Dads & Kids Pizza Night
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 27th Time: 6:30-7:30pm Location: Kennydale Commons

WATCH D.O.G.S.®

WATCH D.O.G.S.® (Dads Of Great Students) is
a program of the National Center for Fathering
focusing on improving education in our nation’s
schools by using the positive influence of fathers
and father-figures.

Last year, we had 43 “Dads” volunteer their time and energy to this program at Kennydale Elementary. Going into our 2nd year, we now hope to grow this program and get many more men involved.

The benefits from this program include that:

• Students gain a positive male role model.
• Schools gain an extra set of eyes and ears.
• The male role model in the child's life gets a glimpse of the childs’ everyday world and learns about the increasingly complex challenges and decisions today’s youth are facing. As a result, they can learn to relate better to the child and hopefully connect with the child.
• The male role model in the child's life gains a greater awareness of the positive impact they can have on the child's life.

Why is this program important?

Studies by the U.S. Department of Education have demonstrated that a positive adult male role model will have a uniquely positive impact on the development and educational success of a child.

What do WATCH D.O.G.S. volunteers do?

You will work along side educators to help as crossing guards, car/bus rider facilitators, hallway monitors, library assistants, lunchroom helpers, classroom and homework tutors, and playground/ gymnasium coaches.

How can I learn more?

To learn more about the WATCH D.O.G.S. program:

• Visit www.fathers.com/watchdogs
• Attend our "Dads & Kids Pizza Night"
• Emai Kevin McPherson (put Watch DOGS in subject line)

How do I sign up?

Please complete a WATCH D.O.G.S. registration form and return it to the school. You will also need to complete and return a Washington State Patrol Request for Criminal History form.

Mail to:

Kennydale PTA c/o Kennydale Elementary 1700 NE 28th Street Renton, WA 98056

WATCH D.O.G.S. registration form Washington State Patrol form

You may also return your completed forms in "Kid Mail", or just drop them off at the front office at school.