January
2017

ISSUE
No. 11

Heart Hero News
A Message from your NJAHPERD JRFH/HFH Coordinator

Dear Heart Heros,
 
Happy New Year!

Hope this Heart Hero News finds you all gearing
up for your 2017 events. The Zoo Crew has be en exciting, and " Roary " has been a real hit!

I would like to invite you all to the NJAHPERD Annual Convention and to the JRFH and HFH Coordinators Breakfast, on Tuesday February 28, 7am-7:45am. This is a "thank you" to all for hosting an event this past year. Please come meet other coordinators and enjoy great networking and a wonderful buffet.

We all, as physical education teachers, are constantly looking for more funds to assist us with meeting our programs' needs. Hosting a JRFH or HFH event can help get those funds by providing your district with gift certificates for equipment from US Games. If you help the AHA by hosting an event, they in turn help you provide equipment for your program. This supplements your district funds and can provide that expensive piece that you may not have thought was possible.

Please pass this info on to a colleague who may not host an event , and ask them to consider hosti ng this year. If they host an event, you will also be granted the same amount of gift certificates as the new host earns from their event. That is a REAL BONUS!
 
Hope to see you at the Convention,
Sincerely,


Mickey Fox
NJAHPERD JRFH/HFH Coordinator
Thank You!!
We would like to extend a HEART-felt THANK YOU to all of our JFH and HFH Coordinators!! Without you, our fight to end heart disease and stroke would not be possible! 2016-17 Coordinators

AHA Sessions at Annual Convention! 
Mark Your Calendars

Monday 10:30AM
Double Dutch for Life                                Monmouth 3-4
Ken Hoff, Jeff Soares, Ocean Township High School
Double Dutch promotes teamwork, endurance, strength, agility and coordination.  This "old school" activity involves at least three people; one or more jumping and two turning the ropes in an egg beater motion.  This hands-on workshop is intended for Physical Education teachers grades K-12 and will give attendees the opportunity to learn how to turn and jump. Elementary, Middle, Secondary
 
7:00 - 9:00 AM
JRFH/HFH Coordinator Breakfast Meeting                    Oceanview Restaurant
Mickey Fox, NJAHPERD JRFH/HFH Coordinator
Jim Presbrey, AHA  Vice President, Youth Market
All 2015-16 Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart Coordinators are invited to attend the annual breakfast meeting. Pre-registration required.
 
Tuesday 9:15AM -10:15AM
Implementing CPR Programs in Your School                        Promenade 7-8
Catherine Kinney, American Heart Association
Training your students in hand only CPR and improving the chain of survival in your community Elementary, Middle, Secondary, Higher Education, College/University Pre-Professional Students
 
 
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Manchester Jump Rope Team                                Monmouth 3-4
John Portuese, Manchester Township Elementary School
Join the American Heart Association sponsored Jump Rope Team for an exciting skills demonstration.
Save Lives and Earn Rewards for Your School!
When you complete a JRFH or HFH event, you provide future generations with the knowledge and tools needed to stay heart healthy for life. By holding an event you can save lives - and become eligible for SHAPE America grants, awards and other benefits.   

Join the fight against heart disease and childhood obesity by registering your Jump Rope For Heart or Hoops For Heart event today!
Congratulations Tinc Road School, Flanders, NJ 
Congratulations to Tinc Road "TIGERS" for meeting their goal of over $7,000 on their combined JRFH/HFH event this year.

Mr. Guili and Ms. Bretzger the Physical education teachers hosted the events by having the JUMP event inside while having the HOOPS outside Tinc Road School.

The incentive for the students was to see Mr. Guili dress as "ROARY" in a lion costume for morning arrival. Well, the Tigers accomplished their goal and Mr. Guili fulfilled the challenge.

The Tigers really completed the "ZOO CREW" this year. CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT EVENT FOR JRFH and HFH !!
This is January, Resolve to Exercise and Eat Healthy!
Now that the holidays are over and 2017 is officially in full swing, it's time to start the New Year off on the right foot. Whether you're getting back to your heart-healthy habits after a little holiday "cheating" or turning over a new leaf with a resolution to improve your health and quality of life, there's no time like the present to include exercise and a good diet to your daily routine!
Interested in Bonus US Games Gift Certificates for your school?
Participate in the AHA Coordinator Referral Program!
How it works.....
  • Your school completes a Jump Rope For Heart or Hoops For Heart event during the '16 -'17 school year
  • You help recruit a NEW School* by setting up a meeting between the AHA Youth Market Director and a key decision maker (PE Teacher, Principal, Superintendent) at the new school
  • The new school completes an event before May 2017
  • You can earn BONUS US Games Gift Certificates based on the amount of dollars raised by the new school!
IF THE....
 New School Raises                Your School Earns
 $1,500-$2,999            =          $100 in US GAMES
 $3,000-$4,499            =          $200 in US GAMES
 $4,500-$5,999            =          $300 in US GAMES
 $6,000-$7,499            =          $400 in US GAMES
 $7,500-$9,999            =          $500 in US GAMES
$10,000-$12,499         =          $600 in US GAMES
$12,500-$14,999         =          $700 in US GAMES
$15,000-$17,499         =          $800 in US GAMES
$17,500-$19,999         =          $900 in US GAMES
$20,000-$22,499         =          $1,000 in US GAMES

  • BONUS* If you recruit a 2nd school, you will earn an additional $100 in US Games certificates above & beyond the match listed above. Example: You help to recruit 3 schools that each raise $1,500. You will receive $100 in matching US Games certificates for each school plus an additional $200 for recruiting 2 more schools beyond the 1st referral for $500 total.
  • New School*:  Any school that did not complete a Jump Rope For Heart or Hoops For Heart event in school years 2014-2015 or 2015-2016. 
  • Donations must be received by the American Heart Association no later than June 1, 2017 from both your school, and your referral in order for you to qualify.
For information or to make a referral, please email Jim Presbrey or call, 917-213-9432.
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How did these foods get on this list, and how can you keep them from adding too much sodium to your diet? prompt coordinated record controller indeterminate extended remote.
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#GetMovingPlay60 with the NFL PLAY 60 Challenge
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Are you ready to   take the Challenge?
Free Lesson Plans
Download free elementary and middle school lesson plans from the American Heart Association!.
Interactive Cardiovascular Library
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The PULSE Online 
The latest edition of The Pulse, SHAPE America's newsletter for the Jump Rope For Heart and Hoops For Heart programs, is now available. Each issue provides access to event best practices, teaching resources and more!

In this issue:
  • Recipe for Success
  • JRFH/HFH Zoo Crew
  • It Takes a Village
  • JRFH: Cooperative Challenge Style
  • State Spotlights
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Disclaimer: The ideas in the Heart Hero News 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, Editor, Heart Hero News
NJAHPERD