The school board just confirmed that our weekly swim program is fully restored for the coming year. I honestly never thought my small request would lead to such a massive win for our students but this is entirely because you chose to care. Thank you for showing up for the …
October 9, 2022
Final supporters
Save Nehalem Elementary School's Swim Program!
***PLEASE NOTE: ANY DONATIONS FROM THIS SITE GO TO iPETITIONS, NOT TO THIS CAUSE. WE ARE NOT SEEKING DONATIONS.***
Nehalem Elementary School is planning to significantly cut the historic swim program from weekly lessons throughout the school year, to 10-12 lessons per year. Sign this petition to let administrators and school board members know that you believe it is worth the time and effort to continue this program as it was intended, 90+ years ago. Read below for more information regarding the history and importance of NES’s swim program.
The NCRD pool was built over 90 years ago with the mission to ensure that all children in our community would learn how to swim as part of their basic education. The community came together after two tragic drownings with the goal to save others from drowning. Not only has it served its purpose of keeping our kids safe in an area surrounded by bodies of water, it has provided them an opportunity to learn life skills, take risks and be social and active outside of the classroom. It is many students' favorite part of the week. Most importantly, it provides lessons to all kids in our community, as opposed to only those who have the resources. Research has shown that consistency and frequency are key factors to learning to swim and thus preventing drowning. Keeping weekly lessons throughout the year is vital for this reason.
We ask that the administration and the school board continue to prioritize this historic program, which is not only a 90 year tradition, but also vital to the safety of our children.
Updates
August 14, 2022
I have been reading through the deeply personal stories you are sharing about how this pool shaped your own childhoods. It has been overwhelming to see how much this program means to our community and I am just so grateful that you chose to lend your name to this effort.
August 14, 2022
I am truly overwhelmed by the sudden momentum behind this cause. It is clear this program means as much to you as it does to me, and seeing this level of support is entirely due to your dedication rather than anything I have done.
Reached 100 supporters
August 14, 2022
88 Comments
I am the guardian of 2 kids who had an unhealthy home life in nehalem. This part of their schooling was a life saver, not only for learning to swim, but for the stimulation and calming effect of water therapy. They are confident swimmers and divers and have gone on to try swim team and competition.
Please don't reduce or eliminate the weekly swim lessons at Nehalem elementary. Its such an important skill to learn as a child. I speak from experience. I attended Garibaldi grade school and didn't get the opportunity to learn, and to this day can't swim well.
Remember community, the reason we have a pool is because of the 2 teenagers who drowned and the community said NO MORE! We are surrounded by water, drowning is one of the leading causes of death and in our community not one local child has drowned since swimming and water safety became a requirement. Parents, grandparents, please sign!
I lifeguarded at the pool. I taught my wife to swim there. My kids and grandkids learned to swim there. And in turn our kids have saved some people who were struggling in the water. This is a unique opportunity to teach our students and gives them another great physical exercise that they will use the rest of their lives.
I was one of the students who learned to swim in this pool. It had a great impact on my life and I believe, with other environmental programs, shaped me into the person I am today. I have dedicated my life to saving marine animals and giving back in service to the community.
This is where I learned to swim, and who knows how valuable and life saving of a lesson it could be for some, especially living on the coast.
That pool has been an important part of this community for years. I know my daughter learned to swim and sh
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The school board just confirmed that our weekly swim program is fully restored for the coming year. I honestly never thought my small request would lead to such a massive win for our students but this is entirely because you chose to care. Thank you for showing up for the …
October 9, 2022
Final supporters
Save Nehalem Elementary School's Swim Program!
***PLEASE NOTE: ANY DONATIONS FROM THIS SITE GO TO iPETITIONS, NOT TO THIS CAUSE. WE ARE NOT SEEKING DONATIONS.***
Nehalem Elementary School is planning to significantly cut the historic swim program from weekly lessons throughout the school year, to 10-12 lessons per year. Sign this petition to let administrators and school board members know that you believe it is worth the time and effort to continue this program as it was intended, 90+ years ago. Read below for more information regarding the history and importance of NES’s swim program.
The NCRD pool was built over 90 years ago with the mission to ensure that all children in our community would learn how to swim as part of their basic education. The community came together after two tragic drownings with the goal to save others from drowning. Not only has it served its purpose of keeping our kids safe in an area surrounded by bodies of water, it has provided them an opportunity to learn life skills, take risks and be social and active outside of the classroom. It is many students' favorite part of the week. Most importantly, it provides lessons to all kids in our community, as opposed to only those who have the resources. Research has shown that consistency and frequency are key factors to learning to swim and thus preventing drowning. Keeping weekly lessons throughout the year is vital for this reason.
We ask that the administration and the school board continue to prioritize this historic program, which is not only a 90 year tradition, but also vital to the safety of our children.
Updates
August 14, 2022
I have been reading through the deeply personal stories you are sharing about how this pool shaped your own childhoods. It has been overwhelming to see how much this program means to our community and I am just so grateful that you chose to lend your name to this effort.
August 14, 2022
I am truly overwhelmed by the sudden momentum behind this cause. It is clear this program means as much to you as it does to me, and seeing this level of support is entirely due to your dedication rather than anything I have done.
Reached 100 supporters
August 14, 2022
88 Comments
I transferred to NES at the start of 4th grade when the Manzanita grade school shut down. I struggled with swimming! I'd have never 'gotten it' in just 10 lessons. Please keep our kids safe and continue the year long lessons!
I am the guardian of 2 kids who had an unhealthy home life in nehalem. This part of their schooling was a life saver, not only for learning to swim, but for the stimulation and calming effect of water therapy. They are confident swimmers and divers and have gone on to try swim team and competition.
Please don't reduce or eliminate the weekly swim lessons at Nehalem elementary. Its such an important skill to learn as a child. I speak from experience. I attended Garibaldi grade school and didn't get the opportunity to learn, and to this day can't swim well.
Remember community, the reason we have a pool is because of the 2 teenagers who drowned and the community said NO MORE! We are surrounded by water, drowning is one of the leading causes of death and in our community not one local child has drowned since swimming and water safety became a requirement. Parents, grandparents, please sign!
I lifeguarded at the pool. I taught my wife to swim there. My kids and grandkids learned to swim there. And in turn our kids have saved some people who were struggling in the water. This is a unique opportunity to teach our students and gives them another great physical exercise that they will use the rest of their lives.
I was one of the students who learned to swim in this pool. It had a great impact on my life and I believe, with other environmental programs, shaped me into the person I am today. I have dedicated my life to saving marine animals and giving back in service to the community.
This is where I learned to swim, and who knows how valuable and life saving of a lesson it could be for some, especially living on the coast.
That pool has been an important part of this community for years. I know my daughter learned to swim and sh
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I transferred to NES at the start of 4th grade when the Manzanita grade school shut down. I struggled with swimming! I'd have never 'gotten it' in just 10 lessons. Please keep our kids safe and continue the year long lessons!