Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope this newsletter finds you well and in great spirits. March is a very exciting month because of a special activity that occurs for our students. Students have the opportunity to participate in Jump Rope for Heart. Jump Rope for Heart is a successful educational event held every year in thousands of schools throughout America. It is sponsored by the American Heart Association and the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America). When your child participates in Jump Rope for Heart, he/she:
- Learns about the importance of the heart, how it works and how to take care of it.
- Helps kids with special hearts.
- Feels good for making a difference in people’s lives!
The proceeds from Jump Rope for Heart are used to fund cardiovascular research and educational programs that help prevent heart and blood vessel diseases, America’s number one killer. It’s a great way to introduce students to the concept of community service while learning how to take care of their hearts.
While all students will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart, only grades 2-4 are encouraged to participate in the fundraising for the American Heart Association (AHA). The culminating activity for the Jump Rope for Heart event is to have a Jump Rope Day. The day will include all the different types of rope jumping they have learned throughout the month, and a mini-jump rope competition. Students will be able to choose whatever jump rope activity they like during this class period. We look forward to this culminating activity! Please help support your student through this fundraiser! The AHA packet for students to participate and collect donations is attached to this newsletter. This needs to be turned into Mr. Williams and MJ no later than Monday April 10, 2017.
We hope you are excited as we are to support our students in this important experience! If you have any questions, please let us know.
Upcoming events:
- Bike safety unit for grades 2-4, March 13 - 17 (cancelled) due to snow!
- Family Fitness Night - May 5, 2017, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Sincerely,
Emmanuel Riby-Williams and MJ Jennings
