Jump for Heart – March 1-19 Jump for Heart is an event that gives students a meaningful opportunity to learn and help others. The program is based on donations raised by our students for the American Heart Association. The funds go to help people who suffer from cardiovascular disease. The students will learn about nutrition and the body, while learning jumping skills. Schedule – For the next 3 weeks the student will participate in jumping activities, learn about heart disease and take part in a jump-a-thon. · Week 1 Handouts and envelopes Watch DVD Learn jumping skills · Week 2 Continue jumping skills Nutrition Heart disease · Week 3 Jump-a-thon – Students will jump-a- rope for as long as they can. Envelopes signed with donations. Donations are due at that time. (a flat donation) · Week 4 Prizes delivered (prizes are based on the amount of money donated) The program will take part during their PE class and the last week will be the jump-a-thon. · Kindergarten March 3rd, 10th, 17th · 1st grade March 1st, 8th, 15th · 2nd grade March 3rd, 10th, 17th · 3rd grade March 5th, 12th, 19th · 4th grade March 4th, 11th, 18th