We are getting ready for the 2nd annual Jump Rope for Heart (JR4H) event. Jump
Rope For Heart is a national educational fund-raising program that is
sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD).
Jump Rope For Heart engages elementary students in jumping rope while raising
funds to support lifesaving heart and stroke research. Students ask friends
and family for donations and receive thank-you gifts based on the dollars they
raise. This educational program teaches physical fitness and promotes the
value of community service to students and their families. It shows students
that they can contribute to their community's welfare.
Jump Rope for Heart is being held on March 18th, which is a parent conference
day. The event will begin immediately following dismissal, approximately
12:00. The session will last until 1:00. You will need to make arrangements
to have your child picked up by 1:15. Please note that lunch will not be
served at school. Please provide a small peanut-free snack and a water bottle
for your son/daughter.
If your child is planning on participating please return the permission slip
by March 18th. Please encourage your child to participate. We do not require
that any child turn in money, but permission slip is required. It is our
policy that every participant will receive a certificate and a sticker. All
donations should be in the envelope and returned on March 19th. All checks
should be made out to the American Heart Association. Thank your gifts will be
distributed 4-6 weeks following the event. If you are jumping in honor of, or
in memory of someone, please fill out their name on a heart attached to this
sheet. We will add them to our tribute wall. Please enclose them in your
donation envelope.