Great Falls will, once again, participate in the American Heart Association and Jump Rope for Heart student exercise event! Throughout the years, our students have made tremendous donations supporting the American Heart Association!
Before our students ask for donations for the American Heart Association, they will learn (or review) the components of heart health, which are diet and exercise. Diet and exercise are critical elements of both the Physical Education Standards and the Health Standards. This fundraiser gives Great Falls an opportunity to connect these concepts in a thoughtful way. The students will also learn how the Heart Association uses donations to help save lives through their education efforts and research.
In addition to providing money for the AHA, this student exercise event provides funds that allow us to enhance learning beyond the classroom. It is our goal to provide children with a fun and engaging field day in June where students participate in wellness experiences outside of their regular PE classes.
Wednesday, January 27th - Kick Off Assembly 1:30 p.m. Spindrifters
“The Spindrifters" are a jump rope demonstration team sponsored by the American Heart Association (AHA). The team consists of 8 to 14 year old girls and boys attending South Bristol School. Team members travel in groups of 8 to 10. Their purpose is twofold; to demonstrate the health benefits and fun of rope jumping and to promote the Jump Rope For Heart student exercise event which benefits the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD).
Monday, February 1st - AHA Packets will go home with students.
February 1st - February 19th - Students will collect donations for the AHA
February 22nd - February 26th - Students will participate in the Jump Rope for Heart student exercise event during PE
Donations are due back by Friday, February 26th
Thank you for supporting this amazing cause! 
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