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Suzette de Araujo, Editor
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Christine Baccarella, President Jackie Malaska, Executive Director |
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GO!!! I hope you are enjoying these last dog days of summer and of your summer vacation. I know I have used these past 2 months to recharge, regenerate and discover some great new ideas for the upcoming school year. This edition of FYI will give you just a few ideas and some information that will hopefully help you begin on solid ground. As always, take what you like and leave the rest! My goal is to provide you with enough information in every edition so that you could find 1 new idea to use in your teaching. I hope that I can accomplish my goal beginning with this edition! Happy reading and until September, enjoy the rest of your summer, relax, recharge and enjoy!!
Your FYI editor,
Suzette de Araujo
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A message from your president...
Dear Colleagues;
Here's hoping that you ALL have had a wonderful summer that has re-energized your PASSION for our PROFESSION!
WHAT IS A PROFESSIONAL?
*a person whose job requires special education, training, or skill done or given by a person who works in a particular profession
Communicate your passion about the profession AND here is my point delivered FROM A SOAPBOX:
WHY ARE WE ALLOWING OTHERS TO REFER TO US AS "gym teachers?" Does this term make your BLOOD boil?
While fervently watching as many minutes of the broadcasted OLYMPICS as I possibly can...WHY do I consistently hear segments call us "gym teachers?" Even on TWITTER!
Does this make you feel "less than?"
This article was published by NEA in 2014, but is still very relevant and basically lays it all out.
Make yourself KNOWN among your faculty as a LEADER in the areas of PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, HEALTH and WELLNESS. BE the "go-to" person who CAN INTEGRATE cross-curricular subjects. LIVE the fact that YOU ARE IMPORTANT and LOVE what you do!
NJAHPERD has provided a very WIDE ARRAY of pertinent workshops for you all. Please check out this list of them ALL! Get your Professional Day applications in EARLY!
BE AN ACTIVE SCHOOL CHAMPION
SHAPE America PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participate in even more training!
UNDERSTAND ESSA as it pertains to you and your funding for HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION! PLEASE go this link for all the information you will need. Take a place on your District's Committee for funding ASAP!
Have a great "rest of August." I am hoping to see many of you at NJAHPERD's many PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT events in the next few months.
Yours in PASSION for the PROFESSION,
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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2017 NJAHPERD Convention "Call for Proposals"
SHARE YOUR BEST TEACHING PRACTICES! Submit a session proposal for the NJAHPERD Convention. Your expertise would be an asset to our members and a great opportunity to highlight the best teaching practices happening in your district!
Speakers receive FREE registration the day that they present. The 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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NJAHPERD Awards
What better way to advocate for our profession than to recognize outstanding colleagues?
NJAHPERD recognizes professionals who exemplify best practices and distinctive contributions to the profession. The awards are presented annually at the NJAHPERD Annual Convention Awards Banquet.
Please consider nominating yourself, colleague, principal or student for an award that meets the criteria. We need to highlight the great programs and teachers in NJ.
We have added Elementary and Middle School program awards to our High School Exemplary Program Award and hope we are overwhelmed with applications!
Available Awards
Teacher of the Year Elementary, Middle School, High School and Higher Education
Health Teacher of the Year, Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year ,Dance Teacher of the Year and Teacher of the Year Driver Education.
Student Healthy Lifestyle Award
Physical Activity Champion Award
Distinguished Leadership Award
Honor Award
The online nomination process will be available between September 1st and October 31st.
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2016-17 NJAHPERD Professional Development Events
Ready to get "back up and running? Get your PD days approved Now!
FREE Summer Workshop August 25, 2016 Robert Wood Johnson Wellness Center Hamilton, NJ 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
October 19, 2016 AtlantiCare LifeCenter Tropicana Resort, Atlantic City 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
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.
SPARK Wednesday Webinar Series...ARCHIVED webinars
Rhyme & Reason - Using Implicit Memory to Support Explicit Learning in Physical Education
August 24th
8:00 - 9:00pm
All teachers, regardless of content area, are in the business of growing dendrites and connecting neurons. That is how memory becomes physically wired into the brain. Brain compatible learning means carefully considering the way the brain and body learn when designing units, lessons and activities. It means thinking about pathways to memory, attention, meaning, how the brain uses time, managing emotional states and a whole lot more. Developing a working knowledge of the science of learning and then applying that understanding to unit and lesson development and daily interactions with students will result in more efficient use of time and increased learning. At the heart of this task lies understanding and using multiple memory pathways to help students gain more from the time they spend in your classes.
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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Don't miss...The Lake Conference, Oct. 16-17, 2016
The Lake Conference will be held at a new venue Johnsonburg Presbyterian Center in Johnsonburg, NJ-- Rte 80 Exit 19 ( It's 6 miles from there) on Sunday-Monday October 16-17th. It is a beautiful spot with a HUGE Recreation Center with convenient restrooms!
The Dining Hall is also incredible and it overlooks Glover's Pond. It is a fairly large lake in actuality and it makes Grammercy Lake look like a mud puddle. We will begin at 1:00 PM on Sunday and end about 4:00 PM on Monday.
Our Featured Presenters this year are: Kevin Tiller, Massachusetts Elementary TOY 2015 JD Hughes, Southern District TOY 2015 Chip Candy, National Middle School TOY Craig Mahler, NJAHPERD TOY 2013 Mark Housel, NJ Teacher. Housel's Fun and Fitness Justin Schleider and Eric Myer- Technology Gurus of NJ KF Feury- Rugby NJ Please go to the NJAHPERD website to register.We are expecting a HUGE crowd since NJAHPERD is funding us to the point that the two day fee for professionals is only $50.00 which includes the excellent conference sessions, overnight stay and three meals.
Register early to ensure that you receive a bottom bunk. There are only 75 bottom bunks and we plan to fill the entire camp this year.
The Fee for Future Professionals is only $25 for the two days. Please pass this on to all of your colleagues. Let's make 2016 ROCK! It's The Kids That Count!
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New Rules for Wellness Policies: What You Need to Know
In late July, the USDA released its final rule on local school wellness policies, which will help to make policies stronger, more collaborative and more effective.
What does the final rule mean for your school? Find out by watching a quick video and learn about the ways in which the Alliance for a Healthier Generation can support you in updating and implementing your wellness policy. Attend the LMAS/CSPAP Conference on September 28th for specific resources on how YOU can be a champion for your students. Bring an administrator and you will both receive a free gift! |
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Start the year on the right foot
Carrie's Monthly Playlist...Class management is key and it is completely in your hands to set the tone for behavior in your class. No matter how many students or what population I guarantee you will have a well behaved class as long as you remember one thing CONSISTENCY. Be very clear what your class expectations are and stick to them. Once you let something slide you are back to square one. Kids will always test you and see what they can get away with. All it takes is one or two examples of following through with your consequence and the rest of the students will respect your class management expectations.
The foundation of my class management is my "Golden Rule"....when the music is playing the students are to move and when the music stops the students are to freeze. Yes, it is as simple as that and it WORKS. Remember, I have taught classes as large as 180 and I have taught preschool thru 8 th grade general ed as well as special ed. Using music as a signal and management tool works every time. MORE |
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Pokémon GO! in your gym?!!! Absolutely!
Well, not electronically yet! However, thanks to fellow PE Teacher Ross Chakrian, you can create a paper-based version for your students!! He has generously provided it for FREE on TeachersPayTeachers...download it today! MORE |
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FREE Lessons and ideas!!!
The Superstars of PE, Physical Education Resource Page, is your place to find many FREE physical education resources, compiled from some of the greatest leaders, icons and rising stars in the world of physical education. MORE
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Model Curriculum...ideas!
Need ideas to jump start your lesson planning? Looking to update your lessons? Check out the NJDOE Model Curriculum for some fresh ideas! The model curriculum is not intended to provide daily learning objectives but rather a sequence of five units of study with corresponding assessments. The Student Learning Objectives (SLO) for each unit should provide clear learning targets for student achievement and mastery. Each unit contains scaffolding to monitor achievement and mastery through each grade level contained in the grade band. The time frame to teach each Health and Physical Education unit may be modified to accommodate each school's program and student needs. At the start of each document, you will find a brief overview of the grade band units which will provide additional context for how the units were organized and sequenced. MORE |
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Inspiration and ideas from National PE Institute 2016
Thanks to fellow PE teacher, Ben Landers, for his amazing recap of the National PE Institute 2016. Are you looking for inspiration, ideas, tips...be sure to check out his blog! MORE |
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A 'Healthy Fundraiser' Keeps Kids Moving Before & After School at Jesse Boyd Elementary
So many students showed up to before- and after-school physical activity programming at Jesse Boyd Elementary (Spartansburg, SC) that the physical education department was in need of a creative way to sustain the growing interest. To ensure adequate funding so all students could participate, the school organized a "healthy fundraiser" -- one that embodied its day-to-day mission of promoting easy, enjoyable ways for students to stay active. The result? A community event that was more exciting and successful than previous fundraisers. MORE
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Mini Golf Lesson for Physical Education
A Mini Golf lesson from PE teacher Jason Leach encourages creativity, cooperation, and critical thinking for students. PE teachers can set up the courses with different obstacles, and then have students divide into teams to create their own course! MORE
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The funny-sounding name notwithstanding, pickleball is a sport, and a growing one at that, its aficionados will tell you. A younger generation of pickleball players is making its way, too. Some schools have incorporated pickleball into their physical education programs. MORE
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FREE! Ideas from some of the greatest PE teachers
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What does moderate to vigorous physical activity mean for kids?
Most of us have heard the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity "MVP" daily, but what does this actually mean?
Many of my patient families know this guideline, but lack the understanding of how to apply it to their everyday lives. It can be confusing! What activities constitute as MVP? How can I get my child to participate in activities that get to this intensity? MORE |
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When is the best time of day to work out?
Not everyone is a morning person. Some prefer getting their workout done first thing in the AM, while others prefer to get their daily physical activity in the PM. But when is the "best" time to work out?MORE
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Walking 101
If you're trying to get active, the first step is walking. See how a30-minute walk can go a long way towards a heart-healthy lifestyle. MORE
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Health Educator News YOU can USE!
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According to a study published in 2011 by the American Academy of Pediatrics, parents should take caution when choosing a beverage for their children before, during, or after exercise. In fact, the AAP suggests only small amounts of energy and sports drinks may be appropriate for children who participate in high-intensity physical activity in hot weather for more than one hour. However, for kids who engage in routine or moderate physical activity for less than three hours in normal conditions, these beverages aren't suitable. MORE
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Children's Sleep: New Guidelines on Shut-Eye for Kids
New guidelines from doctors who specialize in sleep disorders map out how much sleep children of every age should get. MORE
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Top 10 tips to fight stress
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Mental illnesses in children are so complex that parents and even healthcare professionals cannot always detect them. Although many of us may experience reactions to stress from time to time, when a child is experiencing child traumatic stress, these reactions interfere with his or her daily life and ability to function and interact with others. But scientists have now discovered that changes in brain networks may help youth adapt to adversity. MORE
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Engaging in sports benefits the mind and body. Participating in team sports also fosters camaraderie and helps kids learn accountability. The findings of a new study, published in the journal Pediatrics, show another health benefit of sports and exercise in kids. Philip Veliz, from the University of Michigan, and colleagues have found that teen athletes are less likely to abuse prescription painkillers such as heroin and opioids compared to their non-athlete counterparts. READ MORE
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Wearable gadgets don't motivate exercise, a study has found. Oklahoma State University researchers were keen to find out what drives people to exercise. However, they found devices such as FitBits and Apple watches may not be the solution many of us are looking for. 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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Let's Move Active School/CSPAP Conference September 28, 2016 Eisenhower Middle School Wyckoff, NJ
Get approval BEFORE school starts to ensure your professional day! Registration is FREE, but you need to be a current member. The conference is funded by a Grant from the New Jersey Department of Health. The PD event is in collaboration with Wyckoff Public Schools.
Who should attend: principals, classroom teachers, health & physical educators, future professionals and wellness team champions. Bring an administrator and you will both receive a special gift! Membership for administrator is not mandatory. 2 SPARK digital curriculums will be awarded, along with other giveaways. Congratulations to Robert Romeo, Health/Physical Education teacher at Woodland Park Memorial Middle School, winner of the SPARK grand prize for a Let's Move Active School Champion! The prize included flight to San Diego, hotel, SPARK Institute registration, and the SPARK Middle School PE digital curriculum. MORE
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The 2016-17 Playbook
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.
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Let's Move Fitness Club at Maize South Middle School
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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.The Billion Mile Race has two new grant opportunities to support walking and running this school year. #1) Walk/Run Equipment Grant - Up to 40 schools will be awarded $500 in equipment from US Games to spice up their walk/run routines. Choose from over 25 products including hurdles, agility ladders, pedometers, and more. #2) Lap Tracking Technology Grant - Increase student motivation with lap-tracking technology. Up to 40 schools will be awarded a one-year license to Fitness Finders' EZ scan app, an Android tablet, and more. Apply by September 30.
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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 NJAHPERD Advocacy Chair
Be Informed!
Do you know....
- Physical Education, Health Education and Safety are one of the 18 "well rounded education"subjects in ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act)?
- If your school/district has a Committee formed for ESSA?
- Health Education, Physical Education and Safety are entitled to funding under ESSA (Title I, Title II and Title IV) beginning in the school year of 2017-2018?
- New Jersey has a State Statute/Mandate requiring Health Education, Physical Education and Safety (Statue 18A:35-7&8)?
- There is a Guide to Option Two (Statute N.J.A.C. 6A : 8-5 (a) 2 i) Option Two is NOT an EXEMPTION!
- NJAHPERD supports the re-introduced pending Bills S1144/A2469 which requires a public school district to provide a daily recess period for students in grades K-5 (S1144 has already passed the full Senate) and S2323/A3964 which requires teachers of Health Education and Physical Education in grades Kindergarten through Six in public schools to possess the appropriate endorsement to the instructional certificate, and includes a "grandfather" clause?
Please visit NJAHPERD website and the NJ Department of Education website for the latest updated resources.
NJAHPERD has offered assistance to the NJ Department of Education on the ESSA process. We have created an Action Plan for our members, principals and supervisors and shared it with ESSA staff.
Thank you in advance for getting involved with your school and becoming an ADVOCATE for your profession, your students and community. You can start at the local level by showcasing your programs at a PTA meeting, have a Family Fun Night, attend and present at a Board of Education meeting. Also, please take advantage of our Professional Development opportunities throughout the year so you are well informed about what is going on in New Jersey. Above all be proud for what you do each and everyday to make a difference in the lives of children.
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 |
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Driver Education Conference
Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Time: Check in starts at 7:00AM
Location: New Jersey Manufacturer's Home Office
Address: 301 Sullivan Way
West Trenton, New Jersey 08628
Parking: You will be directed to park in Lots 5 or 6.
Continental breakfast will be available 7:30-8:30am and lunch will also be provided by NJM.
Please renew your NJAHPERD membership if it expires at the end of August. You can add the membership fee by calling/emailing the NJAHPERD office.
Additional information (including directions) is available on the NJAHPERD website.
A Special THANK YOU to NJM for hosting the event!
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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
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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