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| NJAHPERD BOARD MEMBERS | |
Fran Kreisberg, President
Jackie Malaska, Executive Director
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| My Serve! A Message from the Executive Director... | |
 Even after 4 years of "retirement," the start of a new school year brings mixed emotions. The summer always goes too fast, early morning walks on the beach become less frequent and my flip flops are reluctanly replaced with sneakers! On the more positive side, my varsity coaching season begins with a group of enthusiastic tennis players eager to showcase their skills. The NJAHPERD office phone and email return to "school mode" with professionals seeking answers and guidance and registrations for our professional development events are coming in fast and furious! Good things are happening!
Here is a partial list of NJAHPERD projects and collaborations to keep the excitement of the new school year going.
Our participation in ShapingNJ, the state partnership focusing on environmental and policy change for physical activity and nutrition has resulted in collaborations with organizations who share our mission to improve health and physical education programs. Through this partnership, we have increased public awareness of the Association and our related issues.
Fitnessgram is being incorporated into more schools than ever and our members are participating in trainings for test administration and software. Our collaboration with NFL Play60 (Giants, Jets and Eagles) has awarded 60 school site licenses and Fitnessgram trainings!
The Teen Driver Safety Coalition is making great progress to disseminate the new GDL information to parents, students and driver education teachers to help lower car crashes involving probationary drivers.
The NJ Principals and Supervisors Association has provided building administrators with information regarding quality health and physical education programs, the importance of professional development, and promoting membership in NJAHPERD on our behalf.
Our Grants & Research Committee is aggressively seeking funding to provide our members with new resources. Our Advocacy Committee is committed to providing our members with position papers and tool kits to promote quality programs.
The NJDOE's Coordinated School Health Project continues to provide support for professional development and we are collaborating to schedule pre convention offerings.
The AHA Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart Coordinators had yet another successful year educating our students in heart health and raising funds for research and education.
This has probably been one of the most challenging starts to a new school year for many of our NJAHPERD members, but I have complete confidence that we will weather any "storm" to provide the best programs for our students.
Warmest regards,
Jackie Malaska
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| Help Break a Guinness World Record...Oct. 11! | 
Join First Lady Michele Obama...
as she kicks off National Geographic Kids attempt to break the record for the Most People Doing Jumping Jacks over a 24-hour period. Between 3 p.m. ET October 11, 2011, and 3 p.m. ET October 12, 2011, all you have to do is one minute of jumping jacks! Visit the NGK website for more details! |
| 2012 Annual Convention, March 4-6, 2012 | |
Presentation Proposals Now Being Accepted NJAHPERD invites you to submit a presentation proposal for the 2012 Annual Convention. The convention will be held at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa on the beachfront in Long Branch, NJ on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, March 4-6, 2012. Convention programming is based primarily on this annual "Call for Progarms" bringing practical and relevant information to HPERD professionals and students. By featuring you and your peers as presenters, NJAHPERD provides convention attendees with the strongest forum for information exchange, problem solving, and networking on the state level. MORE |
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NJAHPERD Membership Campaign
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We Need YOU!
Do you have colleagues who need a "nudge" to become more involved in the profession? Do they need to be updated on current best practices? Have they participated in content specific professional development? Our profession will never be considered an academic subject or gain the respect it deserves with the public and decision makers without improvement in our programs. Please do your part to discuss the value of membership in NJAHPERD and AAHPERD with your administrators and colleagues.
The following documents may help you with talking points. Please distribute to colleagues and your building administrator/supervisor. There are 7000 Health & Physical educators in the state that are not members of their professional organization. We need all to be current in the profession.
Membership Flyer
Academic Achievement Brochure
As a thank you for being a grassroot advocate for NJAHPERD membership, we will add a month of membership to your current membership expiration date if a new member joins on your recommendation. They need to include your name on the membership form or in the text box indicated during the online registration process.
Call or email the NJAHPERD office if you have any questions.
Fact: NJAHPERD membership costs 13 cents per day.
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| NJQSAC (Quality Single Accountability Continuum) |
The State Board of Education has once again postponed the voting for the NJQSAC changes. Next date is October 5th. We will provide an update as soon as possible. More information is available on the NJAHPERD website.
Governor Chris Christie Outlines Education Reform Agenda Centered on Four Building Blocks for Success in New Jersey's Schools MORE |
| Barclays Professional Golf Tournament Tickets Fore Charity | 
A BIG THANK YOU and MORE!
To all of you hearty souls who survived this year's Barclay's Golf Tournament at Plainfield Country Club, in Edison, a very BIG Thank You and God Bless You! We made it through the lightening strike and evacuation of the course, the earthquake and Irene. Unfortunately, the Tournament had to end Saturday afternoon after 54 holes played due to Irene moving in and that she did!
The following individuals did an outstanding job on our behalf and made our Association known at this year's tournament:
Chuck Anastasiou - Ambassadors Committee
Tim Brown - Marshals Hole 18
Tom Brown - Marshals Hole 17
Kevin Carew - Marshals Hole 4
Debbie Doherty - Co-Chair Will Call
JoAnn Doherty - Co-Chair Will Call
Kathy Fritz - Will Call Committee
Rita LaBrecque - Marshals Hole 02
Christal Mc Elroy - Corporate Hospitality Committee
Ted Maylor - Vice Chairs
Erynn Murray - Admissions and Transportation Committee
Raz Avraham - Marshals Hole
Rebecca Hodnicky - Marshals Hole
Mohammad Zaman - Admissions Chair
We also want to thank all of you who purchased tickets and/or advertised Tickets for Charity this year. We sold three times more tickets than last year ($3,450.00 with a profit of $2,587.50) and this additional fund raiser will be used for Professional Development Workshops as the need arises.
NJAHPERD is hopeful that we can get the First-Tee Program established in each county and work in coordination with our elementary and middle schools to establish golf programs and curriculum within each school. The values and goal setting of the First-Tee Program (Honesty, Integrity, Sportsmanship, Respect, Confidence, Responsibility, Perseverance and Courtesy) can assist to prevent and/or eliminate Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying (HIB) within our schools. A "week of respect"begins on October 3rd. We encourage you to take the lead and emphasize the importance of respect to your students.
JOIN us next year at The Barclay's which will be held at Bethpage Black, Farmingdale, NY, in August, 2012.
Best wishes to all for a very successful school year.
JoAnn Doherty - NJAHPERD Retiree Network Coordinator
A special THANK YOU to JoAnn for her committment to the Barclays and NJAHPERD! |
| Highlight Physical Education at Back to School Night | |
5 Tips For an Awesome Event!
- Prepare an announcement inviting parents to come and visit physical education class during Back-to-School night
- Include a book mark that includes highlights about your PE program and your contact information
- Include a back-to-school checklist for your students
- Prepare a table with take-away information for parents
- Create a one-page summary of what your students will learn this year in class
- Share a PE Program website with parents
- Share class expectations and important documents specifically for parents, such as course syllabus, important dates and expectations for students
- Share strategies parents can implement at home to get their children active
- Provide flyers with information parents can use. Visit NASPE's website for great resources
- Include the first issue of your monthly PE Newsletter
- Create a welcoming classroom atmosphere by:
- Smiling at parents as they enter the room
- Offering alternate times to meet if parents are unavailable
- Displaying student work
- Being yourself - the way you are with the students
- Initiate communication with parents and get parents involved by:
- Asking parents to sign in and write their email/phone number
- Trying to talk to each parent personally
- Asking parents introduce themselves and say who their child is
- Invite parents to come and observe classes
- Invite parents to volunteer; provide a sign-up sheet
- Plan a program of activities that includes information about:
- Student expectations
- Grading policies and protocols
- Procedures concerning illness/injury
- Homework expectations
- Expectations for daily physical activity outside of school
- Any physical activity programs offered at your school
- Contact information for you at school
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| Can Sex Lead to Cancer? Registration Closes Sept. 16 | |
SYMPOSIUM FOR SCHOOL NURSES AND HEALTH EDUCATORS
September 22, 2011
Essex County College
303 University Ave. Newark
Morton Seigler Lecture Hall - 2132
4:00pm - Registration/networking/beverages/healthy snacks
4:30pm - 6:30pm Program
Topics discussed include: HPV/CERVICAL CANCER, HBV, HCV, HIV and VACCINES to PREVENT INFECTION. Tool Kits for educational purpose for schools will be distributed along with other resource material. MORE
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| Worldwide Day of Play | 
Saturday, September 24
On Saturday, September 24th, Worldwide Day of Play will be bigger than ever! For the first time, Nickelodeon is bringing WWDOP to Washington, D.C., which will serve as the global headquarters. A giant field day in the Nation's Capital will bring together the biggest and best in health, sports and nutrition and will serve as a rally to elevate public awareness of and participation in the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA), a part of Let's Move. AAHPERD and it's Let's Move in School initiative is a participating partner in the WWDOP. Join us by hosting your own WWDOP event. MORE
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| Presidential Proclamation - National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, September 2011 |  Since the 1970s, the rate of childhood obesity in our country has tripled, and today a third of American children are overweight or obese. This dramatic rise threatens to have far-reaching, long-term effects on our children's health, livelihoods and futures. Without major changes, a third of children born in the year 2000 will develop Type 2 diabetes during their lifetimes and many others will face obesity related problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer and asthma. As a nation, our greatest responsibility is to ensure the well-being of our children. By taking action to address the issue of childhood obesity, we can help America's next generation reach their full potential. MORE |
| "Everything I learned...I learned at the Lake." Eric Eder NJAHPERD Teacher of the Year 2010 | 
Lake Conference for K-8 Physical Education
September 30-October 2, 2011Come spend the weekend with professionals who share your passion for elementary physical education, camping and the great outdoors! Here's what some past attendees had to say...
"My name is Jean Blaydes, PE teacher from Murphy Texas. In September, 2001 I was beyond blessed to attend and present at the LAKE conference in New Jersey. It remains to this day the most memorable presentation I have ever participated in. It changed my life. You see, the people there had just witnessed and were still living September 11, 2001. Their amazing resilience, love for country, resolve for strength and love for kids inspires me even now. I will never forget. We should never forget the power of what we believe: in the health and learning of the kids we teach. Kids are #1!"
"All of the presentations were fantastic. Sometimes it's hard to try to figure out how I can use what I've learned at PE workshops with my special kids, but this isn't true of the Lake. I will be using all the activities - they are all very adaptable and I can't wait to teach them."
"This past year has been a difficult one for numerous reasons. Thanks for giving me back the spark to do what I need to do. "Keeping Children First"! Also for reminding my that we all can make a difference every day!"
"Once again THANK YOU!!!! Lake is the best - I will be back next year!" Diane Glover Lake 2010 Rookie of the Year.
"The Lake Conference is not just a fun and innovative PE weekend--every year I feel renewed in the same way I might from going back to summer camp, or being on a spiritual retreat. I not only gain ideas to stay at the top of my game in a competitive job market, but the Lake Conference has provided me with irreplaceable friends and mentors in the field. I say this with all sincerity, it would be hard to survive my school year and career without the Lake Conference." Meg Waldron Lake Conference attendee since 2005.
How will the Lake impact you? Join us to discover your review...
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| 20 Tidbits for New Teachers | |
New or Seasoned...Great Tips Included
Teachers around the world are gearing up for the new school year -- but the experience is going to be vastly different for new teachers. Where an experienced teacher has the knowledge of what worked and what didn't, a new teacher is going to be bombarded with tons of new info and the need to process it! Not to mention, they will be preparing for the most important piece of all: their classroom instruction. MORE |
| The 10 ways to start a wellness revolution in American schools | |
"Father of the New PE" outlined why exercise should be the foundation of education
"The research on exercise's positive impact not only on health-which is big enough in this era of childhood obesity-but on learning readiness, as well as behavior and mood, means PE needs to be the foundation of the whole education process," said Lawler, who passed away in 2010. Game Changer: Phil Lawler's Crusade to Help Children by Improving Physical Education (see book in RESOURCES below) pays tribute to his wellness-based approach to PE that energized a revolution in the world of education. To advance this movement faster, the book pinpoints 10 key factors that represent Lawler's approach to transforming education through fitness-based PE and movement-based learning. MORE |
| Should physical educators be held responsible if out-of-shape children don't show improvement? |  Virginia Beach gym teachers may be on the spot Gym teacher accountability is one of several suggestions gaining momentum across the country as schools deal with increasingly overweight students. Many divisions have begun tracking weight and fitness in an attempt to improve student health. But they're running into ethical questions about what to do with the data and with whom to share it. In May, the White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity recommended that schools begin measuring student fitness and tailoring lessons and activities to make improvements. MORE |
| Phys Ed in Schools Has Changed With the Times |  The Ledger There was a time when gym class was forgotten once it was over. Kids weren't taught to take the long view of lifetime fitness. In high schools and some middle school physical education classes, girls wore loose, bloomerlike uniforms and guys donned short shorts and long socks. How they dress isn't all that's changed.
Plenty of research has gone into the P.E. curriculum. In today's classes, not only are rules and skills taught for particular sports, but overall fitness and wellness are even more important. "The biggest evolution has been that we went from skills-based, sports-based (P.E.) to emphasis in lifetime fitness and wellness," said Kathleen Wright, physical education coordinator for Polk County schools. MORE
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| The Impact of Athletics on Academics |  One issue that typically arises during the "let's increase physical education/PA time" discussion is what curricular content to minimize so this can happen. Proponents of the "core" subjects have used the scare tactic that students' academic test scores will decrease if classroom time is reduced to maintain or add physical education to the curriculum. While this misdirection was initially effective, empirical research has refuted that assertion, as shown in the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's summary of 50 studies addressed in 43 research articles spanning nearly 20 years. The evidence supports the link between PA and academics as positive and one that benefits students in myriad ways beyond academics. MORE |
| Physical Education from a Master |  Jeff Weit teaches physical education to fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders at two California elementary schools and he'll do whatever it takes to get his students moving. "We do any and everything you can think of to increase stamina and strength," Weit said. "The main concern is cardiovascular health." MORE |
| Drug abuse, obesity top list of kids' health concerns |  My Health News Daily Share     Drug abuse and childhood obesity ranked highest on a new survey of health concerns for children. Both of those health issues were rated as a "big problem" by 33 percent of adults surveyed. The survey results also revealed that 25 percent of adults rated smoking as a big problem for children's health, and 24 percent rated teen pregnancy as such. "Sexting" - the practice of sending or receiving sexually explicit text messages or photos via cellphone - made the list for the first time, coming at No.10 with 20 percent. MORE |
| Student Perceptions of Fitness and Their Physical Experiences | |
How to Get Students More Active During and After School
How can we get students to be more physically active both during and outside of the school day? Not surprisingly, how students feel about their physical education class experience likely effects their motivation to be physically active out of school. AuthorCharity Bryan describes a study she conducted with middle school students that examined their fitness level, physical education class experience, and physical activity level. It became clear that student attitudes toward physical education were the result of the connection they made with the teacher, and the types of activities they experienced. It was also discovered that students frequently misperceive their own fitness levels. MORE |
| To cope with sweltering heat, Texas schools get creative with indoor recess |
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Share
Two fourth-grade girls played ring toss in the hall. In a nearby classroom, several boys constructed ships and fighter planes from Lego's while another group of kids played board games. At Hidden Lakes Elementary and campuses across the Keller, Texas school district, most days have been too hot for kids to play outside. "It's hard for kids and teachers to be cooped up inside all day, but the heat is just too much," said Hidden Lakes Principal Melanie Graham. MORE |
| Deaf Woman Dances to Title | |
A Silent Solo
A silent solo earned an Ohio dancer and her partner top spots at a competition. Judy Hodak of Lordstown, Ohio, and her dance instructor, Travis Manero, won Top Solo at the Buckeye Ball on Aug. 14 in Independence, Ohio, after performing a rumba-style dance to no music. The performance, the Sound of Silence, was chosen to give spectators a sense of how Hodak lives. The 58-year-old dancer has been deaf since birth. MORE |
| Psychological Skills Training: Goal Setting and Self-Confidence | |
The importance of setting realistic and motivating goals and more...
In this third article on psychological skills training, author Christine Lottes focuses on goal setting. Christine emphasizes the importance of setting realistic and motivating goals, and explains how coaches and athletes often said goals that are unrealistic and stress inducing. She carefully explains the differences between process, performance, and outcome goals, and provides practical examples of each. Also included is a printable handout you can use with your athletes. MORE
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| AAHPERD Jump Rope for Heart & Hoops for Heart Recognition Award |
Deadline to apply: October 15 
Have you held a Jump Rope for Heart or Hoops for Heart event each year for four years or more? If so, you may be eligible to apply for the 2012 AAHPERD Jump Rope for Heart & Hoops for Heart Recognition Award!
Recipients of this prestigious award demonstrate a long-term commitment and passion for the programs. The Jump Rope for Heart & Hoops for Heart Recognition Awards are presented to two JRFH coordinators and one HFH coordinator each year.
Deadline to apply is October 15. Apply for JRFH Apply for HFH |
| Worlds 1st Child Body-Fat Scales | 
Encourage Healthy Lifestyles in Children...
Tanita Corporation, the global leader in precision scales, joins the fight against childhood obesity. Introducing two, FDA cleared, body fat scales developed specifically to encourage healthy lifestyles in children. MORE |
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| NJAHPERD Actively Monitors Legislation |
Did you know that NJAHPERD pays a legislative consultant to monitor bills that come forward that affect our profession? We also work closely and seek advice from the AHA Government Relations Director on Health and Physical Education issues.
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| Federal Legislation |
Make Your Voice Heard...
As you know, the Carol M. White PEP program is seriously at risk of elimination in the current Congressional budget climate. House and Senate Appropriators are in the midst of negotiations and calculations, trying to determine which federal education programs to save and which to cut. Senate Appropriators will meet this coming Tuesday, September 20 to determine education funding levels. House Appropriators will also meet very soon.
It is URGENT that all members of the House and Senate hear about PEP programs around the country and their benefits to districts, schools and especially students! Please contact your federal legislators and let them know that PEP provides critical resources that help students become better learners.
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| ACT NOW!!! | |
Help PE & HE Curricula Get Flexible $$$$
NJAHPERD has signed on to a formal letter through AAHPERD, urging the US House Education and the Workforce Committee to support physical education and health education within ESEA. If you've been following the developments, you will know that, as part of its reauthorization of ESEA, the Committee first passed an "efficiency" bill, which eliminated PEP, and then approved a bill that purports to provide great flexibility to states and districts in how they spend their federal ESEA funds. However, those funds may only be spent on programs authorized within ESEA, according to the "core subjects" definition. Since physical education and health education are not included in that definition, states and district may still not use their "flexible" dollars on these subjects.
This letter will be sent on September 12 to Congressmen Kline and Miller, the leaders of the House Education and the Workforce Committee and Congressmen Hunter and Kildee, the leaders of the Subcommittee with jurisdiction over ESEA.
NJAHPERD can show support by responding to the action alert on the AAHPERD Legislative Action Center. Link http://www.aahperd.org/whatwedo/advocacy/
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| Game Changer | 
Phil Lawler's Crusade to Help Children by Improving Physical Education
The renowned Dr. Kenneth Cooper of Cooper Aerobics Center names Phil Lawler the "Father of the New PE."Game Changer offers an inspiring glimpse at the life of Lawler and his "New PE," the wellness-based approach to physical education that has energized a revolution in the world of education. MORE
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| Make 1/2 Your Plate Fruits & Veggies...FREE Resources! |  www.freemyplate.com In the month of September, Learning ZoneXpress along with our 40+ fellow USDA National Strategic Partners are working together to spread the MyPlate message to "make half your plate fruits and vegetables". We're pleased to announce the launch of www.freemyplate.com, a website offering a variety of free fruit and vegetable teaching resources for you to download, including: fun fruit and vegetable taste testing activities, MyPlate bulletin board lesson plans, selected activities and recipes from the LANA Preschool Program and more! MORE |
| Project Heart: Activities for the Classroom |  FREE comprehensive curriculum materials for grades K through 6 Project Heart is focused on teaching the basics of cardiovascular health to elementary school children by offering FREE comprehensive curriculum materials for grades K through 6. MORE |
| SPARK: Countering Childhood Obesity Since 1989 | |
News & Resources
SPARK is a research-based, public health organization of San Diego State University Research Foundation (disseminated by School Specialty, Inc.) dedicated to creating, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote lifelong wellness.
SPARK strives to improve the health of children, adolescents, and adults by disseminating evidence-based Physical Education, After School, Early Childhood, and Coordinated School Health programs to teachers and recreation leaders serving Pre-K through 12th grade students.
Each SPARK Program provides a coordinated package of highly active curriculum, on-site staff development, extensive follow-up support, and expert selected, content-matched equipment. MORE
See info on September 21st Webinar in Professional Development below.
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| Back-to-School Ideas |  September Toolbox Available... Back to School ideas from NASPE are available in the September toolbox! |
| Let's Move in School | 
Increase Physical Activity in YOUR School
It's almost time to go back to school. We hope you had an active summer and are ready to move in school! We're in touch to let you know about exciting things going on this fall. We hope you will get involved!
- New online LMIS PE Teacher Toolkit - this teacher resource will help you get your classes and school moving out for fun and health.
- Let's Move in School will be part of Nickelodeon's "Worldwide Day of Play" in Washington D.C on September 24th. Local? Come join us! Far away? Hold your own "day of play" event. Learn more.
- Help AAHPERD and National Geographic Kids break a Guinness World Record! Join First Lady Michelle Obama on October 11-12 to break the Guinness World Record for the most people doing jumping jacks. Find out how you can participate. If you create a "jump site" at your school or facility, let us know (jjones@aahperd.org) and we'll share the information to help you get more jumpers!
- Register for a FREE Let's Move in School webinar to be held on September 14th: Implementing a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program. Get examples and receive tips on how physical educators, parents, school administrators, and policymakers can move out to bring quality physical education and physical activity to schools through a comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP).
- Need more Let's Move in School posters? Order them here.
- View our newest Let's Move in School video -- See Drew Brees, Carl Lewis, Tracy Austin and others at our Let's Move in School Showcase event, which was held in San Diego last spring.
- Not registered yet? Join the Let's Move in School initiative at no cost and receive a poster!
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| NASPE E-Learning: September 20, 2011 |  Embracing Differences in Diverse Settings Webinar
The first E-Learning Webinar this school year is Embracing Differences in Diverse Settings on September 20, 2011 at 1:00 PM EST.
Learn practical teaching techniques for embracing diverse settings in physical education from presenter Dr. Robert Schmidlein from Manhattanville College.
Other E-Learning Webinars upcoming this school year are:
· Adding Muscle to Your PE Program - November 15
· Make "Cents" of Grants and Funding - January 17
· Active Students = Successful Students - March 20
Each Webinar is $30 for members and $45 non-members. Purchase all 4 for $100 and you save more than 15%! Register today!
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| Teen Suicide Prevention Curriculum | |
UPI.com
Findings in the Journal of School Health show that the percentage of high school students who considered or attempted to commit suicide declined 65% and 67%, respectively, after the implementation of the Surviving the Teens curriculum, which was created by registered nurse Cathy Strunk. Read more...
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| Phillies Phitness! | 
Phillies Proud to Launch Phillies Phitness presented by NovaCare Rehabilitation!
Phillies Phitness is an interactive fitness program with the goal of educating children about steps they can take now to help ensure a healthy future. Children from kindergarten through high school will learn about the importance of being active through both exercise and activities that they take part in everyday as well as the importance of making smart food choices. more info
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| Free Activity Guides |  From Flaghouse... Browse the growing list of activity guides available in PDF format for easy download! |
| Physical Education and Health Videos |
Over 700 Videos to view
From sports and games to fitness and advocacy... Read more...
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| Alliance for a Healthier Generation |
Become a Healthier School...it's FREE!
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation has received a $23.2 million grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to further expand and extend its Healthy Schools Program through 2014.
If you are interested in becoming a Healthier School...it's FREE...find out more here. The resources are amazing to assist you to create a healthy school environment.
Contact our NJ Relationship Manager, Davida Gurstelleat Phone: 646.884.0608 Fax: 973.701.0215
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| Join the NJ Department of Education Listserv |
Get the Latest Updates...
Join the NJ Department of Education listserv here for the latest updates and resources from Brendan O'Reilly, Coordinator of Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.
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| Resources to Teach Driver Education | |
Please forward this email to your HS Driver Education Teacher...
if they are not a member of NJAHPERD. Many new resources are available to teach Driver Ed and we need to reach out to them. Teen Driving Toolkit
Do you teach Driver's Ed? We are scheduling a Driver Education workshop to update you on the new laws and resources available. Please let us know if you are interested in attending. Contact the NJAHPERD office.
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| NJAHPERD Mini Grant |
Start Your School Year Right!
Apply for a NJAHPERD Mini Grant!
The mini grant provides financial assistance for NJAHPERD members up to $1000 for new program development or to expand an existing program. Grants may be used to purchase equipment, software, or other materials that focus on student learning in Health, Physical Education, Recreation or Dance. Imagine receiving Fitnessgram software, heart rate monitors, or pedometers to enhance your program. Applications are available online. |
| Fuel Up to Play 60 (National) | |
Deadline: October 1, 2011
Award Amount: $3,000
Funding is available to K-12 schools enrolled in Fuel Up to Play 60. Funds can be used to conduct in-school promotions focused on creating a healthier school, as well as be used for professional development, nutrition education materials, and physical education equipment & materials. MORE |
| Future Professionals - Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship | 
Deadline: October 15th
Scholarships will be awarded to three undergraduate and two graduate students in January 2012 and presented at the 2012 AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition in Boston, MA. Undergraduate scholarships will be $1,250 each and graduate scholarships will be $1,750 each. Recipients will also receive a complimentary three-year AAHPERD membership.
The application forms with detailed application criteria and procedures for submission are available HERE.
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| AAHPERD Jump Rope for Heart & Hoops for Heart Grant |
Ten Grants Available!
Every year AAHPERD awards ten grants to physical educators who demonstrate passion, creativity, and dedication to the Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart programs. The Jump Rope for Heart & Hoops for Heart Grant is available only to individuals who have held a JRFH or HFH event in the past school year. Applying is easy! Read more...
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| Car Crashes...No. 1 Killer of Teens...$2,000 Project Ignition Grants Available | |
A Staggering Statistic Project Ignition is Changing...
The National Youth Leadership CouncilŪ and State FarmŪ are pleased to announce the availability of $2,000 Project Ignition grants for public high school students and teachers to address teen driver safety through service-learning. Applications are due November 15, 2011... more info |
| Henkel Helps to Reward 3 Schools $10,000 |
 Nominate YOUR school...what could you do with $10,000?Designed to address the urgent health and fitness crisis facing our nation's youth, the Henkel Helps Get Kids Fit Program will give three deserving schools the chance to win a share of $30,000 to improve youth fitness in their schools. Educators, children, parents, and community members alike can nominate their school by answering one fundamental question on
http://www.henkelhelps.com/: "What would your school do with $10,000 to improve youth fitness?" The Henkel Helps Get Kids Fit Program will also offer a $5,000 sweepstakes for a deserving family that is dedicated to improving their health and fitness habits, but lacks the resources to do so. Application deadline, September 30, 2011. For more info, clink on the above link.
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| Teacher Monday: Cash for Classrooms | 
$1,000 and Fresh Fruit for your students!
This fall "Del Monte Fresh" will hold its 2nd annual online contest, "Teacher Monday: Cash for Classrooms." By awarding cash and fresh fruit to teachers, the program encourages K thru 12th grade public school teachers to incorporate healthy eating and living messages into classroom activities. For more information on how you can win $1000 for school supplies and fresh fruit for your students, a salad bar or a field day event for your school, visit the
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| Helping Gardens Grow...$2,000 Grant Available! | 
2011 School Garden Grant Project
Learning about the process of growing food helps children develop a deep understanding of the connection between healthy eating and a healthy body. School gardens offer an opportunity to integrate math, science and health curriculum into a dynamic, interactive setting. They also provide a base of knowledge that allows children to take an active role in healthy food choices.
School garden grant applications will be accepted through 5pm CST, December 31, 2011. Learn more about the application process and apply for a school garden grant.
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| Over 100 Available Grants | |
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| FREE Grant Writing Service! |
Free grant writing assistance is available from FlagHouse. Visit the FlagHouse website for more information.
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| NJAHPERD Award Nominations! | |
Do you know someone worthy of an NJAHPERD Award?
Is someone in your department who goes above and beyond their job's norm in the fields of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance? Then we want to speak to you!!! Even if you just want more information please email the NJAHPERD awards committee at the email address below. Available Awards
- Teacher of the Year
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- High School
- Higher Education
- Health Education
- Exemplary Physical Education School Awards
- Dance Instruction
- Adapted Physical Education Instruction
- Excellence in Recreation Leadership and Programming
- Distinguished Leadership
- Lilyan B Wright Student of the Year Award
- Student Healthy Lifestyle Award
- Everett L. Hebel Award
- The NJAHPERD Honor Award
For further information on nominating someone for an award, or for more information please go to the NJAHPERD website or email the NJAHPERD Awards Chair. Please help us recognize the leaders and deserving members in our fields! |
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Recommend a Fitnessgram Training to your administrator for your district's In Service Day now!
NJAHPERD trainers are available to provide Fitness Education and Fitnessgram test administration and software trainings to your staff. NJAHPERD is also looking for host schools for trainings. We provide the trainer. Contact the NJAHPERD office for details.
Lake Conference for K-8 Physical Education
September 30-October 2, 2011Friday evening, Saturday & Sunday morning Come spend the weekend with professionals who share your passion for elementary physical education, camping and the great outdoors! More details
Engaging Strategies for Teaching Adolescent Health
Friday, October 21, 2011
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ
NJAHPERD has partnered with AtlantiCare to sponsor a full day workshop addressing the needs of the Middle School and Secondary Health Educator. Featured speakers are Linda Morse and NJAHPERD Health Teacher of the Year, Nancy Ooms.
To register for the workshop at the NJAHPERD discount rate, call the Atlanticare Access @ 1-888-569-1000 Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm.
October 27, 2011
"Adapting Outside the Box"
Special OlympicsNJLawrenceville, NJ FlagHouse is one of the featured vendors in addition to presenters like former NJAHPERD Adapted TOYS John Gagliano, Janet Prentice, and Patricia Deschenes.
November 6, 2011
East Brunswick High School
East Brunswick, NJ
FlagHouse Election Day H & PE Workshop
NJAHPERD Teachers of the Year K-12
November 8, 2011
Medford, NJ
NJEA Convention
Creating A Better Tomorrow
November 10 & 11, 2011
Atlantic City Convention Center
Mary Jo Young Hands On Health Conference
"Tools to Empower Wellness"
December 5, 2011
Crowne Plaza Monroe
Monroe, NJ
NJAHPERD Annual Convention
March 4-6, 2012
Ocean Place Resort & Spa
Long Branch, NJ
Details are available on the NJAHPERD website for all professional development events.
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2011-12 Health Observances Calendar of Events
Plan Ahead for the New School Year
List of events
The Repercussions of Bullying on Girls' Futures: WEBINAR September 20th, 2011 1:00PM Central / 2:00PM Eastern
Speaker: Rosalind Wiseman After participating in this webinar participants will be able to: - Recognize girls' anger and their perceived options to express that anger and how their experience impacts their emotional health and future relationships as they enter adulthood
- Learn concrete strategies to help girls build social competencies and emotional well-being now and in the future
- Understand the impact of technology (both positive and negative) on girls' ability to navigate relationships
Take SPARK for a Test Drive: WEBINAR September 21st
6pm Eastern, 3pm Pacific
Grades 6-8 teachers and administrators and after school staff
Duration: 45 minutes
Cost: Free!
Click Here to register
Introducing the New SPARK Middle School Physical Education Program
Attendees will leave our "SPARKing Lot" with information about all-new resources:
- Over 400 new activities in "Prep, Set, Teach" format
- Yearly Plan and Individual Grade Level Unit plans
- Interactive Skill Assessment tools
- Leveled Portfolio Assessment options
- SPARKfamily.org MS PE section
- Lesson, Dance and Circuit-Training videos
- Active Roll Taking strategies
- Standards Alignment
NJ Partnership for Healthy Kids Obesity Summit
Robert Treat Hotel, Newark
Youth Fitness Testing: National & International Issues
Alliance Scholar Webinar (AAHPERD)
October 19, 2011 - 1:00 - 2:30 pm EDT
Register online
Mail-in Form must be postmarked by October 1.
Presenter-2012 Alliance Scholar
Dr. James R. Morrow, Jr., PhD, is Regents Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation at the University of North Texas. Trained as a measurement and evaluation specialist, Morrow has worked tirelessly to provide both practitioners and researchers with assessment instruments that are both reliable and valid.
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Thursday, October 20th - Saturday, October 22nd, 2011
University of North Carolina Greensboro
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