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Kellybrook Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)

Kellybrook Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students). Introduction to Watch D.O.G.S. An innovative program focusing on safety and education in schools by using the positive influence of fathers and father-figures for a two-fold purpose: To provide an unobtrusive fathering presence

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Kellybrook Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)

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  1. KellybrookWatchD.O.G.S.(Dads of Great Students)

  2. Introduction to Watch D.O.G.S. • An innovative program focusing on safety and education in schools by using the positive influence of fathers and father-figures for a two-fold purpose: • To provide an unobtrusive fathering presence • To provide a positive and active role-model for students at the school

  3. Introduction to Watch D.O.G.S. • Offered by the National Center for Fathering • Jim Moore, founder, began the program in 1998 following the Jonesboro, Arkansas middle school shooting tragedy • Visit http://www.fathers.com for more information

  4. Who are the Kellybrook Watch D.O.G.S.? • We welcome all dads…including those who aren’t “Dad” but often fill the role of “Dad” (uncles, grandpas, etc.) • Volunteers that spend ONE day a year at their student’s school • Actively engage with not only their student(s) but the entire school population

  5. A Day in the Life of a Watch D.O.G. • The Schedule • 8:50 - Check in at the office • 8:55-9:10 - Assist with arrival • 9:10-9:20 – Classroom Hero • 9:20-3:45 – School Volunteer • Work with students on specific learning goals • Monitor the halls, volunteer in the Library, assist with lunch duty, volunteer during Specials classes • 3:45-4:00 – Complete Survey • 4:00-4:10 – Assist with dismissal

  6. Why be a Watch D.O.G.? • Direct link between you and your child’s learning and educational day • Learn the daily routine • Know specifics about your child’s day = great conversations at home • Opportunity to get to know our Kellybrook community • Assist with meeting needs of ALL students • Confidentiality is crucial Most importantly… • Be a Watch D.O.G. in order to have a positive impact on children!

  7. How to sign up . . . • Calendar on back counter • E-mail/Call Mrs. Havens: • khavens@liberty.k12.mo.us • Confirm on KB website: • Click on “Our School” • Follow Watch DOGS link • View calendar

  8. Watch D.O.G.S. Apparel • T-shirts for sale: • $12.00/shirt • Orders due October 15th

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