FYI Oct 15, 2011 from NJAHPERD

Suzette de Araujo, Editor

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October 15/2011

NJAHPERD BOARD MEMBERS

Fran Kreisberg, President

Jackie Malaska, Executive Director

Executive Board

Note from Your VP Health, Jacki Walling

Please join us at the Mary Jo Young Hands On Health Conference

We invite you to join us on Monday, December 5, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Monroe, NJ to discover "Tools to Empower Wellness." Stay motivated and get re-charged by some of the best educators in the field while you earn professional development hours.

Support and resources are available to you along with innovative, interactive, exciting, and interdisciplinary lessons that are health relevant. From curriculum development, to safe dating, to grant writing, to nutrition and technology to engaging students through active class participation and more! You are sure to find workshops that meet your needs. Early bird registration fees expire TODAY! Pre-registration fees available until November 15th...don't miss out! For registration and more information, click here!

Hope to see you there,

Jacki Walling

EXECUTIVE BOARD NEWS

Professional Development Events

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The Governor's Education Transformation Task Force, Oct. 17 & 18

Please join us in attendance!

The Governor's Education Transformation Task Force will hold two public hearings to solicit input for its review of the state's education regulations and statutes, in conjunction with the release of its initial
report on September 12, 2011. All members of the public are welcome to attend.

The Education Transformation Task Force was established by the Governor in April 2011 to address two issues: to review all statutes and regulations that affect public education, and to recommend a new accountability system that grants more autonomy to schools while maintaining strict accountability for student achievement, safety, and fiscal responsibility. Click here to review the Governor's Initial Report of the Task Force.

In accordance with Executive Order 58, the Task Force will hold hearings to obtain comments from the public on the Initial Report. Additionally, the Task Force is seeking input from individuals and organizations on regulations and statutes that have been placed on school districts and educational providers that substantially impede creativity and innovation in achieving educational, operational or fiscal effectiveness. The Task Force also welcomes input on a next-generation accountability system for districts and schools that demands results while encouraging innovative approaches to improving student learning. The hearings are scheduled for:

*Monday, October 17, 4:00pm, Civic Hall, Connector Building, CamdenCommunity College, Blackwood, NJ

*Tuesday, October 18, 3:30pm, Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre, BergenCommunity College, Paramus, NJ.

Suggestions and thoughts may also be provided to the Task Force via email (regreform@doe.state.nj.us) or postal mail (Education Transformation Task Force, c/o Department of Education, 100 Riverview Plaza, PO Box 500, Trenton, NJ 08625).

2012 Annual Convention, "Ride the Wave of Change" 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 Programs" 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

NJAHPERD Membership Campaign

What is one of the best way to advocate for the profession? Educate others!

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: AHA Jump/Hoop Coordinators can join NJAHPERD for 7 cents a day!

NJQSAC (Quality Single Accountability Continuum)

The State Board of Education, with input from the NJDOE staff, has provided changes based on the requests of the public input to amend the NJQSAC evaluation to include the additional content areas of Technology and Career Education, Consumer, Family and Life Skills, Arts, and Health and Physical Education. NJAHPERD was included in a discussion with 3 board members during public testimony. We will continue to monitor and provide our members with updates as we receive them. Visit the NJDOE website to view the documents under meeting links. More information is also 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

NEWS YOU CAN USE

Did your school participate in Let's Jump for the Guinness World Record?

Please let us know...so we can count you in!!!

Let NJAHPERD know if your school/organization participated in Let's Jump to help break the Guinness World Record for the amount of jumping jacks completed in a 24 hour period on October 11 & 12, 2011.

Contact the NJAHPERD office as soon as possible and send any photos you would like to share of your event.

WEBINARS: Fitnessgram Funding and Standards

Two Educational Opportunities...

Fitnessgram®: Finding Funding

A two part webinar series which looks at how you, your school, and school district can locate funding from a variety of sources to fund a Fitnessgram purchase and support quality physical education.

Part I: Building an infrastructure.

Thu, Oct 13 & Tue, Oct 18

Part II: Finding funding sources

Tue, Nov 15 & Tue, Dec 6

Fitnessgram® standards

You probably heard that the FITNESSGRAM standards for aerobic capacity and body composition changed starting with the 2010-2011 school year. Get up to speed on the changes to the standards, the science behind the new standards, and their impact for administrators, teachers, and students. (Note, the webinar does not address tech support questions related to the software.) with this webinar. If you haven't already, you will need to pre-register as space is limited.

These webinars will repeat the content presented last Spring. If you can't make this session, you can access more information on the standards change at http://www.Fitnessgram.net/newstandards. You can also watch a recording of an earlier webinar on this topic onyoutube.

Upcoming sessions:

Thu, Oct 27, Thu, Nov 10, Mon, Nov 14

Prior to the webinar, please review the documents on the standards here.

Adapted Health & Physical Education Conference, Oct. 27

Special Olympics New Jersey Sports Complex
3 Princess Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

This conference is designed to meet the needs of PreK-12 Health, Physical Education, and Special Edcucation teachers and Future Professionals who have contact with diverse populations. Hands-on experience will be provided and sharing of ideas and innovative teaching strategies will be encouraged. Some of the highlights include NJAHPERD Adapted TOYs John Gagliano and Janet Prentice as well as former Para Olympian Maureen Ryan Esposito as the keynote speaker. Discounted registration rates available for members until October 15! More information on printable version of the program and registration

Pediatric obesity targeted by CDC

Health, Medical and Science Updates Share

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched a new effort to address childhood obesity using successful elements of both primary care and public health. Funding made available through the Affordable Care Act will support a four year Childhood Obesity Demonstration Project. Supported by $25 million in funding awards, the project will build on existing community efforts and will work to identify effective health care and community strategies to support children's healthy eating and active living and help combat childhood obesity. MORE

Health benefits of dance

Health Guidance Share

People now lead a life under constant work pressure and tensions from family, friends and the world. They have to meet their deadlines this makes them forget about everything. This can be reason of poor health. People when realize that they need to take care of their But only few forms are also helping them to be cheerful and happy. One such form which helps you stay happy, cheerful and healthy is dance. MORE

Kids are leaner when they go to bed and get up early

Health, Medical and Science Updates Share

Ben Franklin was right, at least on the healthy part. "Early to bed and early to rise" appears to have helped a cross-section of early-bird Australian youths keep slimmer and more physically active than their night-owl peers, even though both groups got the same amount of sleep. MORE

Coordinated Approach To Child Health (CATCH) Training

October 17, 18 or 19th

Learn in this one-day workshop about Coordinated School Health and be able to implement concepts into school culture that will transform a school into a place where healthy, active lifestyles are celebrated. MORE

2012 National Physical Education Teacher Education Conference

Call for Proposals

The PETE conference only comes around every three years! Do not miss out on showcasing your exemplary research and practical applications at this premier professional development conference. All proposals must be submitted online. Submission deadline is January 6, 2012.

New Muppet, Lily, To Raise Awareness of Hunger

USA Today

A new Muppet named Lily, whose family struggles with issues of hunger and food insecurity, is being introduced into the television show "Sesame Street" to raise awareness of the problem. MORE

Help Spanish-Speaking Communities Get Active

Health.gov

Being physically active is an essential way to stay healthy and fight disease. For some, it's hard to know what types of activities to do and for how long. In light of National Hispanic Heritage Month and in an effort to help Spanish-speaking people get active, health.gov has released two Spanish-language tools based on the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans that make it easier than ever to get fit. MORE

Got water? Schools scramble to provide kids most basic supply

MSNBC Share

It may not sound like much but there's a new item on the school menu: water. Across the country, administrators are scrambling to comply with a new federal requirement that free drinking water be offered at lunch as part of an ongoing push to improve the health of the nation's 49 million public school children. MORE

Research shows schools need to take comprehensive approach to increasing physical activity levels of students and staff

New Survey Released by AAHPERD

RESTON, VA, October 12, 2011 - While schools have the opportunity to help students meet the national guidelines to participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day, a new survey released today by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) found that only 16% of elementary schools, 13% of middle schools and 6% of high schools are currently providing physical activity before, during, and after school - components of a comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP).

A CSPAP, which consists of physical education, physical activity during school, physical activity before and after school, staff involvement, and family and community involvement, is a model for school districts and schools to provide a variety of opportunities for school-based physical activity to develop physically educated students. MORE

Interested in implementing Fitnessgram in your school?

No funding...we can help!

Are you interested in implementing Fitnessgram in your school, but don't have funding? Please contact the NJAHPERD office for more information.

The 20 Worst Kids' Foods

Health, Medical and Science Updates Share

Today, authors David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding revealed the list of the "20 Worst Kids' Foods in America" as featured in the new Eat This, Not That! 2012: The No-Diet Weight Loss Solution, the annual update of their original New York Times bestselling title. The list includes the nation's most caloric kids' menu options at major fast-food and sit-down restaurant chains across the country. The books in the popular Eat This Not That series, which currently have more than 7.7 million copies in print, identify unhealthy foods - in fast-food chains, restaurant chains and grocery stores - and offer healthier alternatives. MORE

AAHPERD Jump Rope for Heart & Hoops for Heart Recognition Award

Deadline to apply EXTENDED to: November 11 JRFH Logo

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 has been extended to November 11. Apply for JRFH Apply for HFH

ADVOCACY

You're The Cure

Volunteer, Advocate, Take Action, Save Lives

You don't have to be a lobbyist to call on lawmakers - just an advocate passionate about heart and stroke issues. In just a few moments, you can make a huge difference. We'll make it easy for you to email, phone or even visit your legislators. And we'll keep you informed on the progress you're making as one of the very important voices for the cure. Together You're the Cure advocates have succeeded in creating smoke-free communities, placing AEDs in public places, securing funding for medical research, and more through policy change. Join You're The Cure Today!

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.

Monitored Legislation

Federal Legislation

Stay in the KNOW...

A new bill is being introduced called the Empowering Local Educational Decision Making Act of 2011, which would expand the definition of core academic subjects to include physical education! The bill would also create a block grant to support local education programming, including those that promote healthy eating, nutrition and physical fitness. Check the AAHPERD Legislative Action Center regularly for updates!

We urgently need your help! Over the past two years members from our coalition of organizations have worked diligently to have Physical Education and Health Education included as core subjects in ESEA. Last year we were thrilled to work with Senator Udall's (NM) office on the introduction of the PHYSICAL Act and were equally excited when Senator Bingaman (NM) joined him as a co-sponsor. In September, Republican Senator Burr included PE as a core subject in his education bill. HELP Committee Chairman, Tom Harkin is ready to introduce his ESEA bill and has scheduled a Committee meeting on October 18th or 19th to vote on the bill. In an effort to ensure that HE and PE are ultimately included in ESEA. We are asking that you once again contact members of the Senate HELP Committee with the following message.

We are requesting that all of our members send this email to Senators Harkin and Enzi.

Thank you!

RESOURCES

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

Ideas for Promoting a Quality Physical Education, Physical Activity, or Youth Sports Program

October Toolbox Available...

NASPE's Teacher Toolbox delivers the best online tools and ideas for your quality physical education, physical activity and youth sport programs - and it's free! We added an RSS feed to the homepage of Teacher Toolbox, subscribe to the feed to find out when a new Teacher Toolbox comes out!

Let's Move in School

Increase Physical Activity in YOUR School

New resource 101Tips for Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs. MORE
New online LMIS PE Teacher Toolkit - this teacher resource will help you get your classes and school moving out for fun and health.
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!
A free Power Point presentation is available to explain the Let's Move in School campaign to your administrator. Call/email the NJAHPERD office.

Join AAHPERD the second Wednesday of every month for a webinar about what's new with Let's Move in School, resources to use in your school, and real life examples from those in the field. Webinar schedule

Free Activity Guides

From Flaghouse...

Browse the growing list of activity guides available in PDF format for easy download!

Click here!

Physical Education and Health Videos

Over 700 Videos to view

From sports and games to fitness and advocacy... Read more...

Alliance for a Healthier Generation

Become a Healthier School...it's FREE!

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. Our Hands on Health Conference is in collaboration with the AHG and we encourage all our members to register to become a healthy school!

Contact our NJ Relationship Manager, Davida Gurstelle at Phone: 646.884.0608 Fax: 973.701.0215

davida.gurstelle@healthiergeneration

Davida will be presenting a session at Hands on Health and distributing free resources to participants interested in registering to become a Healthy School!

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.

National Teen Driver Safety Week-Ride Like A Friend

National Teen Driver Safety Week - October 16-22

The Young Driver Research team at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has updated the Ride Like A Friend. Drive Like You Care (RLAF) website in time for National Teen Driver Safety Week - October 16-22, 2011!

Please visit www.ridelikeafriend.org to learn how you can support teens in conducting RLAF, a peer-to-peer school-based campaign that encourages safe teen driver and passenger behavior. MORE

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.

GRANTS

NJAHPERD Mini Grant

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.

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...

Car Crashes...No. 1 Killer of Teens...$2,000 Project Ignition Grants Available

A Staggering Statistic Project Ignition is Changing...

The National Youth Leadership Council® and State Farm® 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

Teacher Monday: Cash for Classrooms-VOTING HAS BEGUN!!!

Login and VOTE!!!!

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
Teacher Monday Cash for Classrooms website or download
Teacher Monday info.

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.

Over 100 Available Grants

Additional Grants Available!

FREE Grant Writing Service!

Free grant writing assistance is available from FlagHouse. Visit the FlagHouse website for more information.

AWARDS

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 or to submit a nomination online, please go to the NJAHPERD website or email the NJAHPERD Awards Chair.
Please help us recognize the leaders and deserving members in our fields!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NJAHPERD Sponsored Events...apply early for board approval.

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.

Adapted Health & PE Conference

October 27, 2011

"Adapting Outside the Box"

Special OlympicsNJ

Lawrenceville, NJ

FlagHouse is one of the featured vendors in addition to presenters like former NJAHPERD Adapted TOYS John Gagliano, Janet Prentice, and Patricia Deschenes.

More details

Fall Future Professionals Workshop

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

AAHPERD/EDA National Convention

March 13-17, 2012
Boston, Mass.

Regional Workshops
Best Practices: Fitness Education
North, South and Central Region TBD

Fitnessgram Trainings
NJAHPERD will provide Fitnessgram training for your staff at your site. Fee: $650
Please call/email the NJAHPERD office.

Downloadable listing Professional Development Events

Details are available on the NJAHPERD website for all professional development events.

Additional Professional Development Events...Save the Dates

2011-12 Health Observances Calendar of Events

Plan Ahead for the New School Year

List of events

Youth Fitness Testing: National & International Issues

Alliance Scholar Webinar (AAHPERD)

October 19, 2011 - 1:00 - 2:30 pm EDT

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.