Engaging Fathers… Enriching Lives… #ownyourinfluence September 7th, 6:00 p.m.

Agenda Watch D.O.G.S. What, How, Why Testimonies Guidelines Get Connected (email, remind, facebook, website) What, How, Why Testimonies Guidelines The World needs a Father Closing

Get Connected Remind (one-way text messaging) text nsedog to 81010 Follow us on twitter @nicholssawmill Nichols Sawmill Elementary PTO NSE website

What is a Watch Dog? WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) began in 1998 in Springdale Arkansas. Currently, there are 4,049 active WATCH D.O.G.S. schools in 46 states

Why is the program important? Provides the students with a Positive Role Model Provides our campus with another layer of safety Provides another arena to involve our stakeholders.

How does it work?... Follow your schedule Safety Walks in the morning and afternoon Spending time with your kids Spending time with students (small group or individually) Helping out in the classroom Working with individual students.

Testimonies From a teacher...From a parent...From a Watch Dog

Testimonies from the pack...

Volunteer Data at NSE… School Yrs 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 Applications 80 81 64 71 Volunteered 60 87 42 67 Hrs Donated 480 696 336 536

Sample Schedule TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION 7:45 - 7:55 Check in at Front Desk FRONT OFFICE 7:55 - 8:15 Morning Assembly GYM 8:15 - 8:45 Morning Safety Walk SCH GROUNDS 8:45 - 9:30 Math with Michael Room 312 9:30 - 10:15 Mentor Eeston in Ms. Engelke’s Class Room 306 10:15 - 10:50 Assist with Ms Berry’s Life Skills Class Room 118 10:50 - 11:50 Lunch with Michael and Ashleigh Cafeteria/Recess 12:00 - 12:35 Reading with Ashleigh Room 217 12:35 - 1:20 Music with Michael Room 120 1:30 - 2:15 Mentor Aiden in Ms. Engelke’s Class Room 301 2:15 - 3:00 Mentor Jace in Ms. Myers’ class 3:00 - 3:25 PM Safety Security Walk 3:25 - 3:45 Assist with Car Rider Dismissal OUTSIDE Sample Schedule

Watch DOG Guidelines Always wear your official WatchDOG shirt! Wear jeans or shorts . . . comfortable walking shoes Check in and get your visitor’s pass...See Mary Comer Check all outside doors to make sure they are locked at all times. Eat lunch with your kid(s). You are welcome to eat at the guest table. Use front office for restroom. Always have more than one in a group with whom you are working. Stay on NSE campus from 7:45-3:45. Remember student confidentiality.

The World Needs a Father “ The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for GOOD men to do nothing.” - Cassie Carstens The most fundamental flaw in society is fatherlessness.

The World Needs a Father 63% of suicides come from fatherless homes 70% of juveniles in state-operated institutions come from fatherless homes 40% of all children do not live with their biological fathers 85% of children with behavioural problems come from fatherless homes 71% of children who do not finish school come from fatherless homes.

Closing... Fill out the “yellow sheet.” Order your shirt online Complete the Background Check. (here or home) Sign up up for a time on Signup.com

In honor of our own fathers, we thank you so much for coming tonight! Mr. Gassaway’s Dad Mrs. Quinn’s Dad In honor of our own fathers, we thank you so much for coming tonight! You are making a huge difference in the life of your child and the lives of the children here at NSE!

Get Connected Remind (one-way text messaging) text nsedog to 81010 Follow us on twitter @nicholssawmill Nichols Sawmill Elementary PTO NSE website

Watch DOG Guidelines Always wear your official WatchDOG shirt! Wear jeans or shorts . . . comfortable walking shoes Check in and get your visitor’s pass...See Mary Comer Check all outside doors to make sure they are locked at all times. Eat lunch with your kid(s). You are welcome to eat at the guest table. Use front office for restroom. Always have more than one in a group with whom you are working. Stay on NSE campus from 7:45-3:45. Remember student confidentiality.

Closing... Fill out the “yellow sheet.” Order your shirt online http://www.fathers.com/watchdogs/ Complete the Background Check. (here or home) Go to the MISD website >> Students & Parents Tab >> Volunteers Sign up up for a time on Signup.com Login or Register