2. Quick Facts (What):  WATCH D.O.G.S. stands for Dads Of Great Students.  It began in Springdale, Arkansas in 1998.  Today, 3200 schools in 47 states participate in WATCH D.O.G.S.

3. Quick Facts (Why):  In schools today, the rate of “unfathered” children range from 35%-75%.  Research shows kids develop more fully socially, physically, academically, emotionally, and spiritually when they have a positive male role model actively engaged in their life.

4. They can say it much better than I can… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM9nUoWOOvs

5. Daily Schedule

6. “Things to Do” Be approachable Be approachable Smile Smile Talk to Students Talk to Students Listen to Students Listen to Students Take cues from the teacher Take cues from the teacher Be a positive role model Be a positive role model Have fun Have fun

7. “Things NOT to Do” Do not share religious or political views Do not share religious or political views Follow school’s confidentiality policy Follow school’s confidentiality policy Only use faculty restrooms Only use faculty restrooms Never be alone with students Never be alone with students Please do not disrupt classroom instruction Please do not disrupt classroom instruction Do not use profanity Do not use profanity Do not use any form of tobacco on school grounds Do not use any form of tobacco on school grounds

8. www.fathers.com/Watchdogs If you’d like to order shirts or any other merchandise…

9. Questions??

10. Before you leave:  Complete your Volunteer Profile Form  Sign up for a day