Edmonds Elementary PTA

Watch D.O.G.S.

EE fathers, grandfathers, uncles or other father figures... we CHALLENGE YOU to volunteer at least ONE DAY at Edmonds Elementary during the 2009-2010 school year.

What Is Watch D.O.G.S.?

WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) is the safe school initiative of the National Center for Fathering that involves fathers and father figures to help create a more safe and secure learning environment in our nation's schools.  For more information, please see the Watch D.O.G.S. Info Flyer.

How Does Watch D.O.G.S. Work?

WATCH D.O.G.S., a K-12 program, invites fathers, grandfathers, uncles, or other father figures to volunteer at least one day all day at their childs/student's school during the school year. Individuals sign up at a kick-off event such as a Dads and Kids Pizza Night or Donuts with Dad or in the office at any time throughout the school year. The program is overseen by a Top Dog volunteer who partners with the school administrator to coordinate scheduling and identify opportunities for Watch D.O.G.S. to provide assistance at the school.  Watch D.O.G. volunteers perform a variety of tasks during their volunteer day including monitoring the school entrance, assisting with unloading and loading of buses and cars, monitoring the lunch room, or helping in the classroom with a teacher's guidance by working with small groups of students on homework, flashcards, or spelling.  More information can be found at www.fathers.com.

Example Of A Daily Schedule

Wondering what a day at school would look like?  Check out an Example Of A Daily Schedule.

How To Sign Up

There are 3 forms available in the office you need to fill out:

1. background check form;

2. Watch DOGS registration form; and

3. likes/dislikes form - this forms ensures you get assigned tasks that you will enjoy, like leading a game of kickball vs. helping teach a science lesson, or vice versa.

Once you fill out the paperwork, please check out our online EE Watch D.O.G.S. Calendar to pick a date that would work best for your schedule.  Contact the office (425-431-7374) to book your day(s).

You can order t-shirts both adult and child, sweatshirts and baseball caps online at www.fathers.com.

2009-2010 EE Watch D.O.G. Volunteers...