Students will jump for heart

Fairfield elementary students will “Jump Rope for Heart” on Monday to raise money for the American Heart Association.

This year’s theme is “Heart Heroes” and goal is to beat last year’s total raised of $9,000.

The students will jump in various activities during their physical education classes on Monday, and are urged to turn in a heart cutout with a person’s name on it and why that person is a heart hero for the student.

Those students participating in fundraising will receive a special treat and have their name entered in a drawing for door prizes. Teachers who donate to the cause will get to wear jeans on Friday so they can “jump in” on the fun.

For information, visit americanheart.org/jump.