My husband is a volunteer with the school and is part of the WATCH D.O.G.S. program. WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) is a father involvement initiative of the National Center for Fathering that organizes fathers and father figures in order to provide positive male role models for the students and to enhance school security. On October 16, 2009, my husband worked his first day as a Watch Dog at Z’s school. He first met with the vice principle and was given a schedule for the day and then worked in many different class rooms and at recess. WATCH D.O.G.S. make the rounds throughout the school and kids really notice their presence. They get to eat lunch with their child and at some point in the day, they end up working in their child’s classroom. When a “watch dog” walks the halls children are in AWE and give high fives and are thrilled to have them there. When I walk down the hall, I may get a “hello Z’s mom” if I am lucky. For more information on WATCH D.O.G.S. please visit the following link: http://www.fathers.com/content/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21&Itemid=60
On October 16, Z’s principle did the school wide morning announcements from his class room. The kids were thrilled. I worked in the library that morning and then joined Z and hubby for lunch. It was a great family day at school.
