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On April 28
2008, Tadpole Pool Services
('Tadpole') along with the American
Red Cross ('ARC') held a water
safety seminar for 206 elementary
students at Carrollton Christian
Academy ('CCA').
Jeremy Smith,
President of the IPSSA mid cities
D/FW chapter along with Kym Lange
from ARC, asked CCA if Tadpole and
the ARC could hold a water safety
seminar at his son's school and the
outcome was great. In order to keep
the attention of the different age
levels, the seminar was conducted in
individual classes from pre-k to 5th
grade. Water watcher tags and water
safety coloring books created by Bob
Nichols were distributed to the
students. Students asked questions
regarding lake and ocean safety as
well as pool side rules. Tom Coker
from SCP Carrollton donated prizes
including scuba masks and fin sets,
water Frisbees, and water soccer
balls.
I have
since returned to the school and
asked if any type of response was
received. The principal, Chip
Bloecher as well as teachers said
the students continued discussing
water safety throughout the day.
Parents also contacted the school
asking about the seminar. Many were
very appreciative of the lessons
taught to their children. All
agreed this type of seminar should
be conducted each year.
Tadpole and
the ARC are currently discussing
coordinating a program in
December 2008 to reach many PTA
organizations in the Dallas area
and get the parents on board with
the importance of water safety and
the water watcher program.
I am proud to
be a part of IPSSA and show that
IPSSA members can and do make a
difference. Thanks Javier Payan and
his dedication to water safety.
Javier, you have helped make a
difference in the lives of 206
children, including my 5 year old
son. Also, thanks to IPSSA and Bob
for the tags and coloring books.
Please call with any questions the
numbers are listed below.
Thank you
Jeremy Smith
President Mid-Cities D/FW
214-695-8717 |
