KNIGHTS WATCH
Calling all dads, grandfathers, and father figures!
We’re excited for another great year at Norton with Knights Watch! Formerly known as Dads Club and Watch D.O.G.S., Knights Watch brings together dads, grandfathers, and other father figures who want to spend quality time with their children, connect with other Norton families, and be a positive presence in our school community.
Whether you’ve participated in the past or are brand new to the program, we’d love to have you join us!
ABOUT Knights watch
Throughout the year, Knights Watch members will have opportunities to spend time at Norton, engage with students, support teachers and staff, and help with school activities and special events.
When volunteering at school, activities may include spending time in your child’s classroom, reading with students, joining kids at recess or PE, eating lunch with your child, assisting teachers and staff, or helping with special events such as Field Day.
More than anything, Knights Watch is about showing up, getting involved, and building connections. It’s a chance to see firsthand how your child spends their school day and to be a positive presence for students throughout Norton.
We welcome dads, grandfathers, and father figures to participate—whether you can volunteer during the school day, attend Knights Watch events, or simply find other ways to get involved throughout the year.
Questions?
For questions about Knights Watch, contact:
We look forward to seeing you at the Castle!
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
STEP 1) PTA MEMBERSHIP
Sign up for a Norton PTA membership at www.ptanorton.org.
All Knights Watch members are Required to have a Norton PTA membership during the current school year.
STEP 2) BACKGROUND CHECK
Complete a Required background check through Allen ISD.
This is mandatory before you will be allowed inside the school. Processing can take up to two weeks. This is done through Winocular, you will need to create an account if you have never volunteered in Allen ISD before. Follow this link: https://apps2.
STEP 3) KNIGHTS WATCH SHIRT
A KNIGHTS WATCH shirt is Required. It is important for campus security and helps the kids and the staff identify you as the Knights Watch on duty. If you don’t already have a shirt, please order one of our newly designed, Norton specific Knights Watch shirts. You may also wear a Norton Watch D.O.G.S. shirt if you have one from previous years.
Order your KNIGHTS WATCH shirt here.
STEP 4) PICK A DATE
After steps 1-3 are completed, you may select an available date from our Knights Watch calendar. **This calendar is only accessible to active PTA members**
contacts:
Knights Watch program - Gwen Dean, Norton Counselor, gwendelyn.dean@allenisd.org
PTA Knights Watch Chair - David Hicks at knightswatch@ptanorton.org
