From Chris Carr, Frenchtown's Physical Education Teacher:
Jump Rope for Heart is a community service project that benefits the American Heart Association, Rhode Island Affiliate. Money raised by children, who participate in the event, will fund valuable research projects, as well as community service programs, including blood pressure screenings, CPR training and school site educational programs.
During the event, your child will be jumping rope as part of a team with approximately six other children during P.E. class. They will take turns jumping and work together to complete the entire event with other teams of children. I will monitor the jumping and insure safety.
Prior to the event, your child will bring home a Sponsor Form Envelope to use when collecting donations from family and friends who agree to sponsor his/her participation in Jump Rope for Heart. Children are encouraged to collect as many donations as possible, BUT THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED. If interested, we ask that children do not go door-to-door or ask strangers for donations. Donated money should be brought to P.E. class by Wednesday, May 6, 2015. Please convert all donated money into a check made out to The American Heart Association. No cash please! Disregard the prizes listed on the envelope… Prizes will be awarded to the individual classes that raise the most money.
We appreciate your consideration in allowing your child to participate.
