Curtsinger PTA

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:

• 79% believe that Watch D.O.G.S. made a significant contribution to school safety.
• 89% agree/strongly agree that Watch D.O.G.S. is a valuable component of the schools effort to promote a safe and positive learning environment.
• 79% believe that since implementing Watch D.O.G.S., father involvement in the school has increased in areas outside of Watch D.O.G.S. including parent teacher conferences, volunteering, and PTA/PTO.
• 52% agree/strongly agree that Watch D.O.G.S. contributed to a decrease in students’ behavioral problems.
• 50 % believe that Watch D.O.G.S. contributed to an increase in student achievement.

RECOGNITION:

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

• The U.S. Department of Education’s P.F.I.E. (Partnership for Family Involvement in Education.)
• The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
• Participating dads, teachers, school principals, and state education officials.

Curtsinger’s WatchD.O.G.S. Team:

Angie Borgarello
Principal
469-633-2100           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Maureen Salzman 
Assistant Pncipal 
469-633-2100  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Dixie Beadles
PTAPresident
972-335-1897      This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Jenniffer Cantrell

Watch D.O.G.S     This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Angel Hehner
School Liaison         This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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