MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT 3RD GRADE SWIM PROGRAM

Program Background Joint partnership between the Salvation Army, Anaheim Family YMCA and Magnolia School District

Program Information Open to all Magnolia School District 3 rd grade students as part of their physical education program 7 to 8 thirty minute lessons provided by certified YMCA swim instructors 5:1 (or less) student to instructor ratio Pool is supervised by certified lifeguards

Swim Day Students eat lunch at school prior to departing Students and teachers board Magnolia School District buses Less than 3 mile trip to the newly refurbished Salvation Army Red Shield Community Center

1515 W. North Street Anaheim, CA 92801

Swim Day Students are escorted to the boys and girls locker rooms where they change for their lesson

Swim Day Students meet with their instructors to review pool safety and to discuss previous swim experience Students are grouped according to ability and participate in their lessons After the lesson, students rinse off and change before boarding the bus and heading back to school

Important Points of Information Parents are always encouraged to visit Students will have a special meeting prior to the program starting to review pertinent information Students will need to bring a bathing suit and a towel Students are welcome to wear a T-shirt in the pool Instructional program will be adjusted to ensure that Mathematics and Reading Instruction is not compromised

Student Benefits Students develop an important life skill Swimming is one of the best activities to promote health, well being and physical fitness Character education development Increased confidence and self esteem Unique experience

MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT 3RD GRADE SWIM PROGRAM