05/27/2026
Thank You Spotlight 🎓✨
A special thank you to Mr. Larry with the Josh Project for taking the time to speak with our students during Career Day last Friday!
As part of National Water Safety Month, The Josh Project had the privilege of participating in Career Day with Kindergarten through 2nd grade students at Bennett Venture Academy, where the Executive Director, Lawrence D. Butts Jr., spent time teaching students about water safety and drowning prevention as we prepare for the summer season.
Through hands-on demonstrations and interactive discussions, students learned about:
🛟 The importance of life jackets and when to wear them
👀 Why active adult supervision matters around water
🌊 Why we should never swim alone
🎨 The importance of wearing bright-colored swimwear for visibility in the water
✅ How to properly fit and wear a life jacket, even if an adult may not know how
One of the most impactful moments of the day came when students were asked:
“Who knows how to swim?”
Nearly every hand in the classroom went up.
However, through conversation, it became clear that many children confuse being comfortable in water with actually knowing how to swim. While many felt confident, only a small number truly demonstrated an understanding of what it means to safely swim independently.
As summer approaches, conversations like these matter. The lessons shared with our students have the potential to save lives tomorrow.
Thank you for investing in our students and school community!
