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Suzette de Araujo, Editor
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'Like' Us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter!
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NJAHPERD BOARD MEMBERS
Carol Lynch, President Jackie Malaska, Executive Director |
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The NJAHPERD Executive Board is ready to welcome you to the 2016 Annual Convention! |
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NJAHPERD 2016 Annual Convention
Excitement is building as the NJAHPERD Convention Planning Committee finalizes the details of the upcoming professional development event. Over 1000 professionals have already pre-registered, the exhibitors space is sold out and speakers are ready to provide you with the best content-specific sessions ever!
In order to make your experience at the convention the best it can be, we have a few suggestions.
Badge pick up will be easy IF your membership is current AND we have received payment or a hard copy of the purchase order.
Don't wait in a long line! Before you arrive at Ocean Place Resort...
1. Check the Attendee list. If your name is NOT there, you are NOT registered! 2. Make sure your NJAHPERD membership is current and paid for. We update your membership date when you register expecting payment. Don't ignore our emails to renew please!
Your membership expiration date is:
3. If your school is paying with a Purchase Order and we do not have a hard copy you will be expected to pay by credit card until we receive the PO.
4. Review the session descriptions online and plan your schedule using the new app.
5. Know your shirt size for easy pick up of a complimentary NJAHPERD t-shirt! S-M-L-XL-XXL
Other tips that may help...
- Arrive early and carpool if possible.
- Wear professional, comfortable attire for participation and smile for the camera!
- Bring an empty flashdrive to upload speaker resources or $10 to purchase one.
- Filming of sessions is not permitted, so have a notepad/iPad. We will provide a pen.
- Reserve your hotel room asap to receive the convention rate.
- If you have any questions, ask one of the friendly volunteers at the NJAHPERD booth.
Dress for activity. Pre-Registration recommended. Lunch is provided by NJAHPERD to all pre-convention attendees! There is an option to register for Pre-Convention Only sessions only if you are NOT attending the Convention on Monday & Tuesday.
Download the Convention App.
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First Time Convention Goer Tips!
It can be overwhelming deciding what sessions to attend (so many choices!), so here are a few tips:
1. Review the session titles and descriptions in the convention program book or on the app and create a draft schedule.
3. Don't be afraid to ask questions! The NJAHPERD volunteers are happy help. They will be wearing an umpire's vest or will be behind the NJAHPERD booth.
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CELEBRATE NJAHPERD AWARD RECEPIENTS at SUNDAY'S AWARDS BANQUET.
Reception 4PM
Dinner 5PM
Tickets: $50
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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.
Visit the SONJ Booth and attend the session on Tuesday, 12-1PM. Session attendees will receive a copy of the publication.
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Questions Answered! FitnessGram & FIT2ECSELL
Pre-Convention FitnessGram Training FREE Sunday, 2/21/2016
FitnessGram Training - Best Practices/Test Administration/Software
Steve Wehrle, Broad Street School & Ellen Ormsby, US Games
The full day workshop includes an overview of best practices in fitness education, as well as hands-on instruction with the FitnessGram 2015 assessment protocols. Attendees will have opportunities to practice each testing component to ensure testing accuracy. Special focus will be on teaching tips and strategies to engage students in meaningful activities that promote fitness. An introduction to the FitnessGram software will also be included. Space is limited. Registration for this event closes when
space is filled. FitnessGram Test Administration Manual will be provided by CDC/NJDOH 1305 grant funding
Session: Tuesday 1:15 FitnessGram 2015: More than Assessment with Ellen Ormsby, US Games Join this interactive session to experience the improved usability and consolidation of Fitnessgram and Activitygram with the new MyHealthyZone 2015 software. This session will provide an opportunity for participants to discuss the importance of utilizing fitness testing data and communicating the information with parents and administrators to promote physical education. Participants will leave this session with an understanding of the new Fitnessgram 2015 software and grant/funding ideas to implement Fitnessgram resources. Elementary, Middle, Secondary, Higher Education
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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Let's Move! Active Schools/CSPAP Tract
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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? All NJ Schools are listed in the Convention Program Book!
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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GET IN THE ACTIVE SCHOOLS SPIRIT
Let's Move Active School/CSPAP Convention Tract
Pre-Convention Sessions
Sunday, February 21, 2016
9:00AM-12:00PM
Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment: 6-12 Edition
Susan Toth, Speyer Legacy School, NY
2013 SHAPE America Eastern District Physical Education Teacher of the Year
Suzette de Araujo, Orange Avenue School
This 1/2 day workshop will provide physical education teachers and future professionals with a better understanding of the NJDOE Model Curriculum, rubrics, quality instruction and "real world" assessments. Resources provided by CDC/NJDOH 1305 grant funding.
Monday, February 22, 2016
CSPAP- What is It and How Do I Get One?
Susan Toth, Speyer Legacy School, NY
Learn about the five components of a comprehensive school physical activity program and how this new national model can support a culture of physical activity at your school.
A Team Approach to School Wellness
Abby Attias, Kristina Knight, Center for Supportive Schools Sue Cornell, YMCA Healthy U
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." This African proverb offers the reason that School Wellness Teams were developed - educators have greater impact if they collaborate for the sake of student (and faculty) wellness. Learn about the successes and challenges of schools that are currently taking this team approach. Explore, too, the value of double-teaming your district by implementing best practice school wellness actions at the same time as striving to institute powerful, district-level wellness policies.
Safe Routes to School and You: Getting Children Back on Bikes and Using their Feet
Leigh Ann Von Hagen, Sean Meehan, Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center, Rutgers University
Elise Bremer-Nei, Safe Routes to School NJ
Safe Routes to School in New Jersey continues to build momentum and bring visibility to the benefits of walking and bicycling to school for children, families, schools and communities. This session will address why Safe Routes to School is important to people of all ages and how it can help get kids moving and improve walking and biking safety throughout the community. The workshop will introduce attendees to resources and best practice in pedestrian and bicycle education and innovative ideas in policy change. Participants will walk away with an understanding of age-appropriate skills and curriculum and ideas how to incorporate physical activity into safety lessons. In addition, presenters will discuss ways to provide on-bike education and highlight instances where bicycle education classes and programs have been targeted to children with disabilities. Hands-on lessons will be showcased. All
Instant Activity Fitness Connection
Susan Toth, Speyer Legacy School, NY
Get students moving immediately, keep them motivated and offer students a challenge. Learn new ways to teach basic fitness concepts that emphasize creative thinking, respect, cooperation and positive competition.
Promoting the Physically Active School
John Smith, FlagHouse
This full participation session provides the physical education teacher with activities to promote a physically active school learning environment both in the gymnasium and in the classroom. Activities will include lessons on cross curricular activities, lessons to strengthen your "core" curriculum and lessons you can share with your classroom teachers to help promote a physically active school. Students learn better when they are physically active. Test scores rise after physical activity. Schools are more successful when the physical education program is coordinated throughout the whole school building. Bring back lessons for your classroom teachers. Join us in this activity session and begin the road to the Physically Active School in your district.
Transforming Classroom Engagement with Interactive Physical Activity Breaks
Jeff LeClair, GoNoodle Participants will learn: What GoNoodle is, how it works and why it's a must-have resource with over 200K teachers. GoNoodle can show how to integrate movement with learning using interactive games kids love. It can also provide strategies to weave physical activity into the school day to improve student engagement, behavior and performance.
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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
Tuesday 1:15PM 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 Events
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Attention Coordinators!
Special Recognition for all 2014-15 JRFH/HFH Coordinators!
Coordinator's Breakfast Tuesday, 7:15-9:00AM Please reserve your ticket by emailing the NJAHPERD office or adding it to your online registration. Receive a special gift!
Closing Session Recognition
All Coordinators will be recognized and a special performance will be given by Rene Bibaud,
Jump Rope Demonstrations and sessions:
Jump, Jump, Jump-John Smith
Hasbrouck Heights Lincoln Leopards
Rope Jumping -Rene Bibaud
Double Dutch-Ocean Double Dutch Team
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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Dance the Night Away...'til 10PM!
Sunday President's Social 7:30PM
Join us at the Seaview Lounge for cash bar and light snacks!
Monday All Convention Social/Dance Party 8:00-10:00PM
Seaview Lounge
DJ, snacks, cash bar and great conversation!
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New Jersey Legislation Updates
Both Bills were reintroduced and have additional sponsors!
Recess Bill A4044/S1594
New Session Bill # A2469/S1144
Bill will provide a minimum of 20 minutes of daily recess in K-5.
Certification Bill A-4653/S-3067
New Session Bill # A-2764
Bill will ensure that New Jersey K-6 students receive instruction by a certified health and physical education professional.
The Recess Bill has had great press coverage! Here are a few articles advocating the benefits of recess.
Continue to educate your administrators and parents about the differences between Physical Education and Physical Activity!
Your calls/emails have made a big difference! THANK YOU!
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Federal Legislation Updates at the Convention
In December, 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 Health and Physical Education Professionals?
Come to the Opening Session and hear from Carly Braxton, SHAPE America's Senior Manager of Advocacy.
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
Find out more at the Opening Session!
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 FREE T-shirt at the Convention!
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Driver Education Sessions
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Convention Sessions
Monday
12:00-1:00PM GDL Framework
Tuesday
8-9AM Move Over Awareness/On the Road with Coach Shep
10:30-11:30AM Promoting Safe Teen Driving
Visit the many exhibitors with Driver Education Resources!
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CONVENTION PARTNERS & SPONSORS
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Your NJAHPERD membership expiration date is:
NJAHPERD P.O. Box 2283
Ocean, NJ 07712
732-918-9999
732-918-2211 fax |
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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,
Suzette de Araujo
NJAHPERD
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