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NJAHPERD BOARD MEMBERS
Carol Lynch, President Jackie Malaska, Executive Director |
A message from your president...
Hello Everyone,
Thank you so much for your support of the Recess and Certification Bills in the past. The Recess Bill A-4044/S-1594 is up for a vote before the full General Assembly this Thursday, December 3rd. This legislation would require a daily 20 minute recess period in public schools in New Jersey.
Please take a few minutes to call your Assembly members to ask them to support this Bill. If you do not know who your two Assembly members are, please click on this link: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/legsearch.asp On the right side of the page, you can search for your Assembly members by municipality, just click on the link at the right and follow the instructions.
When you call, identify your name/town, and why you are so interested in this issue. Let your Assembly members know that studies show that a daily recess period is important for children's physical, emotional, social and cognitive development. For that reason, many organizations, not only NJAHPERD, but also the NJ PTA, NJ chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the NJ YMCA State Alliance and the NJEA all support the bill.
At the end of your call, ask the Assembly member to please vote "yes" on bill A-4044/S-1594 at the Assembly Voting Session on Thursday, December 3rd.
Thank you for doing your part to move the recess bill forward to benefit our students!
As always, take advantage of your NJAHPERD membership! We are here if you need us!
To Health & Happiness!
Carol Lynch
President, NJAHPERD
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Convention Postcard
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NJAHPERD 2016 Annual Convention
Online Registration is now open! .
Don't miss out! Submit your PD request as soon as possible for Board approval!
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FitnessGram FIT2ECSELL Grant Schools *
NJAHPERD has renewed FITNESSGram2015 licenses for all FIT2ECSELL grantee schools, including HealthyU schools. All the data from the schools in the FIT2ECSELL project is currently getting extracted from the current server at Rowan University and migrated over to the new FitnessGram 2015 platform. USGames has contacted all district IT and has requested they complete the intake form, as well as the completed data sharing agreement and send it along to FitnessGramSetup@FitnessGram.net or fax it to 215-579-8589. PLEASE follow up with your IT person to make sure this gets done.
New resources for FitnessGram 2015 are posted on the NJAHPERD website including a new features video, software highlights and a report finder. The new intuitive MyHealthyZone Dashboard makes utilizing Fitnessgram easier according to the new vendor, USGames. MORE
NJAHPERD has grant funding for software and training. Application is available on the website. |
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NJDOE Model Curriculum & Assessments
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
Check out year-long pacing guides and instructional units for grades K - 12 aligned to the NJ State Standards.MORE
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2015-2016 NJAHPERD Professional Development Events
NJAHPERD recommends that you seek Board of Education approval to attend workshops, conferencesand the annual Convention as soon as possible. Professional development hours are awarded for all NJAHPERD sponsored professional development events. Most PD events have a discounted fee for early registration.
"Journey to Wellness"
December 7, 2015
Crowne Plaza Monroe
Monroe, NJ
"Promoting Healthy, Active Lifestyles" February 21-23, 2016 Ocean Place Resort Long Branch, NJ April 18, 2016 Long Branch, NJ Conference Highlights: - Keynote speakers on Sunday and Monday (details coming soon!)
- A "not to be missed" opening session celebrating "50 Million Strong by 2029," with SHAPE America President Steve Jefferies, Past President Dolly Lambdin and CEO Paul Roetert
- Program sessions and full-day workshops on advocacy, PYFP, Jump Rope For Heart/Hoops For Heart and Let's Move! Active Schools (including PAL training)
- Program sessions for all levels and disciplines, including some specialized track
CLICK HERE FOR MUCH MORE!!WEBINARS:
- incorporating yoga and movement breaks in the classroom,
- to navigating the HUSSC: Smarter Lunchrooms application,
- to parent resources.
Register for one or all of them today. Continue scrolling for the full list of webinars.
Getting Started on School Wellness: What Parents Need to Know | AFHK Parent Leadership Series
Thursday, December 3, 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
To become a successful advocate for healthy schools, parents need to know how school systems work, and how to build awareness, support and momentum to make wellness a priority at their school. Learn how to make the case for a healthier school and engage your school community to support your efforts.Wellness Wednesday: Motivating Students with Yoga in the Classroom
Wednesday, December 9, 4:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Movement breaks activate the brain, improve on-task behavior, and leave students more focused and ready to return to their academic activities. In particular, yoga exercises have been shown to calm students and relieve tension and stress. Learn how to use yoga in your classroom to increase student focus and academic performance.
Wednesday, January 13, 4:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
With a little creativity, students can be just as active indoors as outside. Come join AFHK to hear a few success stories from Chicago Public Schools on ways to keep students moving during indoor recess. Learn about ways to create active indoor recess when space and capacity might be limited.
The webinar provided an overview of the risk and impact of bullying and suicide in school-aged children and highlighted the connection between these public health issues and the "whole child" concept. The webinar showcased SAMHSA's mobile applications- KnowBullying(link is external) and Suicide Safe(link is external)-and other key resources as tools to promote bullying prevention and suicide prevention in schools.
Sign up for more webinars! You will earn a certificate for 1.0 contact hour for each webinar you view. All webinars are held from 3-4 p.m. EDT and will be recorded.
Implementing Disability Sports in the Physical Education Curriculum
Save the Date: September 15, 2015
Speaker: Michelle Grenier, Associate Professor of Kinesiology, University of New Hampshire
Webinars are a free benefit of membership in SHAPE America and are also available for purchase tononmembers. View a full calendar of live and on-demand webinars.
- NEW! Download the SPARKecademy App from the App Store or Google Play Store to be able to scan the code provided during the live webinar to automatically receive a certificate for participating in the live webinar.
- To view previously recorded SPARK webinars and earn a certificate of completion, go to www.SPARKecademy.org. Set up your free account, view free recorded webinars and tutorials, and access SPARK program online training.
National Health Observances (NHOs) are special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics.
New SHAPE America PodcastThe brand new SHAPE America Podcast, hosted by SHAPE America members Matt Pomeroy and Collin Brooks, is here to bring you monthly professional development. Each month we will feature a discussion about important issues in health and physical education, insight from SHAPE America Teachers of the Year and leaders in the HPE community, and new ideas to try in your schools. Listen today!
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The Essential Components of Physical Education
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Congratulations 2016 Eastern District Award Recipients!!
Teachers of the Year (TOY)
Elementary PE TOY - Brian Godfrey, VT
Middle PE TOY - Debra Pinto, MA
Secondary PE TOY - Kathleen Brophy, MA
Health TOY - Melanie Lynch, PA
Adapted TOY - Tracy Sharlow, NY
Theresa and Steve Cone, NJ
Outstanding Professional Service Awards:
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FIT2ECSELL - FitnessGram Grants
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When Catherine Ramstetter, who researches health promotion in schools, started studying recess nearly a decade ago, she expected that the recreational time would help kids get some of the moderate to vigorous exercise they need. By the time she and pediatrician Robert Murray authored a policy statement for the AAP in 2012, it was clear that recess offers much more than a chance for kids to work up a sweat. MORE
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School-Based Physical Fitness Link to Academic Outcomes
The National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) just released a new brief, School-Based Physical Fitness and the Link to Student Academic Outcomes and Improved School Climate, outlining the growing body of evidence related to the value of school-based physical fitness. The brief outlines research suggesting that physical activity (PA) and physical education (PE) programming offered within the context of the school day are not only essential for children's healthy development, but are positively linked to children's academic achievement. In addition the report indicates that, when carefully designed and implemented, these activities have the potential to positively impact school climate and conditions for learning in schools. MORE
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Why so many kids can't sit still in school today
The Centers for Disease Control tells us that in recent years there has been a jump in the percentage of young people diagnosed with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known as ADHD: 7.8 percent in 2003 to 9.5 percent in 2007 and to 11 percent in 2011. The reasons for the rise are multiple, and include changes in diagnostic criteria, medication treatment and more awareness of the condition. In the following post, Angela Hanscom, a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook, a nature-based development program designed to foster creativity and independent play outdoors in New England, suggests yet another reason more children are being diagnosed with ADHD, whether or not they really have it: the amount of time kids are forced to sit while they are in school. This appeared on the TimberNook blog. MORE
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The app that lets you create Khan Academy-style videos in 60 seconds
Cool new technology-The app that lets you create Khan Academy-style videos in 60 seconds"eSchool News reports that this app is easy to use and a powerful tool. MORE
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Physical Activity: Moving Toward Obesity Solutions
In April 2015, the Institute of Medicine's (IOM's) Roundtable on Obesity Solutions held a 2-day workshop titled "Physical Activity: Moving Toward Obesity Solutions." The workshop was held to: * provide an expert summary of the state of the science regarding the impact of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity; and* highlight innovative strategies for promoting physical activity across differentsegments of the population. Recently the IOM released a summary of the workshop along with an executive summary.
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You would think that students from Shanghai, who routinely trounce Americans (and everyone else) in tests of proficiency in math, reading, and science, are tethered to their desks all day, deprived of the freedom to frolic and play. You would be wrong. In Shanghai, 40 percent of the day in elementary school is spent playing, some of it structured but more of it unstructured. That's nearly double the U.S., where 22 percent of the day for elementary school kids is spent on recess. MORE
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Keep Moving, Stay Focused: How to Get Your Middle-Schooler Exercising
Exercise is a proven way for your middle-schooler to manage her ADHD. But how do you get her to focus on working out and commit to exercising regularly? One hour of vigorous exercise will give your ADHD child four hours of improved focus, many experts say. But in a world of smartphones, Facebook, and video games - along with cutbacks in phys ed and recess - how do you get your child up and moving? MORE |
Even though high schools are developing more sophisticated training and nutrition programs for their student athletes all the time, a growing number of kids are still suffering serious injuries. According to Andrew P. Overman, the senior physical therapist at Hunterdon Sports and Physical Therapy, there's been a tremendous increase in the incidence of overuse injuries over the past several years. MORE
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Line dancing, ballet, hip-hop, jazz, cheerleading routines - all ask their performers to train until they move in sync. These workouts offer their performers a good workout. But they also can do much more, a new study finds. They can promote social bonding and even increase an ability to withstand pain. MORE
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Health Educator News YOU can USE!
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A young athlete's schedule doesn't exactly lend itself to ideal nutrition. Case in point? The long stretch between lunch and dinner. Due to class schedules and after-school athletic commitments, it can be very difficult to eat during this span of time. MORE
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Sex education in American schools is evolving beyond slideshows on reproductive biology and lectures on avoiding pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. The new focus: teaching students communication skills, such as the "yes means yes" standard for seeking and giving consent during intimate encounters. MORE
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If you've ever tried out the latest diet fad only to find yourself gaining weight and feeling awful and wondered what you were doing wrong, scientists now have an explanation for you. Israeli researchers, writing in the journal Cell this week, have found that different people's bodies respond to eating the same meal very differently - which means that a diet that may work wonders for your best friend may not have the same impact on you. MORE
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Drinking just a single energy drink may raise the risk for cardiovascular events among young, healthy adults. This is according to a new study published in JAMA. First author Dr. Anna Svatikova, a cardiology fellow at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and colleagues found that young adults who consumed one 16-ounce energy drink showed a rise in blood pressure and an increase in stress hormone responses within 30 minutes, which may raise cardiovascular risk. MORE
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Behind a nondescript door on the gray outside of the University of Minnesota's Williamson Hall lies a lab where a researcher - armed with video game systems and a treadmill - wants to see how video games can positively affect children. Zan Gao, director of the Physical Activity Epidemiology Laboratory, is pursuing a federal grant to expand his study of exergaming, the use of video games to promote cognitive and physical activity, especially in young kids. MORE
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Let's Move! Active Schools
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Social Media
Follow Let's Move! Active Schools on Twitter @LetsMove #ActiveSchools.
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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
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It is an exciting time to be part of Let's Move! Active Schools with the recent announcement of two new opportunities to help physical education teachers create an Active School environment: Enrollment and Progress Incentives. Take advantage of 10-35 percent off equipment, curriculum and services from Adventure to Fitness, Focused Fitness, GenMove USA, GoNoodle, Gopher Sport, SHAPE America, SPARK & Sportime, and S&S Worldwide, and win prizes for progress along the way. MORE
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Grants, valued up to $2,500, are available to bring Marathon Kids' evidence-based running program to your K-8 school. Marathon Kids running clubs have been proven effective and can jumpstart healthy, long-lasting change. Kids incrementally run 104.8 miles, track their mileage, earn rewards, and have fun while increasing their physical activity. Grants - made possible by contributions from NIKE, Inc. through Let's Move! Active Schools - can support up to 125 runners. Apply by Dec 1. 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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Billion Mile Race Gets America's Schools Running, Walking
The New Balance Foundation Billion Mile Race is challenging America's schools to collectively walk and run one billion miles. We know that thousands of schools have experienced the benefits of adding walking and running to their school day and want thousands more to get in on the action and experience these same benefits. Join today at www.BillionMileRace.org and unlock your custom profile to start setting goals, posting miles and earning rewards.
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Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart
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NEW Heart Hero News!
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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Apply now for a JRFH/HFH Grant - Deadline: December 1, 2015
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 currently accepting applications for the 2016 JRFH/HFH grant program.
All 2016 grantees will receive: - $1,300 professional development stipend to attend the 2016 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Minneapolis, April 5-9. The stipend may be used toward convention registration, travel, lodging and/or per diem.
- One-year SHAPE America membership (if you are not a current SHAPE America member) and one copy of the 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 2016 National Convention & Expo in Minneapolis.
- 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, the JFRH/HFH national newsletter.
The SHAPE America Jump Rope For Heart & Hoops For Heart grant is available only to individuals who have completed a JFRH/HFH event in the prior school year. If you have questions about the application or grant program, please contact Meredith May, joint projects manager, at mmay@shapeamerica.org. |
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BE AN ADVOCATE...plan NOW to attend 2016 SPEAK Out! Day
Advocacy is vital to the success of quality Health and Physical Education programs across the country, especially here in New Jersey. 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.
2016 SPEAK Out! Day
Registration opens on the SHAPE America website on December 14, 2015. Please request your professional days now for, March 1-2, 2016. Retirees and Future Professionals, this is a great opportunity for you to get involved and SPEAK Out about your profession.
Contact Jackie Malaska after you have registered with SHAPE America for a Travel Scholarship Application. Last year, we had nine NJAHPERD members (7 professionals and 2 future professionals) attend. Our goal this year is to double the number and visit all our New Jersey Federal Legislators. Sincerely yours, JoAnn Doherty NJAHPERD Immediate Past President and a member of the Advocacy Committee |
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SHAPE America Announces: 50 Million Strong by 2029
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. MOREGET YOUR BADGE TODAY!! What's your number?
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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. |
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Now available: SHAPE America Legislative Action Center Tutorial webinar
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New Resources for Physical Activity and Academics
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: - 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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DRIVE SAFER Has New Courses!
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. 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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Seasonal Driving Tips
Give your students one (or seven) last tips before they leave (leaf) to become safe drivers! MORE
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How To Go On Ice and Snow...
As one quarter ends and another begins, new drivers (students) will be coming into your class. If you have seniors and juniors next quarter, use AAA's "How to Go On Ice and Snow" MORE
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How Does YOUR Town Rank?
Take a look at the crash data broken down by town, to see how your community fares! |
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Road Warrior: Driver finds life's mission in his tragic mistake
Soccer pro Matt Maher didn't consider himself a killer as he sat in a holding cell a few hours after his Cadillac hit a minivan.
Sure, he'd been drinking. Yes, he was speeding. But he knew his passenger was safe, and although the minivan had flipped, he'd seen its occupants standing on the road. So it was surprising to overhear a dispatcher describe the condition of a crash victim with a word that a motorist in a jail cell never wants to hear:
"Deceased." "Impossible!" Maher said last week as he recalled his reaction back then for a teen audience in Washington Township. "The weight of that word meant I would always be 'that guy: a killer.' " MORE |
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A Picture is worth 1000 words...
A Great Image to use on your school digital media system and your website!
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Learning to drive is one of the coolest times for a teen. But facts have shown it can be extremely dangerous. You have the power to inspire your fellow teens, maybe better than a teacher or a parent can, because you know what messages will be the most powerful. Create a 30-60 second video for your fellow teen drivers that highlights the importance of safe teen driving and you could win $15,000, or one of 14 other prizes! Contest ends March 7, 2016 |
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Introducing the World's First Teen Driving Calendar!
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'.October
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- 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
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
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: $10,000Deadline: December 13 (annually) MORESpeed Stacks Sport Pack Grant Program
Deadline: Sept, 2015 - June 2016
Speed Stacks wants to help instructors motivated to offer a full-fledged Sport Stacking program but are unable to generate the funds through their school, parent organization or community. Through our Speed Stacks Sport Pack Grant Program, we want to equip you with all you need to provide your students with a unique and fun Sport Stacking experience that promotes the development of motor skills, patterning, sequencing, focus and concentration, as well as hand-eye coordination and ambidexterity. MOREScore New Equipment with a Good Sports GrantThe new school year is here! And what a better to start a new year than with new fitness equipment! Good Sports equipment grants are open to all K-12 schools that serve youth in an economically disadvantaged area 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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Disclaimer: The ideas in the FYI do not necessarily reflect NJAHPERD's official position on the issues. NJAHPERD assumes no responsibility for any statement as fact or opinion presented, nor does acceptance of advertising imply endorsement of any products or services by the Association. Sincerely,
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