Watch Dog Dads
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There are two primary goals of the WATCH D.O.G.S program:
- To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.
- To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying.
WATCH D.O.G.S are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures who volunteer for at least one day each year at an official WATCH D.O.G.S school.
Program Benefits:
- Students gain positive male role models.
- Schools gain an extra set of eyes and ears. The presence of a father or father figure will provide an additional deterrent to bullying, enhance a sense of security in the building and will help create an environment conducive to learning.
- Fathers get a glimpse of their students' everyday world and learn about the increasingly complex challenges and decisions today's youth are facing. As a result, they can learn to relate better to their students and hopefully connect with them.
- Fathers gain a great awareness of the positive impact they can have on their student's life in three critical areas including: academic performance, self-esteem, and social behavior.
How do I become a WATCH D.O.G.?
To become a WatchDOG, follow these easy steps:
- Submit your voluteer background check
- Sign up for the date(s) you wish to volunteer.
- Order your WATCH D.O.G.S. T-Shirts at least two weeks in advance.
- Expect an email from WatchDOGS coordinator, Justin Miller, a few days leading up to your day. If you need to change your schedule at the last minute, please notify Justin immediately.
- Have FUN!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Justin Miller or email: bushwatchdogs@yahoo.com
WatchDOGS Expectations
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Thank you for your interest in volunteering as a Bush Watch D.O.G.S. We are thrilled to have your presence on our campus this school year! Below you will find a list of expectations for your day at Bush.
- Be on time and be present.
- Be willing to help across the campus, you are here to be a Watch D.O.G. to all kids on campus.
- Schedules can change, please be flexible with your day. If you have questions you can check in with Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Kollhoff or the front office staff.
- Make sure your interactions with each student is positive.
- Be mindful of school policies. For example, no piggy back rides, or bringing lunch items for students other than your own.
- During lunch please feel free to eat with your child’s class or you may dine at the visitor’s table with your child only.
- Most of all, enjoy your day and enjoy being a mentor!
Gracias por su interés en ser voluntario como miembro de Bush Watch D.O.G.S. ¡Estamos encantados de tener su presencia en nuestro campus este año escolar! A continuación encontrará una lista de expectativas para su día en Bush.
- Sea puntual y esté presente.
- Esté dispuesto a ayudar en todo el campus, este aquí para ser un Watch D.O.G. para todos los niños en el campus.
- Los horarios pueden cambiar, por favor sea flexible con su día. Si tiene preguntas, puede comunicarse con la Sra. Jackson, la Sra. Kollhoff o el personal de la oficina.
- Asegúrese de que sus interacciones con los estudiantes sean positiva.
- Sea consciente de las políticas de la escuela. Por ejemplo, no se permiten cargar a los estudiantes ni traer comida para el almuerzo para estudiantes que no sean los suyos.
- Durante el almuerzo, siéntase libre de comer con la clase de su hijo o puede cenar en la mesa de visitantes solo con su hijo.
- ¡Sobre todo, disfrute de su día y disfrute de ser un buen mentor!