General Facts
ABOUT WatchD.O.G.S.:

WatchD.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) is a safe school
initiative of the National Center for Fathering that involves
fathers and father figures to (1) serve as an unobtrusive
security presence and (2) act as positive male role - models for
children at school. Founded in 1998, WatchD.O.G.S. is a unique
program that involves fathers in the lives of children and schools.
WatchD.O.G.S. has been initiated in over 768 schools in 38 states.

WHO ARE WatchD.O.G.S.:

Fathers (grandfathers, uncles, and other male adults) are
volunteers at their child’s school for one (or more) days each
year to assist in a variety of school activities as assigned by the
principal or school liaison.
Activities include:

RECRUITING:

We are having a pizza party soon and want fathers, father figures
and students to attend. Date and time TBA. The pizza party will
consist of food, fun games and a short informative and
motivational message, challenging fathers and father figures
to become more involved in their child’s education. Following the
message, all fathers and father figures are encouraged to sign up

to volunteer at Curtsinger for one day.

RESULTS OF THIS PROGRAM:

An impact survey based on responses from 50 principals and/or
school liaisons revealed the following: 

RECOGNITION:

WatchD.O.G.S. have been recognized by:

Curtsinger’s WatchD.O.G.S. Team:

 Angie Borgarello
Principal                       
469-633-2100           BorgareA@friscoisd.org 

Maureen Salzman      
Assistant Pncipal 
469-633-2100           salzmanM@friscoisd.org
                                                          
Tracey Hopkins
PTAPresident
972-712-2400         hopkinsTD@tx.rr.com

Parent Liaison                                                                               72-571-6087       
Carrie Ruff
School Liaison         ruffc@friscoisd.org  

WatchD.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) is a safe schools
initiative of the National Center for Fathering.

WatchD.O.G.S Across America National Center for Fathering

700 North 40th Suite C 10200 West 75th Street, Suite 267

Springdale, AR 72762 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204

1-888-540-DOGS (3647) 1-800-593-DADS (3237)

 www.watchdogs.net

 www.fathers.com