Jump Rope for Heart Success at Schwarting Elementary School!

On February 25, 2009, 4th and 5th grade students jumped all over heart disease and stroke by participating in Jump Rope for Heart. The entire school helped raise more than $11,000 for the American Heart Association. Funds raised for Jump Rope for Heart help fight disease and stroke, the Nations No. 1 and No. 3 killers.

Jump Rope for Heart is a program designed to promote physical fitness and heart health through the fun activity if jumping rope. It is co-sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.