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Watch D.O.G.S. Program

The Dads of Great Students WATCH D.O.G.S.® program is one of the nation’s largest and most respected school-based, family, and community engagement organizations.

This program helps provide positive male role models for our students and provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security

Fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, uncles, and other father figures may serve on campus. If you want more information, please contact Mrs. O'Hara, one of our assistant principals.

  How Will WatchDOGS Support Education and Safety at  Solorio Elementary?   Watch DOGS  will:     	   Always wear Official Uniform T-shirts while they are on official WatchDOG duty. ENCOURAGE STUDENTS! (With lots of smiles and high fives, etc.) Help with traffic flow of vehicles and students at arrival and dismissal times Monitor hallways and entrances Monitor buildings - inside/outside  Assist at lunch  Assist at recess, study hall, social times Eat lunch with students  Play or referee on the playground  Read with classes or tutor small groups of students  Work with flash cards and/or educational games Actively and positively engage with their student and others Speak to classes about the importance of education and career choices Be available to mentor students at school Be chaperones on field trips and away games/activities Help students with test review Support fine arts classes (i.e. band, choir, art, yearbook, etc.) with your presence               And/or experience Smile and be a hero for a day!   Watch DOGS  will not:  Go into student restrooms Be alone or unsupervised with students  Espouse political or religious beliefs to students Engage in any conduct that brings disrespect to himself or his student(s), the             school and/or the WATCH D.O.G.S.® Program and other volunteering fathers.

Pizza Kickoff

Tuesday, September 12th from 5:30-6:30 in the MPR will be our kick off night where dads can get more information, and sign up for your volunteer day.

If you would like a copy of this flyer, please ask your child's teacher. We can't wait to see all of our father-figures on campus!

Dads and Father-Figures,  WATCH D.O.G.S.® (Dads of Great Students) is a nationwide program that we are excited to launch here at Solorio Elementary. Our students will be positively impacted by the committed involvement of fathers and father figures on campus. The goal of the program is for you to volunteer at least one time this year. The program is open to all dads, granddads, uncles, step-dads, cousins, and adult brothers. We are hosting a pizza party to kick-off our program. At the pizza party we will give out more information- you can choose a volunteer day, and even purchase a shirt for you and your child. We can’t wait to have your presence on campus and see the positive impact of male-role models on our students.   Tuesday, September 12th  5:30-6:30 pm in the MPR  5:30 Pizza & Drinks 5:50 Presentation 6:15 Sign up for your volunteer day  If you are interested in the WATCH D.O.G.S program and would like to come to our pizza party kick-off, please fill out the bottom portion of this flyer and return in to your child’s teacher so we are able to order enough pizza and drinks A.S.A.P. We can’t wait to see you!    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Yes, we will be there!  ______ Number of people attending (“Dads” & students)  Father Figure Name: ____________________________________________________  Child’s Name: ____________________________________________ Teacher: ________________  Child’s Name: ____________________________________________ Teacher: ________________ Child’s Name: ____________________________________________ Teacher: ________________