A few weeks ago I signed up at Sporty's school to be part of the Watch D.O.G.S.(Dads of Great Students)program. Monday was my day of Daddy Greatness.
Born out of a response to the school shootings over the past 10 years, the Watch D.O.G.S. program has provided a way for fathers to get involved in their children's schools. It's pretty easy. All you have to do is show up, wear a vest, walk the halls, walk around the school, visit with kids during recess and lunch along with visiting a few classrooms. I had the opportunity to spend some time with my daughters classmates. It was very rewarding! The kids couldn't stop shouting out "Hi Watchdog!" in the halls.
I asked the principal if I could maybe take the vest home. If all it takes is a blue vest to win respect and hero status in the eyes of children, I figure maybe this blue vest could carry over to the home...as a matter of fact, I might get one for the office!
Check out how you can bring the Watch D.O.G.S. program to your school district here.
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