Water Safety Seminar for Elementary Students

 

 
 

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

  

   
   
   
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