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Pensacola Water Safety Day

Pensacola Water Safety Day is an event organized by WAYS, Pensacola, a non

promoting water safety in our community. The event is for 2nd grade students. The

basic water safety skills at their respective schools by two

class" lesson is to give them a basic knowledge of water safety whether the students can make it to

On our "pool day" these students are s

At the first station, students learn how

rescue techniques around water. At t

water and learn the basics of what to do in case they find themselves in the

water unintentionally. Both groups last about

back together to enjoy some fun time in and around the pool.

We typically have 70+ volunteers from Pensacola Association of Realtors,

Greater Pensacola Aquatic Club, the City of Pensacola, the Santa Rosa Island Authority, Escambia County Schools,

Florida Department of Children and Families, and the Florida Department of Health. These volunte

committee members donated approximately 400 hours or $9228.00 ($23.07 per volunteer hour) to the event.

The 2nd grade students benefit greatly from this event as they learn basic water safety skills that will help keep them

safe in an area that, according to the Escambia County Property Appraiser's Office, has over 34,000 residences with

pools or which are located on our 20 plus area waterways.

Our goal is to expand the program to reach every 2nd grade student in Escambia and Santa Ros

tremendous need for these life saving skills particularly when

More importantly, drowning is the 2nd leading cause of childhood unintentional death for children under the age of 14.

This is why we need to make our children "WATER SMART to keep them

Student VolunteersStudent volunteers play a vital role in making Pensacola Water Safety Day

successful as they are in the water with the 2nd grade students.

crucial that we have older students, with swimming knowledge

middle and high schools be at the event to instruct the 2nd grade students

and to help keep them safe. Our goa

student volunteers to 2nd grade students.

This event will take place on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Cecil T. Hunter Pool.

participate in this worthwhile event.

assignments caused by their absence.

If you have questions about this event please contact

Philip Kraus, Head Coach , Greater Pensacola Aquatic Club

Casandra Waller, School District ~ 850

We truly appreciate your support!!!


Pensacola Water Safety Day is an event organized by WAYS, Pensacola, a non-profit organization dedicated to

promoting water safety in our community. The event is for 2nd grade students. The

eir respective schools by two volunteers during the week leading up to our event. This "in

class" lesson is to give them a basic knowledge of water safety whether the students can make it to

On our "pool day" these students are split into two groups and rotate stations.

how to use a life jacket and learn valuable

At the second station, students get into the

the basics of what to do in case they find themselves in the

water unintentionally. Both groups last about 15 minutes then the groups come

back together to enjoy some fun time in and around the pool.

eers from Pensacola Association of Realtors,


Florida Department of Children and Families, and the Florida Department of Health. These volunte



rea that, according to the Escambia County Property Appraiser's Office, has over 34,000 residences with

or which are located on our 20 plus area waterways.

Our goal is to expand the program to reach every 2nd grade student in Escambia and Santa Ros

tremendous need for these life saving skills particularly when, on average, 10 people drown every day in the USA.

drowning is the 2nd leading cause of childhood unintentional death for children under the age of 14.

ildren "WATER SMART to keep them WATER SAFE".

Student volunteers play a vital role in making Pensacola Water Safety Day

successful as they are in the water with the 2nd grade students. It is

with swimming knowledge, from area

middle and high schools be at the event to instruct the 2nd grade students

Our goal is to have a one-to-one ratio of

student volunteers to 2nd grade students.

This event will take place on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Cecil T. Hunter Pool.

participate in this worthwhile event. As a student they understand that is their responsibility to make up missed

If you have questions about this event please contact one of the following individuals.

Greater Pensacola Aquatic Club ~ 850-316-1213 ~ [email protected]

850-595-0185 ~ [email protected]


profit organization dedicated to

students are first introduced to

during the week leading up to our event. This "in

class" lesson is to give them a basic knowledge of water safety whether the students can make it to the event or not.


Florida Department of Children and Families, and the Florida Department of Health. These volunteers along with the



rea that, according to the Escambia County Property Appraiser's Office, has over 34,000 residences with

Our goal is to expand the program to reach every 2nd grade student in Escambia and Santa Rosa County as we see a

10 people drown every day in the USA.

drowning is the 2nd leading cause of childhood unintentional death for children under the age of 14.

WATER SAFE".

This event will take place on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Cecil T. Hunter Pool. Please allow the student to

that is their responsibility to make up missed

[email protected]

Student Volunteer Pre-Authorization

Student VolunteerPrint Name (First / Last) School

Teacher Signatures: Signing below indicates that the student has notified you that theywish to volunteer at this event, that you agree to their volunteeringand that you will allow them to make up any missed assignments dueto this specific absence.

Period 1 Teacher:Print Name (First / Last) Signature Date







Principal Signature: Signing below indicates that the student has notified you that theywish to volunteer at this event, that you agree to their volunteeringand that you will allow this specific absence to be excused.

Print Name (First / Last) Signature Date

Parent Signature: Signing below indicates that your child has notified you that they wishto volunteer at this event, that you have granted them permission forthis specific event and that arrangements have been made on thestudents' behalf regarding transportation to and from the event.

Print Name (First / Last) Signature Date

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