Watch Dog Dad

Earlier this fall at the beginning of the school year, I had the opportunity to sign Jeff up for a unique volunteer role at Connor's elementary school. A national program called Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) allows Dads to attend school for the day with their student, helping out at the school doing various activities in the classroom and around campus. There were over 200 Dads that signed up at Connor's school this year, so it's a popular program and a great way for Dads to get involved and be a positive male role model for the kids at school.

Connor and Jeff have been looking forward to Jeff's day for Watch Dog Dads all semester, so they were both excited when it was finally his turn last week. To get the day started off on a fun note, Jeff picked up donuts for the front office and the kids in Connor's class. After Jeff and Connor got checked in, they went to the library to participate in the morning announcements. The assistant principal introduced the Watch Dog Dads and their students, at which point Jeff and Connor both gave a J.J. Watt salute. I would've loved to see that, ha!

Throughout the day, Jeff was kept busy by helping in the library and lunch room and even joining Connor in the classroom for a while. It was such a great opportunity for Jeff to see what goes on in the school and spend some special time with Connor. When I asked them both what their favorite part of the day was, they both responded that lunch and P.E. were their favorite times! So thankful they were able to have such a great Watch D.O.G.S. experience!