FYI March 15, 2012 from NJAHPERD

Suzette de Araujo, Editor

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March 15/2012

NJAHPERD BOARD MEMBERS

Fran Kreisberg, President

Jackie Malaska, Executive Director

Executive Board

EXECUTIVE BOARD NEWS

Ride the Wave of Change...4 Days and counting...

2012 Convention is a Huge Success!!

This year's convention, held at the Ocean Resort and Spa in Long Branch, was the place to be for excellence in professional development. Your attendance helped make it a huge success. New programs, products, and resources were highlighted that addressed current research and content. Over 1300 participants attended the 125 sessions and meetings focused on fitness programs, physical education activities, assessment, health education issues, dance experiences, and advocacy. Jean Blaydes, co-founder of Action Based Learning, was the keynote speaker who convinced the audience that movement is essential to learning. She presented research that supports how a quality Physical Education program contributes to brain development and effective learning in all academic subjects. Jean also presented two additional sessions that provided activities for learning through movement. Forty exhibitors showcased their new products and provided hands on sessions to demonstrate product use in a variety of physical education and health education curricula. The session rooms were filled, sometimes overflowing, with educators who were eager to learn new ideas they can bring back to their programs. Many convention participants remarked that the annual convention is their opportunity to be recharged for the final months of school and they could use the new information in planning for the 2012-2013 school year.

Along with the professional educators, over 330 future professionals attended from New Jersey's colleges and universities. For many of these future professionals, this was their first convention and many remarked that they would definitely return next year. They enjoyed learning new activities and making connections with their peers. Another convention highlight was the Sunday pre-convention programs that focused on learning how to implement the Fitnessgram program and how to integrate Project Adventure activities into the Physical Education curriculum. The convention concluded with the ever-popular Grand Finale where over $5000 worth of products and services donated by the exhibitors and speakers were distributed by lottery drawing to those in attendance. The speakers, who submitted handouts to accompany their sessions, will have their information available on the NJAHPERD website by April 15.

The 2013 convention dates are February 24-26, 2013. The convention will be at the same location because the facility works well for the programs and the hotel staff is most helpful with all our needs. A short lunch time will be added and we will continue the President's walk, an Awards banquet on Sunday, pre-convention in-depth sessions, and programs that will add to excellence in professional development.

Finally, a special thank you to the NJAHPERD Executive Board and the many NJAHPERD member-volunteers who helped with registration, hospitality, the NJAHPERD and Image Sports booths, audio visual needs, and/or presided at many of the sessions. Your contributions are greatly appreciated and you helped make this a highly successful convention.

2012 Leaders' Academy for

Healthy Community

Development

Friday, March 23, 2012, registration deadline: March 15, 2012

Established in 2006, the Leaders' Academy provides this training opportunity to focus on policy & environmental changes so healthy choices are easier for New Jersey residents. Agenda

have been awarded. *Community teams do not need to attend to apply for grant funding; however, teams with a minimum of 3 individuals in attendance will receive priority consideration.

Registration is required; there is no fee to attend. Please call (609.292.2209) or e-mail shapingnj.onf@doh.state.nj.us including the following information: all team member names, area of expertise,mailing and e-mail addresses & phone numbers. The deadline to register is March 15, 2012. Space is limited. PLEASE NOTIFY US SOON AS POSSIBLE IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND SO OTHERS CAN BE ACCOMMODATED. MORE

The BEST way to earn 14 Credit Hours in CE!!

Attention Movers and Shakers.... Mark Your Calendars and Register Now!

The Lake Conference will be held September 28-30, 2012. Set aside some time to join the fun for this action-packed activity weekend featuring Jean Blaydes (Texas), Amy Gagnon (Connecticut), Kerry Lubin (Pennsylvania) and our own Chip Candy, Jim Ross, John Smith, Shawn Bennett, Arvin Arjona, (New Jersey) and Eric Eder 2010 NJAHPERD Elementary Teacher of the Year. Check out the tentative schedule and the session descriptions on the NJAHPERD web site. See the Lake Conference page listed under Our Professional Events and check out the speaker page for more information about our presenters. MORE

Have further questions? Contact Gregg Montgomery, NJAHPERD Lake Chair, 973-927-4862 home, 201-841-1059 cell or the NJAHPERD office.

The National Physical Education Institute, July 30-August 1

Register before June 30, 2012 and SAVE!!!

The National Physical Education Institute is shaping up to be "The Foremost Physical Education Event of the Past 30 Years!" Designed to help K-12 physical educators align the written, taught, and tested curriculum, this grassroots event has all of PE's "Most Resounding Voices."

Distinguished Keynote Speakers:
* Dr. Bob Pangrazi (Arizona State University)
* Dr. George Graham (Penn State)
* Dr. Stevie Chepko (Winthrop University)
* Dr. Dolly Lambdin (University of Texas)
* Paula Hudson Hildebrand (NC Dept. Public Instruction)
* Dr. Jayne Greenberg (Miami-Dade Schools, Florida)
* Judy LoBianco (South Orange-Maplewood Schools, NJ)
* Dr. Marybell Avery (Lincoln Public Schools, Nebraska)
* Ginny Popiolek (Harford County Schools, Maryland)
* Shellie Pfohl (President's Council)

The Barclays is coming...

AUGUST 21 - 26, 2012, Farmingdale, NY

BETHPAGE STATE PARK - BLACK COURSE

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION for The Barclays 2012 - to be held at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York - is now open. Go to the Volunteer page to register. On page, scroll down to ONLINE VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION and click on the registration form. Indicate you are volunteering for NJAHPERD and the committee chair you know is JoAnn Doherty, Will Call Chair. If you have any questions contact NJAHPERD or call 732-918-9999.

The $65 volunteer package includes the following (a $350.00 value):

Volunteer Uniform (Oxford Golf branded polo shirt)
Volunteer credential (provides entry to the tournament every day, even when not volunteering)
Guest credential (provides entry for your guest to the tournament every day)
Baseball cap
Volunteer pin
Lunch voucher on days when you volunteer (one voucher per shift)
Invitation to Volunteer Appreciation Party and more.

Don't have the time? You are encouraged to sponsor a Future Professional to attend as a volunteer. Contact the NJAHPERD office for details.

TICKETS FORE CHARITY - NJAHPERD will once again partner with The PGA "Tickets Fore Charity" Program and the First Tee and sell ADVANCE WEEKLY TICKETS for $150.00 (daily tickets will cost between $80.00-$90.00). Last year the U.S. Open Tickets at Bethpage Black cost $150.00 a day. You may purchase your tickets directly from us at the NJAHPERD Convention in March or through the NJAHPERD website.

All profits from this GREAT CHARITY EVENT are used to promote quality health and physical education programs in our schools.

Thank you in advance for your support of this worthy program.

ATTENTION BOSTON CONVENTION GOERS

AAHPERD National Convention & Expo

March 13-17, 2012

Registration is now open! Make your plans now to attend the 2012 AAHPERD National Convention & Expo March 13-17, 2012 in Boston. Register by February 21 to get the advanced rate!

A number of special events and activities are being offered during the week of convention from each of the five AAHPERD associations. Visit the convention site for more information on finalized schedules.

2012 NASPE Award Joy of Effort Award Winner

Congratulations, Lilyan B. Wright, New Hampshire (formerly of NJ)

NJAHPERD is excited to announce that our own Lilyan Wright is this year's recipient of the 2012 NASPE Joy of Effort Award. Lilyan was nominated by both NJAHPERD, and New Hampshire AHPERD, and was the "slam dunk" choice by the national awards committee!

During her career that has spanned over 70 years, Lilyan has made enormous contributions to our profession. She was a teacher and coach at the High School level prior to her 29 years at Trenton State College as a professor, coach, department chair, and athletic director. Just this year, at the age of 91, she retired from officiating both Field Hockey and Lacrosse. It is estimated that she has been on an athletic field or court for over 5,000 games as a coach or official (and that number is probably low). She still is teaching fitness classes to the elderly in New Hampshire, and continues to attend both New Jersey's and New Hampshire's state conferences. Both states have awards named in her honor; ours being the student of the year award and New Hampshire has the Lilyan B. Wright service award.

She will be recognized at the NASPE Awards Banquet in Boston during the AAHPERD National Convention. We are asking everyone in our state to attend the banquet in support of our 92 year young New Jersey treasure! Congratulations Lilyan...you are the definition of Joy of Effort, and this award is long overdue! See you all at the banquet in Boston...let's "pack the house for Lil"!

Please join us in celebrating Lilyan's accomplishments at the Hall of Fame Banquet, AAHPERD Convention, Friday, March 16 at 7 pm at the Sheraton Hotel in Boston. Please purchase your banquet tickets prior to the convention to enjoy savings. We hope you will join us for this annual celebration of the profession! Tell your friends and colleagues!

PRESS RELEASE

Support your profession at Convention!

Calling all volunteers...

The AAHPERD convention cannot run without a dedicated group of volunteers. We are looking for professionals and students who are willing to offer their service in three hour blocks of time. In exchange, you will receive a t-shirt, an opportunity to provide a service to your profession, and a chance to meet and network with new colleagues! It's easy to volunteer. Click here for Volunteer Form and submit it to VolunteerAAHPERD@gmail.com. Questions click here. Let's make Boston's 2012 AAHPERD Convention a great success!

AAHPERD Awards

Jill Goldman receives the AAHPERD Mabel Lee Award!

Congratulations, Jill!

The New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance is pleased to recognize Jill Goldman as the AAHPERD Mabel Lee Award Recipient. She will be recognized at the National AAHPERD Convention in March. Jill presently teaches at Francis A. Desmares Elementary School. Among her outstanding contributions to the Physical Education community are serving on both the NJAHPERD state Executive Board and the EDA Executive Board. Jill has made presentations at numerous conferences and workshops. NJAHPERD is proud to honor one of their own, Jill Goldman as the AAHPERD Mabel Lee Award Recipient for 2012.

Join us to honor Dr. Pearl Kowalski...

Thursday, March 15, 2012, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The EDA/AAHPERD MEMORIAL LECTURE will honor the memory of our beloved NJAHPERD member, past president and award recipient, PEARL KOWALSKI, on Thursday, March 15, 2012, from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Dr. Virginia Overdorf, Professor, Department of Kinesiology, William PatersonUniversity, RC Fellow, NAS Fellow, will be the EDA Scholar for Pearl's Memorial. Mark your calendar so we all can honor the memory of Pearl's life.

NJAHPERD Awards

Congratulations Award Recipients

Honor Award: Gregg Montgomery, Retired, Mt. Olive School District
Honor Award: John Smith, Retired, Ho-Ho-Kus School District
Distinguished Leadership Award: Linda Guerrini, Parsippany Troy Hills School District
Elementary Teacher of the Year Award: Mark Camardo, Oak Knoll Elementary School, Monroe Township
Middle School Teacher of the Year Award: Susan Toth, Tenafly Middle School, Tenafly
Outstanding Teacher in Higher Education Award: Anne Farrell, The College of New Jersey
Mary Jo Young Health Teacher of the Year: Dawn Francavilla, Wardlaw-Hartridge, Edison
Thomas Vodola Adapted Physical Education Award: Diane Glover, Mercer Elementary School, Mercer Co Special Services
Dance in Education Award: Barbara Brady, Linden High School, Linden
Lilyan B. Wright Outstanding Student Award: Victoria Taylor, Kean University
Excellence in Recreation Programming and Leadership Award: Salvatore Randazzese, Flemington-Raritan Parks and Rec
Student Healthy Lifestyle Award: Abner Dela Cruz, Horace Mann School
Sal Abitanta Exemplary High School Health and Physical Education Award: Hopewell Valley Central High School, Hopewell

Supervisor/ Athletic Director- Kristen Enderle
Interim A.D. -Ryan Pandolfini
Ms. Pam Edwards
Ms. Lois Fyfe
Mr. Ken Harrison
Mr. David Machin
Mr. Jeff Molinelli
Mr. Gary Nucera
Ms. Maggie Rarich
Ms. Daphne Shaub
Mrs. Jamie Taranto

FlagHouse is the official sponsor of the NJAHPERD Physical Education Teachers of the Year (TOY) program and will present each TOY with a FlagHouse gift certificate, NJAHPERD/FlagHouse logo equipment bag and apparel at the Annual Awards Banquet on Sunday, March 4, 2012. Teachers of the Year represent NJAHPERD and are featured as presenters at various professional development events including the NJAHPERD Election Day Conference and Annual Convention. NJAHPERD is proud of our Teachers of the Year and thanks FlagHouse, our official TOY sponsor.

NJAHPERD is proud to congratulate the following schools for their #1 American Heart Association's fundraising events for the 2010-2011 school year:

#1 American Heart Association's fundraising events for the 2010-2011 school year:
#1 JRFH School: HB Whitehorne Middle School, Verona, NJ, $34,504.10
#1 HFH School: Moorestown Upper Elementary School, Moorestown, NJ, $15,673.99
#1 JRFH/HFH (combined event): Lawrence Intermediate School, Lawrence Township, NJ, $15,756.85
National Highest Per Capita: Winston School, Short Hills, NJ (National AHA Award Recipient-4th Consecutive Year)
National Faye Biles Award: Deb Weiss, Beechwood School, Mountainside, NJ (National AHA Award Recipient)

These NJ schools and their coordinators will be recognized at NJAHPERD's Annual Convention Awards dinner to be held on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at the Ocean Spa and Resort.

NEWS YOU CAN USE

Exercise and brain health

ChiroACCESS Share

The U.S. public continues to set new levels for sedentary lifestyle and obesity. Many of our schools have removed classes in physical education. City planners omit designs for bike paths and sidewalks. Ironically, at the same time we have the strongest evidence in human history of the critical role of exercise in supporting human health. MORE

Why active video games likely won't fix the obesity epidemic

About.com Share

It is recommended that kids get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day, with most of it being moderate intensity aerobic physical activity. The National Association for Sport and Physical Education even offers physical activity recommendations for toddlers and preschoolers. Toddlers should get at least 30 minutes of structured physical activity and at least 60 minutes of unstructured physical activity each day. Preschoolers need a little more exercise - at least 60 minutes of structured physical activity and at least 60 minutes of unstructured physical activity each day. MORE

Couch Potatoes, Rejoice! Learning Can Be Passive

TIME Ideas

You've heard it before, and it's true: we learn by doing. But we also learn by watching. Whether it's a salsa teacher running through a dance sequence, a tennis coach demonstrating proper serving technique or a science professor conducting a dissection in front of the class, observing an expert at work is an opportunity to hone our own skills. This is especially true in the case of motor movements, and research in neuroscience is beginning to show why: when we watch someone else's motions, the parts of the brain that direct our own physical movements are activated. Observation accelerates the learning process because our brains are able to map others' actions onto our own mental representations, making them more detailed and more accurate. Using brain scans, scientists are figuring out how this process works - and how we can make the most of what we see. MORE

Job opportunity, Recreation Supervisor

Borough of Paramus, application deadline March 30, 2012

The Borough of Paramus is seeking a full time professional to plans, develops, promotes, implements and oversees recreation programs and activities designed to meet the needs of the community; recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates recreation leaders and other staff involved in
program operations; does other related work as required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Recreation or in Park and Recreation Management or similar program of study from an accredited college or university Two (2) years of experience in recreation
work involving the planning, promotion, development, and supervision of a recreation program preferred.Salary commensurate with experience, send cover letter, resume and salary history to: Borough of Paramus, 1 Jockish Square, Paramus, NJ 07652. Attention Joseph O. D'Arco, MPA Borough Administrator. Resumes must be received by 4PM, March 30, 2012.

Academy hiring sports instructors to retrain Malaysia's physical educators

United States Sports Academy Share

The United States Sports Academy is seeking physical educators and sports instructors who are interested in teaching abroad in a new pilot program to retrain 1,000 of Malaysia's physical education teachers. The Malaysia Ministry of Education just approved the program that begins the second week of May and runs through December. The courses will be taught in six different locations throughout the country, which is considered one of the most beautiful in Southeast Asia. MORE

Win a Wii Package for your program!

Participate in a research study. UT San Antonio

Attention physical education teachers! Would you like to participate in a research study about Exergaming Technology in PE for a chance to win a Wii package? Click on the link below to access the survey link. It should take you approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Click here

17th Annual Kick Butts Day, Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

Each year, parents, teachers, youth group leaders and public health advocates put on events across the country. Make this year the year YOU get involved! We have several quick activities that can be put together easily in time for Kick Butts Day on Wednesday, March 21st. Your Kick Butts Day event can engage youth and help prevent kids in your community from becoming Big Tobacco's "replacement smokers." Plus-- who doesn't like a fun, educational activity?

Help teach the kids in your life about the perils of tobacco use and engage them in a cause that you're passionate about, and which affects our lives every day-- whether it's noticing colorful advertisements at a local convenience store or seeing a friend or family member with a tobacco related illness.Prevent the kids in your life from becoming one of the 1,000 youth a day who try their first cigarette by involving them in Kick Butts Day. You can find out more on www.kickbuttsday.org.

Survey: Middle school students like math, but PE more popular

Education Week Share

Do you think most middle schoolers would rather do their math homework or take out the trash? What if the choice was between those math equations and eating broccoli? While you're puzzling over these questions, We'll share a few other tidbits from a new survey that aims to tease out the learning preferences and habits of U.S. middle school students, with an emphasis on mathematics. MORE

High School girl used to shoot hoops during coma

Fox Sports Share

Maggie Meier would cradle the beach ball in her hands and, with perfect form, shoot it through her the arms of her sister, who had formed a makeshift hoop. The only thing out of the ordinary, Maggie Meier was in a coma. "I have never seen anything like it," said Dr. William Graf, Meier's neurologist. "The act of shooting a basketball must have been ingrained as one of Maggie's basic instincts - her basketball shooting motion came back to her even before she was able to stand up or walk again." MORE

Cold water baths reduce muscle soreness but evidence lacking on safety

Science Daily Share

Plunging into cold water after exercise may be an effective way to reduce muscle soreness, but it is unclear whether there are harmful side effects. These are the conclusions of a new systematic review of cold water immersion interventions published in The Cochrane Library. MORE

Iowa school is using dance for fitness, fun

KTIV-TV Share

Merengue, salsa and the snake move are all dance steps in Zumba and one Iowa school is using the dance for fitness and fun. The Zumba class at Lawton-Bronson Elementary met to get students excited about exercising. "Let's go ahead and get spread out a little bit," said Lexi Hanna, Zumba Instructor. "We were dancing to get fit," said Olivia Lang, first-grader. MORE

Dangerous dieting

Dancespirit Magazine Share

At 13 years old, Mackenzie was like lots of other dancers her age. Having trained in jazz, tap and ballet since age 3, she'd begun using her hard-earned technique to dazzle the judges at competitions. Yet despite all the trophies, Mackenzie had a tough time enjoying her success. She couldn't help but compare her body to her petite best friend, and she feared she might be "too curvy" to achieve her dreams of professional dancing. MORE

Students cut 'Footloose' at PE program

The Paris Post-Inteligencer Share

Strength, coordination, stamina and some fancy foot work were the highlights of the show "Footloose" at a fifth-grade physical education program at Paris Elementary School. Students showed off for friends and parents what they had been doing in PE so far this school year. Some singers and musicians were also interspersed with the physical activities making it an evening of fun for all. The performance began with the national anthem performed by 36 members of Veazey Vocals. MORE

National Nutrition Month

Times-Standard Share

March is National Nutrition Month - a nutrition information and education campaign sponsored each year by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign is designed to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. For some older adults, food choices sometimes are not an option, with low-income seniors having to make painful decisions, such as spending money on medications instead of food. MORE

Fun ideas for National Nutrition Month

March is national nutrition month!

March is a great time to raise the awareness of how fun it can be to make healthy choices. Here are some ideas:

Fun Food Fact Friday: each Friday in the month have a class research a fun food fact and read it on the morning announcement. A great connection would be to have it relate to a food being served in the cafeteria that day!
ex: The longest carrot ever grown was 193 1/2"!
Make an "E-Z Pass" ticket or certificate and hand out to those students who make healthy choices. They can go to the front of the lunch line!
Give your cafeteria a name. Have a contest where the students can make suggestions or have a vote.
Have students draw pictures of their favorite food exercising, i.e., a carrot skateboarding!

Getting fat but staying fit?

The New York Times Share

Does being physically fit counteract some of the undesirable health consequences of being overweight? That question, of pressing interest to those of us who exercise while carrying a few extra pounds, prompted an important new study that focused on aerobic fitness and weight swings. The study, which was published in The Journal of the American College of Cardiology, examined health information about more than 3,100 adults who'd visited the Cooper Clinic in Dallas for medical checkups. During the exams, physicians gathered information about each person's cardiovascular health, including blood pressure, cholesterol profile, abdominal girth and body fat percentage. They also measured the patients' aerobic fitness using treadmill tests. MORE

American Red Cross...New Instructor Learning Center & Updates

American Red Cross

Have you updated your certification to include the newest protocols? Have you used the new online instructor learning center? Click here for more info...
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FREE Skin cancer assembly, grades 5-12

Horizon Health NJ

It's time to schedule your school's FREE skin cancer assembly. The 60-minute assembly includes a presentation accompanied by an excellent video followed by the use of the Dermascan (better known as the OMG box). If interested in taking advantage of this opportunity, please email Vinny Smith your school name with address, phone and fax numbers and the date and time you would like. Mr. Smith will send back a confirmation of your assembly. Book your date early, they go fast.

Teen 2 Teen: Terminate Texting - teen safe driving program & competition

Deadline: March 16, 2012

USA TODAY Education has partnered with the Allstate Foundation to create the "Teen 2 Teen: Terminate Texting" teen safe driving program and competition for New Jersey middle and high school students. The free program includes a curriculum component (a project-based learning experience) designed to guide high school students in building and implementing a marketing plan that will influence their peers to stop texting while driving and start adopting safer driving habits.

Upon completion of a class marketing plan, we encourage students to submit their plan into the state competition. Prizes include a $50 Amazon gift card for up to 30 students and an invitation to present their winning plan to executives at Allstate NJ Headquarters. MORE

South Orange-Maplewood school district invites you to...

Project Adventure Training, March 19-23

March 19 - 23 Training: Adventure Programming Focusing on Technical Skills

This 5 day training focuses on Adventure programming and Technical skills. Teachers will be trained on using low and high challenge course elements. The trainings would be designed to introduce teachers to the newly installed challenge course elements at Columbia High School as well as those at their academic institution.

Participants will:

Learn the cornerstone philosophies of Project Adventure including Challenge by Choice, the Full Value Contract and the Experiential Learning Cycle
Be introduced to sequencing, framing and debriefing techniques
Experience ground activities, low and high challenge course elements

Gain knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures, the safety guidelines, for low and high challenge course elements

Acquire an understanding of the applications for a variety of equipment including harnesses, helmets, carabiners, and belay devices and belay set-ups
Gain knot tying and belaying skills
Learn belay team management including alternative belay techniques
Learn challenge course set-up and takedown procedures including gear retrieval
Be able to operate high and low challenge course elements at their site.
Receive an Adventure Programming manual and a Technical Skills Intensive manual.

Understand how to infuse positive, appropriate risk taking and trust into their teaching methods.

For more info please contact, Marv Alexander, PEP Grant Coordinator, South Orange-Maplewood School District, 973-762-5600. Ext: 1293, Fax: 973-378-7607, malexand@somsd.k12.nj.us

SunWise with SHADE Poster Contest

Regsitration deadline: March 28, 2012

The contest is a joint effort by SHADE Foundation of America and the Environmental Protection Agency's SunWise Program to reduce the incidence of skin cancer by providing education on how to prevent overexposure to dangerous UV radiation. Students in grades K-8 are encouraged to send in posters depicting at least 5 of the 8 sun safety action steps for a chance to win great prizes like a family trip to Walt Disney World for the national winner and a shade cover from Shade-N-Net to the winning school. Register now, if you have not done so already at SHADE Foundation and get all the information you need, including poster contest guides and any information that may pertain specifically to where you live!

Sun Safety Action Steps

Seek shade
Do not burn
Avoid sun tanning and tanning beds
Apply SPF15+ sunscreen generously
Cover Up! Wear a wide brimmed hat, long sleeves, sunglasses when possible
Use extra precaution near water, sand and snow
Check the UV index
Get Vitamin D safely

Important Dates

Register before March 28th for a chance to win an electronic activity board
Send posters in by April 1st (some state deadlines may vary)
State winners judged in Washington DC April 17th an 18th
State winners announced April 20th
Online voting begins on April 23rd to choose national winner

Contact Judy at 727-807-5587 for more information and visit us at www.shadefoundation.org

FREE training and grant funding opportunity...registration deadline March 15

The 4th Leaders' Academy for Healthy Community Development

Friday, March 23, 2012 from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

RWJ Hamilton - Center for Health & Wellness
3100 Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville, NJ 08619

Sponsors: The NJ Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (NJCPFS) in collaboration with the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS).

NJAHPERD is an active member of the NJCPFS.

Established in 2006, the Leaders' Academy provides this training opportunity to focus on policy & environmental changes so healthy choices are easier forNew Jersey residents.

Following the Academy, mini grants of $2,500.00 - $10,000 will be offered through a competitive state grant process to implement a healthy community initiative. To date 87 mini grants totaling $300,000 have been awarded. Some projects funded in the past were school gardens, Fitness Trails, Walking/Bike to School program, bike racks, Fitnessgram and others. Past grant recipients will be highlighted during the Academy.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Teams of 3 (minimum) - 5 individuals representing health and recreation staff, planners, school educators, school administrators, superintendents, decision makers (i.e. Mayor, City Council), business & industry, advocates, and other champions interested in healthy communities.

*Community teams do not need to attend to apply for grant funding; however, teams with a minimum of 3 individuals in attendance will receive priority consideration.

TO REGISTER: Registration is required; there is no fee to attend. Please call (609.292.2209) or e-mail shapingnj.onf@doh.state.nj.us including the following information: all team member names, area of expertise, mailing and e-mail addresses & phone numbers.

The deadline to register is March 15, 2012. Space is limited. MORE

NOTE: Grant applications must be submitted via the state electronic grant system. If your organization has not applied for a grant from the State Health Department, you will need to submit the appropriate form as soon as possible in order to establish eligibility to accept funds. Please submit W-9 Form immediately, if necessary.

Do you BELIEVE? Patricia Robbins, PE Teacher, Millville NJ does...See what could happen for you when you BELIEVE...

Classroom Close-UP NJ & Mt. Pleasant School, Millville, NJ

Tune in on March 25 at 12:30pm & 7:30pm!

In the spring of 2011 I saw an advertisement requesting proposals for exemplary programs happening in our public schools in New Jersey. When I read the advertisement from Classroom Close-Up NJ I thought about so many different initiatives and programs happening in my school and in my district. When I gave it more thought I began to think of why my program could not be one such program highlighted. I received encouragement from colleagues that told me to be a cheerleader for my own program and get the attention it deserves. Under more thought and advise I realize. that as educators, we need to be our own supporters if we truly believe in what we do.

The process I followed to apply for a spot on Classroom Close-Up NJ was to email them and describe the program that I wanted to be highlighted. That experience alone gives much credibility to all the hard work that you as an educator and your students put in. It was not until early fall of 2011 that I received a response to my request. I had actually forgotten that I submitted a proposal. In responding to the invitation to be taped I gained access to a representative of the network to begin to work out the logistics.

The process has been very positive and the support I received was tremendous. Classroom Close-Up NJ contacted my principal and superintendent for approval to begin setting a date. Classroom Close-Up NJ provides all video permission slips, advertisement papers, press releases and will bring all equipment for interviewing. My students are excited about the upcoming taping and the reality of being on TV.

Our taping is scheduled for November 30 and our airing of the segment will be February 19 and March 25 at 12:30 pm and 7:30 pm.

Please join us and watch! Celebrate our profession and the great things we do every day for our students!

Be the Beat School Challenge...win cool prizes and save lives!!

Registration Deadline: April 1, 2012

By taking part in this American Heart Association sponsored nationwide challenge, your students can learn the simple steps to save a life. Register now, and be eligible for cool prizes, including the chance to be featured in an American Heart Association video!

The FREE challenge takes students through an online lesson about how the heart works, how to recognize sudden cardiac arrest, perform Hands-Only CPR, and use an AED. The supporting lesson plans fulfill National Health Education Standards and engage students with 3-D models, high-resolution graphics, and interactive quizzes. MORE

Does your school have an innovative program that gets students active?

You could wing up to $100,000 for your school!

Deadline: April 2, 2012

ChildObesity180 has launched Active Schools Acceleration Project (ASAP) Innovation Competition. The competition is looking to uncover and highlight the most innovative and effective physical activity programs in elementary schools across the country. ASAP wants to learn about any approach that motivates quality physical activity at school and beyond. If you have a great physical activity program and want the opportunity to share your program's success, enter the competition for a chance to win up to $100,000. Top programs also will have an opportunity to develop and expand their initiative to other schools. Deadline for entries: April 2, 2012. MORE

Click here to see First Lady Michelle Obama discussing the Active Schools Acceleration Project (ASAP) Innovation Competition in support of the Let's Move! initiative.

2 NJ Best Practices Workshops

NJDOE Coordinator of Comprehensive Health & Physical Education

In April, the NJDOE Coordinator of Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, Brendan O'Reilly, will conduct two best practices workshops. Participants that attend this 2.5 hour workshop will be able to:

· identify the components of a wellness-based health and physical education program,

· identify 3 ways the CCCS can be aligned to a wellness-based health and physical education program,

· identify 3 strategies that can be used to assess students in different grade levels, and

· identify 2 methods of incorporating fitness into a health and physical education program

Please register for the northern session here:

Raritan Bay Area YMCA - Perth Amboy

April 26, 2012 (registration closes April 20)

And the southern session here:

Egg Harbor City Community School

April 16, 2012 (registration closes April 9)

The Million Hearts Initiative

The Department of Health and Human Services

The Million Hearts™ is a national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes in the U.S. by 2017. Launched by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in September 2011, it aligns existing efforts, as well as creates new programs, to improve health across communities and help Americans live longer, more productive lives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), co-leaders of Million Hearts™ within HHS, are working alongside other federal agencies and private-sector organizations to make a long-lasting impact against cardiovascular disease.

Why this focus? Heart disease and stroke are the first and fourth leading causes of death in the United States, making cardiovascular disease responsible for 1 of every 3 deaths in the country. Americans suffer more than 2 million heart attacks and strokes each year, and every day, 2,200 people die from cardiovascular disease. Further, heart disease and stroke are among the leading causes of disability in our country, with more than 3 million people reporting serious illness and decreased quality of life.

What can you do? The Million Hearts™ is asking Americans to sign the Million Hearts pledge at www.millionhearts.hhs.gov and make a commitment to

Prevent heart disease and stroke by understanding your risks
Get active by exercising for 30 minutes several days a week
Know your ABCS: A - Appropriate Aspirin Therapy B- Blood Pressure Control C-Cholesterol Control S-Stop Smoking
Stay strong by eating a heart-healthy diet
Take control of your heart health by following your doctor's instructions for medications and treatment.

Click for more information or download the Million Hearts™ initiative fact sheet.

Come Share your Influential Voice

Join your NJAHPERD colleagues...

Help educate members of Congress on the importance of quality physical education and physical activity during NASPE's SPEAK Out! Day on March 28-29th. Your efforts have already helped keep PEP funded
and we need to continue making our voice heard during this important election year.

Build new relationships and network with passionate professionals from around the country. This is a great opportunity to receive basic advocacy training and learn how to effectively communicate your message to legislators. You will have an impact at a national level and leave feeling empowered to make a difference in your state!

In preparation for SPEAK Out! Day, NASPE is holding a free advocacy 101 webinar on March 8th at 3 PM EST. During the webinar, we will conduct the SPEAK Out! Day lottery and select an individual who will receive discounted hotel rates for all members in their state! The more people who register to attend SPEAK Out! Day from your state, the better your chances!

The 2012 Shape of the Nation Report: Status of Physical Education in the USA will be released in early March. The report will provide a current picture of physical education in the American education system and will be a powerful tool to use on Capitol Hill.

Appropriate Instructional Practice Guidelines, K-12: A Side by Side Comparison

NASPE

Appropriate Instructional Practice Guidelines, K-12: A Side by Side Comparison

The grid includes developmentally appropriate and inappropriate practices in elementary, middle and high school physical education classes. The grid organizes the practices into five sections.

Fitnessgram Funding for YOUR school!

Are you interested in implementing Fitnessgram in your school, but don't have funding? The NJ Council of Physical Fitness and Sports has provided $25,000 to NJAHPERD in funding for Fitnessgram implementation in schools.Grants are competitive and priority will be given to high need schools. Please contact the NJAHPERD office for more information. Application

ENTER THE $20,000 GREAT CURRICULA GIVEAWAY!

YES You Can! Sexual Health Curricula, Application Deadline: March 2, 2012

Is your school/district in compliance with the revised CCCS for 2.1-2.4? Implementation deadline is September 1, 2012. Using the YES You Can! curricula puts schools in compliance with the AIDS Prevention Act and enables them to meet 94% of all NJ's revised 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4! Using the YES You Can! curricula assures schools that they have current, medically accurate information in their classrooms and that the tool they are using has been systematically evaluated.

This character based curricula has a strong theoretical base and is grounded in social-cognitive, social learning, and protection motivation theories. The New Jersey Physicians Advisory Group, publishers of the middle school and high school sexual health curricula YES You Can! will announce the winning schools on March 6th, at the 2012 NJAHPERD Conference in Long Branch, NJ. MORE

Have you entered your school or district in the ASAP Innovation Competition yet?

Entry deadline: April 2, 2012

ChildObesity180's Active Schools Acceleration Project (ASAP) Innovation Competition is still taking submissions for the most innovative and effective physical activity programs in elementary schools across the country. ASAP wants to learn about school programs and technology innovations that motivate quality physical activity at school and beyond. If you haven't yet entered your K-6th grade school or district's great physical activity program and want the opportunity to share your program's success, there's still time to enter. The competition offers national and regional awards of $25,000, $50,000 and $100,000. Programs also will have an opportunity to develop and expand their initiative to other schools. Enter

2012 ING Run For Something Better School Awards Program...$2,500 Grants

Submission Deadline: May 15, 2012

ING Applications are now available online. The 2012 ING Run For Something Better School Awards Program will provide a minimum of fifty (50) up to $2,500 grants to schools that desire to establish or expand upon an existing school-based running program. Programs must target K-8th grade students and be a minimum of eight (8) weeks. MORE

State Farm Youth Advisory Board Grants

Deadline: May 4, 2012

The State Farm Youth Advisory Board is currently accepting applications for service-learning projects between $25,000 and $100,000 that are designed to create sustainable change in local communities across the United States and Canada. Applying organizations must be a public K-12, charter, or higher education institution; non-profit organizations are also eligible if they are able to demonstrate how they plan to impact student achievement within the public K-12 curriculum. Projects must address the root cause of the following issue areas: Access to Higher Education / Closing the Achievement Gap; Financial Literacy; Community Safety and Natural Disaster Preparedness; Social Health & Wellness Issues; and Environmental Responsibility. MORE

ADVOCACY

Major CDC/DASH Funding Cut Alert

Take action to save services!!

In the 2012 federal budget passed in December, a devastating 25% cut for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) reduced its funding from $40 to $30 million. This far-reaching cut affects the 71 state, local, tribal and territorial education agencies currently being funded by CDC/DASH to implement HIV/STD prevention through school policy, programs and practices. This national infrastructure of HIV coordinators provides essential training, resources and technical assistance to teachers who impact the 49 million young people in U.S. schools. The coordinators make significant connections with other state and local health prevention groups, gain entre to schools for other important national health prevention initiatives and provide expertise in obtaining additional federal and local funding. If nothing is done, this crippling 25% cut will greatly diminish the capacity of education agencies to deliver these crucial services.

While working to restore the funding lost, we also need to ensure that DASH is fully funded moving forward. Work on the Fiscal Year 2013 budget begins in early February and Members of Congress need to hear from us now. Share this information with your networks, leaders and key stakeholders. Every letter, email and phone call makes a difference. DASH funding is absolutely critical to the future of quality HIV/STD prevention education in schools and the young people they serve.

Take action and sign a petition that will go to your elected officials. For more information about CDC/DASH.
For more information about what you can do, contact:
Sarah Audelo, Advocates for Youth, 202-419-3420
Jen Heitel Yakush, SIECUS, 202-265-2405
Stephanie Arnold Pang, National Coalition of STD Directors, 202-715-3865

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!

Please register for You're the Cure today to receive updates of issues that affect our profession and the health of our family, friends and students. It is a convenient way to express your opinion on issues.

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!

NJAHPERD has signed on to the attached ESEA letter in support of federal legislative language that would acknowledge and recognize the vital role health education and physical education play in a student's school day, academic achievement, and overall health and well-being. It would grant schools greater flexibility in using federal funds for education including health education and physical education.

RESOURCES

Nourish Interactive

The fun way to learn about nutrition

Nourish Interactive
Nourish Interactive is a completely free, English and Spanish website that provides nutrition educators and healthcare providers with a variety of interactive nutrition tools to assist in teaching the key elements of nutrition to children and parents. Read more..

Healthy Steps for Healthy Lives

Nestlé and the National Education Association Health Information Network

The Healthy Steps for Healthy Lives program was developed as a resource for educators to help support ongoing efforts to teach students about being healthy. Parents, after-school programs, and caregivers can also use the materials in the program. Designed for grades K-3 and divided into three categories: THINK, EAT, and MOVE Healthy, the Healthy Steps for Healthy Lives™ instructional activities provide step-by-step directions to carry out these easy-to-use lessons in your classroom. MORE

Food Allergy Policy Guide

National School Boards Association

The National School Boards Association (NSBA) is pleased to announce the release of "Safe at School and Ready to Learn: a Comprehensive Policy Guide for Protecting Students with Life-Threatening Food Allergies."

Developed with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this new guide is designed to help school leaders and schools establish comprehensive policies and practices that support the safety, well-being, and academic success of students with life-threatening food allergies. The guide focuses on the need for schools to partner with families, and healthcare providers in identifying and supporting individual student needs and preparing management plans. Further, it provides recommendations on following medication protocols; establishing a coordinated system to
prevent and respond to food allergy-related emergencies across the school environment; communicating with and educating parents, students, and school personnel; and monitoring and evaluating policies and practices.

The publication also includes a checklist for schools to assess the extent to which the guide's components are included in food allergy policies and practices being developed and implemented; sample state and local education policies; a glossary of commonly used terms; and a list of resources related to food allergies.

The guide is available for download through NSBA's food allergy webpage. For further information on this publication, please email.

Healthy Schools Program

Help reduce the prevalence of childhood obesity by 2015

Schools are powerful places to shape the health, education and well-being of our children. That is why the Alliance's Healthy Schools Program supports more than 12,000 schools across the U.S. in their efforts to create environments where physical activity and healthy eating are accessible and encouraged.

The Alliance collaborates with school staff, parents, students and community members to transform schools into healthy campuses. We provide a step-by-step roadmap for success, a resource database and expert staff that helps schools become healthier places.

Make healthy schools the norm, not the exception. MORE

NJ Coalition for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities

www.CoalitionForPrevention.org

The NJ Coalition for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities is a special program of The Arc of New Jersey. It was created in 1985 and its membership includes over 400 individuals and representatives from the public and community agencies and organizations with an interest in, and dedication to the prevention of developmental disabilities. The Coalition offers schools access to FREE professional Speakers' Bureau. Topics available presentations include:

Causes of Developmental Disabilities
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
FASD in the Classroom-Understanding Invisible Disabilities
Lead poisoning
Environmental Contaminants and DD
Traumatic Brain Injury and Other Unintentional Injury Risk
Nutrition

If you or your schools are interested in scheduling a presentation, please contact us at:

The Arc of New Jersey
985 Livingston Avenue
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
T 732.246.2525 x23
F 732.214.1834 www.arcnj.org

Spring Edition of NASPE's Coaches Toolbox

AAHPERD, Reston, VA

Check out the Spring Edition of NASPE's Coaches Toolbox sponsored by the Refuel with Chocolate Milk Campaign. The goal of NASPE's Coaches Toolbox is to provide coaches with current and credible resources to improve professional practice to make sport more enjoyable for all involved. We added a new section this edition; Coaching Athletes with Disabilities. The toolbox was compiled in partnership with expert organizations including the USOC, ACSM, NSCA, NATA,and more!

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

February 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

We encourage all NJAHPERD members to register their school as a Let's Move in School advocate. It's free and all schools are recognized on the NJAHPERD website!

Increase Physical Activity in YOUR School

School LMIS Toolkits are now available! We've created a toolkit that offers tools and resources for building a culture that supports daily physical activity as part of the learning environment for all students and teachers. These are available in limited quantities, so act fast and order yours now. The toolkit includes:

Let's Move in School DVD
Active Kids and Academic Performance brochure
Physical Activity Guide for a Healthy School
101 Tips for Implementing a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program
Healthy Kids = Active Learning brochure

Join us at the NJAHPERD Convention at the Let's Move in School session that will help you lead your school in implementing a comprehensive school physical activity plan. Receive your LMIS toolkit free if you attend the session on Tuesday at 11:45.
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 Archived webinars are also available.

Begin planning your special events for National Physical Education and Sport Week-May 1-7

Let's Move in School - Superintendents and school boards toolkit

AAHPERD Share

The Let's Move in School - Superintendents and School Boards Toolkit is designed to assess the level of physical education/activity currently provided by the school district. Superintendents and school board members are encouraged to use the toolkit to create awareness of the benefits of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program and offers steps to increase physical education/activity in your district. The ultimate goal is to ensure that students participate in 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily, are fully physically educated, and well-equipped for a lifetime of physical activity. MORE

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 Comprehensive Health Education Network Listserv

Get the Latest Updates...

CHEN is the Comprehensive Health Education Network, a listserv hosted by
the American School Health Association (ASHA). CHEN is a convenient,
easy-to-use way to announce and receive important news. MORE

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.

Resources to Teach Driver Education

Many new resources are available to teach Driver Education so take advantage of them!

Teen Driving Toolkit

A full day Driver Education track is scheduled on Monday, March 5, 2012 during the Annual Convention led by Pam Fischer and the Teen Safe Driver Coalition. Visit the NJAHPERD website for more details.

GRANTS

Fitnessgram Grant

Includes 9.0 web based program and training

Please call/email the NJAHPERD office at 732-918-9999 or email njahperd@verizon.net for details.

NJAHPERD Mini Grant

2012 Grant Recipients will be announced at the NJAHPERD Annual Convention!

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. For a listing of grant 2011 recipients click HERE

More opportunities...

Play Possible Grant from Kompan, up to $50,000
Schools trying to raise funds for a new playground may be closer to their goal than they realize. KOMPAN, Inc. has announced a new matching funds grant program called PLAY POSSIBLE! that provides playground grants of up to $50,000 in in-kind product donations to qualifying projects and schools. MORE

Over 100 Available Grants

Additional Grants Available!

New grants and FREE Grant Writing Service!

Craig H. Neilsen Foundation
Letter of Intent: March 31st
Provides support for innovative rehabilitation and recreation programs as well as independent living and education opportunities intended to improve the quality of life for people living with spinal cord injuries.

Active Schools Grant
Deadline: April 2nd
Rewards effective school-based programs and technological innovations that promote physical activity for children.

Dollar General Literacy Foundation

Deadline: May 16th
Provides funding to schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations to help students who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading.