Published: May 26, 2015
By: Tyler Maffitt, WKVI
Students at North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School had
the chance to learn about health and cancer prevention, last week.
Students in each grade level participated in the American
Cancer Society’s “Relay Recess” program. The event takes cancer education to
the classroom by recognizing those afflicted with the disease and teaching
students about charitable causes.
NJ-SP Kindergarten Teacher Katrina Harper says the students
were excited to participate in the fight against cancer.
“They’re able to help others learn about how to prevent
cancer in their own lives, but they’re also understanding that they can help
others by giving back to the American Cancer Society which will help educate
other people, they can do the research and help people that are fighting
cancer,” says Harper.
Relay Recess focuses its health education to simple cancer
prevention techniques, including: using sun protection, exercise and diet
habits, and staying tobacco free.
Students in each grade level had 30 minutes to walk laps
around a track near the elementary school to earn wrist bands. The bands,
provided by the P-T-O, were designed to get the students talking to others
about cancer prevention.
Harper says the educational aspect is part of larger
fundraising efforts.
“The students have been having Penny Wars, bringing in their
change, and having a competition between the grades K through Five in the
building. Each day the money is charted outside the cafeteria so they can see
which grade level is winning,” says Harper.
If students reached their $1,000 goal, eight teachers at the
school have volunteered to have pies smashed in their faces.
NJ-SP Elementary School reached that goal on Friday. The
fourth grade class raised over $200. The pie contest will take place on
Wednesday.
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