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Suzette de Araujo, Editor
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NJAHPERD BOARD MEMBERS
Christine Baccarella, President Jackie Malaska, Executive Director |
Have you tried something new yet? And just like that, it is the middle of September! We are waiting the cool, crisp breezes of fall and enjoying being outside for class. With the change of season, and the new year, have you tried something new yet? Have you put into practice an idea you've read here? Hopefully so! If not, I hope that you find something new you can try in this edition. Happy reading and enjoy the outdoor weather while we have it!
Your FYI editor,
Suzette de Araujo
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A message from your president...
Dear Colleagues;
Do you CRINGE every time you hear the word LITERACY? For example: LITERACY in Language Arts. (This sooo makes me think of testing) How about ANOTHER one I came across in reading/listening....NUMERACY? Did you ever? It used to be: I understand the MATH!
The last few years, as Physical Educators, we have been introduced to: PHYSICAL LITERACY, but CAN YOU DEFINE IT???
Well, here are a few definitions OR LESSON 101
*Physical literacy is the ability to move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person. (SHAPE America)
*Individuals who are physically literate move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person. (Physical and Health Education Canada)
*Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life (PISE - Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence)
EVERYONE of US needs "to march to the beat of this newer drum" as it will define you as a teacher and the outcomes or results you see in your students as a result of your teaching.
REFLECTION: "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got!" (McConnell Foundation)
NOW IS THE TIME to look inward at creating your lessons/activities!
CHECKLIST: (annotated from Active For Life)
* Do your students all look forward to your H/PE class? Are you well prepared and enthusiastic?
* Are your lessons well planned, include a wide variety of activities, and meet state DOE learning outcomes?
* Are you using a variety of assessment tools?
* Are your activities age and developmentally appropriate
* Is there emphasis on student learning, personal success, fair play and personal health?
PHYSICAL LITERACY LINKS:
If you DID NOT WATCH the video " NO RUNNING" whose link was in the last FYI, I beseech you ALL to find 40 minutes of well-spent time watching it! THIS will SPARK a new flame not only for your teaching, but advocating for more Physical Activity in your building and district.
ENJOY YOUR LAST TWO WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER!
NJAHPERD, President
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Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Health & Physical Education Funding
THANK YOU to members who participated in the online Advocacy Day on September 14th. You can still send a letter to your Congressmen in support of funding for ESSA and health and physical education programs and professional development. We would really like to send 5000 letters and we are so close!
NJAHPERD has a seat at the table! The first stakeholders' meeting with the NJ DOE is scheduled in late September. We will make sure our voice is heard and keep you informed of progress. Meanwhile, continue the conversation with your school administrators and stay informed of what is happening in your district! Here are some resources to assist you.
NJAHPERD ESSA Action Plan
1. Professional Development
Focus on strategies to improve instruction in Health and Physical Education (examples: interdisciplinary, increase moderate/vigorous physical activity, small sided activities, assessment and 21st Century skills and knowledge.)
2. Resources
Programs aligned with NJSLS (examples: SPARK, STEM, Take10, Math & Movement)
3. Technology
Increase use of technology to gather data (examples: e-portfolios, pedometers, move bands, fitness data collection software, IPads, Apps)
We will expand the plan as we move forward.
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FIT2ECSELL/FitnessGram Grant Receipients
All schools who received a FIT2ECSELL FitnessGram grant should enter scores for the new school year by November 15th! If you need assistance please contact the FitnessGram Help desk
Need Training?
Register for a free FitnessGram® Software Training Webinar as part of our Getting Started Series for all new and renewal customers.
Webinar will provide a software walkthrough that discusses:
- Logging In
- Data Management
- Data Entry
- Reports
- SmartCoach
Click the links below to select a session, download the course material, click Register to complete form, and you will receive an email when your attendance has been approved.
Important contact information:
FitnessGram Help Desk. For technical support.
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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. All submissions must be made online.
Submit a session proposal before the September 30th deadline.
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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!
Look for your professional development dates postcard in the mail!
Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment: Fitness Edition Resources 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 6, 2016 Ocean, NJ
November 10 &11, 2016
Atlantic City Convention Center
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 Webinars
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.
Authentic Assessment: Engaging the Student to be Accountable
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Register by 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7
FREE for SHAPE America members! $19.96 fee for non-members.
Assessing students in physical education can be a difficult task due to large class size, time restraints and more. This webinar will discuss various tactics to engage students in the assessment process in today's technology-infused world.
Learning Objectives: The participants will identify the various ways to assess students in physical education.
The participants will recognize why assessing authentically is important to their students and program.
The participants will examine a variety of sample assessments utilizing authentic assessment and technology.
*Elementary level - working with fundamental movement patterns
*Secondary level - understanding the students' fitness levels and active engagement
The participants will discover resources available on the Internet to help enhance their assessment techniques and procedures.
Speaker: Megan Adkins, associate professor and program coordinator, University of Nebraska-Kearney
Contact Hours: A certificate for 1.0 contact hour is available for this webinar
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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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Advocacy News
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
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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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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. The Dining Hall is also incredible and it overlooks Glover's Pond. We will begin at 1:00 PM on Sunday and end about 4:00 PM on Monday.
Featured Presenters for 2016:
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
NJAHPERD is expecting a HUGE crowd since the registration fee for the both days including meals, overnight and excellent sessions is only $50.00 for professionals and $25 for future professionals.
Register early to ensure that you receive a bottom bunk. Bottom bunks will be assigned based on registration date.
Please pass this on to all of your colleagues. Let's make 2016 ROCK! It's The Kids That Count! |
Who do you think deserves a moment in the spotlight at the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Boston? Now's the chance to nominate that admirable colleague ... or maybe it's you who should get a pat on the back! There are so many outstanding professionals in our field; please take the time to see the list of SHAPE America awards and submit your nomination by Oct. 15. MORE
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NJs most awarded teachers...congratulations NJAHPERD's High School Teacher of the Year, Mark Friedrich!
It's time for New Jersey's 1.4 million students to head back to school - and what better way to welcome them back than to recognize teachers who have worked tirelessly for their students. Donna M. Chiera, president of the American Federation of Teachers New Jersey and a retired special education teacher from Perth Amboy, said truly great teachers possess several key traits.
"A great teacher should have mastery of their subject matter so they know the content they are teaching and a commitment to lifelong learning so they continue to grow professionally combined with an understanding of childhood and adolescent development," Chiera said. "These traits contribute to the ability to inspire and encourage the next generation of students to become healthy engaged citizens and future leaders." MORE |
Did you know that the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) reauthorizes the 50-year-old Elementary and Secondary Education Act that commits to creating equal opportunities for all students? Along with setting high standards for preparing all students for future success in college and careers, ESSA also highlights the importance of health and physical education as part of a well-rounded education.
This reaffirms something we all believed to be true - healthy kids learn better - and now schools can use national education funding to support health education and physical education. Share the good news.
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No Running: physical education and the movement
No Running, a documentary about today's physical education class and the insidious decline of physical movement in our society. MORE
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As students stream back toward Harvard Yard for the academic year, a prominent professor is raising a provocative question for them to debate: Given that many of you are not as active as you should be for your own well-being, should the university bring back a phys-ed requirement? If Harvard does adopt phys ed for all, it could help turn the long-running tide of universities dropping the requirements, said Bradley Cardinal, a SHAPE America member and professor of kinesiology at Oregon State University. A sweeping study he and colleagues published in 2013 in Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport found that only about 40 percent of universities have them now. MORE
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Strategies to Improve the Quality of PE and Physical Activity Opportunities in Your School
For some, prepping for back-to-school is a lot like Groundhog Day. As a teacher, you've probably got a set routine of what you need to do before heading back, like taking inventory of equipment, reviewing materials, and the list goes on. I encourage you to add one more thing to your list that I promise will be well worth the time and effort! Pick one strategy below to help improve the quality of physical education (PE) and opportunities for physical activity (PA) in your school - maybe even in your entire district! MORE
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Before-school programs provide a good opportunity for children to engage in physical activity as well as improve their readiness to learn. The purpose of a recent study conducted by SHAPE America member Michalis Stylianou and colleagues was to examine the effect of a before-school running/walking club on elementary school children's on-task behavior.MORE
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As a former physical education teacher, Casey Conger knows how important muscle memory is for students who are learning a skill. That knowledge gave Conger, now the principal of Creeds Elementary School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, an idea for how to help students learn their multiplication facts while they are walking to class. MORE
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September Playlist and activities from Carrie
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Relax & Focus Video
These videos are 2 minutes in length - one video for grades K-3 and another video for grades 4-6 - video is "meant to help focus and relax students for learning." MORE
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Writes SHAPE America member Lynn Pantuosco-Hensch: "Like many parents, I look ahead to the school year with traditional back-to-school nostalgia. September represents the bittersweet end of summer and a fresh start for children and parents alike. What my children and I will miss most about our summer may come as a surprise - we will miss moving. We will miss the outdoor play of summer as we trade it in for indoor classrooms with desks in rows. While I know there will be time for physical education and recess, it won't be the same." MORE
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The FDA recently approved the marketing of two tests that will help determine an athlete's cognitive status after a brain injury or concussion - just in time for fall sports. The two tests are the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing, referred to as ImPACT, and a version for younger athletes called ImPACT Pediatric. These are the first medical devices intended to assess cognitive function after a possible concussion to receive FDA approval. MORE
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Health Educator News YOU can USE!
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10 Tips for a Healthy Back to School Season
Can you believe it's that time of year? It's back to school season, and many of you are starting new routines with your families. Is "eat less salt" on your back-to-school list? It should be! MORE |
State College Area School District Education Foundation Mental health in schools has received a lot of press over the past year. On the university, high school and even middle and elementary school levels, the floodgates have opened to conversations about continually climbing rates of depression and suicidal ideations. At State High, individuals and groups have banded together to create a space for discussion and have begun brainstorming answers to the question, "How can we help?" Throughout the 2015-16 school year, the Straight Talk Task Force, which includes SHAPE America member Melanie Lynch, brought free monthly presentations to parents, caregivers and community members. MORE
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Suicide prevention month ideas for action
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When teenagers are overweight, parents and doctors should encourage a healthy lifestyle rather than worry about the number on the bathroom scale, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says. In new guidelines that address both teen obesity and eating disorders, the AAP says adults should move away from "weight talk," and instead help kids have a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. MORE
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Fried chicken nuggets, chicken fingers, and patties are the thing of the past at Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. Healthier options have been on the menu thanks to Michelle Obama's healthy school lunch initiative. When Rodney K. Taylor, director of food and nutrition services at the schools, received a directive to make lunch food healthier, by adding fruits, veggies and whole grains, he decided to take it a step further and eliminate the fried options. MORE
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Up to 1 in 5 kids living in the U.S. shows signs or symptoms of a mental health disorder in a given year. So in a school classroom of 25 students, five of them may be struggling with the same issues many adults deal with: depression, anxiety, substance abuse. And yet most children - nearly 80 percent - who need mental health services won't get them. MORE
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New sugar recommendations
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Fats: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Different fats can have different effects on the cholesterol levels in your body. But which ones should you be eating? Find out with thisfats infographic.
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CATCH My Breath, a Youth E-cigarette Prevention Program, Now Available for Middle Schools
CATCH My Breath, a new program developed by the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living at UT Health School of Public Health, has officially rolled out this month. The program educates pre-teens and teens on the facts about E-cigarettes, increases their awareness of deceptive advertising campaigns and gives them the tools to resist peer pressure. To learn more and/or sign-up for the program, click here.
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Young athletes with sport-related concussions who were not immediately removed from the field took nearly twice as long to recover as those who did not continue to play, according to a research team led by University of Arkansas professor R.J. Elbin and colleagues at three other universities. In a study of high school football and soccer players, Elbin and his co-authors compare recovery time and clinical outcomes of concussed athletes who were removed from play immediately following concussion and those who were not. MORE
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Standing desks lower the BMI trajectory in elementary-age children over a two-year span - by an average of 5.24 percentile points, a landmark study has found. MORE
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At least 1 in 5 people in each of the 50 U.S. states is obese, according to new research released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC released Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps showing at least 20 percent of the population in every state is obese and 35 percent of the population in at least four states is obese. 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 NOW! 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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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING NJ SCHOOLS...
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING NJ SCHOOLS for receiving the 2016 Let's Move! Active
Schools National Award, the nation's top physical education and physical activity distinction for K-12
schools.
Bayonne School District
Henry E. Harris Elementary School
Mary J. Donohoe School
Philip G. Vroom School
Woodrow Wilson School
Elizabeth School District
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School 14
Duarte-Marti School 28
Elmora Elementary School 12
John E. Dwyer Tech Academy 82
Robert Morris School 18
Toussaint L'ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School 6
Terence C. Reilly School 7
Jersey City Public School District
Christa McAuliffe School 28
Frank Conwell Middle School 4
Frank R. Conwell Elementary School 3
James J. Ferris High School
Joseph Brensinger Elementary School 17
Julia A. Barnes Elementary School 12
Public School 20
Long Branch School District
Amerigo A. Anastasia Elementary School
Audrey W. Clark School
George L. Catrambone Elementary School
Long Branch Middle School
Millville Public Schools
Memorial High School
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Paterson Public School District
Elementary School 15
Elementary School 8
Roselle Borough Public Schools
Abraham Clark High School
Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School
Grace Wilday Jr. High School
Harrison Elementary School
Kindergarten Success Academy
Leonard V. Moore Middle School
Washington Elementary School
South Orange Maplewood School District
Clinton Elementary School
Marshall Elementary School
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Discount of the month
25% off on premium version of GoNoodle, called GoNoodle Plus Shop now and take advantage of more Let's Move! Active Schools exclusive discounts and special offers! |
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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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New! PECentral Professional Development for PE Teachers
PECentral has launched two new courses for its online school - Project Based Learning in PE and Developing Rubrics. Courses are eligible for PD hours, and a CEU credit. Both courses are perfect to kick start the new school year. |
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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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Get your grant on!
Are you ready to find a Let's Move! Active Schools activation grants right for your school? All grants listed below either require a school to be enrolled in Let's Move! Active Schools and have a completed Assessment, or give schools enrolled in Let's Move! Active Schools added consideration on their grant applications. Also, after enrolling, you will be able to access additional grant writing tips to strengthen your application. Check back often as new opportunities are frequently added and updated. Marathon Kids Active Schools Grant: Will set K-12 kids on a journey to run 104.8 miles over a running club season. See below for program resources. Apply by Sept. 15. UNICEF Kid Power Half-Year Program Grant: Gives 3-5th grade students the tools to get active and save lives while learning about global issues. Apply by Sept. 15. Billion Mile Race Grants: Grants to support school-based walking and running programs in K-12 schools from ChildObesity180. Apply by Sept. 30. Fire Up Your Feet Fall Challenge Awards: Provides cash awards in participating regions, rewarding K-8 schools for moving. Register now for the Oct. 1-31 challenge. Funds for Fuel Up to Play 60: Will jumpstart and sustain nutrition and physical activity improvements in K-12 schools. Apply by Nov. 2. Good Sports Equipment Grants: Provides K-12 schools in underserved communities access to sports and fitness equipment. Rolling applications accepted. Yoga Foster Grant: Will equip hundreds of K-5 teachers with yoga mats, curriculum and teacher training to integrate short Yoga Bursts and long-form yoga units into the classroom. Grants to Catapult Your School Run Club in 2016/17The 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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Marathon Kids
Thanks to a great partnership with Let's Move! Active Schools, Marathon Kids has $750,000 in grants available for schools right now .
Here are some helpful resources to give an overview of Marathon Kids. Our program is open pre-k through 12th grade.
- Coach Me overview video. This is helpful to show folks to get them excited about the program.
- How to Start a Run Club video. This gives the quick steps to get a club up and running.
- Pre-Registration Packet- This should be the most helpful when learning more about our program. It will give an overview of Marathon Kids, the steps to get started, answer most questions teachers may have, and highlight all the resources available to our Coaches.
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Technical Assistance
Let's Move! Active Schools has a team of specialists ready to help you create an active school environment. Experienced PA/PE Advisors and national experts provide customized support and virtual/in-person trainings as well as a dynamic, action-focused Physical Activity Leader Learning System - all offered at no cost to those willing to be champions. To learn more, emailhelp@letsmoveschools.org or call 1-855-972-0876.
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Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart
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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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Thanks to all who attended the 3rd Annual Driver Education Conference!
Here are the resources from our outstanding speakers!
NJM Teen Driver SafetyAndy Pilgrim Teachers can email Andy and request copies of the Realities of Driving DVD and The Parent Driving Zone DVD (Also contains complete copy of The Driving Zone 2 on the same disk). Both these DVD's are being used by thousands of teachers in the US to supplement their curriculum's and add to the importance of driver education and the driver education teacher. Andy will mail them copies at NO COST to you. ANDY's EMAIL
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Driver Education Conference Resources
All speaker resources presented at the Driver Education Conference are posted on the NJAHPERD website.
SAVE THE DATE!
Driver Education will be offered as a pre-convention workshop on Sunday, February 26, 2017.
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No Equipment? No Excuses! So Many Grant Opportunities!
Check out the NJAHPERD Grant page on the website for an array of grants available for the 2016-17 school year. |
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Billion Mile Race Contest for NJAHPERD Members!
Have you heard about our friends at the Billion Mile Race who are challenging America's schools to walk and run a collective billion miles? We think that's a pretty cool goal and hope that your school will help them reach it. 188 New Jersey schools are already in the Race and we'd love to see that number grow. Joining the Billion Mile Race is free and easy, and participating schools are eligible for exciting grants and prizes, including a special offer exclusively for NJAHPERD members: join by September 30, 2016, and you'll be entered into a drawing to win a Fender Speaker System for your school! Here's how it works: - Take two minutes to register your school, here. For the question "How Did You Hear About the New Balance Foundation Billion Mile Race?" make sure to choose NJAHPERD.
- Wait to hear if your school has won!
You can read the official rules here. If you have any questions, you can reach the team at BillionMileRace@tufts.edu. We look forward to seeing New Jersey schools leading the charge toward 1 billion miles!
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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 the Alliance for A Healthier Generation shares 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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| | Shaping NJ is the state partnership for the Nutrition_ Physical Activity and Obesity program focusing on environmental and policy change. NJAHPERD is a coordinating partner in the school setting workgroup. |
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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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