This Watch D.O.G.S. program was designed to fit into the schedule of working, positive, adult role models! The idea is for Dads, and role models like you, to not only spend time with your kids but also help out within the school and see what goes on while your kids are at Deer Creek.
We ask that you commit to volunteering one whole (7:25-2:55), or half day (7:10-11:30 or 11:30-3:00) per school year.
You can, however, always volunteer for more than one day. Please note that we will only allow two Dads per day in the school unless there is a special school event that day.
A normally scheduled day will include checking in at the front office, getting a personalized printed schedule (details of where and when to go) of your day, eating lunch with your child/children, and helping out in all the different grade levels. Some duties could be helping out in the office, helping Specials teachers like P.E. or Art, or being in the classroom helping students in small group settings.
To become a Watch D.O.G. you must complete and be approved as a LISD volunteer. The district will complete a criminal background. Deer Creek Elementary cannot let you volunteer if you have not been approved through LISD. The application approval process can take a few days, so give yourself ample time. You will be contacted by PTA’s volunteer coordinator if there are any problems. To become an approved volunteer please fill out this Application.
We also are selling awesome Watch D.O.G.S. t-shirts. These shirts are very helpful for students to identify a Watch D.O.G. on campus. You can purchase a T-shirt here.
For more information about Watch D.O.G.S., email dcewatchdogs@gmail.com.
Watch D.O.G.S.® is the father involvement initiative of the National Center for Fathering that was founded by Jim Moore, a concerned father who chose to take action in response to a 1998 middle school shooting in Jonesboro, AR. Moore wanted to help prevent violence from occurring at his children's school or at any school. The first program was launched at George Elementary in Springdale, AR, the school of Moore's oldest child. Today, more than 1,659 programs in 38 states participate in Watch D.O.G.S.®
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