During the month of February, students at Jordak elementary and Cardinal intermediate schools jumped all over heart disease and stroke by…
Jump Rope for Heart Month
During the month of February, students at Jordak elementary and Cardinal intermediate schools jumped all over heart disease and stroke by participating in Jump Rope for Heart. The students raised $6,800 for the American Heart Association, which funds research, programs and education to fight heart disease and stroke, the nation’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers.
“I’m so pleased with the success of this year’s event,” said Sara Brodnan, Jump Rope for Heart coordinator. “We all had a lot of fun and the kids enjoyed learning about the importance of physical activity and how they can play a role in saving lives.”
Jump Rope for Heart is a program that promotes physical activity and heart health through jumping rope. It is co-sponsored by the American Heart Association and SHAPE America-Society of Health and Physical Educators.
Students at Cardinal Intermediate School were given the opportunity to inform others in the community about heart heath through a poster contest. The winning posters are on display in the Middlefield Wal-Mart’s Subway restaurant.
CHS Presents ‘State Fair’
Cardinal High School presents “State Fair” March 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. and March 29 at 3 p.m. at Cardinal Middle School. Tickets are $10 at the door.
COSI Visits Jordak
The Center of Science and Industry (COSI) came to Jordak Elementary School on March 10 and 11 to teach students about “The Human Machine.” Students in grades K-4 attended an assembly in the gym and then went through interactive stations to give them first-hand experience with different elements of the human body. The “Humans Are Gross” station seemed to generate the most reaction from students and was certainly the most talked about experience.
EMT Reads To CIS Students
The community continues to support our Huskie Pups in their One School, One Book endeavors. On March 12, EMT Courtney Schroeter read chapter 4 of “The World According to Humphrey” to Mr. Andersen’s third-grade class in the back of a Community Care ambulance at school. Schroeter and the students also checked Humphrey’s heart to make sure it was beating properly after a busy couple of weeks. Humphrey received a clean bill of health.
Boosters Reverse Raffle
The Cardinal Athletic Boosters will hold their 12th annual Reverse Raffle on April 25 at the Middlefield Market Pavilion. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m.
Cost is $50 for a main board ticket and two dinners. Extra board tickets are $30. Contact CIS or CMS for tickets and additional information.
All proceeds from the evening go towards the Boosters Scholarship Fund.
