First, to give all of the students of Perry Elementary recognition, and second, to share what's happening in the Perry Public Schools with the whole world via the Internet.
Students seek sponsors and jump rope as a group to raise money for the health organization.
They felt it would be a worthwhile activity for students to be involved in, and the money they raise is always donated to the American Heart Association. Parent and student support for Jump Rope for Heart is running high at Perry Elementary. Over 200 students from the 500 that are in the building from grades K-5 participate. This also includes many parents who volunteer their time for this event. If not, find out about skills that the program focuses on at Jump Rope for Heart Skills , and fuel your students' interest in it with a Jump Rope for Heart Game .