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NJAHPERD BOARD MEMBERS
Carol Lynch, President Jackie Malaska, Executive Director |
A message from your president...
2016 is off to a great start with both the Recess Bill A4044/S-1594 and Certification Bill S-3067/A-4653 advancing to the Governor's Office. Thank you for calling your legislators and asking them to support these bills. If you haven't already done so, please call the Governor's office asap (609-292-6000) to urge him to sign both of these important bills into law. Today (1/15/16) is the last day to cast your ballot for the NJAHPERD 2016-2017 Executive Board. The candidates' bios and link to vote are listed below. Are you familiar with ESSA? This is the Every Student Succeeds Act that Congress passed last month. Please take a moment to look at the resources listed below in this newsletter. The 97th Annual NJAHPERD "Promoting Healthy, Active Lifestyles" Convention is quickly approaching! Make sure to register ASAP. Please share the convention information with your colleagues who are not members. 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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Certification and Recess Bills on the Governor's Desk!
PLEASE CALL THE GOVERNOR"S OFFICE TO ASK HIM TO SIGN BOTH BILLS.
(609)292-6000
The Governor needs to sign them by Tuesday, January 19th at noon.
Recess Bill A4044/S1594 Bill will provide a minimum of 20 minutes of daily recess in K-5. Certification Bill A-4653/S-3067
Bill will ensure that New Jersey K-6 students receive instruction by a certified health and physical education professional.
Your calls/emails have made a big difference! THANK YOU!
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NJAHPERD 2016-2017 Executive Board Slate
NJAHPERD is proud to announce the Executive Board Elect slate for 2016-2017. Current NJAHPERD members are encouraged to vote for members willing to serve as Vice-President elects, Member-at-Large elect and student representatives.
Please review the CANDIDATES' BIOS and vote using the link below. There is an opportunity for a write-in vote as well should you feel that you or a colleague are qualified and interested in the position.
Ballots are due TODAY, January 15, 2016.
Vote Now!
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Guide to Inclusive PE & Sports - Special Olympics NJ
Learn. Practice. Play. UNIFIED. Guide to Inclusive Physical Education and Sports Activities focuses on fundamental and sports specific skill development, and opportunities to apply those skills to game play in school and the community, for students from elementary to high school and beyond. Download the full book or specific chapters on the Special Olympics NJ website.
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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 *
We are pleased to inform all NJAHPERD and HealthyU grantees who have returned the necessary intake form, that your migration from FitnessGram 10 to FitnessGram 2015 has been successfully completed. Your IT contact will be notified with specific instructions for login and importing data. Please follow up with your IT person.
All of the data your district had previously entered into FitnessGram 10 has been migrated over to FitnessGram 2015 for your convenience.
Important Contact Information.
FitnessGram Help Desk. For technical support.
NJAHPERD has renewed FITNESSGram2015 licenses for all FIT2ECSELL grantee schools, including HealthyU schools.
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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2015-2016 NJAHPERD Professional Development Events
NJAHPERD recommends that you seek Board of Education approval to attend workshops, conferences and 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.
"Promoting Healthy, Active Lifestyles" February 21-23, 2016 Ocean Place Resort Long Branch, NJ April 18, 2016 Long Branch High School 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: 60 Minutes a Day! The Connection between Physical Activity and Academic Achievement Wed, Jan 20 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM 60 Minutes a Day! The Connection between Physical Activity and Academic Achievement Active Kids Do Better. Research shows that 60 minutes of physical activity incorporated throughout the school day leads to higher academic achievement, increased focus and attention, attendance, better health, and emotional fitness. Learn how Let's Move! Active Schools is a solution in transforming the school community.
January 27th
4:30-8:45pm
Middlesex County Fire Academy
- 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.
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 Department of Health and Human Services announced its intent to establish the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee and to invite nominations for the Committee. The Committee, once chartered, will examine the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans; conduct a series of systematic reviews to evaluate available evidence (assisted by a literature review team); and analyze the evidence and weigh its quality to support conclusions to physical activity and health research questions. The Committee's work with culminate in a scientific advisory report submitted to the Secretary of HHS in late 2017/early 2018. MORE
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Earlier this month, we celebrated a huge legislative milestone when Congress passed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) - the long overdue reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
This historic event - the result of advocacy efforts led by SHAPE America, its affiliates, members and supporters - opens new funding opportunities for school health and physical education.
What Does ESSA Mean for You?
To help you become more familiar with this landmark legislation, SHAPE America has put together the following new resources:
* Every Student Succeeds Act 101 podcast
* Getting Started With ESSA webinar
* What's Next With ESSA blog post
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Great video from NYAHPERD
View, share, and download (links/instructions below) our new advocacy video! The video was created by a team of dedicated NYS AHPERD leaders, and can be used to advocate the message that quality physical education and health education programs are vital components of every child's education.
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7 Ways fitness will change in 2016
The way you train in 2016 may look completely different from in the past. Based on new research and other developments, the strength and conditioning industry is rapidly evolving, which directly affects how you work out and improve your performance.
Trends typically begin at elite performance facilities and gradually trickle down through the ranks. To help you get some insight into where the industry is heading, we compiled seven fitness trends for the new year. MORE |
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2016 NJEA Convention Program Proposal Submission deadline Feb 1
Just a friendly reminder that the deadline to submit your proposal is February 1, 2016. You will have to re-enter your information from scratch this year. Some of the proposals are still in 'Draft' mode and have to be submitted before they can be reviewed. Here is the link to submit your proposal. |
In one sense, recess at Eagle Mountain Elementary School in Fort Worth, Texas is different. That's because recess happens a lot there - four times a day, 15 minutes a pop for kindergartners and first-graders. Eagle Mountain is part of a project in which the school day is modeled after the Finnish school system, which consistently scores at or near the top in international education rankings. The project's designer is Texas Christian University kinesiologist Debbie Rhea, a SHAPE America member. MORE
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Hitting the Slopes? Here's How to Have Fun and Stay Safe
Many families and outdoor enthusiasts hit the slopes this time of year. Skiing and snowboarding are fun for people of all ages, but you need to know how to keep yourself and others safe on crowded mountains, according to Nemours Health.
Having the right clothes and equipment can protect skiers and snowboarders from low temperatures and injuries. In addition to warm clothing, proper boots, poles, goggles and a helmet specifically designed for skiing or snowboarding are essential. MORE
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Texas School Triples Recess Time And Sees Immediate Positive Results In Kids
Recess is a lot more than just a free break for kids to play after lunch period. That free, unstructured play time allows kids to exercise and helps them focus better when they are in class. Now a school in Texas says it took a risk by giving students four recess periods a day, but the risk has paid off beautifully. MORE
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All is love...even math
A few weeks ago, I went into Chase's class for tutoring.
I'd emailed Chase's teacher one evening and said, "Chase keeps telling me that this stuff you're sending home is math - but I'm not sure I believe him. Help, please." She emailed right back and said, "No problem! I can tutor Chase after school anytime." And I said, "No, not him. Me. He gets it. Help me." And that's how I ended up standing at a chalkboard in an empty fifth grade classroom staring at rows of shapes that Chase's teacher kept referring to as "numbers." MORE |
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Can exercise really make you grow new brain cells?
Wendy Suzuki, was on a river rafting trip in Peru, when she had a major wakeup call. Suzuki found that she was the weakest person on the expedition, an observation that bothered her given that she was only in her mid-thirties at the time. But Suzuki also wasn't all that surprised. A professor of neural science and psychology at New York University, she had been spending all her time in the research lab. "I was in New York, in my lab, eating takeout, and gaining weight," says Suzuki. When she got back from Peru, she decided to change her lifestyle. Suzuki started going to the gym regularly and after a few months, she noticed changes that, as a neuroscientist, piqued her interest. For one, her mood shifted and she felt generally happier. Then one day, while working on a research grant, she surprised herself. "I was sitting in my office and I noticed something I hadn't noticed before: My writing was going well. Typically, writing never goes well," she says. "I'm a neuroscientist. My memory is better; my attention is better; my mood is better." At the time, she asked herself: "What do we know about this?" MORE |
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8 Ways Exercise Can Help Your Child Do Better in School
As the father of a six-year-old, I am passionate about identifying daily habits that can help keep my daughter healthy, happy, and prepare her to achieve her full potential. Like every parent, I want my daughter to do well in school so that she can have all the opportunities that education will provide throughout her lifespan. What can you do as a parent to ensure that every child has the opportunity to achieve his or her best academically? Over the past three years of blogging for Psychology Today, I have touched on a broad range of daily habits that seem to improve cognitive function and improve the odds of academic achievement. MORE |
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Set-and Keep-your New Year's Resolutions
As we say goodbye to 2015 and hello to 2016, most of us will take some time to ponder the year ahead. What will our goals be? What do we hope to accomplish by the end of this brand new year? For many of us, creating a list of New Year's Resolutions is a way to kick off the new year with an inspired plan of action. Having a list of goals is a great way to keep your focus throughout the year. While not all of your goals may be fitness-minded, we hope you will consider goals that help you work to a healthier, happier you. MORE |
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Add Yoga to your Workout Routine
An important factor in keeping motivated to work out regularly is finding an activity you enjoy doing. If you don't enjoy running, you probably will not become a regular runner. We suggest trying new activities until you find the one that you enjoy. To help you find your new favorite activity, we'll be featuring a new sport or activity every month. Go ahead and try them out and see how you feel. You just might get hooked on a new activity you never expected to like! MORE |
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Get fit without weights...body weight exercise chart
Gym memberships are expensive. Not only that, learning the correct and healthy way to lift weights can be a hassle. Some may say getting swole has never been this hard. Today's infographic is here to solve that problem. Using your own bodyweight to exercise isn't anything new. Human tend to weigh a lot, and with some creativity we can workout almost all our major muscles with our own weight. MORE
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Health Educator News YOU can USE!
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Middle-school students in urban areas may benefit from in-school mindfulness programs, a new study suggests. Students taking a mindfulness-based stress reduction program during the school day ended up with less symptoms of stress and trauma than children attending classes on health topics, researchers found. MORE
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Beginning in 2012, a federal law went into effect to improve the nutritional quality of school lunches. The law appears to be working, according to a new report. For one year before the program started, and for one year after, researchers collected data on food selection in three middle schools and three high schools in urban school districts in Washington State. On a 100-point scale that measures the amounts of six essential nutrients consumed, students scored a mean of 58.7 before the new law and 75.6 after, and calorie content per weight of food consumed decreased significantly. MORE
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E-cigarette ads and youth
About 2.4 million middle and high school students were current (past 30-day) users of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, in 2014. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which causes addiction, may harm brain development, and could lead to continued tobacco product use among youth. Tobacco product advertising can entice youth to use tobacco, and spending to advertise e-cigarettes has increased rapidly since 2011. About 69% of middle and high school students were exposed to e-cigarette advertisements in retail stores, on the Internet, in magazines/newspapers, or on TV/movies. Exposure to e-cigarette advertisements may be contributing to increases in e-cigarette use among youth. Efforts by states, communities, and others could reduce this exposure. MORE
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Bullying during teen years linked to health problems for adults
Bullying during adolescence may be tied to health problems that follow teens into adulthood, a Canadian study suggests.
Researchers who followed 662 youth for a decade starting when they were between 12 and 19 years old found that both physical and emotional bullying was linked with difficulties such as headaches, dizziness, backaches, insomnia, abdominal pain and poor body image.
Even emotional taunts predicted physical health problems in adulthood, researchers reported in the Journal of Adolescent Health. MORE
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Cool Kids Can Curb Bullying, Study Finds
Schools may have more success curbing incidents of bullying if their most social students take an anti-bullying stance as opposed to teachers and administrators setting blanket rules and regulations against it.
That's the new finding from a group of researchers from Princeton University, Rutgers University and Yale University whose study shows that when students are the ones to take a stand against bullying - as opposed to adults in the school - it's significantly more impactful. Over the course of the 2012-2013 school year, 56 New Jersey middle schools that armed their most influential students with social media training and various bullying awareness gear, like bright-colored wrist bands, saw a 30 percent reduction in student conflict reports.
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Children spend more time taking part in physical activities and less time being sedentary when their parents participate in the activities, according to a study in The Journal of Pediatrics. Researchers also found children are more active when parents actively watch their children playing, compared with leaving them alone to play. MORE
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Most parents with one or more school-age children say it is easy to find after-school activities and programs in their community, and this is reflected in the fact that most parents say their children participated in some form of extracurricular activity in the 12 months prior to the survey. Sports or athletic activities are the most popular, but at least half of parents say their children ages 6 to 17 have participated in religious instruction, taken music, dance or art lessons, or done volunteer work. 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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GET IN THE ACTIVE SCHOOLS SPIRIT
Strut Your Stuff...Win the Nation's Top Physical Education and Physical Activity Award. NJ had 5 schools win it in 2015! It is time to start thinking about the 2016 Let's Move! Active Schools National Award - the top physical education and physical activity distinction for K-12 schools!
To be eligible for the National Award, your school must have completed its Assessment and met the criteria for each standard. Once eligible, you will be notified and encouraged to apply on your Let's Move! Active Schools Dashboard. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2016.
Learn more about the National Award and see if you are eligible. Share in the Holiday Cheer and Keep Warm with Oliver the Other Reindeer
Follow along with Oliver the Other Reindeer and enjoy cheerful, brain-activating movement activities for the classroom - and the entire family! Check back often throughout the holiday season as Oliver and his friends are working some holiday magic to bring you additional resources and fun videos on the Focused Fitness Blog Ring in the New Year with a Good Sports Grant
Score new fitness equipment to help ring in the New Year! 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. MORE
SPARK Announces September Let's Move! Active Schools Contest Winner In September, SPARK hosted a Let's Move! Active Schools contest, and we are excited to announce that Tim Farrar of Lewiston High School(Lewiston, ME) is the winner! Tim will receive a$1,000 voucher for SPARK curriculum and Sportime equipment.
And, don't forget to tell other schools in your area about this great opportunity: any school that signs up for Let's Move! Active Schools, mentions SPARK as the referring source and completes its Assessment by May 1, 2016 will be entered into a drawingto win a free trip to San Diego to attend a SPARK Institute in summer 2016. MORE Focused Fitness Lights Up December with Magical Specials for Schools
Focused Fitness wants to bring PEACE to schools and help keep students warm, active, and in good cheer: - WELNET® Video Library: Pick from dozens of motor skill, exercise, and health-related content videos to create custom lessons that are sure to make kids smile and sweat!
- WELNET® Brain and Body Boosts: Weave bursts of brain-activating movements into your classes - anytime, anywhere, and with no preparation required!
- FAB 5® PEACE: Teach students social and emotional concepts while keeping them moving. Get it by Dec. 31 and receive an additional 34% off on top of the Let's Move! Active Schools 15% discount!
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ACTIVE SCHOOLS SPOTLIGHT
Parents Pave Way for Before-School Physical Activity Parents are important champions for Active School environments at Canfield Elementary School (Los Angeles, CA). Parents here worked with teachers to incorporate more physical activity breaks in the classroom and used Let's Move!
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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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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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New Jersey Legislation Updates
Recess Bill A4044/S1594
Bill will provide a minimum of 20 minutes of daily recess in K-5.
The Bill passed both in the Assembly and in the Senate.
Waiting for the Governor signature into law.
Certification Bill A-4653/S-3067
Bill will ensure that New Jersey K-6 students receive instruction by a certified health and physical education professional.
Passed by Senate and Assembly.
Waiting for the Governor's signature.
The Governor needs to sign them by Tuesday, January 19th at noon.
PLEASE CALL THE GOVERNOR"S OFFICE TO ASK HIM TO SIGN BOTH BILLS.
(609)292-6000
Your calls/emails have made a big difference! THANK YOU!
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Federal Legislation Updates
Earlier this month, we celebrated a huge legislative milestone when Congress passed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) - the long overdue reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
This historic event - the result of advocacy efforts led by SHAPE America, its affiliates, members and supporters - opens new funding opportunities for school health and physical education.
What Does ESSA Mean for You?
To help you become more familiar with this landmark legislation, SHAPE America has put together the following new resources:
* Every Student Succeeds Act 101 podcast
* Getting Started With ESSA webinar
* What's Next With ESSA blog post
Be sure to attend SPEAK Out! Day March 1-2, 2016, to ensure your members of Congress support implementation of ESSA in New Jersey!
2016 SPEAK Out! Day
Registration is available on the SHAPE America website.
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.
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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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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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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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- 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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Sustainable Jersey is pleased to announce that the PSEG Foundation is contributing $100,000 to support a Small Grants Program cycle for schools and $200,000 to support a Small Grants Program cycle for municipalities. These funding cycles will encourage schools and municipalities to implement projects that make progress toward a sustainable future.
The Sustainable Jersey for Schools cycle will award four (4) $10,000 grants to school districts or schools, and thirty (30) capacity building grants to support school green teams. The application deadline is Sunday, January 24, 2016.MORE
Informational Webinar: An informational webinar will be held to review the online application process, requirements, and tips for successful applications.
Sustainable Jersey for Schools Webinar Review the webinar recording and presentation.
Speed 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. MORE Score 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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