We are fortunate to work with Head Start programs all over the nation. One of the best programs with whom we have ever worked is in Plano ISD. We always have a great time with great families and VERY CUTE KIDS!
It is good to be back at Spicer Elementary in Birdville ISD. We are now funded by the ASPIRE after school program to work with fathers and kids and we had a great first event for the year. Lots of dads, lots of kids, lots of parking places, and a great time to be in school with the kids. Thanks to all that attended and we look forward to more events with dads and kids in the Spring Semester.
Wow! What a great Reading Night at Rasor Elementary in Plano. We had a super group of Kids and Dads…and Moms. Even though some Dads thought they needed a chiropractor after that second book, we all had a blast. A big thanks to Principal Pruett and Assistant Principal Bonner for hosting us. You Rasor Rockets are really soaring!!! Read the rest of this entry »
We had a great time at Hastings Elementary for their Bring Your Dad to School Day. Good crowd and great interaction between parents. We are so thankful to be a part of the efforts at Hastings to raise educated productive citizens with the support of their strong families.
We had a mighty big crowd at the Academy at West Birdville. These families have meant a lot to me over the years. This is our 8th year to be at AWB and some of the kids you will see in these pictures did not exist when we first started there. Their older siblings were in elementary when we started and now they are a part of the legacy of Strong Families at this great school. We always have a big crowd, we always have strong families, and we always have FUN! (Sometimes we even learn stuff!)
Thanks to many of you who reminded us to get these posted. I think I was dealing with a Fun Size Snickers Sugar Crash Today. Had a great Halloween with the nieces and nephew (the Strong Sons are too old to go door to door but still young enough to eat bags of candy!) Here are your calendars for schools and early childhood activities.
November 2011 Early Childhood Calendar-Spanish
November 2011 Early Childhood Calendar-English
November 2011 Check In Calendar-English and Spanish
We would still love to know how you are using these in your schools and programs.
Stowe Elementary always has a great turnout of strong fathers and strong families. Thanks to the APSIRE program and Mr. Moon for doing all of the hard work for us to get to Stowe this year. Stowe is a great school with great teachers and strong families. We had a cafeteria full of dads and a morning full of fun and learning.
We recently had the opportunity to interview Bob Smiley who is a Christian, a Comedian, and a Father (not always in that order). He answers some questions for us and then we were able to interview him on our radio show as well.
Check out the podcast of part of his interview.
We know as dads that our kids leave an indelible mark on us. But what about when you let them REALLY leave a mark on you, that is PERMANENT? This is a great dad who has started a great tradition with his daughter that she couldn’t forget, even if she tried.
Author’s Note:
I met Tyler several years ago. I work with the Head Start in Greeley and we had tried to do something together there in Weld County a couple of times. We have also attended the same conference a couple of times. When I found out about his tattoos I was inspired and jealous. My kids are teenage boys with a wicked sense of humor so I will not give them the same chance. Thanks Tyler for sharing your story with us.
There is always a great crowd at Watauga Elementary for our Bring Your Dad to School days. This year was no exception. There were dads everywhere! And it was great. Thanks to all of the dads and moms who attended. Thanks for supporting your great school and your great kids!
