What?

• Our school is joining the fight against our nation's #1 killer, cardiovascular disease and stroke!

• Jump Rope for Heart is a fun and effective way to teach heart-healthy living that emphasizes the importance of physical activity and allows children to do something they enjoy. Students will be gearing up for this event over the next few weeks by learning new and exciting jump rope skills.

• This is our school's 17th year participating in this very worthwhile event. Last year, our students raised $6,942.00, which was the highest amount ever raised in the Columbia County Schools.This year's goal is to raise at least $5500.00 and to keep the traveling trophy for the 6th year!

• We will have a surprise Coaches Challenge if our goal is met. The coaches will be "slimed" on the morning broadcast. There will be a special Jump Rope for Heart banner for the top fundraising class. We will also have 75 "Super Jumpers" this year. The AHA will present a trophy to the top fundraising school in the county. Columbia City Elementary has received the traveling trophy for 5 consecutive years for raising the most money in the Columbia County Schools.

Why?

• In promoting good health and fitness, we are participating in a fundraiser for the American Heart Association called Jump Rope for Heart. The money our school raises helps fund potentially lifesaving research into heart and blood vessel diseases. It also supports the development of education materials which teach the importance of heart health and staying physically fit.

Details

• We do NOT want children to go door-to-door asking for donations. We suggest setting a  goal of asking 5 people to sponsor your child. Family, friends, dentists, physicians, and church congregations are usually very willing to donate for this beneficial cause. Businesses might even match donations your child collects. Checks should be made to the American Heart Association and are tax deductible.

• To join our Columbia City Elementary Jump Rope for Heart team, follow link at the top of this page. In the new window that opens, click button that says, "Student Sign-up".

• Collection envelopes are due on February 24, 2012.