four kindergarten classes, got to help a bit with school pictures, played monster-tag on the playground, and enjoyed meeting some great staff. Several things impressed me. 1. During Morning Car Pool duties, I was really impressed with the number of kids who spotted the WatchDOGS t-shirt, said hello, and asked whose father I was. I was also impressed with the number of kids, walking into the school, who responded to my own greeting ("Good Morning, kids"), with their own "Good Morning!" It was really positive and impressive. Something deeply touched me: 2. I don't know what it was, but there were a number of kids who really seemed to want to get close. Even my five year old daughter picked up on this. Whether walking with the kindergarteners to school pictures, or to PE outside, or to lunch, or to recess, there were half a dozen kids who - on their own - would grab my hand and want to walk next to me. Several kids actually seemed to "cling." As I got to know them a bit, they would open up and tell me, "I don't have a dad," or "My dad doesn't live with me anymore." One young girl, who is a actually close friends with my daughter, actually opened up and told me how hurt she was that her father had left her and her mom, that her mom had a new boyfriend, that sometimes he lived there, and that sometimes she felt like she was all alone." It broke my heart. She asked for a hug, I gave her one, and she cried on my shoulder for several minutes. I let her know that she could always talk with you, or the teachers or school counselor. She said her teacher knew and that they talked all the time. Then she went off and played with several other kids who told me they also didn't have fathers and, "That's why they we're friends with each other!" These kids were only five years old. I have to admit that as I watched them run onto the playground, I welled up a bit. I never realized how much this simple volunteer day could affect me on an emotional level. I'm so glad my daughter goes to Huffman. On the way home, we stopped for a shake at McDonalds, and she told me, "Dad, I think it was good that some kids got to know you. Some kids in my class don't have fathers."  I asked her if it bothered her that some kids wanted to hang around or wanted to hold my hand, and she actually told me, "Well, at first I didn't want them to 'cuz you're my dad. But then I realized that they got you for today, but I get you every other day for my whole life! So its kinda like I got to share you with everybody!" She then asked me to volunteer again some time! ...it was a terrific day for both of us!

8. Who Are Watch D.O.G.S.?
YOU!
Fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other male adults who volunteer at their child’s school for one (or more) days each year to assist in a variety of school activities
Not limited to full day activities!
Carpool
Boosterthon
Lunchtime mentoring
Walk to school day
Community events

9. What about the Mom’s?
“What men have to offer is not better than what the moms have to offer and have been doing and will continue to do. It’s different, it is unique, it’s the other half, and in too many cases it’s missing, especially in Education. If there were a shortage of positive female role models in education, someone hopefully would be addressing that. THANKFULLY that is not the case.”
-National Center for Fathering

10. What will I be doing?
Assist with drop off in the morning & pickup in the afternoon
Reading to classes
Doing flash cards
Playing at recess
Eating lunch with students
Any additional activities assigned

11. What’s the schedule? 7:15 am – Check-in at the front office
Help with carpool line
Participate in morning announcements
Get your assigned Pod / tasks for the day
Have recess / lunch / specials with your student
2:30 pm on-line survey in front office
Dismissal / Carpool until 3:05 pm
Picture with your kid(s) – wall of fame

12. Keys for a successful day
BE APPROACHABLE!—smile, talk to and listen to the students
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 starting with the Assistant Principal
BE AVAILABLE!—the goal is to be of service to the school, teachers, and students
BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL!

13. Next steps: get involved!
Background check – FriscoISD.org – Parents / Students Link – Volunteer form
Select which day(s) you would like to be the Watch D.O.G. of the day
Complete Online registration

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24. SAVE YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL
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25. GROUND RULES:
Add your student(s) name(s), grade(s), and teacher(s) in the comment fields.
Should all days be taken, me at to be placed on a waiting list.
You MUST have already completed a background check TWO WEEKS PRIOR to the day you choose. You must also already own an official WatchDOGS uniform shirt so that you can be identified in the hallways.

26. GROUND RULES:
If you must cancel, please do so ASAP to give other fathers an opportunity
click the “review/modify” link in confirmation , or enter your address on the website
look up your day, and hit trash can symbol next to your reservation
You can swap with someone you know via the website
Send an to
You may rebook any open day
All this info is on our website!

27. A few RULES to remember
Never use the student (boys) restrooms; use the faculty/staff restrooms
Never be alone with students/always be visible to others
Do NOT discipline students
Do NOT share religious, political or personal opinions
Any student information provided or observed needs to be kept between you and the Phillips faculty
Limit personal use of cell phones – TURN IT OFF
Never engage in any conduct that brings disrespect to yourself or your student(s), Phillips Elementary and/or the WatchD.O.G.S. ® Program and other volunteering fathers

28. Uniform Shirts $11.95 +S/H from www.fathers.com/dogstore
NEW DOGSTORE USERS get 20% their first order!
Other styles available online at varying prices

29. Other Opportunities:
Less-than-a-day commitments
PTA
Before school
After school
Lunchtime
Special Event (Boosterthon)
Adventure Guides/Princesses programs

30. Thank you for your interest in Watch D.O.G.S. !