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Suzette de Araujo, Editor
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| NJAHPERD BOARD MEMBERS | |
JoAnn Doherty, President
Jackie Malaska, Executive Director
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SPECIAL CONVENTION EDITION |
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WE ARE READY!
No snow in the forecast, over 900 attendees registered, name badges printed, schedules finalized...all we need is YOU!
Register by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT 2/15 before fees increase!
All Future Professionals PRE-REGISTERED for the Convention BEFORE 2/15 MIDNIGHT will receive an ECSELL hooded sweatshirt at the NJAHPERD booth. Size based on availability.
CHECK IN at REGISTRATION***
Pre-Registered attendees
In an effort to speed up the process, you will be directed to pick up your name badge and then proceed to the NJAHPERD booth to receive your lanyard, drawstring backpack, program and gift.
***If you have an outstanding balance, you will not receive your name badge until you settle your account. Kimberly will assist you at the on-site registration desk.
Avoid waiting in line and pay your balance online before you arrive.
If you register on-line AFTER SUNDAY at noon, we cannot guarantee your name badge will be ready when you arrive. You may need to wait in line while it is printed.
ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR THEIR NAME BADGE AT ALL TIMES.
Are you on the attendees list? Check HERE!
Complimentary Coffee Service in Main Foyer between 7-9AM
Pre-Convention Sessions
There's still time to register for Sunday's Pre-Convention Sessions (2/23/14)
If you are registering for the Convention, you can add a pre-convention session to your registration.
If you are NOT attending Monday and/or Tuesday, please regisiter for Pre-Convention ONLY.
SPARK Elementary 9AM-12PM
The 100th Monkey- Project Adventure 9AM-12PM
Fitness Education Best Practices/FitnessGram Training 9AM-3PM A new grant opportunity will be announced at this session.
Introduction to Bigger Faster Stronger Weight Room Certification 9AM-3PM
Lunch is provided for all pre-convention sessions.
Fees
BREAKFAST/LUNCH
Please be aware that the hotel has not completed renovations as expected. The main dining room is not available. Concession stands will be set up in the lobby, and Ballroom entrance for your convenience. Salads, sandwiches and snacks will be available for purchase.
At-A-Glance Schedules
Full Convention Book
Cancelled Sessions:
"Survivor" Challenges and Pre-School Movement- Ziesler
Fun with Spooner Boards-Farrell, Melon
Additional Sessions
"Game-like" Drills and Modified Games that Effectively Develop Sport Skills
Michael Hodges, Jackie Cruz, Richard Miller, William Paterson University
Attendees will engage in and learn the games approach as it pertains to teaching techniques and tactics at the secondary level. You will come away with an assortment of game-like drills and modified games to take back to your students. Secondary
Pre-School Activities Made Easy
Ginny Smith and Liz Gabriel, Elisabeth Morrow School, Englewood
This session will show you how easy it is to create meaningful lessons for your youngest students. Participation in this session will provide you with many activities and tools that inspire young children to explore space, equipment, and movement. A wide range of age-appropriate materials will be presented as well as the use of meaningful educational practices.
Early Bird sessions Monday & Tuesday at 7:15AM
Join NJAHPERD's very own Hip Hop expert, Arvin Arjona for a fun Monday AM dance workout!
CrossFit Workout of the Day session on Tuesday! Equipment provided by FlagHouse.
HorizonNJ Health screenings will be available free of charge on both days.
National Teachers of the Year Sessions
QR Code Pursuit! Integrating Technology into Health Related Fitness Skills
Be a PE CHAMP! Creative Health-Related Fitness Activities Integrating MyPlate
Operation Impact! Integrate iPad Video Analysis Tools in PE (BRING YOUR iPad)
Common Core and Physical Education: Physical Education's Role in the Common Core.
Assessing and Practice with a Purpose
Implementing Formative Assessments in Your Daily Physical Education Program
Monday Opening Session
Let's Move Active Schools: Helping Students to Reach their Greatest Potential
Shellie Pfohl, the Executive Director of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition will be the featured speaker at the Opening Session on Monday, February 24, 2014.
Tuesday Closing Session
 Dr. Michael Fowlin, better known as Mykee, will present YOU DON'T KNOW ME UNTIL YOU KNOW ME, a one-person show that deals with the issues of race, discrimination, violence prevention, personal identity, suicide, gender equity, homophobia, and the emotional pain felt by special education children.
Harlem Wizards Show & Grand Finale Raffle immediately following Mykee's presentation. Exhibitors have donated thousands of dollars of equipment and services for your school program.
YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
Presenters' "handouts" will be available for upload to your "clean" flashdrive or you may purchase a pre-loaded one for $10.
SOCIALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
A Photo Booth will be available for individual or group photos free of charge! Celebrate the profession and your attendance at the convention!
You are invited to attend the President's Reception on Sunday evening in the hotel Lounge. Light snacks and cash bar.
Comedy Night Social
Prepare for an evening of sheer entertainment! Plan to stay overnight at Ocean Place on Monday night and join us for a comedy show featuring several professional comedians, DJ, raffles, refreshments and much more! Something different after a full day of great professional development!
Headlining: Rich Redding
Featuring: Sara Contreras, Dreal, Jus Rey
DJ Bundy rocking the after party!
More details
New Jersey Council of Administrators of Health and Physical Education meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 in Fair Haven beginning at 12PM. All supervisors are requested to register online. NJAHPERD membership required to attend the convention.
Jump/Hoops Coordinator's Breakfast meeting is scheduled for Tuesday morning so that you can enjoy the evening social, stay overnight and be ready to go! Pre-registration required.
Drive Safer returns as a Convention Sponsor! Check out the new "skid" car parked in front of the Convention entrance. Visit the DRIVE SAFER booth for more information.
Additional Sponsors/Exhibitors
AWARDS BANQUET
Join your colleagues in honoring the 2014 NJAHPERD award recipients on Sunday afternoon at the Awards Banquet. Tickets available for purchase.
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| NJAHPERD Annual Food Drive |
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| Attention Convention Volunteers |
Thank you for volunteering! If you have volunteered to assist at the Convention and have not received an "assignment" please contact the NJAHPERD office via email as soon as possible. |
| Volunteer at The Barclays or Purchase Tickets to Attend this Summer | |
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| Advocacy on the Move in DC |  Join NJAHPERD for SPEAK OUT! Day on Capitol Hill.
March 11-12
NJAHPERD has limited travel scholarships available and will assist with transportation arrangements. Attend the Advocacy in Action session on Tuesday, 9:15 for more information.
Be a Champion for School Health and Physical Education on Capitol Hill. This is your chance to make an impact on health and physical education legislation for all of our nation's children. Join fellow physical and health education teachers from around the country to advocate on Capitol Hill. Training by SHAPE America will be provided.
Amplify our advocacy message by sharing these sample tweets using hashtag #shapeofthenation.
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| FIT2ECSELL/FITNESSGRAM TRAINING | |
Best Practices/Fitness Education/FitnessGram Training
Sunday, February 23, 2014
9AM-3 PM
NJAHPERD has received grant funding through the CDC for FitnessGram. Attend this training and receive the grant application and assistance with the application.
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Let's Move! Active Schools |
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Is Your School Registered!? | |
Look for your school's name in the Convention Program. 205 NJ Schools Already Registered!
NJAHPERD's goal is 250 schools by June 2014!
Become a Champion TODAY!
We know that you are facing all sorts of challenges and balancing multiple priorities, while striving to do every single thing you can to help your students learn and grow.
Let's Move! Active Schools is designed to address these challenges by spurring innovative solutions and offering customized support every step of the way. We know that our kids need 60 minutes of physical activity daily, not only so they can grow up healthy, but also because we know it helps them succeed in school. That's why this program empowers schools to find free or low-cost ways to incorporate movement before, during, and after the school day. We'll help connect schools to grant opportunities, online resources, personal assistance, and hands-on professional development.
There's just one thing we're still missing-YOU, the CHAMPION! The one dedicated person to step up and start making a difference.
All you have to do is sign up at LetsMoveSchools.org and follow a simple, six-step process to create an active school environment and build support among leadership, staff, families, and other community members. Along the way, you'll have access to free tools and resources to help you take action.
NJAHPERD's goal is to have 250 schools registered as a LMAS by June 2014. 45 more to go. register today!
Remember to indicate NJAHPERD for "How did you hear about us?" Register NOW! |
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JUMP ROPE AND HOOPS FOR HEART |
| Coordinators' Breakfast Meeting! | |
NJAHPERD Coordinator Thank-You Breakfast...
The NJAHPERD Coordinator "THANK YOU BREAKFAST" is scheduled for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014.
Pre-registration required. RSVP to the NJAHPERD office or go online and modify your online registration to add the breakfast to your registration. |
| Jump/Hoop Sessions and Demos | |
Monday
8:00 AM It's all About Heart
10:30 AM Double Dutch for Life
11:30 AM Fairview Owls Jump for Heart Team
12:00 PM Jump Start Jump Rope for Heart
Tuesday
10:30 AM Hasbrouck Heights Jump Rope for Heart Team
11:30 AM Bouncing Bulldogs Jump Rope for Heart Team |
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Celebrate AHA Jump Rope for Heart 35th Anniversary!
Visit the AHA Booth |  This year is the 35th anniversary of Jump Rope For Heart! To do something significant and celebrate this milestone, the AHA challenges you to hold an event in your school and raise $3,500 (or more).
Jump Rope For Heart (JRFH) and Hoops For Heart (HFH) are national education and fundraising events sponsored by AAHPERD and the American Heart Association. These events engage elementary and middle school students with jumping rope or playing basketball while empowering them to improve their own health and help other kids with heart-health issues. Both programs are great ways to satisfy the national physical education standards, and meet the criteria for a comprehensive school physical activity program.
How It Works....
JRFH or HFH events are conducted in school by physical education instructors, coaches or teachers. They can be scheduled whenever it's most convenient-during physical education class, lunch or before or after school. Once you register, you'll receive an event kit with everything you need to conduct a successful Jump Rope For Heart or Hoops For Heart event:
- Step-by-step instructions on scheduling, promoting and conducting the event.
- Heart-healthy curriculum to support heart awareness with the event.
- Tips for fundraising. Participants ask friends and family for donations. The American Heart Association online tool makes raising funds even easier!
- Training and support from an experienced American Heart Association staff person or volunteer.
But that's not all, schools that raise $3,500 or more and successfully complete their event will be entered to win a free registration to the 2015 AAHPERD National Convention & Expo in Seattle, WA, including a travel and lodging stipend, and a $100 shopping spree in the AAHPERD online store. Schools will be eligible for the drawing as long as the event coordinator is a member of AAHPERD as of 5/1/14.
With your support, we can help protect and improve children's health! Sign up today!
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| TO ALL JR/HFH COORDINATORS.... | Call for Articles!
As part of Jump Rope for Heart's 35th Anniversary, NJAHPERD is looking for AHA Coordinators to send in a short story article describing your most successful event.
Please forward your articles to: Christine Baccarella, NJAHPERD, JR/HFH Coordinator at: baccbay@aol.com |
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| Driver Education Tract at Annual Convention | |
The following Driver Education sessions are scheduled on Monday, February 24, 2014.
8:00-9:00AM
Maureen Nussman (Facilitator), NJ Teen Safe Driving Coalition
Bill Turkus, Rider Education of New Jersey, Arnold Anderson, Essex County Community Traffic Safety Program, Dr. Peter Rattigan, Rowan University, Tamara Floruss, Livingston HS
From Motorcycles to Simulators: a Curriculum Sharing Session
From the new-fangled to the traditional, sample and take home engaging and effective lesson plans and resources from leading New Jersey educators and traffic safety experts. Learn how to integrate motorcycles, simulators, distracted driving activities, and more into your lesson plans to the delight of your students. Plus, bring your favorite lesson to share with your colleagues.
10:30-11:30AM
Wendy Berk (Facilitator), NJ Brain Injury Alliance, Erica Wright, Bordentown HS
Put Your Students in the Driver's Seat
Research confirms that peer-to peer-education is highly effective in changing teens' attitudes and behaviors about safe driving. Learn techniques to engage students, gain their buy-in and foster creativity that results in impactful teen-led campaigns that not only resonate with their peers, but have a lasting impact. Award-winning teen initiatives will be highlighted.
12:00-1:00PM
Pam Fischer (Facilitator), NJ Teen Safe Driving Coalition, Maureen Nussman, NJ Teen Safe Driving Coalition
MVC Dialogue & Driver Education Update
Are you one of the 300-plus driver education teachers receiving monthly updates from the NJ Teen Safe Driving Coalition? Are you a Coalition member? If not, here's your chance to learn how you can get plugged-in to new resources, the latest research, GDL updates, information from MVC, and more. Learn how the Coalition is working with MVC to improve communication with educators and address your concerns. Don't miss this session, prizes will be awarded! Bring your lunch and join in the conversation.
1:15-2:15PM
Violet Marrero, NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety, Dr. Claudia Knezek, College of Natural, Applied & Health Sciences, Kean University, Michael Tullio, Kean University
Share the Keys, Marketing New Jersey's Parent-Teen Safe Driving Orientation in Your School This interactive workshop introduces "Share the Keys," New Jersey's research-based, parent-teen safe driving orientation program. Learn from facilitators how STK gets parents actively involved in managing their teen drivers' safety. They'll also share resources and techniques that are being employed across the state to bolster attendance at both voluntary and mandatory sessions.
2:30-3:30PM
Maureen Nussman (Facilitator), NJ Teen Safe Driving Coalition
Jason Friedman, Drive Safer LLC, Arnold Anderson, Essex County Community Traffic Safety Program
The Keys to Control
Your students want to drive, but there's more to getting behind the wheel than accelerating and braking. Learn from the pros about the importance of vehicle dynamics and car control. Understanding how to control your car, why it does what it does, and the physics behind it are essential for understanding how to properly "TELL" your car what to do. This session is a must for every driver educator and anyone who drives --be sure to bring a colleague!
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