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NJAHPERD's Facebook page is up and running...join the fun!
Find out the latest information about professional development events, special announcements and legislative issues affecting our profession.
Take a minute and click on the link to get connected...
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| NJAHPERD BOARD MEMBERS | |
JoAnn Doherty, President
Jackie Malaska, Executive Director
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| A message from your president |
GREAT NEWS!!!!!
NJAHPERD has been notified that our Legislative Assembly Bill A-3256 (Diegnan/Pinkin and co-sponsor Jasey)will be up before the FULL Assembly on Thursday, October 16th at 1:00 PM. The bill "requires teachers of health and physical education in grades kindergarten through six in public schools to possess the appropriate endorsement to the instructional certificate, and include a "grandfather" provision". You can find a copy of A-3256's current version of the text for more talking points HERE.
NJAHPERD will be providing a written position statement based on our verbal testimony given on September 11, 2014, to the Assembly Education Committee as to why Assembly Bill A-3256 should be passed by the entire Assembly.
At this time, I am asking you to please contact (via email and/or phone) your Assemblypersons in your home district (if you do not live in New Jersey contact the Assembly person in you school district) and ASK them to please VOTE YES on Assembly Bill A- 3256.
Those of you who use social media, please spread the word! The more, the merrier when it comes to advocating. You can find your Legislator's name and contact information HERE.
Thank you in advance for being an advocate for NJAHPERD, your profession and students. This bill is a huge step in making a difference in improving Physical Education and Health Education programs.
Best wishes,
JoAnn Doherty
NJAHPERD President
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| NJAHPERD Members Receive Grant Funding! | |
CONGRATULATIONS to the two New Jersey 2014 VOYA Run For Something Better School Award Recipients.
Voya Run For Something Better (VOYA RFSB), in Partnership with SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators), seeks to increase physical activity in students and help fight childhood obesity nationwide through the creation of school-based running programs.
In 2014 the Voya RFSB School Awards Program is providing sixty $3500 grants to elementary and middle school nationwide that desire to establish a school-based running program or expand an existing one. Congratulations to Brenda Sheftall, PE teacher at Whiting Elementary School in Manchester and Chegwidden-Jacobs, PE teacher at Pearl R. Miller Middle School in Kinnelon.
Through activity plans created by SHAPE America and based on the National Standards for Physical Education, the awards program will offer children a healthy start to life and foster their desire to exercise before obesity ever begins.
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| NJAPHERD website address has changed!! | |
NJAHPERD
Do you have NJAHPERD bookmarked on your browser? Is it saved as one of your favorite websites? If so, you will need to update your browser settings. Our new website address is njahperd.org not the old site which was njahperd.org/cms. Please be sure to use our new address!! |
| 2015 Annual Convention | |
Online Registration is open!
Join us for the 2015 Annual Convention!
Pre-Convention, Sunday, February 22, 2015 includes CPR/AED Instructor's certification, Weight Room training and Physical Activity Leader (PAL) training.
Featured speakers include National and Eastern District Teachers of the Year:
MacKenzie Muschel Ellis, Dance TOY 2014, Rocky Mountain HS, Fort Collins, Colorado
Anthony (Tony) Loomis - 2014 High School Physical Education TOY,
Margaret Robelee- 2014 Elementary Physical Education TOY
Joseph Halowich - 2014 Health Education Eastern District TOY
Gian Paul Gonzalez will be the featured speaker at the Opening Session on Monday.
Tuesday's Keynote is Sandra Sims, President Southern District SHAPE America. "Finding Joy in the Journey"
Fees, hotel & local information, tentative session titles and special events are available on the
Annual Convention web page.
New policy: All attendees MUST register online regardless of payment type and sign a liability waiver.
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| FitnessGram Grants Available! | |
NJAHPERD has received funding from the NJDOH for web-based FitnessGram10 and training. If your school is still using the President's Fitness Challenge, it's time to change. Imagine engaging your students in activities to help them appreciate the benefits of fitness through goal setting and improvement. They will even understand WHY they should participate in lifetime fitness! Apply today so that you are ready to implement the program in September!
APPLICATION
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| Award Nominations | |
What better way to advocate for the profession! Nominate yourself or a colleague for one of the prestigious NJAHPERD Awards. New this year are the Elementary and Middle School Outstanding Health & Physical Education Program Awards. More information is available HERE. |
Get Involved in NJAHPERD
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Vice Presidents Needed! (Health, Physical Education, Physical Activity & Dance)
NJAHPERD is seeking passionate, hard working volunteers to join the Executive Board as Vice-President Elects. If you are interested in a position on the board to assist in decision making, professional development event planning, membership recruitment and policy that affects our profession, please email the Executive Director and include your resume, a brief bio (to be included in ballot) and position you are interested in. Names will be forwarded to the Nominations Committee and then to the Executive Board for approval. Member voting will take place electronically.
Please contact the NJAHPERD office if you have any questions.
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NJDOE Model Curriculum & Assessments
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The K-12 Model Curriculum including Student Learning Objectives (SLOs), Rubrics and Activities and Assessments are posted on the NJDOE website. Thank you to all who provided input. If you have any suggestions for activities and assessments, please contact the NJAHPERD office. We welcome your thoughts and suggestions. NJDOE website
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| Presidential Youth Fitness Program | |
Do you think the Presidential Youth Fitness Program (PYFP) and FITNESSGRAM® are one in the same? Think again! While FITNESSGRAM is a major part of the PYFP, it's not the only part. Training for teachers and recognition for schools and students are equally as important in the implementation of PYFP. View this short webinar so you can see how it all comes together.
Exciting news! More resources are available to support fitness education and assessment! You can secure up to 3-years of support to access the supplemental resources of the Presidential Youth Fitness Program! Here are TWO simple ways:
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If you are a Fuel Up to Play 60 schools, the next funding cycle is now through November 5, 2014.
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For schools not currently enrolled in Fuel Up to Play 60, apply for 3 years of support between January 1 and February 9, 2015 for implementation beginning the 2015-2016 school year. A funding section on the website addresses questions you may have about the funding requirements and resources provided. An application worksheet will help you gather all of your information now, so you aren't rushing to meet the deadline. No excuses!
Schools registered as a Let's Move! Active School will receive preference.
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| NJAHPERD Social Media | |
If you want to be "in the loop" we recommend that you join the growing community on NJAHPERD Facebook and Twitter.
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| New PE Standards & Outcomes Offer More Guidance Than Ever Before | |
SHAPE America (Society of Health & Physical Educators)
Physical education teachers across the country now have access to the fundamental tools they need to provide their students with quality physical education programs. SHAPE America is proud to announce that the new National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education are now posted on-line. |
| NJ Educator Resource Exchange | |
NJDOE
Check out year-long pacing guides and instructional units for grades K - 12 aligned to the Common Core State Standards. MORE
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| Request for Applications for the 2015 ShapingNJ Healthy Community Grants |  NJDOH The NJ Department of Health will be releasing a Request for Applications for the 2015 ShapingNJ Healthy Community Grants on Friday, October 24, 2014 at the 5th Leaders' Academy for Healthy Community Development, a bi-annual event co-sponsored by the NJ Department of Health with the NJ Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Held at the Robert Wood Johnson Fitness and Wellness Center in Hamilton, this event will feature expert speakers, highlight success stories from recent grantees and also serve as the bidders conference for this new funding opportunity.
The ShapingNJ Healthy Community Grants initiative funds communities with small grants (approximately $10,000) for policy and environmental work at the local level - to improve access to healthy food and increase opportunities for routine, daily physical activity and thus, prevent/reduce obesity. To see some of the current efforts taking place throughout NJ, go to ShapingNJ.Wordpress.com.
Eligible applicants may include New Jersey public and private nonprofit entities such as municipalities, parks and recreation programs, schools/districts, local health departments, hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, YW-YMCA's and other community based organizations capable of carrying out the work.
Although community teams are not required to attend the 5th Leaders'
Academy for Healthy Community Development skill building workshop on October 24, 2014, additional points will be awarded on the application for attendance (at least three members must be in attendance to be awarded additional points). Community teams may include local health departments, policy and decision making agencies, private voluntary agencies, local advocates, faith based-organizations and other community stakeholders.
If you meet the criteria above and would like to attend on October 24, 2014, please RSVP to Pamela Howard at (609) 292-2209 or electronically to pamela.howard@doh.state.nj.us including all names of team members and contact information (email, organization, phone number). If you have any questions, please contact Karin Mille at karin.mille@doh.state.nj.us or Janet Heroux at janet.heroux@doh.state.nj.us.
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| Immediate Attention! | |
NJ Physicians Advisory Group
Immediate Attention: NJ Physicians Advisory Group is Holding 7 Adolescent Health Continuing Ed Conferences in Locations across NJ during October and November. Register today!
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NJAHPERD 2014-15 Professional Development Events
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Submit your PD request as soon as possible!
Middlesex County Vocational and Technical HS
Piscataway Campus
21 Suttons Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
"A Day in a Let's Move Active School!"
Adapted Health & PE Conference
Best Practices + Innovative Content = Success for All Students
October 28, 2014
Special Olympics NJ Sports Complex
Lawrenceville, NJ
Future Professionals Workshop
November 2, 2014
Ocean Township Intermediate School
Ocean, NJ
Southern Regional Workshop
Quality Health & PE: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
November 4, 2014
Medford, NJ
NJEA Convention
"Standing Strong for Public Education"
November 6 & 7, 2014
Atlantic City Convention Center
Health Conference K-12
"Empowering Mind, Body and Spirit"
December 8, 2014
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Monroe, NJ
NJAHPERD 96th Annual Convention
"Advocacy Moving Forward"
Pre-Convention, February 22, 2015
Convention, February 23-24, 2015
Ocean Place Resort & Spa
Long Branch, NJ
Quality Health & Physical Education
High School Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
TBA
ADDITIONAL PD offered through South-Orange Maplewood School District PEP Grant funding.
SPARK "Mad for Ipad"
October 27, 2014
Craig Salvatore at 973-762-5600x1293 or Email
Dartfish Movement Analysis Software/Dartfish Express
High school teachers only
November 4, 2014
Columbia High School
Contact Judy LoBianco
SHAPE America Eastern District 2015 Convention "In the Heart of Springfield: A Time for Change, Challenge, Opportunity" February 5-7, 2015 Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel, Springfield, MA. Convention Highlights: Join us for three jam-packed days of sessions. The full description of sessions including days and times will be posted in early November. - No Pencils in MY Gym
- Red Cross Club
- Common Sense
- Common Core and many more, including State, District and National Teachers of the Year.
WEBINARS:
Join the Global PE Community - Online! WebinarWed, Oct. 15 6:00pm Need a social media refresher? Mark your calendars for a FREE 45-minute SPARK webinar! Attendees will learn Twitter basics and how to connect with the dynamic, online #PhysEd community What is MVPA & why is it important? Find out with Erica from Marathon KidsThurs, Oct 16 12:00pm Like CATCH, Marathon Kids is an organization that aims to improve child health by increasing physical activity. Marathon Kids did what organizations rarely do; they asked the tough question, IS Marathon Kids programming improving the health of children? This single question led to an exhaustive, year-long evaluation of their programmatic efforts as they relate to youth physical activity and "MVPA" or Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
3:00-4:15pm
Ready to make your school a hub for physical activity and physical education? Join Action for Healthy Kids and Let's Move! Active Schools on Tuesday, October 28 at 3 p.m. ET as they reveal the "secret sauce" to developing a school culture where physical education and physical activity are foundational to academic success.
Raising Awareness for Quality Physical Education
ARCHIVED
Cost: Free
Physical education (PE) programs are being reduced or eliminated because of budget reductions or the mistaken assumption that less PE time will result in higher academic test scores. Despite all the evidence supporting hte need for quality PE in schools (including academic improvement), teachers still find themselves having to defend their program from elimination.
Have you found yourself in this position? Or do you just want to advocate for quality PE in your child's school or as a proven solution to our national childhood obesity epidemic? Attend our webinar (next week!) and learn about strategies and resources to help advocate for Quality PE wherever you are.
SPARK Wednesday Webinar Series...ARCHIVED webinars
National Health Observances (NHOs) are special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics.
List of events
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| FIT2ECSELL | |
"EVERY CHILD STRONGER, EVERY LIFE LONGER" continues to provide the foundation for NJAHPERD's advocacy initiatives! FIT2ECSELL is the most recent of many NJAHPERD targeted movements to promote quality Health and Physical Education in New Jersey schools.
This initiative focuses on developing the first ever state- wide centralized data base for student health-related physical fitness.
Grant funding is available for training and web based FG school site license. APPLICATION |
| Spread the word TODAY! | |
Oct. 15, 2014
NJAHPERD's Bill A3256 (Diegnan/Pinkin) - "requires teachers of health and physical education in grades kindergarten through six in public schools to possess the appropriate endorsement to the instructional certificate, and includes a "grandfather" provision" will be up in the full Assembly on Thursday, October 16th.
NJAHPERD will be presenting a written position statement as to why our Bill should be passed to all the Assembly members present.
Please contact your Assembly persons in your home district (if you do not live in NJ please contact the Assembly persons in your school district) and ask them to please VOTE YES on Assembly Bill 3256 and quote our Bill above. Those of you that use social media, Facebook, Twitter, etc. spread the word to all those on social media. The more, the merrier!
Thank you in advance for being an Advocate and helping improve the quality of specialists in our K-6 gymnasiums, but most of all improving the children's physical education and health education programs.
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| NJEA CONVENTION 2014 | |
November 6 & 7, 2014
"Standing Strong for Public Education"
Atlantic City Convention Center
NJAHPERD in conjunction with NJEA has a packed house of professional development workshop opportunities to fit your needs. This year our members will be provided with 23 workshops specifically for Health and Physical Educators.
Between workshops, stop by the NJAHPERD booth at Main Street NJEA and say hello.
New and renewal memberships will be available here.
We are looking forward to seeing you in AC and "Standing Strong for Public Education".
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| October 2014 Elevate Health | |
PCFSN
On behalf of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (PCFSN), the President's Challenge is excited to bring you the October 2014 edition of Elevate Health. MORE
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| Teen Leaders Program Explores Media, Nutrition, and Physical Activity | |
Application Deadline: Oct. 24, 2014
The National Institutes of Health is accepting applications from young adults ages 15 to 20 for its Media-Smart Youth: Eat, Think, and Be Active! ® (MSY) Teen Leaders Program. The MSY program includes 10 lessons with activities that explore media, nutrition, and physical activity, and concludes with a capstone project, the "Big Production"-a media product that youth participants create to encourage their peers to eat healthy and move more. Teen leaders carry out the program from start to finish. In return, they get leadership experience, community service hours, and recognition from the NIH, plus training and $1,000 for program expenses.
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| New CDC Resource! | |
CDC
Framework for Physical Activity and Physical Education & Resources to Support Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs |
| STACK UP! and be counted on Guinness World Records Day | |
November 13, 2014
Receive free stacking stuff! Registration is open.
For the 9th year in a row, the World Sport Stacking Association (WSSA) is looking to set a new Guinness World Record for "Most People Sport Stacking at Multiple Locations in One Day." The number to beat is 555,932 set last year on a World Records Day by 2,631 participating organizations from around the world. Schools can register online and receive a free commemorative set of STACK UP! Speed Stacks, brand new Sport Stacking Instructor Guide, a poster to publicize the event, stickers for each participant, official STACK UP! Blueprint for Success, and tips on how to STACK UP! for a good cause. The commitment: 25 or more stackers who will each stack at least 30 minutes any time on Thursday, November 13th. MORE
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| A Guide to the Use of Option 2 | |
NJDOE
As of June 2009, N.J.A.C. 6A:8-5.1(a) 2 required schools districts to develop a policy that enables students to engage in educational experiences that serve as an alternative to traditional instruction. These experiences, known as Option Two, are meant to be meaningful learning opportunities that support student achievement of local curricular goals as well as the Core Curriculum Content Standards. Option Two is not an exemption or "opt-out" but an alternative opportunity for students to attain credits for high school graduation. Option Two opportunities should meet or exceed local district-approved curricula aligned to the Core Curriculum Content Standards.
The link below includes a guide to the use of Option Two policy development and implementation.
A Guide to Option Two
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| CPR/AED Training mandatory in NJ Public Schools | |
Article Subheading
CPR INSTRUCTION
On August 20, 2014, P.L. 2014, c.36 was signed into law requiring public school districts serving students in grades 9-12 to provide instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED). This instruction must be provided prior to graduation as part of the implementation of the current 2009 New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS) in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. This law should not represent a new requirement for any high school district with a curriculum aligned to the 2009 NJCCCS for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. Boards of Education or Boards of Trustees may select a no-cost, non-certification instructional program to meet the requirement.
Below is a link to P.L. 2014, c.36 and a link to the 2014 NJCCCS in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.
P.L. 2014, c36
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| SGO Resources | |
NJDOE
Document provided by Office of Academic Standards outlining key points and FAQs for SGO creation.
SGO Guidance Document
ACHIEVE NJ Resources
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| Download the 2014-2015 President's Challenge Educator Booklet | |
President's Challenge
The newest edition of the President's Challenge Educator Booklet is here! Download the 2014-2015 Educator Booklet to learn about all of our programs. This year's guide features information on the programs we are continuing to offer (PYFP, PALA+, and Champions), as well as information on our newest program-the PYFP K-3 Fitness Club. Download your copy today!
You can also request a paper copy of the Educator Booklet here
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| Oregon program breaks up school day with brief exercise | |
PsychCentral
A new survey finds that an exercise DVD that adds short breaks of physical activity to the daily routine of elementary school students was very popular with both students and teachers, and offered clear advantages for overly sedentary educational programs. Called "Brain Breaks," the DVD was developed and produced by the Healthy Youth Program of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. MORE
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| Atlanta-area teacher uses dance to keep kids fit and focused | |
WGCL-TV
If you walk in one classroom at Georgia's Norcross Elementary school you might see children doing something a little different. Second-grade teacher Lauren Dennis has found a new technique to engage her students. MORE
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| Visibility, perception hinder women's coaching growth | |
Managing School Athletics
There's been nearly a 1,000 percent increase in female high school sport participation over the last 40 years. However, a check of the sidelines shows a relatively small percentage of female head coaches in comparison to the exponential growth of female athletics. By identifying prospective coaching candidates, you can provide opportunities for female coaches and develop role models. MORE
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| Athletes' pains may signal undiagnosed injuries | |
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons via HealthDay News
Young athletes hitting the playing fields this fall should be reminded that aches and pains might signal an undiagnosed sports injury, experts say. And "playing through the pain" could make an undetected injury even worse, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. MORE
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| Visit a school where PE is about skills, and sports include everyone | |
activeforlife.com
Many of us have hateful memories of PE class and school sports in general. Whether it was feeling inadequate, being cut from tryouts, or getting heckled for being a klutz, it's easy to look back and ask what value any of it had.
In Victoria, there's one elementary school that is clearly demonstrating the value of school PE and sports. Under the guidance of PE specialist teacher Samantha Butler, St. Patrick's Elementary School gets all of their students playing and having fun with real skills development. MORE
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| Halloween ideas... | |
PECentral.org
PE Central is happy to share some awesome Halloween ideas and bulletin boards that are published on our site.
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| A small school making a big difference in the fight against cardiovascular diseases | |
The Huffington Post
French Road Elementary School has become the epicenter of the Jump Rope For Heart universe - a small school using this fundraiser to make a big difference in the fight against cardiovascular diseases. Folks in this community have been doing it since the 1980s, long enough that children who once jumped are now watching their children jump. While French Road's fundraising totals are amazing, what makes their story so powerful is the way the event has become part of the framework for the school year. From planning the three-day extravaganza to the ongoing lessons of what it means to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle, Jump Rope For Heart is a regular part of the daily school routine. "The common way to describe our event is that success is breeding success," said SHAPE America member Rick LaPaglia, a physical education teacher in his 23rd year of overseeing French Road's Jump Rope For Heart program. MORE
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| High school PE: Going on offense to improve programs and prevent loss | |
PELinks4U
Writes Charles B. "Chuck" Corbin: Recently, I was asked to participate in a college class activity in which students "defended physical education" before a simulated school board. I, along with several others, served as "board members" for this activity. Different groups were asked to make presentations to the board concerning proposed exemptions for band and athletics, or proposed decreases in the physical education requirement. The activity was realistic because we in physical education often find ourselves on the defensive. MORE
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| Exercise won't cure ADHD on its own, but it sure can't hurt | |
TakePart
The results of a study published recently in Pediatrics reinforced a growing body of research suggesting that physical activity is helpful in reducing symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children. In the study, kids who were the most physically active showed the greatest improvement in terms of memory, reasoning, switching between tasks and problem solving. MORE
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| Youth athletes suffering severe 'adult' injuries at alarming rates | |
Contra Costa Times via San Jose Mercury News
Ruptured ACLs and other "adult-type" overuse and acute injuries that crop up with repetitive stress on tendons, muscles, bones or joints, are increasingly becoming the scourge of younger and younger kids, pediatricians say. The phenomenon has touched off a wide-ranging debate over whether kids are competing too hard, too young. MORE
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| Zumba 'brain breaks' getting kids up and dancing during school day | |
WABC-TV
Kids are giving their brains a break, and getting up on their feet in the classroom, thanks to a new initiative by Zumba fitness. The goal is to increase physical activity for at least two million children in schools across the country. MORE
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HEALTH EDUCATOR NEWS YOU CAN USE
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| 4th Annual Engaging Strategies for Teaching Adolescent Health Workshop | |
Friday, October 24th
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Blue Heron Pines Golf Club, Galloway Township, NJ
We hope you can join us for 3 dynamic professional development sessions planned especially for Middle & High School Health and P.E. Teachers
- Rutgers University's ANSWER program - effective ways to teach human sexuality classes
- Drums Alive Interactive Instructional Session with Susan Toth
- Addressing those difficult lessons on Coping Skills when Dealing with Grief, Loss, Violence & Bullying with Lisa Athan
Registration and more details are available on the NJAHPERD website. FLYER |
| Empowering Mind, Body & Spirit! |
K-12 Health Education Conference
Let's empower our students with the skills to support a healthy active lifestyle and recognize the trends toward destructive behaviors. Presenters will provide K-12 health educators with strategies and coping skills to strengthen students ability to make positive choices. Conference topics include social and emotional learning, drug trends, resilience, grief, sexual orientation and healthy relations. Teachers will leave with resources and contacts for guest speakers on quality health education, CPR and other health topics. The conference is scheduled from 8-2:30 on Monday, December 8, 2014 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Monroe, NJ. More information
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| To stop picky eaters from tossing the broccoli, give them choices | |
NPR
In many communities, the local school district is the largest food provider, filling thousands of hungry bellies every day. But trying to feed healthful food to some of the pickiest eaters can result in mountains of wasted food. Now, many schools are finding that giving kids a say in what they eat can cut down on what ends up in the trash. MORE
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| Harness children's competitive streak to drive healthy eating habits | |
University of Bath via Medical Xpress
Introducing a competitive edge at school meal times could increase the number of children eating fruit and vegetables by up to a third, according to a new briefing published recently by the Institute for Policy Research. The researchers found that boys responded to both competitive and individual schemes, while girls mainly responded to the competition. MORE
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| Antibiotics linked to child obesity | |
USA Today
Children who take a lot of antibiotics before age 2 are slightly more likely than others to become obese, according to a new study. The paper is the latest in a growing field of research examining the effects of modern life on the trillions of beneficial bacteria living in and on the human body. MORE
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| Study: Fit children have better language skills | |
The Daily Mail
You might think a trip to the library would help improve your child's reading. But a trip to a tennis court or the swimming pool might be just as good. That's because exercise improves a child's reading, a new study suggests. MORE
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Let's Move! Active Schools |
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Is your school an ACTIVE SCHOOL? |
Does your school incorporate physical activity before, during and after school for at least 60 minutes a day? Do you need resources to "move" your school in the right direction? This FREE program can help. More information |
| Moving in Schools - Comprehensive Physical Activity Programs Webinar | |
Oct. 28, 3pm
Ready to make your school a hub for physical activity and physical education? Join Action for Healthy Kids and Let's Move! Active Schools on Tuesday, October 28 at 3 p.m. ET as they reveal the "secret sauce" to developing a school culture where physical education and physical activity are foundational to academic success. Register and learn more.
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| For the #LoveofPlay (and PRIZES)! | |
Deadline: Oct. 17, 2014
LMAS is teaming up with Fuel Up to Play 60 to get kids active and playing this school year. From September 9 - October 17, anyone that completes a LMAS assessment (and opts in to the promotion upon signing up or logging in) will be eligible to win great school-wide prizes, such as Presidential Youth Fitness Program funding/resources, $1,000 BOKS activation grants for their schools, $100 NFLShop.com gift cards (provided by Fuel Up to Play 60). Individual Champions will be eligible to win a 2015 SHAPE America National Convention registration and a 2015 SPARK PE Technology Institute registration. Get in on the action.
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| Tick Tock - Apply for Your Grant Today! | |
Deadline: Wed, Nov 5, 2014
Looking for funding opportunities to improve the healthy eating and physical activity options in your school? Up to $4,000 per year is available to qualifying K-12 schools enrolled in Fuel Up to Play 60 to kick start healthy changes. MORE
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| Apply for Recognition | Apply for recognition and celebrate all of the great accomplishments you have made towards becoming a more active school.
Download our web badge for your website to show that your school is now a member of Let's Move! Active Schools and committed to moving more.
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| Exciting news! | |
More resources are available to support fitness education and assessment! You can secure up to 3-years' support to access the supplemental resources of the Presidential Youth Fitness Program! Here are TWO simple ways:
- If you are a Fuel Up to Play 60 school, the next funding cycle is now through November 5, 2014.
- For schools not currently enrolled in Fuel Up to Play 60, apply for 3 years of support between January 1 and February 9, 2015 for implementation beginning the 2015-2016 school year. A funding section on the website addresses questions you may have about the funding requirements and resources provided. An application worksheet will help you gather all of your information now, so you aren't rushing to meet the deadline. No excuses!
Schools registered as a Let's Move! Active School will receive preference.
Get to know the Presidential Youth Fitness Program!
Do you think the Presidential Youth Fitness Program (PYFP) and FITNESSGRAM® are one in the same? Think again! While FITNESSGRAM is a major part of the PYFP, it's not the only part. Training for teachers and recognition for schools and students are equally as important in the implementation of PYFP. View this short webinar so you can see how it all comes together.
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| Physical Activity Tips | |
MVPA
Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) refers to the intensity level of an activity. MVPA produces large increases in breathing or heart rate, such as jogging, aerobic dance, or bicycling uphill. Most traditional physical education classes yield between 10-40 percent of class time in MVPA. However, current recommendations are for students to spend at least 50 percent of physical education class time in MVPA. Check out these teaching strategies to ramp up MVPA:
- Start all physical education classes with an instant activity
- Focus on individual or small group activities
- Put a new spin on existing activities
- Get students moving during roll call
- Increase motivation with small physical activity challenges during class
Get more secrets from PE teachers.
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JUMP ROPE AND HOOPS FOR HEART
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| Hoops for Heart and Jump Rope for Heart Links and Resources |
Attention NJ Coordinators!
All Jump/Hoop Coordinators receive a 1/2 price membership to NJAHPERD.
Will your event be one of the 20 newly recruited schools NJAHPERD is looking for this 2014-15 school year? NJAHPERD had been challenged to add 20 new schools to this year's state total!
Considering becoming a coordinator? Need more information? Contact the NJAHPERD office today to get started!
 JUMP Membership Program
WITH YOUR FREE JUMP MEMBERSHIP TO SHAPE AMERICA - SOCIETY OF HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATORS, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE BENEFITS:
* Stay up to date with the latest news affecting your field through our weekly electronic newsletter, Et Cetera, as well as through SHAPE America's quarterly newsletter, Momentum, that highlights what we are doing to promote the profession, highlights advocacy efforts, new resources, and identifies opportunities and partnerships.
* Get everything you need to know about the Jump Rope For Heart (JRFH) and Hoops For Heart (HFH) programs from The Pulse. Each issue includes lesson plans, tips for holding JRFH and HFH events, heart-healthy activities for kids, and so much more.
* Access SHAPE America's JRFH online learning community, where you can join discussion groups and post and download resources from the shared library.
* Take advantage of award opportunities to bring recognition to your school's JRFH or HFH program and earn professional development stipends and equipment vouchers to enhance your school's physical education program.
* Enjoy round-the-clock access to the cutting-edge information you need to keep your curriculum current and your students healthy. You'll have member-only access to SHAPE America's website, with a discount of up to 30% off of publications, products, workshops, online symposia and services.
* And most importantly, connect to the leading professional community of experts and practitioners dedicated to raising the bar, advancing policy, supporting success, and creating a future where healthy is the norm.
Download the application today!
New Online Fundraising Tool
Raising money online for the American Heart Association (AHA) through a Jump Rope For Heart (JRFH) or Hoops For Heart (HFH) event has never been easier. With the second year of our new online system under our belts, we have seen a tremendous increase in the number of students and donors fundraising online. We have also seen many PE teachers, once unsure about raising money online, come full circle and actually get excited about the impact it has had on their events! MORE
For all things "American Heart" Jump and Hoops go to: http://www.shapeamerica.org/jump/ National Standards linking Physical Education to JRFH Register your event: http://www.aahperd.org/jump/AboutJump/eventregistration.cfm  The PULSE online newsletter
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| Cultural Diversity Month, | |
AHA
To best recognize Cultural Diversity Month, click here to highlight some of the Health Equity Initiatives at the American Heart Association.
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| October is National Principals Month | |
JRFH/HFH
Show appreciation for the principals who support Jump Rope For Heart and Hoops For Heart in their schools this October. Here is a list of ways that teachers and communities can celebrate National Principals Month.
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| Hey Kids, run, walk, play ever day! | |
AHA
IT'S CLEAR: Children, teens and adults who are physically active have healthier bodies and minds than people who aren't. Regular physical activity keeps your heart healthy and strong and it helps you build healthy muscles, bones and joints. MORE
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| World Stroke Day | |
Oct. 29, 2014
Stroke is then #4 cause of death in the US. Click here and consider taking the Pledge to End Stroke. By taking the pledge, you can educate your colleagues, friends and family to recognize the warning signs of a stroke - (FAST) Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 9-1-1.
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| National Eating Healthy Day | |
Wed, Nov. 5
Click here for more information on National Eating Healthy Day scheduled for Wednesday, November 5th. This national public awareness day focuses on the importance of making healthy food choices and to incorporate healthier foods into a daily diet. Schools can request a FREE NEHD Resource Kit by calling or emailing Erin Boyle at 609-223-3757 or erin.boyle@heart.org. The kid includes a fact sheet, How To Tips to organize your day, Flyers/Posters, Advice on Incorporating Fruits/Vegetables into your diet, Getting To Know Fruits and Vegetables Booklet and information on Sodium Education and the Sodium Pledge.
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| SHAPE America JRFH/HFH Grant Program |
Deadline: Dec. 1, 2014 
Are you a Jump Rope for Heart or Hoops For Heart coordinator who would like to take your program to the next level? SHAPE America is accepting applications through December 1, 2014 for the 2015 SHAPE America JRFH/HFH Grant Program.
All 2015 grantees will receive:
- $1,300 professional development stipend to attend the 2015 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle, WA from March 17-21, 2015. The stipend may be used towards convention registration, travel, lodging and/or per diem.
- One-year SHAPE America membership (if you are not a current SHAPE America member) and (1) copy of the 2014 National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education.
- $1,200 US Games gift certificate redeemable for equipment to enhance your school's physical education program. The gift voucher will be presented at the 2015 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle, WA.
- Invitations to special events where you will meet physical education and JRFH/HFH leaders from around the country.
- Opportunity to share what makes your program special by contributing to The Pulse, JRFH/HFH national newsletter.
The SHAPE America 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. If you have questions about the application, or grant program, please contact the Joint Projects office.
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| Get a JUMP on things...JR/HFH Exemplary Programming and Coordinator Nominations due in October |
Have a great Jump Rope or Hoops for Heart Event? Know a fantastic coordinator who goes above and beyond? Nominations are due in October...get a jump on your paperwork and begin gathering needed info today!!
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| Now available online...the latest edition of The Pulse | |
SHAPE America
The latest edition of The Pulse, SHAPE America's newsletter for the Jump Rope For Heart and Hoops For Heart programs, is now available. Each issue provides access to event best practices, teaching resources, and more!
Download and share the latest issue and view The Pulse archives online at www.aahperd.org/jump.
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| Be An Advocate! | |
Advocacy is vital to the success of quality health and physical education programs across the country. In order to make an impact on the national policy landscape, we need all members to be strong advocates for the profession and for children.
SHAPE America Advocacy page
Take action today to guarantee that health and physical education will be addressed by Congress and become integral programs in schools across the country. |
| 2015 SPEAK Out! Day | |
February 10-11, 2015
Advocacy in support of school health and physical education is vital to the future of the profession as well as to the millions of school age children across the country. Please join us for the 2015 SPEAK Out! Day, SHAPE America's annual member lobby event in Washington, D.C. Represent your state, meet with your members of Congress, and network with fellow SHAPE America members in order to "speak out" in support of school health and physical education. Click here for more information.
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| NJAHPERD Actively Monitors NJ 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, NJEA and our ShapingNJ partners.
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| Shape of the Nation Infographics | |
SHAPE America (AAHPERD)
Use these infographics on your websites, school newsletters etc. to inform the school community about various aspects of Physical Education in the United States.
1 - School Fitness Assessment
2 - Loopholes Stalling Progress in Physical Education Across the US
3 - States Skip Major Steps That Would Foster Physically Active Students
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| Now available: SHAPE America (AAHPERD) Legislative Action Center Tutorial webinar | |
SHAPE America
Legislative Action Center Tutorial
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| New Resources for Physical Activity and Academics | |
CDC
Use these resources to advocate for quality health education and physical education!
New resources from CDC can be found on their Health and Academics webpage
Specific resources:
- Health and Academic Achievement Overview
- Improving Academic Achievement through Healthy Eating and Physical Activity PowerPoint® Presentation PDF of slides
- The Association Between School-Based Physical Activity, Including Physical Education, and Academic Performance Adobe PDF file [pdf 2.5M] (Full report) Executive Summary Adobe PDF file
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NJ Teen Safe Driving Coalition
Discover the Coalition's mission and find information about initiatives including Share the Keys, Champion Schools, GDL Game Plan, and driver education. Find a calendar of teen driving-related activities. MORE
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| Do you teach children with ADHD? This conference is for you! |  Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014
Do you teach children with ADHD? This conference is for you! "Dangerous Curves Ahead" A Community Discussion on the Hazards of Driving with ADHD, and what Parents, Teens, Educators, and Adults can do to create safe drivers." MORE |
| FREE: Share the keys program facilitator training |
Kean University and NJDHTS 
Kean University in partnership with the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety developed a parent/teen safe driving orientation called Share the Keys (STK). STK is a research based, data-driven program designed to reduce teen driver crash risks by increasing parental involvement.
Share the Keys is presented by facilitators in community based settings (i.e. schools, libraries) and is approximately 90 minutes in length. STK is offered both as voluntary and mandated programs linked to parking permit requirements, classroom driver education programs and back-to-school nights. STK is designed ideally for parents and their teens during the pre-permit or permit stage of licensure. However, parents and young drivers already holding a probationary license will also benefit. The program includes a resource guide full of user friendly practical information and tools that support safe driving practices.
Date: Friday, November 14, 2014
Time: 8:30 am- 2:30 pm
Location: Burlington County Emergency Services Training Center
52 Academy Drive
Westampton, New Jersey 08060
Date: Friday, December 5, 2014
Time: 8:30 am- 2:30 pm
Location: Essex County Police Academy
250 Grove Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
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| NJ's Teen Safe Driving peer-to-peer program | |
Application Deadline: November 14th
The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey is hosting its 5th Annual U Got Brains Champion Schools Program - a contest to challenge New Jersey high school students and a faculty advisor to create a unique project aimed at educating teens about the importance of safe driving. All schools will receive a stipend to help implement their campaign. This year, three driving simulators and other prizes will be awarded. Deadline to apply is November 14th. Apply here
NEW THIS YEAR! Advisors will receive up to 3 professional development hours for participating in the Champion Schools Program
Here's how it works:
Develop an idea in your school for a project related to teen driving safety based on the key safety issues provided.
Submit your project name and a short summary of the proposed project.
If your school's project is selected, you will receive a stipend to implement it.
Selected schools will have several months to implement their projects and receive ongoing technical support.
Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of teen injuries and death and you have the power to help change that.
This is a great opportunity to engage your students in an educational, fun and interactive competition, while addressing an important safety issue. To quote a teacher advisor who has participated in this program for three straight years, "In 25 years of teaching, this is the best program I've ever been involved in!".
We are looking for creative campaign ideas that will draw attention and make an impact on new drivers. Learn more and Apply today! Please email Wendy Berk or call her at 732-972-3451 with questions. MORE
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| Free Driver Education Programs and Resources | NJAHPERD  As a result of the Driver Education Conferences, NJAHPERD members will now be provided with free monthly resources and speakers for your classroom. Working roadside is a dangerous and sometimes deadly job. That's why when motorists see flashing lights on the side of the road, they're required to slow down and if it's safe, move over -- away from police, fire crews, paramedics, tow truck drivers, and DOT workers. The M.A.R.C. campaign, founded in memory of New Jersey State Trooper Marc Castellano who was struck and killed in 2010 while conducting a criminal investigation on the shoulder of I-195 by an individual who failed to adhere to New Jersey's Move Over Law, provides in school presentations to ensure all new drivers know and adhere to this lifesaving provision. Website: www.nj.gov/oag/hts/move-over-law For more information: DonnaSetaro(MARCCampaign) Phone: 732-580-9987 Email:dlsetaro54@gmail.com |
| NJM's Teen Driver Safety Program | |
NJM
Be sure to book a FREE Presentation soon! Dates are filling up fast! Click here for more information.
Facilitated by a retired NJ State Trooper who led the school education unit. Teen safe driving and graduated driver licensing programs are provided in classroom and assembly settings. MORE
For more information:
Carsten Boethig (NJM)
Phone: 609-433-5859 |
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Google
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From NJAHPERD's Teacher Resources page.
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| SHAPE America (formerly AAHPERD) Resources |
Here's the link to SHAPE America's Montly Activity Calendars
Join SHAPE Activity Share to add you lesson ideas and discover those from others!
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| Resources for Lesson Planning and Advocacy | |
NJDOE, SHAPE America, CDC
NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards for Comprehensive Health & Physical Education
SHAPE America Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education
CDC National Framework for Physical Activity and Physical Education Kids.gov
Kids.gov shares resources in a variety of ways. If you are a Twitter fan, check out our Twitter page where we post interesting happenings related to kids and school topics. If Pinterest is your thing, we have Pinterest boards for kids, parents, and teachers. We post current events, helpful resources for parents, and fun activities for teachers to use in their classrooms on Facebook. Looking for videos that explore careers? Don't forget to check out our YouTube or TeacherTube videos!
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| SPARK Grant Finder Tool | |
SPARK
The SPARK Grant-Finder Tool helps you locate funding for your Physical Education, After school, Early childhood or Coordinated School Health program. Grants can be used for curriculum, teacher training, or equipment. MORE
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| Grants | Farmers Insurance: Thank a Million Teachers Grants
Farmers Insurance Thank a Million Teachers grants can be put towards classroom supplies or National Board Certification. Maximum award: $2,500. Eligibility: teachers in the U.S. Deadline: October 30, 2014. Read more
SHAPE America JRFH/HFH Grant Program
The Joint Projects office is currently accepting applications for the 2015 SHAPE America JRFH/HFH Grant Program. The SHAPE America JRFH & HFH Grant is available only to individuals who have completed a JRFH or HFH event in the prior school year.
All 2015 grantees will receive:
- $1,300 professional development stipend to attend the 2015 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle, WA from March 17-21, 2015. The stipend may be used towards convention registration, travel, lodging and/or per diem.
- One-year SHAPE America membership (if you are not a current SHAPE America member) and (1) copy of the 2014 National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education
- $1,200 US Games gift certificate redeemable for equipment to enhance your school's physical education program. The gift voucher will be presented at the 2015 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle, WA. Download the grant application.
Apply for $4,000 in Funds for Fuel Up to Play 60!
$4K in Funds? Yes! Don't miss your school's chance to apply to receive up to $4k for healthy eating and physical activity improvements from Funds for Fuel Up to Play 60! Qualified schools must be enrolled in Fuel Up to Play 60, have an adult registered online as a Fuel Up to Play 60 Program Advisor and participate in the National School Lunch Program. Applicants are asked to select one Healthy Eating and one Physical Activity Play from the 2014-15 Fuel Up to Play 60 Playbook to implement at their school with the support of Funds. Some Plays offer the opportunity to receive goods and services. For example, for physical activity the Make Your Case for Quality Physical Education Play comes with a special opportunity to be awarded the Presidential Youth Fitness Program which provides a 3-year license to the FITNESSGRAM® and more. The Grab and Go - Anytime Healthy Eating Play offers the chance to receive up to $2,000 worth of food service equipment like refrigerated coolers and travel carts. The deadline to apply is November 5, 2014! Visit the Funding page on www.FuelUpToPlay60.com to access the application and further details.
NGA: Youth Garden Grants
National Gardening Association Youth Garden Grants support schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. In evaluating grant applications, priority will be given to programs that emphasize educational focus or curricular/program integration; nutrition or plant-to-food connections; environmental awareness/education; entrepreneurship; and social aspects of gardening such as leadership development, team building, community support, or service-learning. Maximum award: a $500 gift card to the Gardening with Kids catalog, seeds and plants from Bonnie Plants, an Ames tool package, and educational materials from NGA. Eligibility: schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, and intergenerational groups throughout the United States. Deadline: December 5, 2014. Read more
NGA/Mantis: 2015 Mantis Tiller Award
The National Gardening Association/ Mantis Tiller Awards offer tiller/cultivators to educational gardens that enhance quality of life in their host communities. Maximum award: Mantis Tiller/Cultivator with border/edger and kickstand, and choice of gas-powered 2-cycle engine or electric motor. Eligibility: not-for-profit charitable or educational garden programs in the United States. Deadline: March 6, 2015. Read more
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