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Find out the latest information about professional development events, special announcements and legislative issues affecting our profession.
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Carol Lynch, President
Jackie Malaska, Executive Director
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| A message from your president | |
Hello Everyone!
We have some very exciting news to share with you! NJAHPERD now has an office to call home! The address is 3233 Fairmont Ave. in Ocean, NJ. Our new office includes office and storage space and is located approximately 3 miles from the Garden State Parkway, exit N102 or S100.
As we head into summer, be sure to make time to have fun and to relax! This is a great time to create new ideas for projects and activities for the upcoming school year! Please be sure to check all of the resources and ideas in this issue of the FYI.
To Health and Happiness!
Carol Lynch
President, NJAHPERD
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NJAHPERD Office
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Please be patient as we move into our new office. Our internet, phone and fax service may be disrupted while we transfer services. The PO Box and phone numbers will remain the same. We apologize for any inconvenience.Thank you for your understanding.
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Certification Bill A-3256
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The New Jersey General Assembly did not vote on bill A-3256 as expected on June 11th. At the last minute, an assemblywoman expressed concern about kindergarten that is sub-contracted out and is seeking an amendment. As soon as we have more information, we will send an email to our membership. We are disappointed, but will do everything we can to have the bill move forward at the next session.
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NJAHPERD SGO Committee
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THANK YOU to all NJAHPERD members who shared their SGOs with the Committee for the purpose of compiling a resource of Health & Physical Education SGOs for our members. The committee will review the submitted SGOs with the intent of creating one exemplary model for each grade level (K-12.)
All members who submitted will receive a NJAHPERD t-shirt as a thank you gift. If you haven't sent your shirt size, please email the office as soon as possible.
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| Call for Proposals - NJAHPERD 2016 Annual Convention | |
Promoting Healthy, Active Lifestyles
The New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, (NJAHPERD) invites you to submit a presentation proposal for the 2016 Annual Convention. This convention will be held at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa on the beachfront in Long Branch, NJ on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, February 21 - 23, 2016. Convention programming is based primarily on this annual "Call for Proposals" bringing practical and relevant information to HPERD professionals and students. By featuring you and your peers as presenters, NJAHPERD provides convention attendees with the strongest forum for information exchange, problem solving, and networking on the state level. MORE
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2015 NJAHPERD Mini-Grants
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Mini - Grants Available
NJAHPERD is pleased to announce the availability of Mini-Grants for 2015. The grant provides financial assistance up to $1000 for new program development or to expand an existing program. Grants may be used to purchase equipment, software, or other materials that focus on student learning in Health Education (Driver Education), Physical Education, Physical Activity (before and after school) and Dance Education. The Mini- Grant application deadline is September 30, 2015.
Need some ideas? How about a Driver Education Club, Driver Education Program for parents and students after school, Dance Club (before or after school), School Wellness Council, Classroom Physical Activity Resources, LMAS Club, etc.
Please don't wait until the deadline applies! More information
Please click here for application
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NJAHPERD Mighty Milers Running Program Grants
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Imagine a school-based program that gets kids running - and includes rewards - for FREE. Since 2004, Mighty Milers has helped hundreds of thousands of kids run 25+ million miles, and your school can join! NJAHPERD and NYRR have teamed up to sponsor 3 NJ school programs. Applications for the 2015-2016 school year will open in August, so start the conversation now with your principal so you are ready to apply.
Learn more at mightymilers.org or contact, NYRR staff, Kirkley Doyle
Information Flier
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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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| NJ Educator Resource Exchange | |
NJDOE
Check out year-long pacing guides and instructional units for grades K - 12 aligned to the NJ State Standards. MORE
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2015 Professional Development Events
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National PE Institute
July 27 - July 29, 2015
Sherrill Center, UNC Asheville
227 Campus Drive, Asheville, NC 28804
FEES: $275/person, $250/person for groups of 4 or more. Save $25/person when you register before June 30, 2015. Questions? Contact Great Activities Publishing: 1-800-927-0682 TOLL FREE
SAVE THE DATES
Registration Opens Soon!
Dance Education Workshop
Let's Dance NJ
October 12, 2015
Linden High School
Lake Conference for K-8 Physical Education
NEW fee structure/Thursday-Friday event
"It's the Kids that Count" October 22 - 23, 2015
Happiness Is Camping
Gramercy Lake, Hardwick, NJ
Engaging Strategies for Teaching Adolescent Health
October, 2014
South Jersey
Adapted Health & Physical Education Conference
October 29, 2015
Special Olympics NJ Sports Complex
Lawrenceville, NJ
NJEA Convention
November 5 & 6, 2015
Atlantic City Convention Center
Future Professionals Workshop
November 8, 2015
Ocean Township Intermediate School
Ocean, NJ
Health Education Conference
"Journey to Wellness"
December 7, 2015
Crowne Plaza Monroe
Monroe, NJ
NJAHPERD Annual Convention
"Promoting Healthy, Active Lifestyles"
February 21-23, 2016
Ocean Place Resort
Long Branch, NJ
Let's Move Active School Conference
April 18, 2016
Long Branch, NJ
WEBINARS:
Adapted Physical Education Webinars
SHAPE America's latest series offers four important webinars providing a wide range of information from Adapted Physical Education technology to advocacy. Purchasers will receive a certificate of 1.0 contact hours at no additional charge. All webinars are 1 hour long.
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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| The Essential Components of Physical Education | |
NEW guidance document from SHAPE America defining the Essential Components of Physical Education. It is a must for every physical educator. Please share this new guidance document with your colleagues.
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| EDKU 9119 - Health Education for 21st Century Learners | |
3-credit graduate-level course
Instructor: Melanie Lynch. Register online at: Health Education for 21st Century Learners |
| How to use Twitter...! | |
Justin Schleider, NJAHPERD
This edition's video shows you how to use Tweetdeck. Tweetdeck is an extension of Twitter. It allows you to have multiple columns and use Twitter much more effectively. You will use your same user id and password that you do for Twitter. Once you log in you will set it up the way you want it. The best part of Tweetdeck is that it is web based. This means that you can access Tweetdeck on any computer or smartphone and it will be set up just like you want it.
Twitter is great for connecting with other teachers in your field. You can find great ideas, people to talk pedagogy with, and see visuals of how other professionals run their programs. Follow us on Twitter @NJAHPERD!!
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| Teacher Appreciation Day at Rutgers Stadium...discount tickets available! | |
September 12, 2015
Teacher Appreciation Day will be on September 12 as Rutgers meets Washington State University in a rematch of the 2014 Rutgers Football win in Seattle. Discount tickets are available for teachers, staff, and families and friends. The game will take place at Rutgers Stadium in Piscataway. For Rutgers merchandise, please visit click here. To learn more about Rutgers University, click here and for more about Rutgers Athletics, click here.
For tickets and more information about Teacher Appreciation Day,c ontact the Rutgers Ticket Office at
866-445-4678, Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 or email. Please let other public school, homeschool, and private school teachers and staff know about this great day of fun and football.
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| FIT2ECSELL - FitnessGram Grants | |
Grant funding is available for training and web based FG school site license. APPLICATION
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| $180,000 in Grants Now Available to Fund NJ School Sustainability Projects NJEA, the underwriting partner, will fund 50 grants |  NJEA We are pleased to announce that $180,000 in new grants is available to help New Jersey public schools implement sustainability projects. Funded by the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Small Grants Program will award public schools and districts with ten $10,000 grants and forty $2,000 grants for projects like recycling and food waste, student enrichment, school gardens, school health assessments and energy conservation. Application deadline is September 27, 2015. MORE
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| Grant Application for NJ School Health and Wellness Actions | Deadline: June 26, 2015
Don't miss this funding opportunity for registered schools and districts! The New Jersey Department of Health, through its Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant, is funding a $120,000 grant cycle to support work on selected health and wellness actions in public schools that serve students in grade six or above. Thirty $4,000 grants will be awarded. Read more.
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Golf Tournament
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Father's Day Gift!
The Barclays
NJAHPERD is promoting tickets sales for the Barclays. If you want to attend one of the best tournaments in the area and assist NJAHPERD in the only fundraising event we have, then purchase tickets now!
TICKETS ARE on SALE NOW!
Daily Grounds (Tuesday-Wednesday) - $50
Daily Grounds (Thursday-Sunday) - $85
Weekly Grounds - $200
Use Code AWAY15 when you purchase so that NJAHPERD gets credit. We will receive 75% and The First Tee of NY will receive 25% of the ticket sales. Please forward the link below to your friends, family members and colleagues, providing them with direct access to purchase tickets and support NJAHPERD.
PURCHASE TICKETS!
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Volunteers needed for The Barclays
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NJAHPERD 
The Barclays is seeking volunteers to work shifts Monday, August 24th - Sunday, August 30th
Visit barclaysvolunteers.pgatourhq.com to choose from over 20 different committees - for a $75 fee you will receive a volunteer badge valid for admission the entire tournament week (as well as one for a guest), a logoed golf shirt and hat, meals during your shifts and more! Your payment will also offset tournament costs so The Barclays can make significant contributions to local charitable organizations, including NJAHPERD. Be sure to select NJAHPERD as your affiliated organization when you register!
Don't miss the opportunity to see the best of the PGA TOUR at The Barclays this August! MORE
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Volunteer of the Year contest
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Vote for JoAnn Doherty!
Join in the fun as The Barclays volunteers participate in a friendly competition! JoAnn has volunteered for countless hours as the "will call" chair at the Barclays every year for the last 6 years! She is responsible for organizing schedules and distributing tickets and spends 7 straight days from 5:30am to 8:00pm in the will call office during the Barclays Tournament in August! No one is more dedicated!
You only need to vote once and that vote will go a long way. If she wins, she has chosen NJAHPERD as her favorite non- profit to receive the funds to support student programs.
So please cast your vote for JoAnn and NJAHPERD today!
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Why PE?
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SHAPE America
Longtime SHAPE America member Paul Zientarski gave a Ted Talk about physical education. Here is the Ted Talk and a blog he has written for us that is now accessible to all. Please use this at meetings and to educate their administrators and parents.
Feel free to share with all of your friends, family and colleagues. Thanks!
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| NJSIAA Scholar Athlete Award |  Congratulations, 2015 Recipients! Each year, every NJSIAA member school selects a senior who:
1-plays a NJSIAA varsity sport,
2-possesses a cumulative grade point average of no less than 3.0, and
3-exhibits outstanding school and community citizenship, to be honored at our annual Scholar Athlete awards.
Over $120,000 in scholarships is given out each year to our athletes at this prestigious event.
NJAHPERD has been a proud sponsor to this program for several years. At this year's luncheon at The Pines Manor in Edison, NJ, the organization sponsored three $500 student athlete scholarships. Pictured are: Christine Baccarella, NJAHPERD President-Elect, and scholarship recipients Ashley Dunn, Paramus HS; Val Vadino, St. Joe's Hammonton HS; and Nnenna Ibe, North Brunswick HS. Congratulations to all! |
| Students participate in fitness 'Flash Mob' | |
News12NJ
Nearly 700 students and teachers from Wayside Elementary School in Ocean Township participated in a fitness "Flash Mob" dance. It's all part of First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" program that puts an emphasis on physical fitness in schools. MORE
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| Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey's Annual Champion Schools Program | |
Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey
The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey's Annual Champion Schools Program puts NJ's teens in the driver's seat. This year, 59 high schools from 16 counties participated in our peer-to-peer program where they create safe driving campaigns in their schools, community and beyond. These diverse projects focused on the causes of teen crashes and offered solutions to reduce the number of teen injuries and fatalities on our roadways. Over the past 5 years, the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey has worked with almost 120 schools in every county of the state, creating a strong network of schools who are driving safety advocates.
Special congratulations go out to our three Grand Prize Winners: Jackson Memorial High School, Red Bank Regional High School and the Lenape Regional High School District will win driving simulators for their schools.
The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey is grateful for the support of our sponsors. We invite new schools to join us by applying now for next year!
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| June is Great Outdoors Month | |
President's Challenge
June marks Great Outdoors Month hosted by the National Wildlife Federation. Every year in June, the National Wildlife Federation works to spread the love of the outdoors with people across America. During June, you're encouraged to get outdoors and explore. Camping, hiking, canoeing, walking in a park-all are activities to get you and your family moving, while appreciating the beauty of the outdoors. The National Wildlife Federation says, "This June, celebrate the natural wonder and outdoor spirit of America by getting outside during Great Outdoors Month. Great Outdoors MonthOnce you come outside, you'll never want to go back inside."
How will you celebrate Great Outdoors Month? Share your adventures with us for a chance to be featured in a future newsletter and on our Facebook and Twitter pages! Send your stories to info@presidentschallenge.org.
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| #MoveInMay: How Movement Made Me; Celebrating National Physical Fitness & Sports Month | |
President's Challenge
#MoveInMay: How Movement Made Me; Celebrating National Physical Fitness & Sports Month Last month we celebrated National Physical Fitness & Sports Month-a month dedicated to highlighting the importance of healthy lifestyles, being physically active, and participating in your favorite sports. In honor of last month's focus, Olympic track and field medalist Allyson Felix shared her story with us in a blog titled "#MoveInMay: How Movement Made Me; Celebrating National Physical Fitness & Sports Month." In her blog, Felix discusses the great impact sports and play had on her life. Felix opens by saying, "Moving my body - whether it was riding my bike with my brother Wes, shooting hoops, or playing tag at recess - seeded a lifelong love of physical fitness and the confidence to pursue my Olympic dreams." Read Felix's entire blog post here.
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President's Challenge
Celebrate Olympic Day! Every June 23rd is Olympic Day-a day celebrated by millions across the globe. June 23rd, the birthday of the modern Olympics, is a special day set aside to "promote fitness, well-being, culture and education, while promoting the Olympic values - excellence, friendship and respect - and the three Olympic Day pillars - move, learn and discover - in every corner of the globe." To celebrate Olympic Day this year, try a new sport or activity! Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Table Tennis-Get your heart rate up with a fast-paced competitive game, or socialize during an easier paced game with friends. Table tennis works to keep your brain sharp and your motor skills fine-tuned.
Rollerblading-Feel like a kid again while zooming down the sidewalk! Rollerblading is a fun way to get in a powerful workout that increases your cardiovascular and muscular strength.
Celebrate Olympic Day!
Stand-up Paddle Boarding-Enjoy the summer weather with a stand-up paddle board ride. Get a good core workout while improving your balance. Not to mention the stress relief you'll experience from soaking up outdoor time on the water.
Kickboxing-Increase your stamina, strength, flexibility and coordination with a fun, high-energy kickboxing session. Beat the heat this summer by grabbing your friends and heading to your local gym for a class, or go solo and meet new friends there!
However you choose to move this Olympic Day is up to you. The important thing is to get up and get active
For even more ideas on how to celebrate Olympic Day, check out this video.
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| DC doctor's Rx: A stroll in the park instead of a trip to the pharmacy | |
The Washington Post
Robert Zarr is walking from his Columbia Heights medical practice toward Meridian Hill Park, talking about what's going on inside his head. If you could see his brain on an MRI, he says, far more extensive regions would be lighting up than if he were having this same conversation sitting at his desk. Zarr, a pediatrician at Unity Health Care's Upper Cardozo Health Center, has a special interest in the unseen benefits of getting outside. He is the "physician champion" of DC Parks Rx, an innovative community health program committed to combating the woes of urban living by prescribing time outdoors. MORE
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| Turn fitness awards into reality | |
PYFP
One of the biggest challenges for providing recognition items for students in physical education is finding the funds to purchase them. Luckily, the Presidential Youth Fitness Program has developed a new resource that provides some tips and resources to help physical educators secure the financial support needed to recognize their students properly. This sheet identifies sources of support including potential grants, ideas for special events and charity websites that can be utilized just for this purpose. Download the document directly here. MORE
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| Dance class is student favorite at New Jersey middle school | |
NJ.com
Thinking beyond the general requirements of art programs in public schools, New Jersey's Alexandria Middle School has challenged itself in creating a curriculum that embraces art, theater and vocal and instrumental music as well as dance. Instead of sampling each class once a week like other districts, students who get exposure to the programs in elementary school are required to "major" or focus on one branch of the arts and minor in other areas from 6 through 8 grade. MORE
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| New Jersey school celebrates fitness with dance session | |
NorthJersey.com
The students and faculty members of Cedar Mountain Primary School cheered in National Physical Fitness and Sports Month by participating in what has been touted as "the world's largest exercise class." As music blared through the outdoor speakers, PE teacher Leslie Deutch led the entire school through popular song and dance choreography, including: "Cotton-Eyed Joe," "YMCA" and the "Macarena." MORE
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| Illinois district's 'new PE' links physical, mental fitness | |
Union-Bulletin
Naperville, Illinois' new PE program focuses on teaching the students a lifestyle of fitness, instead of just participating in athletics. Games are still played, but they are focused on keeping students active at their target heart rate zone. The school also schedules a PE classes before hard classes like math, science and English, so the brain can be at its peak to learn. MORE
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| Illinois high school taking individualized approach to PE classes | |
Aurora Beacon-News via Chicago Tribune
The new approach to individualized PE classes at Illinois' East Aurora High School comes at a time when across the country physical education programs are shifting away from team-based sports that emphasize competition to more individualized fitness classes that teach activities students may want to continue after they graduate. Tracking individual students' progress also has become a standard component of physical education. MORE
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| Concussions more prevalent in girls soccer than football | |
Winston-Salem Journal
Football has been at the forefront of the national discussion regarding head injuries in recent years, but it's actually the other football that is just as dangerous to high school athletes. In particular, girls' soccer players suffer concussions at a higher rate than football players, according to statistics from the National Federation of State High School Associations from the 2013-14 season. MORE
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HEALTH EDUCATOR NEWS YOU CAN USE
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| June is National Dairy Month | |
President's Challenge
Did you know that June is National Dairy Month? For more than 100 years, dairy farmers have been committed to supporting the health and well-being of Americans, responsible food systems, healthier communities and a better planet.
National Dairy Council (NDC), which was founded 100 years ago to provide science-based nutrition information and education for a healthier tomorrow, will be celebrating its Centennial throughout National Dairy Month. This celebration will include sharing historical information, facts and resources on dairy foods and wellness, as well as nutritious and delicious recipes.
Together with NDC, and the NFL, America's dairy farmers helped build the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, which in collaboration with partners like the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition helps educate on the importance of eating healthy and staying active.
At the end of the newsletter, check out fun, nutritious recipes provided by NDC that you can make with your family this summer. To track what's happening with the NDC Centennial follow #NDC100.
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| How Michelle Obama has shaped nutrition politics | |
Washingtonian
From a White House garden to the Let's Move! campaign to marketing food to children, first lady Michelle Obama has had an impact on the nation's food habits, particularly among children. MORE
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| How brain-based physical education may improve attention span and health | |
Latin Post
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign conceived research that tracked the relationship between physical activity and the brain of 9- and 10-year old children. Published in the journal Brain Research, the research supports the idea that physically active students are more likely to efficiently utilize oxygen, have bigger hippocampal volume (12 percent bigger relative to total brain size) and perform better on tests of relational memory. Researchers suggested that interventions to increase childhood physical activity could have an important effect on brain development. MORE
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| Active children become healthier teens and less prone to obesity | |
The Sydney Morning Herald
Children who engage in daily physical exercise reap the health benefits as early as their teens, according to a study that will bolster calls for a national response to obesity. The study of 4600 children found those who were more active in late childhood had a lower body weight and lower risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes by their mid-teens. University of Sydney researcher Emmanuel Stamatakis said the results demonstrated the importance of exercise for children. MORE
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| Nearly third of teens changed health habits based on online search | |
The Washington Post
Some good news about teens and the Internet: Many switch to healthier habits after consulting the Web. In the first national study in more than a decade to look at how adolescents use digital tools for health information, nearly one-third of teenagers said they used online data to improve behavior - such as cutting back on drinking soda, using exercise to combat depression and trying healthier recipes - according to a study to be released recently by researchers at Northwestern University. MORE
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| Getting hands dirty a good way for children to learn about nutrition | |
The Kaufman Herald
Gardening is a trending family activity that provides plenty of teachable moments, and it also promotes positive characteristics like self reliance and stewardship of the earth. A whopping 89 percent of American parents agree with the statement "My children need a better understanding of where their food comes from," a recent national survey found. MORE
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| Fuel Up to Play 60 Debuts New Playbook for Funding Opportunity | |
2015-16 edition of the Fuel Up to Play 60 Playbook
The 2015-16 edition of the Fuel Up to Play 60 Playbook is now live, featuring fun action strategies designed to help get your students active! The new Playbook will help you complete your funding application to make sure your school qualifies for up to $4,000. Get a head start on planning for next school year. Apply before June 16, 2015 to qualify for funding this fall.
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| Create your 2015-2016 Professional Development Plan Today | |
LMAS
What's your 2015-2016 professional development plan? Nearly 30% of school districts fail to provide physical educators with professional development that addresses administration or use of fitness assessments or assessing and evaluating student performance in physical education. We can change that.
Now is the time to line-up your 2015-2016 professional development. There are options to suit your budget, timing and location.
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Is your school an ACTIVE SCHOOL?
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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
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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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| Learn The Facts | |
LMAS
Learn The Facts
"The physical and emotional health of an entire generation and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake." - First Lady Michelle Obama at the Let's Move! launch on February 9, 2010
Obesity by the numbers
Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled, and today, nearly one in three children in America are overweight or obese. The numbers are even higher in African American and Hispanic communities, where nearly 40% of the children are overweight or obese. If we don't solve this problem, one third of all children born in 2000 or later will suffer from diabetes at some point in their lives. Many others will face chronic obesity-related health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, and asthma. MORE
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| LMAS Grants |
KIDS in the GAME GO! Grants
Help get your elementary students achieve 60 minutes of physical activity a day with a KIDS in the GAME GO! Grant. Generously sponsored by PHIT America and the Sports and Fitness Industry Association, these $1,000-$5,000 grants will be awarded to elementary schools in select locations that are committed to increasing minutes of movement before, during, or after the school day. Propose an idea of your own, or choose one of many successful low-cost physical education or physical activity programs. GO! Grants are exclusively offered to schools enrolled in Let's Move! Active Schools. Apply and learn more.
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| Getting Kids in the Game: Good Sports Offers Equipment Grants | |
Good Sports
Get your students moving with a grant for athletic equipment, footwear and apparel! Good Sports has grants available to all K-12 schools that serve youth in disadvantaged areas of the country. Schools that indicate enrollment in Let's Move! Active Schools on their application will receive priority access. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply.
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| NEW Heart Hero News! | |
Editor, FYI
All the info you need for your JRFH/HFH events is now brought to you in your very own newsletter, Heart Hero News. This new publication will be emailed monthly on or around the 10th of each month. If you missed this month's inagural edition, you can still check it out on our archive page! Click here and then scroll down!
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| SHAPE America Announces: 50 Million Strong by 2029 |  SHAPE America Approximately 50 million students are currently enrolled in America's elementary and secondary schools (grades pre-K to 12).
SHAPE America wants to ensure that by the time today's preschoolers graduate from high school in 2029, all of America's students are benefitting from the skills, knowledge, confidence, desire and opportunities to enjoy healthy, meaningful physical activity. MORE |
| 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. |
| SPEAK Out! for Health & Physical Education | |
Continue to Advocate for our students and the profession!
Please continue to contact your Congressmen/women. Your voice does make a difference!
Contact your Legislator NOW! Legislative Action Center
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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 PowerPointŪ 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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| Driver Education Conference 2015 | |
Tuesday, August 25 or Wednesday, August 26th
Registration for the 2nd Annual Driver Education Teacher Conference is live and ready for your registration! Be sure to register before July 1, 2015 - because you will get more stuff and save more money!
For Driver Education Professionals that register prior to July 1st, you will receive the following:
- Registration to the Conference for only $25!
- A FREE 1 year membership to NJAHPERD
- 6 Professional Development Credits
- Networking with other driver education professionals
- Ready-to-use lesson plans for the fall
- A free lunch (and breakfast)!
After July 1st, the fee increases to $50. After August 1st, the fee increases to $75 and you are no longer eligible for the free NJAHPERD Membership - so SIGN-UP now!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW FOR THE DE CONFERENCE
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| BLUE CARD DUPLICATE SCHEME |
Please let Maureen Nussman know if students are asking for "another blue card" to give to their insurance agent. Blue cards go to MVC or commercial driving schools only!
Having specifically checked with representatives from NJ Manufacturers, State Farm, and Allstate, insurance companies DO NOT require or receive the blue card (or copy of), nor do they want them. In order to process a good student discount, discount for completion of 30 hours of classroom or discount for 6 hours of behind the wheel training, the insurance companies only require a certificate signed by the school indicating the student has completed 30 hours of classroom or has completed the 6 hour behind the wheel driver training course. (Of course, if they have a permit, they have already passed the written test!)
The only reason to provide a duplicate blue card is if the student has lost it prior to completing the 6 hour behind the wheel driver training program. (If they have a permit, they have completed it!) If you do need to provide a duplicate, after verifying that it was in fact lost (perhaps get a signed letter from the parent), then MAKE SURE YOU DOCUMENT THE DUPLICATES AND THE NUMBERS! You and your certification are on the line!
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MVC Driver Ed Material Order Form
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No form no materials. Please let Maureen Nussman know if you DID NOT. She would like to see why not. Remember, private schools must order on their own.
Order the "Parent Guide" and provide it to parents at Back to School Night. Read directions carefully. MORE
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| DRIVE SAFER Has New Courses! | |
DriveSafer
Drive Safer has new dates for their popular Car Control and Defensive Driving Course and has also started Parallel Parking Boot Camps™ and the Building Blocks™ program for 14 and 15 year old drivers.
Drive Safer has recently launched a new website and some new courses. They have events coming up on May 31st at Met Life Stadium at 9am and 1:30pm for their Basic Car Control Course, 10am and 2:30pm for their Advanced Car Control Course, and several times for both the Parallel Parking Boot Camp™ and the Building Blocks™ program. Click here to find out more or to register.
If your school is interested in getting involved, you can become a partner and earn 12% of the revenues from your students, parents and friends that attend any of these courses. They will also work with partners to schedule a Parallel Parking Boot Camp™ and/or a Building Blocks™ Program at your school or in your area. If you are interested in becoming a partner, you can find out more here.
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| Introducing the World's First Teen Driving Calendar! |
June 2015
This calendar was written and designed by a Defensive Driving Instructor to combat the #1 Killer of 15-20 year olds in the U.S., by teaching K-12 students about how to avoid what causes 90% of crashes...Mental Error.
In addition, the calendar aims to alert Educators and Parents about the deadliest times of year (Prom
Season, Summer Vacation etc.) for our Teenage Drivers.
Please download and print each month and use it as a teaching tool.
PS: Studies have shown that kids start learning to drive as Toddlers, so it's never too early to start teaching them to 'Drive Mentally'.
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Central CT State University
Central CT State University professors Matthew Martin and Ryan Zimmerman have introduced a website and blog devoted to the topic of sport education. Find some great resources here
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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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| Sustainable Jersey Grants available! | The New Jersey Department of Health through its Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant is providing $120,000 for a cycle of the Sustainable Jersey Small Grants Program that will fund thirty $4,000 awards to implement specific health and wellness actions in schools serving students in Grade 6 or above. The Sustainable Jersey Small Grants Program is an important benefit for New Jersey public school districts and schools participating in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program. See below for links to more information. The odds of eligible grant applicants being awarded a grant will be very good. We would appreciate your help in spreading the word and encouraging applications. Applications are due Friday, June 26.
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What Would You Do with $4,000 to Improve Student and Staff Wellness?
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Grant Information Packet
Online Application
In a nutshell:
Eligible Applicants: Sustainable Jersey for Schools registered districts and schools serving students in Grade 6 or above (this could be any elementary school that includes 6th grade, middle schools or high schools).
Eligibility Activities: Grant funds must be used to implement one of the following Sustainable Jersey for Schools actions.The eligible actions were determined by the funder.
* Access to Healthy Water
* Asthma Friendly School
* Breakfast After the Bell
* Healthy Food Choices
* Policies to Promote Physical Activity
* Programs to Promote Physical Activity
* School Gardens
* School Wellness Council
* School Health Assessment
* Staff Wellness Program
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Implement one of the following actions (these efforts would also earn Sustainable Jersey for Schools points under the Innovative Project action).
* Social-Emotional Climate and Culture Survey
* COPE TEEN
* A Protocol for Students with a Chronic Health Condition
Please contact Renee Haider, 609-771-2307 if further questions.
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Farmers Insurance: Dream Big Teacher Challenge
Are you a teacher with a big dream that has the potential to impact the lives of the children and families in your school and community? Is funding the only thing standing between you and the realization of that dream? Then Thank America's Teachers invites you to step up to the Dream Big Teacher Challenge and submit your proposal for one of six grants. Maximum award: $100,000. Eligibility: current K through 12 teachers in the United States who submit a qualified proposal.
Deadline: June 30, 2015. Read more
Run For Good
The Saucony Run For Good Foundation is committed to informing the public about the cause and prevention of childhood obesity and provides funding to optimize the impact and success of community organizations that promote running and healthy-lifestyle programs for youth. Approximately 10-20 grants are awarded each year. Nonprofit organizations that demonstrate the program positively impacts the lives of participants through their increased participation in running are eligible to apply.
Award Amount: $10,000
Deadline: December 13 (annually) MORE
Fuel Up to Play 60 Debuts New Playbook for Funding Opportunity
The 2015-16 edition of the Fuel Up to Play 60 Playbook is now live, & will help you complete your funding application for up to $4,000.
Apply before June 16, 2015 to qualify for funding this fall.
State Farm Foundation: Grants
State Farm is committed to meeting the needs of our communities by focusing our giving in three areas: Safe Neighbors (safety), Strong Neighborhoods (community development), and Education Excellence (education). Maximum award: varies. Eligibility: nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)3 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code; Canadian charitable organizations, educational institutions, and governmental entities. Deadline: October 31, 2015.
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