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Suzette de Araujo, Editor
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Kathy Fritz, President
Jackie Malaska, Executive Director
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A MESSAGE FROM YOUR EDITOR...
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| Gearing up... |
It's hard to believe summer is almost over...
It never ceases to amaze me how quickly summer flies by! I hope you have enjoyed a relaxing and rejuvenating couple of months. I'm sure your thoughts are now turning to the school year ahead and all of the wonderful things you have planned for your students.
This edition is meant to help you begin to gear up and refocus your energies. Our regular school year edition will begin with our Sept. 1 edition. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled...
Enjoy these last few lazy, hazy days of summer!
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| 2012-13 Professional Development Plans | |
Pre-planning...
As you begin to prepare your Professional Development Plan for the 2012-13 school year, NJAHPERD recommends that you include participation in content specific professional development to ensure that you will have the opportunity to attend a NJAHPERD sponsored professional development event. NJAHPERD Events
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| TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY at STAPLES | |
Saturday, August 18, 2012, starting at 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Get there early you will receive a reusable lunch bag with pens, eraser caps, note tabs, a one-subject notebook, glue sticks and sticky notes. The bags will also include a sheet of coupons for supplies. Some stores vary in their giveaways.
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| Weekend Professional Development Event |  Lake Conference...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. |
| LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE "HOT" BARCLAYS GOLF TICKETS! | |
Barclays Tickets are available until August 19th!
AUGUST 21 - 26, 2012, Farmingdale, NY
BETHPAGE STATE PARK - BLACK COURSE
The final date to purchase weekly grounds tickets for The Barclays online is midnight on Sunday, August 19th.
NJAHPERD receives 75% and First Tee of Metropolitan New York receives 25% of all tickets sold thru the TICKETS FORE CHARITY PROGRAM. NJAHPERD's Professional Development programs benefit from this program and thus our students of NJ benefit.
The weekly grounds tickets cost $150.00 if they are bought through NJAHPERD directly and there are still a few left (call the NJAHPERD office at 1-732-918-9999) or you can purchase them online through Ticketmaster-website-www.buytfc.com please use our special code FLAGSTICK so we will receive the credit for your purchase. If you were to go online now and just buy Sunday's ticket it would cost you $60.00. So you really are getting a great bargain.
Don't miss out on this one of a kind TOP 125 players in the WORLD at, Bethpage Black, Farmingdale, NY., August 21-26, 2012. Great grounds, food and networking besides seeing the best players of the WORLD up close and personal. Children under 18 up to 3 per adult are admitted free. The event offers many venues for people of all ages.
Want to VOLUNTEER at the Tournament? Visit the Barclays Volunteer website to choose from over 20 different committees including marshal, ambassador, admissions, golf carts, caddie registration, shot link laser operator, transportation and many others. Your volunteer payment ($65) will also offset tournament costs so the Barclays can make significant contributions to local charities, including NJAHPERD. Remember to select NJAHPERD as the "organization" from the drop down list. Select JoAnn Doherty as the NJAHPERD Chairperson you know!
No time to volunteer or attend, but still want to contribute? Future Professionals are willing to volunteer for you! Sponsor a Future Professional for $65 and they will make the commitment to work as a volunteer. NJAHPERD will receive additional funding and the student will gain valuable experience.
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| Teacher strategies for saving their voices | |
pelinks4u
One of the most frequent occupational groups that seek medical advice for issues associated with voice injury and overuse are teachers (Roy, Merrill, Thibeault, Gray, & Smith, 2004) and teachers take up a substantial proportion of a voice therapist's caseload. A survey of 19 speech and language therapists yielded a higher incidence of teachers referred for voice therapy than nonteachers (Morton & Watson, 1998). Contributory factors to teacher's vocal problems include prolonged voice use, background noise, extensive talking at loud levels, and exposure to viruses (Morton & Watson, 1998). MORE |
| What do we do about the world's physical inactivity pandemic? | |
Will the world listen now that the highly respected journal, The Lancet, says physical inactivity kills? That's the question posed by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance which has been advocating for healthy, physically active lives since 1885. In its most recent issue, The Lancet, addresses the world population's physical inactivity as a "pandemic, with far-reaching health, economic, environmental and social consequences" and reports that "eliminating physical inactivity would increase the life expectancy of the world's population by an average of 0.68 years." MORE |
| Students with strong hearts and lungs may make better grades | |
Science Daily
Having a healthy heart and lungs may be one of the most important factors for middle school students to make good grades in math and reading, according to findings presented at the American Psychological Association's 120th Annual Convention. "Cardiorespiratory fitness was the only factor that we consistently found to have an impact on both boys' and girls' grades on reading and math tests," said study co-author Trent A. Petrie, Ph.D., professor of psychology and director of the Center for Sport Psychology at the University of North Texas. MORE |
September Observances
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Fruits & Veggies and National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Fruits and Veggies - More Matters Month
This annual observance is sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Produce for Better Health Foundation. Visit the website to find resources such as healthy recipes and recommendations for serving sizes. MORE
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
More than 23 million children and teenagers in the United States ages 2 to 19 are obese or overweight, a statistic that health and medical experts consider an epidemic. An online toolkit provides information, web links and tools to promote and celebrate September as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. MORE
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| The milk wars: Should milk be taken off the school lunch menu? | |
The war on milk has shifted fronts. First it was sugar-laden chocolate milk, which parents and school administrators battled in recent years to remove from school lunch menus. Now, it's plain old moo that's under fire. A national doctors group petitioned the U.S. government to remove milk as a required food group from the National School Lunch Program, the federally assisted program that has provided lunch to millions of public school kids since 1946. The doctors' reasoning: milk doesn't help protect kids' bones. MORE |
| Do you know what makes your asthma worse? | |
Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition of NJ
Our "Check this Out" page, features a 4-minute video on theTrigger Tracker. Dr. Roberto Nachajon from St. Joseph's Children's Hospital and Nuris Rodriguez from the NJDOH Office on Women's Health portray a doctor and patient discussing what happened that may have caused the woman's asthma to get worse. Use this link to "About Triggers" or this link to Lilly's Story. In Spanish.
Lilly's Story is a true story about the Trigger Tracker and how it helped her learn what triggers her daughter's asthma. This story was submitted by Margaret Vasil, a Certified Asthma Educator from the AIM program at the Henry J. Austin Health Center. |
| Let's Move in School NJ | 
Let's Move is School (LMIS) is an AAHPERD initiative to provide resources for a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program in all schools. NJAHPERD supports the initiative and has taken the lead to "spread the word" through our ShapingNJ partners. The goal of Let's Move in School is to ensure that every school provides a comprehensive school physical activity program with quality physical education as the foundation so that youth will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to be physically active for a lifetime.
NJAHPERD has purchased a limited number of toolkits to be distributed to our members who register as a Let's Move in School advocate. Toolkits include a CD of resources, poster and more. LMIS registration is FREE and available HERE. Once you register, please contact the NJAHPERD office and we will send you a free toolkit.
Already registered? We are seeking members who have already had success with improving physical activity time in their school and would like to highlight the activities. Send us an email and we will contact you to find out more about your advocacy efforts.
Committee Members Needed
Sue Toth, has been appointed Chair of the newly created Let's Move in School NJ Committee and is seeking members to assist in formulating a statewide plan of action to involve as many schools as possible in the initiative. If you are interested in "getting involved" please contact the NJAHPERD office.
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| NJ Department of Education Releases 2011 Student Health Survey Results | |
NJDOE
The New Jersey Student Health Survey provides information about health and well-being in high school students across the state. The 2011 results indicate that 11 percent of NJ high school students are obese (up from 10.3% in 2009), 50 percent were physically active for 60 or more minutes each day for five or more days during the previous week and 19 percent consumed five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day during the previous week. MORE
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| 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results Released | |
CDC
The CDC, Division of Adolescent and School Health released the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) results. The YRBS is a nationwide survey that also provides state level data about behaviors that contribute to injury and violence, tobacco use, alcohol and other drug use, sexual behaviors that contribute to pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases; unhealthy dietary behaviors; and physical inactivity among high school students. MORE |
| Children exercise if parents do | |
United Press International
Parents worried their children don't get enough exercise should increase their physical activity and their kids will follow, U.S. researchers advise. Kristen Holm, assistant professor of Medicine at National Jewish Health and colleagues found when parents increase their daily activity - measured by a pedometer - their children increase theirs as well. MORE |
New Report Highlights Growing Issue of Childhood Obesity and Outlines Federal and State Efforts
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Indiana University
In a new report, Childhood Obesity and Nutrition Issues in the United States: An Update on School-based Policies and Practices the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy at Indiana University summarizes recent research and statistics about childhood obesity as well as highlights federal and state policies and programs designed to combat obesity in children. MORE |
| The 2013 AAHPERD Jump Rope For Heart & Hoops For Heart Grant | |
Submission Deadline: October 15, 2012
If your school completed a Jump Rope For Heart (JRFH) or Hoops For Heart (HFH) event this past school year, you could earn rewards and national recognition for your school's physical education program!
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 AAHPERD Jump Rope For Heart & Hoops For Heart Grant is available only to individuals who have completed a JRFH or HFH event in the prior school year.
Recipients of the AAHPERD Jump Rope For Heart & Hoops For Heart Grant enjoy the following benefits:
- Complimentary AAHPERD membership for one year
- Complimentary registration to attend the 2013 AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition in Charlotte
- A stipend to cover travel and hotel fees to attend the convention
- A gift voucher for physical education equipment worth $1,200 from US Games
- Special recognition at the 2013 AAHPERD National Convention & Exposition in Charlotte
Applying is easy...CLICK HERE!
Applications are due to AAHPERD headquarters by October 15, 2012.
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| OPEN CALL for 2013 AAHPERD National Educator of the Year Awards | |
Submission Deadline: October 15, 2012
All AAHPERD members have the privilege of submitting nominees for the following 2013 National Association Awards. Nominations are due by October 15:
Any AAHPERD member who has not previously received one of these National Awards is eligible to apply or be nominated. Candidates do not have to have been selected as their state winner in order to apply or be nominated.
State Associations may follow a process of selection and forwarding to the national pool providing that all candidates are submitted to AAHPERD by October 15.
All applicants or nominators will submit application materials using national association forms [available on the National Association websites] to the Programs Office at AAHPERD headquarters, postmarked by October 15: AAHPERD Programs Office, 1900 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191. For more information call 703-476-3400.
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| SHINE in your profession...Present at the Hands on Health Conference | |
Call for proposals
Do you have an energizing or amazing program idea the works for your students, then this is your time to shine at the Hands on Health Conference, December 3, 2012, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jamesburg, New Jersey.
Present a session on Best Practices for Health Class or any of the following topics suggested from attendees from the 2011 Hands on Health Conference:
Hygiene
Drivers Ed. Topics
Autism and Assessment
Alcohol
Drugs
Steroids
Tatoos
Physical Activities to do during Health Class
Legal aspects of student medications and coaching
Effective cardio activity rates needed besides 60 minutes of exercise each day.
Elementary Health Topics other than nutrition
Energizing your class
Coordinated School Health
Nutrition for the young child
Anatomy
Violence Prevention Topics
Resources for the Health Professional
If you think you can help by putting together a session please fill out the proposal form. |
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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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| Need ideas, lesson plans, assemblies and more? | |
Get the Latest Resources...
From NJAHPERD's Teacher Resources page.
Click HERE! |
| Free Healthy Highway Poster | |
Healthy Highway
Go to the website and click on the poster icon at the bottom of the home page for a free Healthy Highway poster for the beginning of your year.
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| Short on $$ and equipment? | Check out available grants and awards on NJAHPERD's Awards & Grants page.
Click HERE! |
| The Fuel Up Breakfast Grants | |
General Mills and National Dairy Council
The Fuel Up Breakfast Grants program is sponsored by General Mills Foodservice as part of a partnership effort with National Dairy Council® to help improve student access to high-quality, nutritious foods at school. This grant specifically targets breakfast, providing funds to help schools improve or expand their breakfast programs with an emphasis on alternative breakfast options that are sustainable. MORE
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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| Professional Development Events | |
Fitnessgram Trainings for In-service Days
NJAHPERD will provide Fitnessgram training for your staff at your site. Fee: $650
Please call/email the NJAHPERD office.
Events Listing:
- Regional Workshops Fitness Education
- Lake Conference
- Teacher of the Year Conference
- Communities and Schools in Motion: Working Together for Healthy Active Kids
- Engaging Strategies for Teaching Adolescent Health
- Adapted Health & Physical Education Conference
- NJEA Convention
- Mary Jo Young Hands on Health Conference
- 2013 Annual Convention
- Pre-Convention Workshops
Details are available on the NJAHPERD website for all professional development events.
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Additional Professional Development Events...Save the Dates
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2012-13 Health Observances Calendar of Events
Plan Ahead for the New School Year
Communities and Schools Working Together for Health
October 25, 2012
9:00am-3:00pm
Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness
Mercerville, NJ
Communities and schools across NJ are concerned with rising rates of childhood obesity and declining options for daily physical activity in youth. Join the NJDepartments of Education, Health, Transportation and other statewide, regional and local leaders in this conference to empower communities and schools to implement policies that foster healthy active youth. Click here for the day's agenda and here for a website with more information.
Obesity Prevention in New Jersey. The State of the State: Important Next Steps
December 11, 2012
Hilton
East Brunswick, NJ
Sponsored by the Office of Nutrition and Fitness, ShapingNJ, NJ Partnership for Healthy Kids, The NJ Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health and Family and Community Health Sciences, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, this conference will provide information about actions that can be implemented in New Jersey to accelerate progress in obesity prevention. MORE
Generation Fit: Steps to a Healthier Lifestyle
Through December 30, 2012
Newark Museum Newark, NJ
The Newark Museum is featuring an interactive family exhibition that explores issues of nutrition and exercise. The exhibit includes animation and exercise challenges to learn about a healthy lifestyle.
WEBINARS:
Attend this Webinar and learn about "teacher specific" health issues as well as authentic and effective prevention strategies. We'll focus on three key topics: Physical activity, healthy eating, and stress management, and how they relate to YOU. We know teachers who achieve work/life balance have more energy, sleep better, and serve as healthy lifestyle role models for their students. Sound good? Air pop some healthy popcorn and don't miss this webinar! MORE
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Disclaimer: The ideas in the FYI do not necessarily reflect NJAHPERD's official position on the issues. NJAHPERD assumes no responsibility for any statement as fact or opinion presented, nor does acceptance of advertising imply endorsement of any products or services by the Association. |
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