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NJAHPERD BOARD MEMBERS
Christine Baccarella, President Jackie Malaska, Executive Director |
A message from your president...
Let's talk about LMAS! Don't know what that is?? It stands for "Let's Move Active Schools." Recently
Last FYI I spoke about ESSA..."Every Student Succeeds Act," a bill that has been passed by BOTH
both houses of Congress. The following are resources for information on ESSA and FUNDING for your program:
REMEMBER: FOR THE FIRST TIME you are now part of a student's "THE WELL-ROUNDED" education! Make sure to track funding coming into your district with regards to Title I; Title II; Title IV Part A and B and that YOU COUNT!
If you were not able to attend SHAPE America's National Convention in Minneapolis, MN know that you were well represented by many NJAHPERD members both as presenters and conventioneers. NJAHPERD Teachers of the Year (2015) Colleen McCurry (Middle School, Wycoff School District) and Arvin Arjona (Dance, Millburn School District) both presented at multiple sessions. Three ALL Convention Sessions showcased: "Fuel Up to Play 60" with Jon Ashton and Pittsburgh Steelers "The BUS" Jerome Bettis, Chris Waddell "Athletes for HOPE" the most decorated U.S. Paralympic Sit-skier; Tom Rath a New York Times Best Selling Author speaking on "putting your own health first in order to ensure you are 'fully charged' in your personal and professional life;" and finally "Every Child Succeeds Act" speaking about this landmark legislation.
Our professions are at a LANDMARK CROSSROADS! Please make sure to GOOGLE and investigate all of this current information that will enhance your career!
Christine Baccarella
President, NJAHPERD
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NJDOE Required Health & Physical Education Time
Are your elementary students receiving the required minutes of effective Health & Physical Education INSTRUCTION?
If not, 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. If you don't, who will?
What Can You Do?
Start a conversation with your principal.
Present at your local School Board meeting and showcase your program.
MAY is Physical Education and Sport Month. A great time to promote all the benefits of effective HPE programs.
NJDOE Statutes & Regulations for Health & Physical Education
If you have not completed the Physical Education Instruction Time survey yet, please get it done.
Have questions or want to get more involved and serve on the Advocacy Committee? Contact JoAnn Doherty.
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SHAPE of Nation Report Released!
Amount of Required Physical Education
Physical Education Equipment and Facilities
High School Graduation Requirements
Substitutions/Exemptions/Waivers
Physical Activity:
Local School Wellness Policy
Class Size
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Online Physical Education Courses
Student Assessment Requirements
Fitness Assessment.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Certification/Licensure of Physical Education Teachers
Professional Development of Physical Education Teachers
Teacher Evaluation
National Board Certification
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May 1-7 is Physical Education & Sports Week
National Physical Fitness & Sport Month is sponsored by the President's Council on Physical Fitness, Sport & Nutrition.
Find out how you can showcase your program and bring attention to the benefits of physical activity.
Share your event ideas and success stories with NJAHPERD for publication in the next FYI!
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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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Professional Development Events
SPECIAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITY! NJAHPERD has funding to provide registration and mileage to NJAHPERD members who would like to attend the SHAPE America Eastern District Conference in Atlantic City. Preference will be given to high need school districts and members who were not able to attend the NJAHPERD Convention in February.
Join us at Bally's Resort & Casino in Atlantic City on May 22-24th!
NJAHPERD membership is 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.
ATTENTION ADMINISTRATORS
Health and Physical Education Job Fair!
Some of the best and brightest new graduates and experienced health and physical education teachers will be in Atlantic City, NJ, May 22-24, for the SHAPE America Eastern District Conference.
If you have K-12 teaching and coaching openings, you can showcase your school district at the first-ever Health and Physical Education Job Fair, which will be held during the conference on May 23rd. This is your opportunity to collect resumes, speak with candidates one-on-one, and even hold pre-screening interviews.
The event is tentatively scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the $250 registration fee includes one complimentary conference registration (which includes a SHAPE America membership). Each participant will have a table and two chairs, and there will be private areas for interviews.
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.
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.
April 20th
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It's April and that means it's time to inventory your physical education/physical activity equipment andsee what you have or need to order for next year. Do you look at your equipment room at the end of the year and feel a little overwhelmed? Did some of your equipment grow legs and run away? Why bother doing a year-end inventory anyway? Chances are by the end of the year counting of all your equipment and taking a physical inventory will be an exhausting and time consuming process.
Using Backward Design to Build a Skills-Based Unit and Lesson Plans in Health Education
April 25, 2016
Speaker: Mary Connolly, program chair, Health and Family & Consumer Science, Cambridge College
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.
How do you calculate maximum heart rate (MHR)? The 220-minus-age equation is regularly used to estimate an individual's maximum heart rate and some believe it is invalid for this specific purpose. Some believe there is no equation that accurately estimates an individual's MHR or any other human biomarker, including blood pressure or cholesterol levels. In Physical Education student's grades are sometimes based on their time in a "target zone," which can be unfair when using a one-size-fits-all calculation. Heart Zones believe that student's MHR is different and as a result every student's training zones are different.
- 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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National Dance Week - April 22 - May 1, 2016
Celebrate Dance & Promote Fun Fitness! MORE
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Teaching Tips from West Orange, New Jersey
"West Orange School District Documents Innovative Physical Education Course" by Cynthia Cumming
The Phys Ed/Health teachers -- Robert Berke, Corinn Giaquinto, Bryan Azzato and Meredith Schwartz -- worked together to come up with an educational unit that would incorporate skill related fitness components in a fun way, and the sports combine was born. MORE
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Walk and BIke to School Month in NJ - April
We will be celebrating NJ Walk and Bike to School Month in April again this year and everyone is getting involved. Join students, parents, school and municipal staff, and community members from all over New Jersey who will be walking and biking to school this month!
Walking and bicycling to school not only increase physical activity and encourage healthy lifestyles among children, but they also improve the environment through decreased traffic volumes and better air quality. Most importantly, students who are physically active like walking, bicycling, skateboarding to school arrive ready to learn and perform better in class. The benefits of walking and bicycling to school are abundantly clear!
Celebrate NJ Walk and Bike to School Month by leaving the car at home and walking or bicycling with your children to school. It's a great reason to go outside to get some exercise with your kids!
We would love to hear from you on how your community is celebrating NJ Walk and Bike to School Month this April 2016. Register your community's events here, so we can promote them and feature them in our monthly newsletter! This April is also a wonderful time to recognize the crossing guards that keep us safe. Learn more about how you can celebrate these local champions here!
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Get Ready for National Bike to School Day on May 4!
Last year, more than 2,600 schools participated - nearly a 20 percent growth from the previous year. Schools, parents and community organizations can now register 2016 Bike to School Day events online. MORE
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Fitness Fun and Games for Kids
The Advanced Dental Care Group out of Orlando, FL put together a list of many kid friendly activities stating: "If fitness is fun, children will be more likely participate in it, which is why it's crucial for parents and teachers to find ways to make getting a workout not feel like work. Use these ideas for games and activities to get creative with fitness and make it fun for your children." MORE
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Applications for New Farm to School Award and Recognition Program Available through June 1
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher today announced the new Jersey Fresh Farm to School Recognition and Award program to find the top school in the state participating in farm to school activities. The program also will recognize schools that work with farmers and the community to ensure students have access to healthy Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables in their school cafeterias and teach about agriculture through growing school gardens.
Applications are now available for the Jersey Fresh Farm to School Recognition and Award program. The deadline to complete and submit the application is June 1. One exemplary school that provides the most extensive number of meaningful Farm to School activities will be presented with the "Best in New Jersey Farm to School Award" during Jersey Fresh Farm to School WeekSeptember 26-30, 2016.
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Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) Grant
The Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) provides grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) to initiate, expand, and improve physical education for students in grades K to 12. Grant recipients must implement programs that help students make progress toward meeting State physical education standards. Absolute Priority: Physical Education Program applicants are required to develop, expand, or improve its physical education program and address its State's physical education standards. Competitive Preference Priorities include:
- Partnerships Between Applicants and Supporting Community Entities
- Development of Non-Cognitive Factors
- Supporting High-Need Students
Invitation Priority includes evidence of promise. Expected award range is $200k - $800k per year. Total amount available is $23 million and the anticipated number of awards is 15. Awards will be front-loaded for all 3 years using FY2016 funds.
Deadline: May 20, 2016
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ESSA
In looking ahead to the sunset of the PEP grant program, funding opportunities for health and physical education programs will now be available under the newly passed Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
To ensure full implementation of the legislation, appropriators in Congress have changed the timeline for accessing these funds so states and school districts have ample planning time. The 2016-2017 school year will be a transition year for states and school districts.
In July 2016, federal education funding will be distributed to states using No Child Left Behindformulas, and states will use the 2016-2017 school year to complete ESSA's required plans and needs assessments ahead of the 2017-2018 school year.
In July 2017, funding will be distributed to states using ESSA formulas, which will include the new funding for Title IV, Part A block grants for Student Supports and Academic Enrichment Grants.
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On Monday, May 23, Eastern District will host its first-ever Health and Physical Education Job Fair in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the 2016 Eastern District Conference. The event is free to conference attendees and will include hiring representatives from New Jersey, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and more! School districts with available teaching jobs are encouraged to sign up today! This event is for new professionals and experienced teachers. MORE
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Enhance Physical Education with the Presidential Youth Fitness Program
Propel physical education with the Presidential Youth Fitness Program. Schools and districts can apply now to receive resources to enhance implementation of the nation's youth fitness education and assessment program. Eligible schools and districts (10 or more schools) can receive up to $1,000 in resources including software, student recognition items and more! Let's Move! Active Schools that have completed their school assessment are eligible to receive up to $2,000 in resources. Funding applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. This funding opportunity for schools and school districts is being provided by the National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. MORE
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Since announcing 50 Million Strong (50MS) to great fanfare at last year's national convention, SHAPE America board members and staff have made every effort to explain exactly what it is . Collectively, we've traveled thousands of miles, devoted hundreds of hours, and spoken countless times in an effort to mobilize the physical education and health education professions to support what is in reality a revolutionary change in what we do. Clearly however, communicating exactly what this change means to others is not easy. In this blog post, SHAPE America President Steve Jefferies explains what 50MS really is. MORE
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We get up on the dance floor and try to synchronize our bodies to the rhythm of the music. The toe taps, wrist flicks, and questionable twerking are transformed into a graceful physical performance. There are several neural mechanisms related to dance that can offer insight into the human brain and how it's able to execute such coordinated behaviors. MORE
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Students, teachers and families need to find ways to cope with preparing for and tackling the monumental standardized exams, and one proven method involves exercise and physical activity. Health benefits include what we would expect: building muscles and endurance, leaner bodies and reducing the risk for chronic disease risk factors, like diabetes. But a 2010 study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found it "improves self-esteem and reduces stress and anxiety." MORE
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Students received CPR training and a chance to practice hands-on during their PE classes recently, thanks to New York's Southold Fire Department. More than 350 students in grades seven though 12 participated in the CPR training, which took place during the students' physical education classes at Greenport Junior-Senior High School. MORE
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Learning to shoot a bow and arrow certainly isn't part of your average PE class. Neither are fishing, hunting and survival skills. But that's all part of a growing alternative at school like Texas' Allen High, called Outdoor Adventures. MORE
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Take a Hike!
Spring has finally arrived, which means it's time to get outside and soak up the beauty of the outdoors. Hiking is a great way to spend a couple hours outside and is an activity that is suitable for adults and youth alike. As an aerobic activity, hiking works to improve your cardiovascular health, increase muscle strength, and burn calories. Getting out into the great outdoors will also lessen anxiety, decrease stress, and boost your mood. You can try a hike in your local park, nature preserve, or go for the gold by visiting one of our country's spectacular National Parks. Have we convinced you to give hiking a shot? Time to think about what you'll need for your first-or your next-hike. Here are the top 5 items to bring on every hike, according to the American Hiking Society MORE |
More high school athletes, especially in sports such as baseball and lacrosse, are committing earlier to colleges, many coaches say. Many high school coaches believe the increased sophistication of youth sports - with high-powered travel teams at younger ages and a proliferation of national tournaments and showcases - has intensified the recruiting process.MORE
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Playlist of the Month - April
Utilizing music in a physical education lesson is not a new concept. Physical educators that
already use music know that there are numerous benefits and research supports the pairing of music and movement. They go hand in hand.
Music can serve as a time management tool, it can be an instructional source, a motivator and
can help create an enjoyable and positive learning environment for their students.
I have always used music in my teaching. However, over the years my approach to lesson
planning has transformed as I have seen the positive impact that music can have on a lesson. When I create a lesson,I not only select a song for it's beat and duration but also how it
matches the activity and theme of the lesson. I select music as I am in the planning process,
not after. I know now how much music can enhance the learning environment and create opportunities for students to learn. MORE |
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Health Educator News YOU can USE!
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2016 Shape of the Nation Report Released
The 2016 Shape of the Nation™ provides a current picture of physical education in each state across the country. Read more about NJ and any other state in the United States of America. MORE
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Recently at least three districts have announced plans to delay the start of the school day to give students a chance for healthier sleep. While several Massachusetts districts have moved their bell times in the past decade, the rate of change is picking up rapidly as educators, health professionals, parents, and students increasingly work together. MORE
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Some of the simplest, safest lessons to help adolescents combat obesity may be raising their awareness of what they are eating and whether they are even hungry, researchers say. A pilot study of 40 adolescents in Richmond County, Georgia, showed that mindfulness-based eating awareness training encouraged adolescents to eat healthier and exercise more and marginalized their tendency to gain weight. MORE
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Short bouts of activity may offset lack of sustained exercise in kids!
A National Institutes of Health study finds interrupting sitting with short walks lowers blood sugar, insulin and blood fats. The study, "Effects of Interrupting Children's Sedentary Behaviors with Activity on Metabolic Function: A Randomized Trial," was published online. MORE
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When it comes to heart health, new research adds to the argument that a pear-shaped body, which is heavy in the hips, may be better than an apple-shaped body, which carries more weight around the belly. A study of diabetes patients found that increasing waist size appears to be a stronger predictor of serious heart disease than body weight or body mass index (BMI, the weight-to-height ratio). MORE
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and the burden is increasing - much of which could be reduced through modifiable risk factors. A new review examines the role of the family for heart health by focusing on interdependence of the family, shared environment, parenting style, caregiver perceptions and genomics. MORE
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Exercise can help enhance the effects of blood glucose-lowering medication, according to an award-winning study by a University of Georgia graduate student. The study, which is a finalist for a national award from the American College of Sports Medicine, examined the effects exercise had on blood glucose levels among patients taking metformin, a common drug prescribed in the early stages of diabetes. MORE
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Meshia Paton wasn't sure about her 15-year-old son playing football at California's Pasadena High School. At that age, the other players hit pretty hard, she told him. But now she has a little more peace of mind if her son gets hurt - she got a full scan of his brain and his heart from a program offered for free through a partnership between Pasadena Unified School District and the Huntington Medical Research Institutes. 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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With staggering physical inactivity and obesity statistics, robust research around the link between physical activity and academic success, and the release of the May 2010 White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity Report to the President, it was evident that action needed to be taken and a siloed approach would not work. As a result, health, education, government, nonprofit and private sector leaders joined together - combining their expertise, creativity and passion - to come up with a solution. MORE
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RESOURCE CENTRAL- Webinar: Take Advantage of Let's Move! Active Schools Professional Development
Get your Active Schools professional development on the books for next school year! Join us for a webinar outlining three dynamic offerings - The Physical Activity Leader (PAL) Learning System, Customized Professional Development, and Online Training - all offered at no cost to schools and districts. When registering, select Thursday, April 21 at 3 p.m. ET. Register here. Follow Let's Move! Active Schools on Twitter @LetsMove #ActiveSchools. |
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LMAS - GRANTS & INCENTIVES
- Celebrate Every Kid Healthy Week! - April 25-29, 2016 Action for Healthy Kids wants your school to participate in the fourth annual Every Kid Healthy Week celebration, April 25-29, 2016. Whether just starting out or celebrating all your school's health and wellness accomplishments, join in the festivities by hosting and registering your Every Kid Healthy Week event. Need inspiration? Find ideas and resources at EveryKidHealthyWeek.org.
- April 23 - 27: "Every Kid Healthy Week" from Action for Healthy Kids
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Enroll in Let's Move! Active Schools by April 30 Sportime & SPARK hosted a winter Let's Move!Active Schools enrollment contest, and recently announced that Ryan W. Schrock from Cherry Knoll Elementary School (Traverse City, MI) won a
$1,000 voucher for SPARK curriculum and Sportime equipment. Spread the word! Any school that signs up for Let's Move! Active Schools, mentions Sportime & SPARK as the referring source and completes its Assessment by April 30 will be entered into a drawing
to win a free trip to San Diego to attend a SPARK Institute in summer 2016.
- UNICEF Kid Power (3-5 grade) - Apply by April 30- Ramp up classroom physical activity with UNICEF Kid Power's school program, which gives students the tools to get active and save lives while learning about global issues. Selected classrooms will each receive their own classroom kit, including a Kid Power Band for every student, a LTE enabled tablet for the class, online curricular media and materials, and setting up and implementation materials. Each application submission should represent one classroom. Apply here
- Yoga Foster (K-5) - Apply by May 31 Grants will equip hundreds of teachers with yoga mats, curriculum and teacher training to integrate short Yoga Bursts and long-form yoga units into the classroom. Apply here
- Presidential Youth Fitness Program (K-12) - First come, First-serve Schools and districts can apply now to receive Presidential Youth Fitness Program resources to enhance implementation of the nation's youth fitness education and assessment program. Eligible schools and districts can receive up to $1,000 in resources including software, student recognition items and more! Schools enrolled in Let's Move! Active Schools that have completed their Assessment are eligible to receive up to $2,000 in resources. Apply here
- Sportime & SPARK (K-12) - Apply by April 30 To celebrate Sportime's 50th birthday, Sportime & SPARK are excited to offer 50 Let's Move! Active Schools IT'S RAINING GRANTS! activation grants! Schools will receive: SPARK Curriculum Set 2 (includes manual, music CD & 3 year sparkfamily.org membership; $299 value) and a $100 voucher from Sportime for equipment. Apply here
- USA Track and Field RunJumpThrow (K-12) - Apply by May 31 Take part in the Olympics excitement, and bring RunJumpThrow to your student! Selected grant recipients will receive a RunJumpThrow equipment kit (value $1,000) or a $1,000 equipment gift certificate. Apply here
- PEP Grant (K-12) - Apply by May 20 The Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) provides grants to initiate, expand, and improve physical education for students. It is estimated that $23 million is available with awards ranging from $200,000 to $800,000. The PEP Grant is under Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-032116- 001. Apply here
- Good Sports Equipment Grants (K-12) - Rolling Application Good Sports equipment grants serve youth in economically disadvantaged areas of the country. Approved schools will receive access to an online catalog, where they have the ability to view current inventory and submit requests as needed. Schools that indicate enrollment in Let's Move! Active Schools on their application will receive added consideration. Apply here
- HIT America GO! Grants (K-6) - Apply by June 1 GO! Grants are $1,000 -$5,000 grants to spark and sustain physical activity programs. The funds may be used for equipment, facilities, professional development and programs. Schools can propose an idea of their own or choose one of many successful low-cost programs. Apply here
- Fuel Up to Play 60 (K-12) - Apply by June 15 The 2016-17 Playbook has exciting enhancements, including the new Physical Activity Play "You Can Do It - We All Can" on the topic of inclusion, developed in collaboration with the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition. Schools can select one Healthy Eating Play and one Physical Activity Play to apply for Funds for Fuel Up to Play 60. Schools that indicate enrollment inLet's Move!Active Schools on their application will receive added consideration. Apply here
- GET IN ON THE ACTION- The Billion Mile Race Is Going to Makeover An Entire School In Fresh New Balance Kicks. Should It Be Yours? The Billion Mile Race is challenging America's schools to walk, jog, and run one billion miles. Participation is free and easy, and schools have the opportunity to win grants and prizes when they contribute miles to the national goal - prizes like an all-school New Balance shoe makeover. Join the race in April and share photos or videos of your students in action using #ShoeMakeoverContest. Your school could win fresh New Balance kicks for every kid (and the grown-ups too). Headhere for all the details. K-6 schools nationwide are eligible. Enter by April 30
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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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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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#IDRIVESAFE Selfie Contest
But did you also know that During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) is hosting a Selfie Contest? Take a selfie with your parked car and upload the photo using #IDRIVESAFE to be entered to win a $200 visa gift card. BIANJ is committed to educating motorists about the danger of distracted driving and the importance of sharing the road with motorcycles. For more information, visit www.njsmartdrivers.org/pledge2win and to help spread the word, consider posting the photo above on your Facebook, Instagram or other social media pages or share it via the Coalition's Facebook page (GDL4U).
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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
UNICEF Kid Power Full-Year Program Grant Now Open! UNICEF Kid Power, a new Lets Move! Active Schools partner, is now offering grants to 4th & 5th grade classrooms through its school program, which gives students the tools to get active and save lives while learning about global issues. The Kid Power classroom kit includes online curriculum and support materials, Kid Power Bands for every student, and a tablet for the teacher for syncing and tracking progress. Apply by April 30! MORE
Maternal & Child Health Services Title V Block Grant
New Jersey Department of Health (NJ DOH) through its Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant is providing $120,000 for Sustainable Jersey Small Grants Program to fund health and wellness actions in schools. This cycle will fund thirty $4,000 awards to implement specific health and wellness actions in middle and high schools (including K-8 schools).
Deadline: June 10, 2016 MORE
GO! Grants
GO! Grants are $1,000 to $5,000 grants to elementary schools to spark and sustain physical activity programs that take place before, during or after the school day. The funds may be used for equipment, facilities, professional development for adults and programs that increase students' physical activity to the recommended 60 minutes or more per day. SPARK is a recommended resource for this grant! Deadline: June 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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