Watch D.O.G.S.
Welcome to the Whitestone Watch D.O.G.S.
Who are WatchDOGS (Dads Of Great Students)?
WatchDOGS are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures who volunteer for at least one day each year at an official WATCH D.O.G.S. school. During the day, WatchDOGS may read and work on flash cards with students, play at recess, eat lunch with students, watch the school entrances and hallways, assist with traffic flow and any other assigned activities where they actively engage with not only their own students, but other students as well. Many school principals have reported that the mere presence of a WatchDOG dramatically reduces reports of bullying.
The 2024-2025 TopDOGS team is
You can reach out to any us, or topdog@whitestonepta.org
Find more about the National Watch D.O.G.S. program.
What are the benefits of WatchDOGS?
Students gain positive male role models.
Schools gain an extra set of eyes and ears. The presence of a father or father figure will provide an additional deterrent to bullying, enhance a sense of security in the building, and will help to create an environment conducive to learning.
Fathers get a glimpse of their students’ everyday world and learn about the increasingly complex challenges and decisions today’s youth are facing. As a result, they can learn to relate better to their student and hopefully connect with them.
Fathers gain a greater awareness of the positive impact they can have on their student’s life in three critical areas including: academic performance, self-esteem, social behavior.
Due to budget shortfalls and cutbacks, often teachers are presented with larger classrooms each year. The WatchDOGS volunteers provide real and important help for the teachers and the students.
What are the steps to become Whitestone WatchDOGS?
Register to become an LISD Approved Volunteer (update required annually).
Get on the WatchDOGS mailing list here, or chat with a TopDOG
Schedule your day with the TopDOG to be a Whitestone WatchDOG! See the calendar below to find open days. Your student's birthday is always a special option!
What should you expect for your WatchDOGS day?
A week or two before your scheduled WatchDOGS day, the TopDOGS team will work with you to build a personalized schedule for the day.
Wear your WatchDOGS shirt if you have one, or any other Whitestone shirt if not!
Arrive on-time with your student and park in the featured WatchDOG of the Day spot in the front parking lot.
Check in at the receptionists desk for your lanyard and ID tag, and accompany your student to their homeroom.
Follow your personalized schedule! Be Approachable; Be Smart; Be Alert; Be Available; Be a Positive Role Model!
Tuesday, August 20, 6:00pm @ WSE
Dads! Grandfathers! Father Figures! Spend an evening with your Whitestone Student getting to know your fellow D.O.G.S. and learning more about the Watch D.O.G.S. program at Whitestone Elementary.
We will provide Pizza and activities, along with an opportunity to get a picture with Wally the Wildcat, our mascot. The festivities will begin at 6:00pm in the WSE Cafeteria.
Before and after, stop by Great American Cookies/Marble Slab for WSE Spirit Night; The store is operated by a fellow WatchDOG and 40% of proceeds of that evening will go to the Whitestone PTA!
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Watch D.O.G.S. Hall of Fame
