Foss Swim School

To kick off #WaterSafetyMonth, we'd like to invite you to a conversation about water safety tonight with award-winning author Jean Pendziwol. Jean will discuss how to use picture books to teach safety to your kiddos in a fun and meaningful manner. Jean is the author of "A Treasure at Sea for Dragon and Me: Water Safety for Kids (and Dragons)". Join us tonight on Facebook Live at 7pm. We'll also make sure to share the recording for those who can't make it!

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! At Foss Swim School, teachers make joy, learning, confidence and safer swimming possible. To celebrate the amazing teachers who work here at FOSS, we're sharing notes of appreciation directly from our students and their families: https://bit.ly/2zYeIDs To all the teachers in our lives, thank you for all you do!

May is Water Safety Month, and we at Foss Swim School want to ensure that every member of your family knows how to be safer in and around water this summer. All month long, we'll be sharing stories, articles and resources to keep you and your swimmers safer around water. First up, we're exploring the history of #WaterSafetyMonth. Read more about this nationally-recognized campaign, key water safety facts, and a collection of water safety tips and tools for both parents and kids. https://bit.ly/3gSRD8A

As a swim school, we know that communication is the key to effective learning. That's why we were thrilled to hear from a parent who told us how a teacher's communication skills are helping her swimmer's progress. "Just wanted to reach out and say how great of a job Ellie is doing with our son. She does an excellent job of communicating to both our son and other kids along with the parents." Way to go, Teacher Ellie!

Looking to find a fun winter activity for kids, rapidly improve swim skills, and prepare for a summer of swimming? Winter Quarter swim camps8 lessons during a 4-week sessionstart next week and can be a great way to fit in swimming lessons during your winter schedule. There's still time to enroll! http://bit.ly/2LjVFsO

It's herethe first week of Winter Quarter! We're looking forward to three months of laughter and learning for FOSS families everywhere. If you missed the sign-up for Winter Quarter, there's still time to enroll! Visit our website to enroll today. See you at the pool! http://bit.ly/2LjVFsO

Swim lessons can be just the thing to help your family get back into a regular routine! "The accommodations that were made given the uncertainty with COVID-19 were great," said one FOSS parent. "I appreciate the thought and care that went into the procedures. The limited classes, number of people in the pool area, and mask requirements. Great work!"

Planning for 2021? Make sure to fit swimming into your schedule. Winter Quarter at FOSS runs January 2 - March 6, and we're offering many ways to swim that adhere to proper social distancing guidelines, such as private lessons. Enroll today! https://bit.ly/39AMKgR Want to know more about private lessons? Private lessons help us maintain social distancing guidelines, but they also maximize the learning potential for each of our students. https://bit.ly/3qp2IAC

Many people are ready to show 2020 the door, but even in tough times, there is always good to be found. Sometimes it’s in response to challenges, other times it comes from recognizing moments of everyday joy that cannot be diminished by what’s happening all around. Our positive reflections on a tough year:

Aiden, this week's #FeaturedFOSSswimmer, is making big goals #FOSSible. Here's what his teacher had to say: "Aiden’s love for swimming is contagious. I remember him in Little 2 already wishing he could learn to do the butterfly. He worked hard towards that goal, and in one year he went from Little 2 to Middle 4 and will at last get to learn the butterfly stroke!" Way to go, Aiden!

Swimming is a path towards confidence, safety, and lifelong fun!

When your whole family knows how to swim, there's nothing more relaxing (or fun!) than a day at the pool!

Are your kiddos missing the pool? Bored at home? Check out our fun FOSS family activities to help keep your swimmer entertained and thinking about swimming! From word searches to coloring pages, we've created downloadable worksheets for swimmers of all ages. Which activities will you be trying this week? https://bit.ly/33Tk9j3

Clothes will be outgrown. Toys will hold their attention for a limited time. But the gift of swim lasts forever! Help the kiddos in your life build confidence and have fun with a Foss Swim School gift card! From now until December 17, purchase a gift card for $250 or more and get a free FOSS towel, tote bag, and goggles or a swim diaper! $250 covers the cost of swim lessons in 2021, and your little swimmer will have everything they need to start loving the water. Get yours today: https://bit.ly/37C0lSl