Jump
Rope for Heart! February 19th- March 13th
We
are proud to announce that Blake Lower School is partnering with the American
Heart Association’s annual Jump Rope for Heart event as a Service
Learning project in which our students can earn donations from others and give
to a great cause. We will conclude this wonderful service project on March
13th with a jump rope assembly. We participate in this event to honor all
of those affected by heart disease including George Lagerstrom (BC) who was a
great inspiration to us all. This helps us to remember how
important our heart is and how important it is for us to help others in need.
Our
school’s team name is:
Blake Elementary School-Highcroft Lower
What
is Jump Rope for Heart?
·
Celebrates heart health, physical education and community
service
·
Donations collected help the American Heart Association fund
critical research and programs to help those who are affected by heart disease
and stroke
·
Provides opportunities for your child to honor a loved one
who has been impacted by heart disease or stroke
Registering
on the Jump Rope for Heart website makes it easy to collect donations
online. You can set up a webpage for your child and e-mail friends/family
to make secure donations.
Please register in your
child's name!
All online donations
must be done through the American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart
website that has been created for us.
Please search for Blake School and
join the team: Blake Elementary School-Highcroft Lower.
We strongly
encourage online donations. If online giving is not an option please use a
check.
*Reminder
that fundraising for this event is optional. Student are welcome to jump and
move as their part of making this event a success.
We
are really excited to be partnering with the AHA this year and the experience
it offers our students. We hope you will support your child’s
participation in this fun and educational event.
Important
Dates:
Information
Distributed to Families: Friday, Feb. 19, 2015
Jump
Rope For Heart Assembly: Friday, March 13, 2015
Thanks
for your support!
John
Shelp and Kris Rosenberg
Blake HIghcroft Physical Education Teachers
