Early Childhood Learning Center

When fathers are not involved in their children’s education, their children are:

2 times more likely to drop out of school.

2 times more likely to repeat a grade in school.

When fathers are involved in their children’s education, their children:

Develop stronger language and social skills. Enjoy school more. Get higher grades. Participate in more extracurricular activities. Are less likely to repeat a grade or drop out.

“Bottom line: the closer the connection between father and child, the better off they both are now and in the future”

(Kyle Pruett, Fatherneed, 2000)

C hild ren w ith “em otiona lly ava ilab le ” dads: D o be tte r in schoo l H ave be tte r peer re la tionsh ips R ela te be tte r w ith teachers

C h ild ren w ithou t em otiona lly ava ilab le dads a re m ore like ly to do poorly in schoo l, figh t w ith friends and su ffe r poor hea lth .

R a is ing an E m otiona lly In te lligen t C h ild , 1998

Provide positive male role-models for our students, demonstrating by their presence, that education is important

Provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school safety

Allow parents an opportunity to view our day to day operations

Official WATCH D.O.G.S Tee Shirt The opportunity to be a Positive Role Model

for 622 children A Better Understanding of your Child’s School

Day End of Year Appreciation Luncheon/ Watch D.O.G.S. Certificate Picture with child on the Wall of Fame

Dads Step Dads Grandfathers Mentors Uncles Any important Male in a student’s life

Morning Traffic Patrol Cafeteria Monitoring Heroes in the Hall

Provide copy of current driver’s license

Complete a background check form Clearance of background check before volunteering

Sign-in/out everyday

Please contact Rita V. Taylor if you are unable to volunteer at your

designated day/time. (Schedules will be sent home monthly)

903.439.6170, ext. 6114 rtaylor@ssisd.net

Text @ssisd to 903.689.0045

M.A.K.E. Moms Active in Kids

Education

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