What better time for the inaugural issue of Heart Hero News than the month of February! Each month moving forward, you will receive this newsletter highlighting important information about heart health, healthy living and AHA's Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart.
If you have a JRFH or HFH story or lesson idea and would like to share with your colleagues, please feel free to email us with your input. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this edition!
Sincerely, Suzette de Araujo Editor, Heart Hero News |
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Why another publication from NJAHPERD?
So you are asking yourself, "Why another publication from NJAHPERD? Don't we already have coverage in the FYI for American Heart Association Coordinator news?"
The answer is....you do! However, our very astute FYI editor, Suzette, thought that extracting the tremendous amount of important information from the bi-weekly newsletter and placing it in the NEW "Heart Hero News" would highlight and honor the work that you ALL do.
Now, each month, there will be a singular place for the most up-to-date American Heart Association and SHAPE America news. This is a forum for YOU, the teaching professionals. Suzette has made it simple for you to SHARE the strategies that have worked in promoting your events, the recruiting assistance received from administration, staff and parents, the how to's of implementing the educational components and teaching progressive skills within your daily lessons,and a place to ask questions of other teachers and coordinators.
So now there is a time and place for YOU, the HEROS , to JUMP to it! We hope you enjoy this new monthly newsletter. Please do not hesitate to let us know your thoughts!
My Best,
Christine Baccarella
NJAHPERD, JR/HFH Coordinator
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Important Monthly Message
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! In this issue: - Make This Year's Event All-Inclusive with Staff Contests
- Activity: Risk Factors and Your Heart
- Let's Exercise Our Hearts While Snowshoeing
- 2013-2014: National Jump Rope and Hoops For Heart winners and Top Schools Across the Nation
- Event Tips and AHA Duck Best Practices *special supplement*
Download and share the Winter 2015 issue and view The Pulse archives online.
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JRFH and HFH Coordinator info for NJAHPERD Annual Convention
Stand up and take a bow at the Opening Session!
All Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart Coordinators will be recognized at Monday's Keynote for their passion and dedication to the AHA Jump/Hoops programs. Special recognition for the top fundraiser in Jump, Hoops and Combined. You deserve the recognition! Don't be shy! Stand up and be applauded for making a difference in the lives of children and heart health.
As a thank you to all coordinators, NJAHPERD will treat you to a buffet breakfast on Tuesday morning at 7:15am, followed by a brief meeting and networking opportunity. RSVP is required, so please contact the NJAHPERD office if you have not reserved your place at the table!
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LAST CHANCE to RSVP for YOUR Coordinator Breakfast!
  RSVP Deadline: Feb. 15, 2015
NJAHPERD will be recognizing all 2013-14 American Heart Association Jump/Hoops Coordinators at this year's Annual Convention. AHA coordinators in attendance will be asked to "stand and be recognized" during the Opening Session on Monday, February 23rd at 9:15 am.
If you haven't already done so, don't forget to RSVP for the Coordinators' breakfast on Tuesday at 7:15-9:00AM. You can modify your registration online or notify the NJAHPERD that you will be attending.
NJAHPERD looks forward to all of you being part of this very special recognition for all you do!
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Teach kids to love their hearts!
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Interactive Cardiovascular Library
 Explains many topics of interest to your students and their families. MORE |
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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. |
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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!
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Use this area to provide your contacts information about your organization.
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Sincerely,
Christine Baccarella, JRFH/HFH Coordinator
Suzette de Araujo, editor
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| FREE Membership in SHAPE America |
Raise $2,000 or more through your JRFH or HFH event at your school and receive a one-year FREE JUMP membership to SHAPE America
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Preparing for Heart Month
Key issues regarding heart health are now being addressed in Congress. Be part of the advocacy process here |
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Like Faye Biles, Sue Kassab has been a pioneer in the five schools in which she has conducted Jump Rope for Heart. Sue currently works as a part-time PE Teacher in three different Catholic Schools within The Diocese of Paterson, NJ. Over the last few years she has seen two of her schools close their doors. She moved on to other schools in the area and brought the Jump Rope for Heart program right along with her. 