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NJAHPERD BOARD MEMBERS
Christine Baccarella, President Jackie Malaska, Executive Director |
A message from your president...
Hello, from the Jersey Shore! SO...WHAT'S UP IN OUR PROFESSION? SOOOO MUCH YOU WON'T BELIEVE! WHAT A TREMENDOUS TIME FOR HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATORS!
FIRST: "NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND"" is REPLACED by EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT or ESSA" where HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION have become part of the term "well-rounded education." The term "Core Academic Subjects" is no longer used. ~On March 1-2, 2016 a formidable group of NJAHPERD members descended upon Capitol Hill to visit with the Congressmen of New Jersey to reinforce our position on the ESSA (Every Child Succeeds Act) to ask for FULL appropriation funding of this bill. (as written the full appropriation was for 1.65 billion for Fiscal Year 2017) NJAHPERD members who participated in "SPEAK OUT DAY" I wish to THANK are:
Jackie Malaska, Executive Director, NJAHPERD Carol Lynch, Immediate Past President and
Advocacy Champion JoAnn Doherty, Past President, NJAHPERD Christine Baccarella, President, NJAHPERD Ted Olsen, NJAHPERD, Elementary TOY Lois Joyce, NJAHPERD, Middle School TOY John Smith, NASPE TOY, 1989 Ellie Abdi, East Orange Schools, MSU Cathy Chichester, Flaghouse, Inc.
~What a PHENOMENAL TIME we had meeting with members of the U.S. Congress (and their representatives) and speaking to them about ESSA. We were able to REACH OUT to BOTH Senators offices and 7 of the 12 offices of our representatives. Not a bad day's work!
~ESSA you ask? What is THAT? PLEASE go to SHAPE America's website and DOWNLOAD the e-guide "Getting Started With ESSA-A GUIDE FOR HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATORS." This amazing document will give you everything you need to know about ESSA's TIMELINE and its IMPLICATIONS for H&PE. ~NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND is REPLACED by EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT ~Funding from the former PEP Grants (Carol M. White) have become part of Title IV.
~All school districts will be able to access funding through Title I, II and IV Part A. Make sure you check to see the status of your school as part of Title I funding! SECOND: If you have NOT received a copy of NJAHPERD'S SEQUENTIAL GUIDELINES please go to: www.njahperd.org under RESOURCES and download a copy. This phenomenal document will make your unit and lesson planning a SNAP as it is aligned with BOTH the NJCCCS and SHAPE America National Standards. The SEQUENTIAL GUIDELINE CHART is a "living document" and NJAHPERD appreciates your comments and contributions to its evolution! April 18, 2016
Long Branch High School
Long Branch, NJ
No registration fee. NJAHPERD membership required for H&PE professionals/students. PLEASE do so ASAP!
Until next time...SHINE ON!! Remember,"there is no better exercise for strengthening the heart than reaching down and lifting up another."
Christine Baccarella
President, NJAHPERD
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Certification and Recess Bills Update!
The Recess Bill has been reintroduced and referred to both the Assembly and Senate Education Committees.
Thank you to the Assembly Primary Sponsors, Erik Peterson, John DiMaio, Patrick Diegnan and Mila Jasey. Primary Sponsor in the Senate is Shirley Turner.
A2469 Requires a public school district to provide a daily recess period for students in grades kindergarten through 5.
Last session Bill #: A4044 .
S1144 Requires a public school district to provide a daily recess period for students in grades kindergarten through 5.
Last Session Bill #: S1594
The Certification Bill has been introduced and referred to the Assembly Education Committee.
Thank you to the Assembly Primary Sponsor Patrick Diegnan. At the present time we do not have a Sponsor in the Senate.
A2764 Requires teachers of health and physical education in grades kindergarten through six in public schools to process appropriate endorsement to instructional certificate.
Last session Bill #: A4653/S3067.
NJAHPERD will continue to work with our partners on both bills for the students of NJ!
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Health & Physical Education Statutes & Regulations
YOU need to advocate and remind administrators that students in grades 1-12 are REQUIRED to have a minimum of 150 minutes per week of Health and Physical Education and cover all the Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Content Standards set by the NJDOE.
NJDOE Statutes & Regulations for Health & Physical Education
If you have not completed the Physical Instruction Time survey yet, please get it done.
If you missed the session at the convention on Tuesday, please review the powerpoint and refer any questions to Past President, JoAnn Doherty
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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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THANK YOU for Attending the NJAHPERD 2016 Annual Convention!
THANK YOU to all Presenters, Exhibitors, Volunteers, and Attendees for contributing to yet another successful convention! Special thanks to the Ocean Place Resort and Spa staff for their attention to detail and the outstanding service provided.
Here are some Convention Highlights!
Pre-Convention Sessions: 4
Attendees: 1338
Exhibitor Booths: 60
Speakers: 191
Sessions: 130
Sponsored Future Professionals: 28
Grand Finale Giveaway: $12,000 worth of programs, products and services from our Exhibitors and NJAHPERD! Congratulations raffle winners!
Please be sure to send a thank you to the Exhibitor who donated your prize and send photos of your classes using the equipment for the FYI.
Photos are available for free download on SmugMug.
Photos taken by Bill Gray, Lors Photography
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February 26-28, 2017
Ocean Place Resort & Spa
Long Branch, NJ
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It's not too early to put this special day on your calendar!Project ACES (All Children Exercise Simultaneously), a signature program of the Youth Fitness Coalition, Inc. Project ACES was created by NJ physical education teacher Len Saunders in 1989 as a method of motivating children to exercise. ACES takes place on the first Wednesday in May as part of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month along with National Physical Education Week. It has been labeled as "the world's largest exercise class" by the media. Since 1989, millions of children from all over the world exercise together to promote proper health and fitness habits. With the obesity epidemic facing the youth of the world, children's fitness plays a major role in fighting heart disease. MORE
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FitnessGram FIT2ECSELL Grant Schools *
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
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2016 NJAHPERD Professional Development Events
April 18, 2016
Long Branch High School
Long Branch, NJ
Join us at Bally's Resort & Casino in Atlantic City on May 22-24th! NJAHPERD membership accepted for registration for this SHAPE America Conference! Conference Highlights: - Keynote speakers on Sunday and Monday
- 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 tracks.
CLICK HERE FOR MUCH MORE!!SPARK Offers Summer Professional Development Opportunities
SPARK will offer two-day institutes in San Diego in June and July. The deadline for early registration if April 22, 2016. Read more about the individual institutes: After School Institute, June 13-14 Early Childhood Institute, June 16-17 PE Technology Institute, June 23-24 K-2 PE Institute, June 27-28 3-6 PE Institute, June 30-July 1 K-6 PE Level II Institute, July 7-8 *must have previously attended a K-2 or 3-6 PE training. SPARKabc's Institute, July 14-15 Middle School PE Institute, July 25-26SHAPE America Convention FREE WORKSHOP: 50 MILLION STRONG BY 2029: FROM CONCEPTION TO IMPLEMENTATION
Workshop offered at Minneapolis Convention on Tuesday, April 5th 3:30 - 5:30. First 200 to sign up for this free event on your conference registration form receive a special free t-shirt! WEBINARS:
Is your school district a leader in Arts Education? Learn how to help your district or school earn recognition and points in the free and voluntary Sustainable Jersey for Schools Program for your excellence in Art Education. This webinar will provide an overview of 4 actions in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools' program that relate to the arts.
3:00-4:00 PM
Learn about Sustainable Jersey for Schools' actions that relate to outdoor classrooms:
- Biodiversity Plans and Projects
- School Gardens
- Education for Sustainability
Learn about tips and resources for making your outdoor classroom successful
- 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
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.
SPARK Wednesday Webinar Series...ARCHIVED webinars March 16th
8pm Ready to learn some out of the box ways to reach your Health Education students? Join us this month for our FREE webinar on fun, creative, and impactful ways to Ignite YOUR Health Education program. Amy Prior (@priorteach), 2014 SHAPE Southern District Teacher of the Year, will go over techniques and approaches to learning she applies in her classroom. You will see how she engages her students with content using research based strategies that include differentiation, are cross curricular, and rigorous for every learner in your classroom.
Attendees will:
- Apply instructional best practices that align with 21st Century Learning Skills and the National Health Education Standards.
- Incorporate content from other content areas and the Common Core State Standards.
- Learn fun interactive strategies to engage students in a Health classroom.
March 30th
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Physical Education is an integral part in teaching the whole child as children are designed to move. Recent brain research supports the link between movement and the increase of cognitive function that leads to academic success. As physical educators we have the opportunity to influence our students' physical, emotional, social, and moral wellbeing. Jorge Rodriguez ( @PhysedNow), SPARK Innovation Team member, will share his knowledge on how the brain functions along with simple strategies to incorporate meaningful movement in your class. You will come away with a variety of activities to help your students get their brains learning while their bodies are moving!
Attendees will:- Understand the basic parts of the brain
- Explore some of the latest research about how movement influences cognitive ability.
- Share activities that all teachers can do to help include meaningful movement in class.
SPARK ARCHIVES
- 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!
Health Education Listen in as our panel of health education experts discusses what defines comprehensive health education, how to set up a health classroom for success, how to incorporate active learning into the curriculum and much more. Listen today!
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In a basement gymnasium at New Jersey's School 15, a group of fifth-graders spent an hour taking their first lesson on how to dance the rumba. This was not an easy exercise for the youths, starting with the necessity that they form pairs with members of the opposite sex and then actually touch each other. Some of the children followed the dance directions casually. Others seemed uncomfortable. MORE
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Did you miss this session at Annual Convention...
Beat, Stomp, Clap Your Way Around the World-Fitness Through Cultural Rhythms.
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Pilates
ilates was created by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. Pilates believed concentrating on singular muscle movements and building a "powerhouse" of core muscles will cause good health and energy to flow from one's core to their entire being. For this reason, common pilates exercises focus on strengthening the body's center, which encompasses the abdomen, lower and upper back, hips, buttocks, and inner thighs.
There are 6 principles of Pilates:
- Concentration
- Control
- Centering
- Flow or Efficiency of Movement
- Precision
- Breathing
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PE+Health=Student Success
Benefits of Health and Physical Education
- Positive relationship with academic achievement and test scores
- Positive association with attention, concentration, and on-task behavior
- Encourages lifetime healthy habits
- Strategy for reducing childhood obesity
- Reduces discipline referrals and participation in high-risk behaviors
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Recess - Keeping Children Active on Rainy Days
Recess - Keeping Children Active on Rainy Days
Be an advocate for active recess play! Share with classroom teachers and paraprofessionals. MORE |
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Carrie's Playlist of the Month - March
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This non-profit provides Yoga programs for classrooms and Physical Education for grades Pre K to 5.
"Our intention is to foster accessible, sustainable yoga programs in schools, and empower school teachers to create a healthier, happier classroom - for themselves, and their students."
Free program and mats available to Title I public schools with 70% or higher free/reduced lunch rate.MORE
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The ACA National Paddlesports Instruction Program has been acknowledged as the "Gold Standard" of paddlesports education throughout the United States and several foreign countries.National Paddlesports Instruction Program includes: Adaptive Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Rafting, Safety& Rescue, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Prone Paddling, MORE
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Share with Your Principal or Administrator
SHAPE America has a website of resources where they can learn more about today's physical education
and what teaching should look like. MORE
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Effective Physical Education Instruction
New Tool from SHAPE America! Administrator's Observation Checklist: 20 Indicators of Effective Physical Education Instruction. Great for a principal walk-through evaluation and can be used on an iPad. MORE
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Measuring Teacher Effectiveness in Physical Education
This article summarizes the research base on teacher effectiveness in physical education from a historical perspective and explores the implications of the recent emphasis on student performance and teacher observation systems to evaluate teachers for physical education.MORE
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Brain and Body Boost Videos
PE Central posted 10 free 4 to 7 minute videos that feature brain activating movement, rhythms, aerobic and muscular strengthening exercises. MORE
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New York's East High is putting a priority on gym class in the hope that exciting new units will make students more likely not just to get a passing grade, but also to get out in the community and pick up a new hobby in their personal lives. In the school's first year with the University of Rochester, students are not only ice skating but also practicing yoga, mountain-biking, in-line skating, bowling and playing pickleball. What is more, they're allowed to choose their own activities rather than having them assigned as they were before.MORE
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A physical education class at Wyoming's Sheridan Junior High School geared toward students with disabilities has been challenging and engaging students since it started three years ago. But the class might just do more for the peer helpers who enroll as classroom assistants than it does for the PE students themselves, teacher Kale Rager thinks. MORE
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The recent news that SMU women's basketball coach Rhonda Rompola decided to retire wasn't as startling as one of the reasons the 25-season head coach cited for her departure. "Kids are not as coachable as they were years ago," Rompola said. Legendary University of Texas baseball coach Augie Garrido hit the button during a banquet speech last year when he stated, "The biggest thing wrong with college baseball today is entitlement." MORE
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Health Educator News YOU can USE!
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First Lady Michelle Obama announces the fifth annual Healthy Lunchtime Challenge. The challenge invites kids ages 8-12, in collaboration with a parent or guardian, to create an original recipe that is healthy, affordable, and delicious. One winner from each U.S. state, territory, and the District of Columbia will win the opportunity to be flown to Washington, DC to attend the 2016 Kids' "State Dinner" at the White House, where a selection of the winning recipes will be served. Applications dues April 4, 2016. MORE
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National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, which means it's time to spread the word about making better food choices. Here are 5 ways to get involved in National Nutrition Month, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics MORE |
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Incorporating Health and Wellness into the Classroom
Recently, Dr. Jayne Greenberg took time out of her day to participate in a Twitter discussion with NBC Learn regarding how educators can best incorporate health and wellness into the classroom. Greenberg, who is a member of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, works as the District Director of Physical Education and Health Literacy for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. In case you missed the discussion, we're sharing the questions and answers with you here. |
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Healthy, Student-Approved Breakfast Menus
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Adolescents living in households with limited or uncertain availability of nutritious food are more than twice as likely as other kids to have emotional problems or conduct problems, according to a new study. Factors like the teens' grade level, poverty status, household income below the poverty threshold, unmarried parents, level of parent education, poor parent health, parent depression, unsafe school and unsafe neighborhood were all associated with both food insecurity and mental health risk. MORE
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Teens with poor physical fitness are at higher risk for diabetes much later in life, even if they're not overweight or obese, a new study finds. Poor aerobic fitness and low muscle strength at age 18 was linked to a tripling of risk for diabetes in adulthood, regardless of the person's body weight, reports a team led by Dr. Casey Crump of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. MORE
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No surprise here: There are many benefits to leading an active life and regularly working out. Exercising boosts your mental wellness and sleep quality, and decreases your risk of chronic disease and stress levels, according to the American Heart Association. Working out is also as close to the fountain of youth as we can get, since it's the key to living a long life, according to the New York Times. 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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Hi, I'm Liz Benne your LMAS coordinator for NJ. We at NJAHPERD want to see more of our members joining the LMAS movement. Show off the outstanding commitment you have with your school to integrate physical activity before, during and school. When you sign up for Let's Move! Active Schools, you can become a champion, and have access to hundreds of free and low-cost resources and support materials. You can also apply for several different grants to use for your students to support the 60 minutes of physical activity a day also. Last year we had 36 honorees and 6 national LMAS champions in NJ. Enrolling in Let's Move! Active Schools is simple, quick and free for K-12 schools. Enroll your school today at www.letsmoveschools.org.
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LMAS CONFERENCE
April 18, 2016
Long Branch High School
Long Branch,NJ
No registration fee/NJAHPERD membership required for HPE professionals/students.
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LMAS - GRANTS & INCENTIVES
- March 1 - May 31: Q3 Progress incentives period
- April 1: Action for Healthy Kids "Game On" grant closes
- April 1 - 30: USATF RunJumpThrow Grant #4 period
- April 15: Sportime & SPARK grand prize enrollment promotion deadline
- April 23 - 27: "Every Kid Healthy Week" from Action for Healthy Kids
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GAME ON GRANTS
- Action for Healthy Kids' Game On grants provide funding for physical activity initiatives and a nutrition component.
- Grants range from $500 to $2,500 and are available to K-12 schools nationwide.
- Schools that indicate enrollment in Let's Move! Active Schools on their application will receive additional consideration.
- Grant applications are due by April 1.
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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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Let's Move! Active Schools National Award
The Let's Move! Active Schools National Award is the top physical education and physical activity distinction for K-12 schools. The award celebrates a school's outstanding efforts in creating an Active School environment and commitment to integrating at least 60 minutes of physical activity before,during and after the school day.
You are a game-changer and Active School-maker for our students and school community! And, because of your great work, I want to encourage you to celebrate your efforts and strive for the 2016 Let's
Move! Active Schools National Award. Last year, 525 schools across the country were recognized. If your school is meeting or exceeding the requirements to earn the Let's Move! Active Schools National Award, please submit the online application by April 15, 2016.
All schools that meet the requirements and submit a complete application will receive an award package and large banner to recognize their commitment to quality physical education and physical activity before,during and after the school day.
It is possible for every school in a district to receive this award, but each school must submit their own online application. Please encourage your eligible schools to submit their online application by April 15, 2016. The award is valid for two years; 2015 awarded recipients should not apply.
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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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Call for Articles -The Pulse
The Pulse is the only newsletter dedicated to the Jump Rope For Heart (JRFH) and Hoops For Heart (HFH) programs. It contains lesson plans, best practices, survivor stories and school success stories, as well as tips and tactics for hosting successful JRFH and HFH events.
We're looking for your voice! You can help increase collaboration across the JRFH/HFH programs by sharing your tips, ideas, event recaps and other relevant content in The Pulse.
We are looking for teachers, principals, coordinators, AHA staff and other individuals involved in JRFH/HFH to submit articles. You can find contributor guidelines on The Pulse website.
If you have questions please reach out to Meredith Howarth
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ATTENTION ADVOCATES! YES YOU!
We broke all advocacy records when 200 SHAPE America members from 46 states (10 from NJ!) joined us on Capitol Hill to advocate for appropriations for ESSA.
SHAPE America and NJAHPERD are committed to setting the standard when it comes to advocating for health and physical educators. Please continue to contact your Congressmen and remind them that health and physical education funding for ESSA will contribute to healthy and active kids and 50 Million Strong by 2029.
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State Legislation Update
Certification and Recess Bills Update!
The Certification Bill has been introduced and referred to the Assembly Education Committee. Thank you to the Assembly Primary Sponsor Patrick Diegnan. At the present time we do not have a Sponsor in the Senate. A2764 Requires teachers of health and physical education in grades kindergarten through six in public schools to process appropriate endorsement to instructional certificate. Last session Bill #: A4653/S3067.
The Recess Bill has been reintroduced and referred to both the Assembly and Senate Education Committee. Thank you to the Assembly Primary Sponsors, Erik Peterson, John DiMaio, Patrick Diegnan and Mila Jasey. Primary Sponsor in the Senate is Shirley Turner. A2469 Requires a public school district to provide a daily recess period for students in grades kindergarten through 5. Last session Bill #: A4044. S1144 Requires a public school district to provide a daily recess period for students in grades kindergarten through 5. Last Session Bill #: S1594.
We will continue to work with our partners on this bill as well as the certification bill for the students of NJ!
NJAHPERD Advocacy Committee
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Federal Legislation Updates
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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50Million 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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2016 National Distracted Driving Enforcement
April 8-13, 2016
In recognition of April's National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, NHTSA has planned a number of activities. They are also kicking off its second national highly visible enforcement campaign for distracted driving: U Drive. U Text. U Pay., which is supported by English and Spanish language television, radio, and digital advertising. MORE
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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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Get Active NJ Grants
The New Jersey Prevention Network, through funding from the New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Tobacco Control, Nutrition and Fitness, the Get Active NJ program will provide technical assistance, training and incentives to assist municipalities to find ways to educate stakeholders on policies that can help promote walking and the many benefits this can have on their communities. Funding for these activities may be eligible for points in the Sustainable Jersey Health & Wellness category of actions. For more information visit their website.
Application Deadline: March 28, 2016
2016-2017 School Grants for Healthy Kids Action for Healthy Kids is accepting School Grants for Healthy Kids applications for the 2016-2017 school year. Schools may apply for School Breakfast grants ($500 - $5,000) to pilot or expand their School Breakfast programs or Game On Grants ($500 - $2,500) to fund physical activity/nutrition initiatives.
Deadline to apply is April 1. Click here for more information and register for informational webinars: School Breakfast (March 1) and Game On (March 2).
Game on Grants
Through partners CSX Transportation, IU Health, Tyson Foods, Materne Go Go Squeez and Saputo, Action for Healthy Kids is pleased to release its School Grants for Healthy Kids Game On grant opportunities for the 2016-2017 school year. Around 500 schools will be awarded funds ranging from $500 to $2,500 to support physical activity and nutrition initiatives that support schools in becoming recognized as a health-promoting school. Schools funded in previous grant years are eligible for a sustainability grant of $500. Deadline: April 1, 2016 MORE
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 Support for your School Wellness Efforts
Check out our new 'Funding Opportunities' page where we'll share grant and other funding opportunities that support schools like yours in implementing healthier physical activity and nutrition policies and programs. Be sure to check back often for updates. 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,
Suzette de Araujo
NJAHPERD
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