Lincoln Students Jump Rope for Heart

More than 90 third through fifth-grade Lincoln School students participated in the Caldwell school's 13th annual Jump Rope for Heart. Held on March 22, students raised $4,625 for the American Heart Association.

Students sign in and are directed to one of six stations around the school’s multi-purpose room. The activities range from individual jumping stations, to team jump roping, hopscotch, double dutch and more. Students begin at one station and progress around the room until they have completed all six stations. 

The fundraiser was coordinated by school nurse Maryann Ciesla and physical education instructor Sheila Zeman.

“A real highlight of the night is 'jumping in the dark,'" Ciesla said in a release from the district. “Students can purchase glow sticks during the lunch period at school and again during the event and dance to traditional line dance songs, including 'YMCA', the 'Cotton-Eyed Joe,' 'Cha-Cha Slide' and more. The teachers and administrators join in and everyone has a great time.” 

Each year, nearly half of the school’s staff volunteer at the event, turning jump ropes, manning the stations or even attempting to double dutch.