Jump Rope for Heart

The week of February 14th, all students will be taking part in the  Jump Rope for Heart event as part of their regular PE class.  If they choose, students may collect donations for the American Heart Association as part of this event which need to be returned by February 17th, 2005. 

We will also be focusing on heart health and jump rope activities during this month. 

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4th and 5th graders are taking part in a special event throughout the month of February where they try to complete 5 challenges.  Depending on the number of challenges they complete students can earn gold, silver and bronze lapel pins. 

The Challenges

1. Hula Hooping:  Hula hoop around waist for 20 seconds.  Time stops when it touches the floor.

2. Jump Rope:  Jump rope (any style) non stop for 90 seconds.

3. Volley Up:  In a group of 3, volley a volleyball training ball 10 times in a row without letting the ball touch the ground.

4. Partner Throw & Catch:  Partners throw and catch 30 times from a distance of 30 feet, minimum 15 catches each.

5. Paddle Strike:  Strike a foam tennis ball with a paddle continuously for 60 seconds while standing in a hula hoop.