Greater Atlanta Christian School’s K3-5th grade students raised $62,763.44 for the Kids Heart Challenge sponsored by the American Heart Association, raising more money than 19,441 schools that participated nationwide. GAC was just notified of the honor and shared the exciting announcement today in their Chapel.
The beloved Physical Education teachers, Kristy Shelton and Jelaine Joseph, have supported the annual campaign for years. February is National Heart Month, and Mrs. Shelton and Mrs. Joseph use their class time to teach about heart health, the benefits of exercise and proper nutrition, and how students can be an active part of continuing research in healing hearts. The AHA provides excellent learning materials and, coupled with the teachers’ enthusiasm, prepares students for a culminating challenge of earning donations from family/friends for how many rotations they can achieve jumping rope during PE class.
Five students and five classrooms were recognized for their outstanding efforts. Each student who raised over $500 received an American Heart Association yard sign, and an extra yard sign “heart” for each additional $500. The top 5 students also earned a “super heart cape” and AHA medal.
The top donation earners are:
Zoe Ogunniyi, 4th grade from Lawrenceville, GA, daughter of Modele and Ola Ogunniyi
Vivian Hewatt, 3rd grade from Hoschton, GA, daughter of Ashleigh and Brandon Hewatt
Nolan and Nate Crisp, 5th and 3rd grade from Atlanta GA, sons of Jennifer and Josh Crisp
Christina McCalla, 3rd grade from Gainesville, daughter of Dania” Peguero
Source: Greater Atlanta Christian School Press Release
