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Education
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Written by Brian McCauley
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Wednesday, 18 February 2009 09:00 |
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 Local elementary school students got their exercise last week, and the American Heart Association got a revenue boost to help its ongoing battle against cardiovascular diseases.
Students at Holy Trinity Catholic School filled the school’s main room throughout the day Thursday, as participants from all grades showed off their jump roping skills.
After three weeks of learning skills from physical education instructor Chelcia Claar, the students looked pretty comfortable with their jump ropes. The younger students skipped all the way across the floor, while the older jump ropers faced off in competitions.
The program wasn’t just about exercise, or learning to jump rope, but also helping out a good cause. The students were participating in Jump Rope For Heart, a national educational fund-raising program sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD).
Holy Trinity students have been gathering donations, many of which were turned in to the school late last week. School officials had not yet released the total amount raised as of press time, but the proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association.
 Students at Hillsdale Elementary School were doing their part to help out, as well, Thursday, but they traded in their jump ropes for basketballs.
Physical education instructor Dallas Armbruster watched from the sidelines Thursday as Hillsdale students of all ages showed off the basketball skills they’ve been learning during the past few weeks.
Armbruster said all of the students got a chance to participate in a five-minute game. It was the school’s third year of taking part in Hoops For Heart, which also is sponsored by the American Heart Association and AAHPERD.
Students collected donations during the weeks leading up to Thursday’s basketball games. Principal Amy Hastert said the students raised about $2,000 for the American Heart Association.
More money likely will be on the way next month, too.
Sunflower Elementary School physical education instructor James King said he plans to team up with Armbruster in March to provide the Jump Rope For Heart program to students at Sunflower and Cottonwood elementary schools.
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