K-8 SCHOOL
The Personal Social Physical Education Enrichment Program meets after school on Fridays from 4:00-5:15 and is available to 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Students have the opportunity to participate with any of equipment, such as tricycles, scooters, bicycles, flag football, creative play with foam discs, mats, etc. We also participate in community activities, which is part of the IB curriculum. Some events include Meet Me at Maynard’s, Sabino Canyon Kid’s Classic, The Great Pumpkin Race, Get Moving Tucson, El Tour de Tucson, Tucson Family Fitness Fest, University of Arizona Women’s Basketball and Library field trip, Cyclovia Tucson, Diabetes Walk, and MS Walk. Meets Friday after school and on some weekends Coordinator: Nancy Billeci Grades 3-5 Cost: $3.00
Eighth-grade students apply to become ambassadors in the Korean exchange program at Safford. These students participate in six after school Korean culture classes where they learn about the traditions and values of South Korea in addition to some basic expressions in the Korean language. In January Safford ambassadors host the Korean students during their visit. The after school classes are from 4:00 until 5:30pm. Program coordinators: Selena Heald, Language and Literature MYP 2 and 3 Ilse Billings, Coordinator Participation in this program is free.