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October 4, 2005                                                                                              405.587.0232

Dads Group Gets Involved at Local Elementary

Oklahoma City – Urging dads to get involved with their child’s school activities, parents at Eugene Field Elementary at 1515 N Klein started WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students), a national program designed for fathers to be able to volunteer, serve as positive role models and help increase a sense of security in schools. The program was created in response to the school shooting in Jonesboro, Arkansas in 1998.

            “Fathers can spend meaningful time with their children in the school setting and gain a greater awareness of the positive impact they can have on their child’s life, just by being an involved dad,” program coordinators say.

So far, 80 dads have volunteered for the program at Eugene Field Elementary. WATCH D.O.G.S will be holding Dads and Kids Pizza Night tonight, Tuesday October 4 at Eugene Field from 5:00 to 6:00. Program coordinators and dads will be available for media interviews.

For more information on the WATCH D.O.G.S. program, you can call 1-888-540-DOGS, or log on to www.watchdogs.net.