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• 90% of new, High-Growth, High-Wage Jobs will require

some level of post-secondary education.

• Cutting the dropout rate in half could generate an

additional $45 Billion in additional revenue and cost savings.*

• Research Shows that fatherless children are twice as likely

to drop out.

…Isn’t this something we want to address?

• The average WDD School has 85 men committed

to participating in the program - over 2276 active programs in 41 states

– Generates over 600 male volunteer hours each school

• ver the course of a school year
• We have an opportunity to fundamentally

enhance the experience our children have here at Whitlow by simply increasing the presence of male role-models during their school day…just by giving your time

• By day two of simply getting the kids off the bus
• r out of their cars, their faces lit up, and there

was real excitement about having us there. …imagine the impact we will have if Watch DOG Dads are in the school nearly every day …imagine how good you’ll feel when you get home from your day at Whitlow as a Watch DOG

Objectives of the Watch D.O.G.S

• Positive male role

model for students

– Serving and encouraging – Offering your time and attention – Sowing “seeds of success” in student lives

• Meaningful connection

with YOUR student

• Enhance school security

– Extra eyes and ears for the administration – Your very presence will discourage bullying – Your very presence will promote a safe environment for all

WATCH D.O.G.S. Program Objectives

• Provide positive male role models for the students
• Enhance school security

Program Goal

• Have at least one father or father figure present for one

full day, over the course of the school year

Who are WATCH D.O.G.S.?

We are!!! You all have the opportunity to join the pack of Whitlow WATCH D.O.G.S.

How will I be involved during the day?

• You will help by: being a positive presence during bus/car rider lines; monitoring

hallways/buildings; playground and lunch room duties.

• Frequent interaction with the student body and school staff
• You can assist in your child’s classroom by reading, tutoring, etc.
• Unknowingly, you WILL be a hero in the eyes of the students and staff.

Who are the winners in this program?

• The students
• The school
• You – the Dads

The Derek Redmond Story

On the day you work, you will receive a clipboard containing an individual daily schedule, school map, free lunch ticket, and a list

• f “The Do’s and Don’ts.”

WHITLOW ELEMENTARY

7:45 – 7:50 Check-in at the office and receive an official WATCHD.O.G.S. uniform T-shirt and a clipboard with a daily schedule, a school map, and a free lunch

• ticket. Sign in the appropriate notebook to log your time.

Monday, October 15, 2012 – Big Dog (Pup) 7:50 – 8:30 Car duty in the back of the building 8:30 – 9:30

• Ms. Apple

4 369 9:30 – 10:30

• Ms. Ruler

1 280 10:30 – 11:30

• Ms. Stapler

ESOL 245 11:30 – 12:30

• Ms. Pencil

5 Café 12:30 – 1:30

• Ms. Crayon

2 320 1:30 – 2:30

• Ms. Eraser

K 273 2:30 – 3:00

• Ms. School

3 350 3:00 – 3:15 Bus duty in the front of the building

Thanks for supporting Whitlow as a WatchDOG!! We hope you enjoy your day. At your convenience, please go to www.fathers.com/watchdogs and select the link to the: Elementary Daily Schedule Survey. Our Whitlow code is GA1047.

Now, it’s your turn to make a difference in the lives of our Whitlow wolves.

It’s simple. Place your registration sticker on the appropriate day that you want to be a Whitlow Watch DOG.