JAG Watch

JAG Watch is Valley Ridge Elementary’s parent and community volunteer program designed to bring active, positive adult role models onto campus to support student success and school safety.

JAG Watch integrates family and community role models into our comprehensive counseling program through four core operational pillars:

• Positive Role Modeling: Demonstrating character, active listening, and respectful behavior through daily interactions with students during drop-off, morning greetings, lunch, and recess.

• Campus Safety & Support: Serving as additional eyes and ears on campus by assisting staff with hallway monitoring, playground supervision, cafeteria routines, and arrival/dismissal procedures.

• Academic & Classroom Engagement: Supporting student learning by reading to classrooms, assisting with instructional activities, and participating in school-wide character education initiatives.

• Home-School Partnership: Building trusting, collaborative relationships between VRE families, counseling staff, and campus administration.

JAG Watch volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Friday. We welcome full-day participation as well as targeted shift sign-ups to accommodate your work and family schedule:

• Arrival & Breakfast Support (7:15 AM – 7:50 AM): Welcome students with high-fives and positive greetings during morning drop-off and cafeteria breakfast routines.

• Recess & Lunch Supervision (9:45 AM – 1:40 PM): Serve as additional eyes and ears on campus by assisting with lunchroom monitoring, hallway transitions, and playground supervision during recess.

• Flexible In-Classroom Support (Short Time Frames): Assist teachers directly in classrooms during flexible windows throughout the day. Activities include:

  • Reading with small student groups

  • Practicing literacy sight words or math facts using flashcards

  • Supporting hands-on learning tasks and classroom activities

• Full School Day Experience: Spend the complete school day on campus engaging in a combination of classroom reading, campus safety walks, recess monitoring, and character education activities.

• Be a Role Model: Bring energy and encouragement to students during morning drop-off, lunch, and recess.

• Enhance Campus Safety: Serve as extra eyes and ears by assisting with hallway monitoring, playground supervision, and dismissal lines.

• Inspire in the Classroom: Connect with students through classroom reading opportunities and school-wide character education events.

• Strengthen Our Community: Build strong, lasting connections between home and school.