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NJAHPERD BOARD MEMBERS
Christine Baccarella, President Jackie Malaska, Executive Director |
A message from your president...
Good Tidings to my Fellow Professionals,
It's finally JUNE! Did you ever think it would really come? NJAHPERD thanks you for another FINE year of INSTRUCTION! Please visit the NJAHPERD website for upcoming professional development opportunities during the summer and don't forget to sign up for those events posted for the NEW school year 2016-17.
There is a great article in the May 30, 2016 issue of "EDUCATION WORLD" about the newest trends in physical education.
Remember....NJAHPERD is always looking for the BEST in our disciplines to honor! Click here to nominate a professional who provides an exemplary program to their students. A list of awards and award criteria can be found on our website.
Don't forget to check out the newest application for NJAHPERD's MINI GRANTS to enhance your programs....also on the website!
FOR THOSE OF YOU ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN AHA JR/HFH PROGRAMS: Apply for the SHAPE America JRFH/HFH Grant Program! Meet the 2016 Grant Awardees About the Grant: Each year the National Joint Projects Office awards 10 grants to recognize Jump Rope For Heart and Hoops For Heart Coordinators for their passion and contribution to the program. The $2,500 grant supports professional development and provides funds to purchase school equipment.
How to Apply: Download the 2016-2017 program application for required criteria. Please note, all grant applications must be submitted electronically and received no later than 12 a.m. EST on December 1, 2016.Grantees will receive:
* $1,300 professional development stipend to attend the 2017 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Boston, MA from March 14-18, 2017. The stipend may be used towards convention registration, travel, lodging and/or per diem.
* One-year SHAPE America membership (if you are not a current SHAPE America member) and (1) copy of the 2014 National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education.
* $1,200 US Games gift certificate redeemable for equipment to enhance your school's physical education program. The gift voucher will be presented at the 2017 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Boston, MA.
* Invitations to special events where you will meet physical education and JRFH/HFH leaders from around the country.
* Opportunity to share what makes your program special by contributing to The Pulse, JRFH/HFH national newsletter.
* What is CSPAP?
A Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) is a multi-component approach by which school districts and schools use all opportunities for students to be physically active, meet the nationally-recommended 60 minutes of physical activity each day, and develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to be physically active for a lifetime. A CSPAP reflects strong coordination and synergy across all of the components: physical education as the foundation; physical activity before, during, and after school; staff involvement; and family and community engagement.
* HERE is an UPCOMING SHAPE webinar:
Speaker: Marcia Wade, Physical Education Teacher, Anderson County Schools
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time
Description: Are you being asked to incorporate more math into your physical education curriculum? Come learn how kinesthetic teaching strategies can teach physical education skills and improve math skills all at the same time! Learn several techniques for warm-ups, assessments and activities that will work on PE skills, but also allow students to have intentional and vigorous math practice! Learn a kinesthetic approach to teaching and practicing math skills that fits perfectly into PE classes without sacrificing the teaching of SHAPE America's National Standards for K-12 Physical Education.
Member Price: $0 - FREE for SHAPE America members!
Non-Member Price: $19.96
DO YOU KEEP HEARING ABOUT "ESSA" AND NOT SURE OF HOW IT WILL IMPACT YOUR HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS? Click here to sign up for the ESSAE-GUIDE
I wish you one TERRIFIC last month of school and hope that you will continue to seek all things that will make you and your program stronger!
Christine Baccarella
President, NJAHPERD
REMEMBER:
Christine Baccarella NJAHPERD, President
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2016 NJAHPERD Mini Grants
NJAHPERD is pleased to announce the availability of Mini-Grants for 2016. The grant provides financial assistance up to $1,000 for new program development or to expand an existing program. Grants may be used to purchase equipment, software, or other materials that focus on student learning in Health & Driver Education, Physical Education, Physical Activity (before and after school) and Dance Education.
The Mini-Grant application deadline is September 30, 2016.
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PARCC Testing and Physical Education
This is your last chance as a Physical Education and Health Education teacher to attend the NJ State Board of Education meeting or provide testimony on how PARCC testing has affected your program, students and teaching to the NJSLS (formerly NJCCS).
It will also be the first opportunity to testify or provide written testimony on the proposed changes to the Educator Evaluation Regulations.
If you have something to say please submit your testimony in writing. You can find more information HERE or you may contact NJAHPERD Advocacy Chair, JoAnn Doherty.
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2017 NJAHPERD Convention "Call for Proposals"
Call for session proposals is now open. All submissions must be made online.
Submit a session proposal before the September 30th deadline.
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The Barclays 2 016 is coming to Bethpage in August
August 22 - 28, 2016, Farmingdale, NY
Bethpage State Park - Black Course
Volunteer Registration for the Barclays 2016, to be held at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York - is now open. Go to the Volunteer page to register. On page, scroll down to ONLINE VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION and click on the registration form. Indicate you are volunteering for NJAHPERD (dropdown menu) and the committee chair you know is JoAnn Doherty, Will Call Chair. If you have any questions contact NJAHPERD or call 732-918-9999.
The $75 volunteer package includes the following (an over $475 value)
Volunteer Uniform (Logoed Nike Poloshirt)
Volunteer credential (provides entry to the tournament everyday even when not volunteering)
Guest credential (provides entry for your guest to the tournament everyday)
Logoed Baseball cap
Volunteer pin
Lunch voucher on days when you volunteer (one voucher per shift)
Invitation to Volunteer Appreciation Party and more
Don' t have time? You are encouraged to sponsor a Future Professional to attend as a Volunteer. Contact the NJAHPERD office for details. Barclays Volunteer Flier
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2016-17 NJAHPERD Professional Development Events
SAVE THE DATES!
Online registration coming soon!
Driver Education Conference August 17, 2016
NJ Manufacturers Main Office West Trenton, NJ FREE Summer Workshop Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment: Fitness Education August 25, 2016 Robert Wood Johnson Wellness Center Hamilton, NJ FREE Let's Move Active Schools (LMAS) September 28, 2016 Eisenhower Middle School Wyckoff, NJ
October 16 & 17, 2016 New site, discounted fees and Sunday-Monday schedule. "It's All About the Kids" Johnsonburg CenterJohnsonburg, NJ
Engaging Strategies for Teaching Adolescent Health
October 19, 2016 AtlantiCare LifeCenter Tropicana Resort, Atlantic City Adapted Health & PE Conference October 25, 2016 Special Olympics NJ Sports Complex Lawrenceville, NJ Future Professionals Workshop November 2016 NJEA Convention
"Standing Strong for Public Education"
November 10 &11, 2016
Atlantic City Convention Center
Health Conference K-12 December 5, 2016 Crowne Plaza Monroe, NJ NJAHPERD 98th Annual Convention "Strengthening the Future One Heart at a Time" February 26-28, 2017 Ocean Place Resort Long Branch, NJ Teaching Dance in Physical Education "Let's Dance NJ" Saturday, March 25, 2016 Millburn High School, Millburn
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Professional Development Events
Thank you for attending the SHAPE America Eastern District Conference at Bally's Resort & Casino in Atlantic City on May 22-24th!
Conference Highlights: Opening keynote by Judy LoBianco. NJ's very own Double Dutch "team" from George Mitchell Elementary School in Little Egg Harbor thrilled the crowd with their jumping skills! Even AHA VP Jim Presbrey joined in the fun! Thank you to Coordinators Amy English, Tracy Williams-Moyer and Todd Lawrence! Awards Banquet NJ Recipients included Theresa Cone, Steve Cone, Christine Baccarella, Joshua Hudson and Marissa Hazel. Congratulations!
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The Jersey Shore Social hosted by NJAHPERD was a huge success thanks to flip flops and the awesome NJDJ, Gregg Montgomery!
WEBINARS:
- Learn what the research says about the role that various health problems can play in children's academic growth and development
- Explore why school health programs are an important component of K-12 education
- Find out what educators can do to reduce health barriers to learning in their classrooms and schools
Join Dr. Charles Basch, Richard March Hoe Professor of Health and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University for the second session in our 2016 Educator Effectiveness Webinar Series. In this free webinar, Dr. Basch will discuss how schools and districts can develop a program that is strategically focused, evidence based, and effectively coordinated to reduce health barriers to learning.
He will also help attendees explore ways to support school health initiatives, including policies, professional development for teachers and staff, and accountability standards.
- 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.
SPARK Wednesday Webinar Series...ARCHIVED webinars
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
8:00 PM Eastern Time
SPARK ARCHIVE
- 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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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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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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Despite what Christie says, research shows N.J.'s kids need recess | Opinion
Earlier this year, Gov. Chris Christie vetoed legislation requiring a daily 20-minute recess period in elementary schools in New Jersey, calling it "a stupid bill." We could not disagree more: the importance of providing children, with a break in the day, to re-energize, socialize, and just play cannot be over emphasized.
Children were not designed to sit still for extended periods of time and to force them to do so is unrealistic, unproductive, and unfair. Unfortunately, more schools are reducing or eliminating the amount of school recess, in order to increase time for student academics. MORE |
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What is WELNET(r)?
This video introduces the features of a software program & additional modules that help teachers collect data on physical fitness, lifestyle activities and more.
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Landscape architect Kate Tooke's route to becoming a playground designer started at school. A former teacher for the public school system in Dorchester, Massachusetts, near Boston, Tooke was animated by many of the same issues that inspire others to take up education as a profession, wanting to inspire students to be healthy, inquisitive and confident. But issues beyond that classroom - decreased access to public space and the outdoors, a lack of room to explore and experiment - caused her to rethink other ways to make a difference. MORE
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Windward School in Los Angeles, a private co-ed school for grades 7-12, has placed a heavy focus on nutrition as part of its athletic program, something that appears to be a new trend in high schools, said Molly Wong Vega, a dietitian who provides her services to three public school districts in the greater Houston area. Long a standard part of professional and college programs, the emphasis on diet is shifting to the high school level. MORE
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Sept. 15, 2006, was an exciting day for Matt Nader, an offensive tackle on his high school football team. His family cheered as his team battled its No. 1 rival. Then, in an instant, Nader's life changed. He collapsed, unconscious and with no pulse. His heart had stopped. His parents, both physicians, performed CPR until paramedics rushed him to a hospital.MORE
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Health Educator News YOU can USE!
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It was a feeling Joe Thomas never felt before. The 46-year-old from Frisco, Texas had just come in from outside working in the yard. His chest was tightening and he was having trouble breathing. His 12-year-old daughter, Aerin, quickly turned her attention to her father, performing CPR after she had just learned it 3 months ago. The sixth-grader at Cobb Middle School had taken the training in her P.E. class. MORE
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FDA's Center for Tobacco Products Free Resource!
The FDA has introduced a new campaign "Fresh Empire" to promote "live tobacco free" through hip hop artists. MORE
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FREE! Medication Abuse Prevention: 2016 Resource Guide
This resource guide provides links to organizations, programs, publications, and resources focused on prescription drug overdose prevention among youth and young adults. It is divided into six sections: (1) Organizations, (2) Policy and Legislation, (3) Current Prevention Programs and Resources, (4) Publications, (5) Children's Safety Network (CSN) Webinars, and (6) Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Publications. MORE |
From locker rooms and sex education classes to dress codes and overnight field trips, many U.S. public schools already are balancing the civil rights of transgender students with any concerns that classmates, parents and community members might have. The Education Department is drawing on those practices to guide other schools as they work to comply with the Obama administration's directive that transitioning children be treated consistent with their gender identity. MORE
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Preventing Bullying Through Science, Policy, and Practice | The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Bullying has long been tolerated as a rite of passage among children and adolescents. There is an implication that individuals who are bullied must have "asked for" this type of treatment, or deserved it. Sometimes, even the child who is bullied begins to internalize this idea. For many years, there has been a general acceptance and collective shrug when it comes to a child or adolescent with greater social capital or power pushing around a child perceived as subordinate. But bullying is not developmentally appropriate; it should not be considered a normal part of the typical social grouping that occurs throughout a child's life. Although bullying behavior endures through generations, the milieu is changing. Historically, bulling has occurred at school, the physical setting in which most of childhood is centered and the primary source for peer group formation. In recent years, however, the physical setting is not the only place bullying is occurring. Technology allows for an entirely new type of digital electronic aggression, cyberbullying, which takes place through chat rooms, instant messaging, social media, and other forms of digital electronic communication. Composition of peer groups, shifting demographics, changing societal norms, and modern technology are contextual factors that must be considered to understand and effectively react to bullying in the United States. Youth are embedded in multiple contexts and each of these contexts interacts with individual characteristics of youth in ways that either exacerbate or attenuate the association between these individual characteristics and bullying perpetration or victimization. Recognizing that bullying behavior is a major public health problem that demands the concerted and coordinated time and attention of parents, educators and school administrators, health care providers, policy makers, families, and others concerned with the care of children, this report evaluates the state of the science on biological and psychosocial consequences of peer victimization and the risk and protective factors that either increase or decrease peer victimization behavior and consequences. MORE
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An article published in 2013 on the craze that is Kinesio tapingexamined the role of Kinesio tape in sports injury management, the claims regarding its benefits, and research supporting and questioning its use. The overall picture was that while Kinesio tape had potential and obviously fans (both athletes and therapists), there was no real evidence to support its use. Two and a half years later, this author has gone back to take a second look, peruse new research and see where the evidence lies. 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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SAVE THE DATE! LMAS Conference September 28, 2016 Eisenhower Middle School Wyckoff, NJ
Hello colleagues! I've had quite a few people ask me about how I ran an ANW field day, and now that it's complete, I put as much of it together as I could into one resource depot. You'll find a short blog on how I put it together (show celebs, official banner, DJ, inflatable, etc), what stations I used, some short descriptions, a link to YouTube playlist showing each station, how I used the wonderful app called Comic Life 3.5 to create signs and obstacle course images, etc. Let me know if you need more info. This was very intensive, but the end result was worth it! The feedback I received from my community was incredible! Michael Ginicola K-6 P.E. @Nichols Elementary School 2016 CT PTA Teacher of the Year Stratford, CT The top of the page goes over last year's animated movie field day. Scroll to the bottom for ANW
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 in Let's Move! Active Schools on their application will receive added consideration. Building on its strong PE program, Young Oak Kim Academy has infused movement throughout the day. In recognition of their efforts, the school won the Let's Move! Active Schools National Award and received a $5,000 grant and free physical education equipment in 2015. Resource: Unified PE Class Activity for Special Needs Students Ensure your Unified PE class allows students with special needs to build social skills and confidence levels. By modifying some equipment, you can create an inclusive environment for all students. New Professional Development Opportunities
The end of the school year is approaching and if you still have money left in your professional development budget, SHAPE America has the resources for you!
Physical Best: Physical Education for Lifelong FitnessIn preparing a new edition of Physical Best: Physical Education for Lifelong Fitness, SHAPE America is seeking elementary- and secondary-level physical activities that help students learn health-related fitness concepts. All activities submitted should address one or more of SHAPE America's National Standards for K-12 Physical Education and/or the National Health Education Standards.
Also, we're looking for activities that teach nutrition concepts through physical activity.
Clayton Ellis Aurora Public Schools Aurora CO |
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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LMAS - GRANTS & INCENTIVES
- 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
- 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
- PHIT 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.
- FREE Focused Fitness 60-day Video Library and Brain/Body Boosts Subscription Experiencing Spring Fever? How about a FREE and EASY way to get your students moving in and out of school? Focused Fitness has you covered: Get your FREE 60-day Video Library and Brain/Body Boosts Subscription. Build workouts and playlists that include exercises, motor skill movements, nutrition and fitness content.
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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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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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Message from the New Advocacy Chair
Hello, my name is JoAnn Doherty, NJAHPERD Past President and the newly appointed Advocacy Chair. I have accepted the position because as you know Advocacy was and is my main focus and passion. I truly want to keep "Advocacy Moving Forward" for our profession and for the students of New Jersey.
I personally want to thank Dr. Jim McCall for his many years of service and dedication as the former Advocacy Chair. Jim worked diligently on many projects to get NJAHPERD in the forefront as an Association, dedicated to our professional members and students. Jim will continue to serve on the Advocacy Committee as we move forward.
What can YOU do to help?
Be Informed, Get Involved and Take Action!
- Start a dialogue now with your Supervisor and/or Principal. Explain who we are as an Association, and emphasize that Health Education and Physical Education are critical to a "well rounded education" under the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
NJAHPERD has already had a meeting with the NJDOE Deputy Commissioner of Education, Peter Shulman, Deputy Chief Talent & Performance Officer, Jill Hulnick, and Brendan O'Reilly, Coordinator of Comprehensive Health & Physical Education, on May 3rd. Please refer to NJAHPERD's website as to what ESSA means to your Health Education and Physical Education programs.
- Contact your Federal Legislators to ensure that funding for ESSA is authorized at the level Congress recommends of $1.65 Billion! Visit the SHAPE America Legislative Action Center and TAKE ACTION NOW - Fund Every Student Succeeds Act Block Grant! Write your legislators-fill out your contact information and send the message. New Jersey needs to overload their email boxes.
- Physical Education, Health Education and safety are required in NJ Law by Statute, in grades 1-12, for a minimum of two and a half hours or 150 minutes per week. If that is not happening in your school talk to your principal. If you have questions, contact Brendan O'Reilly or your County Superintendent. If we do not speak up for our students, who will?
Together we can continue to "Move Advocacy Forward" to promote exemplary Physical Education, Health Education and Physical Activity for the students of New Jersey.
Please email me JoAnn's email as soon as possible, if you would like to be on the Advocacy Committee or volunteer to be counted on. NJAHPERD and our Legislative Consultant, Jennifer Sullivan, will train you and give you all you need to be successful in your role as an Advocate.
Thank you in advance and I look forward to your emails.
Sincerely yours,
JoAnn Doherty
NJAHPERD Past President /Advocacy Chair
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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 |
Save The Date for the Driver Education Conference (Aug. 17)! Include in your PIP for 2016-17 school year - or PIF?
We will be having our NJAHPERD/NJM Driver Education Conferenc e August 17, 2016 at the New Jersey Manufacturers' facility in Ewing, NJ. Registration will be going ou t June 1 through NJAHPERD. We will be having one conference this summer and will include a driver education track at the February NJAHPERD Convention. Check to see if your membership is current. We will be forwarding additional information shortly. Save the date! We have some great speakers scheduled but if you have any suggestions for speakers or topics, Contact Maureen Nussman . |
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Pot-Linked Fatal Car Crashes Doubled in One State After Legalization
The number of fatal car crashes involving marijuana more than doubled after Washington state legalized the sale of the drug, a new study finds. Marijuana became legal in Washington in December 2012, researchers said. Between 2013 and 2014, the percentage of drivers in Washington involved in fatal car accidents after using marijuana rose from 8 percent to 17 percent, according to the study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. MORE |
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Dangerous Things Teens Do in Cars Infographic
This interactive infographic from Safe Kids Worldwide and General Motors includes seven risky behaviors and seven tips to stay safe. MORE
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Teens in Cars Research Report
The latest research report explores the situations leading to teen car crashes and what some parents are doing that is making a difference. 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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Grants
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
Fuel Up to Play 60
The Funds for Fuel Up to Play 60 application is now available online! How will YOU use $4,000 to make healthy changes at your school next year?You can start planning now where you'll take your Fuel Up to Play 60 program this fall. Thinking about applying? Here's what to do next:
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Take a SNEAK PEEK at the Plays in the 2016-2017 Playbook and decide on one Healthy Eating Play and one Physical Activity Play to do in your school this fall.
Check out the new Marathon Kids® Play! Marathon Kids is a nationally recognized, evidence-based walking/running club. Funding will support registering your students in the program, plus cool rewards! Read more.
2. Log in and visit the "My Funding" area of your Dashboard, where you can access all the information you'll need, including a sample of the Funds application to help you plan.
3. Start your Funds for Fuel Up to Play 60 application.
The deadline to apply is June 15!
Get started now - schools have a chance toreceive up to $4,000! The deadline to apply is June 15! MORE
ASCD Teacher Impact Grants ASCD Teacher Impact Grants (TIGs) provide funding and support directly to teachers for promising teacher-led, administrator-supported ideas, programs, or initiatives to improve education. These grants allow teachers to develop and execute projects that can serve as models to be replicated and scaled.Applicants must be active classroom teachers (i.e., pre K-12 certified teacher who is teaching at least 50 percent of their workload). Applicants must also obtain approval from (at least) one school administrator (e.g., principal, assistant principal, school director).The application period will be open from May 16 to June 16, 2016. The application deadline is June 16, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. eastern time. 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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