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Tim SullivanMontclair State University

What Every Health And Physical EducationTeacher Needs To Know About Option 2

It is imperative for the state’s health and physical educa-tion teachers to be aware of the state’s proposed revisions ofthe graduation requirements, known as Option 2, as well aschanges to the Core Curriculum Content Standards, and howthese changes can impact your students, as well as healthand physical education instruction across the state.

The good news is that the revisions to the core curriculum standards have been rewrit-ten to focus more on the development and maintenance of a healthy, active lifestyle,which is critical given the rising obesity rates of our youth. These standards were adoptedby the State Board of Education on April 7, 2004. They are designed to develop theknowledge and skills to make choices that contribute to a healthy lifestyle; how toprevent injuries and disease; stress and conflict management, character and leadershipdevelopment; the importance of relationships with family and friends; how to move safelyand effectively to become physically fit, and citizenship.

Of concern for health and physical education teachers are the revisions to Option 2,which allows school districts greater flexibility in allowing students to achieve the corecurriculum standards through “alternative” experiences outside the classroom.

Option 2 is not new. But the revisions, which are scheduled to be adopted by the StateBoard of Education in January 2004, place a greater emphasis on flexibility and lessemphasis on “seat time” and credit as the measures of student achievement.

The issue for health and physical education teachers is clear. Option 2 means thatmore students will likely graduate without traditional instruction in health and physicaleducation – courses that are more crucial than ever given the rising obesity rates in ouryouth. Over time, it will erode the 150-minute health and physical education mandateand the core standards, and may cost teachers their jobs.

While the rules are voluntary now, teachers need to be aware that there are membersof the state Board of Education who believe Option 2 should be mandatory.

Option 2 already allows local school boards to approve alternative programs in lieu ofparticipation in physical education. But the new rules instruct school boards to be flex-ible in determining what could be counted as an acceptable “alternative” experience.If the local board of education approves it, the principal must certify that the student isachieving the locally developed objectives. In most cases, that means the student gets apass/fail grade, often times awarded by a coach who is not a certified health and physicaleducation teacher.

Under Option 2, students who participate in interscholastic sports, marching band, oreven ROTC, for example, may be allowed to opt out of daily health and physical educa-tion classes, if the school board decides their participation on the sports team or extracur-ricular activity achieves or exceeds the standards.

President's message

4 Exec. Dir.Message

4 Past Pres.Message

6 Nominations

7 SpecialOlympics

8 LakeConference

10 StudentDivision News

11 Awards andKudos

12 JRFH/AcesNews

13 TISHE

14 ExecutiveBoard

15 NJAHPERDMembershipForm

16 LegislativeFitness Day”Calling AllDancers”

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But it’s not just school-related activities that would countunder Option 2. Schools are permitted to use experiencesoutside of school—a local gym, a YMCA, a town soccerleague—as alternative educational experiences. Outsideactivities such as private karate classes, community youthleagues, and fitness clubs could also count. The same couldalso apply to students who participate in independent study,co-curricular and extracurricular activities, interdisciplinaryand theme-based programs, and internships. If they can beconnected to physical education, there’s a good chance thatsomeone will try to use the experience to opt out.

In addition, local school boards will also be allowed touse performance or competency assessments to approvethe completion of educational programs or activities thatoccurred before students enrolled in high school. That’sright—a student could say that he/she was physically fitand physically literate and no longer needs instruction inphysical education—in eighth grade!

The state insists that it is not intending to excuse studentsfrom daily physical education classes, and that the opt-outoption should only apply to students who have what it calls“enhanced educational experiences” that exceed what otherstudents can get in the regular class.

But while it is up to the local school board to ensure thatthese “alternative” experiences meet or exceed the currentstandards – it is unclear whether the state has any oversightrole regarding what a district can decide is an appropriatesubstitute under Option 2.

The state’s decision to adopt Option 2 is even more puz-zling, when compared against the dire news that we readdaily regarding the increasing obesity rates among today’skids. With the National Center for Health Statistics findingthat nearly one out of every seven students between theages of 6 and 19 are overweight, it is clear that we arefacing a health crisis with our youth – and that health andphysical education classes must be maintained, if not in-creased. The dissenters will say that student athletes al-ready get more than enough exercise and they don’t needmore time in the gym—they need more time in the class-room learning math, science, and other courses.

The state’s new graduation requirements, including Op-tion 2, are scheduled to affect all freshmen entering highschool in September 2004. Teachers should be aware thatunder the current rules, even though Option 2 is not lim-ited to physical education, school districts use it most oftento allow student athletes to opt out of participation in physi-cal education. Now that the new guidelines have been ex-panded to include a greater variety of activities, the ques-tion is how many more districts, and how many more stu-dents, will be allowed to opt out of health and physicaleducation instruction.

Clearly, Option 2 raises several troubling issues for healthand physical education teachers. There are few, if anyguidelines, on how students will meet the core curriculumstandards if they are taking outside, non-school classes, andnot learning the curriculum in the classroom. School

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districts considering Option 2 must focus on making surethat the core curriculum is being taught to our students –not just that students are receiving 150 minutes of activities– but that does appear to be the case. We need less focuson the 150 minutes, and more on quality programs! It isalso unclear how school districts would be able to accessstudents’ progress towards the core curriculum standards ifthey allow outside, non-school activities to count underOption 2. There are no guidelines in place on how schooldistricts should document and monitor the student’s progresstoward core curriculum standards if they adopt Option 2.There is also no guidance on whether the district shouldaccept uncertified coaches and teachers teaching students– which is what would happen if outside, non-schoolactivities were accepted by the school district underOption 2.

Finally, there is also no guidance regarding what hap-pens to a student whose sports team ends in mid-semester– would they just return to a physical education or healthclass, and be expected to catch up? Would they be heldaccountable for mid term exams and finals—if the schooleven has them in health and physical education? Wouldthey get a grade for the year or just the time they wereactually in class? What about a student whose season endsearly and goes to class for a few weeks and then out again—say in a fall sport that ends early and then decides to go outfor a winter one?

NJAHPERD, as well as our national organization,AAHPERD, have expressed our concerns about Option 2.Now it’s your turn. The lessons and training taught by com-munity coaches, private karate class instructors, or any othervolunteers, no matter how well intentioned, simply cannotreplicate the instruction that takes place by certified healthand physical education teachers inside the classroom, andwe must guard against local school boards pretending thatit does. If significant numbers of students are allowed toopt out of health and physical education classes, these chil-dren will graduate without the proper education, and schoolboards will start reducing the number of health and physi-cal education classes taught in the schools.

That’s why we are urging health and physical educationteachers to monitor their local school board’s policy deci-sions on Option 2, keep track of the number of studentswho are allowed to opt out of their classes, and report toNJAHPERD. Discuss this issue with members of yourcommunity, and with your students’ parents. Write to yourlegislators, and your local newspapers. Contact membersof the State Board of Education and let your concerns beknown. Make people aware of the importance of healthand physical education, and the dangers that this proposalposes to our children’s health. We want to make sure thatthe board’s actions are in the best interest of the students,and that New Jersey’s leadership role in health and physi-cal education remains. Now is not the time for a short-sighted, cost-cutting move that will harm our students.Don’t wait – get involved today!

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• The road to success is always under construction• You can be certain that nothing will be accomplished

if you do nothing• Class is when you are getting run out of town and you

make it look like you are leading a parade• You may encounter many defeats but never be

defeated• When life gives you lemons, make lemonade• The teacher isn’t always right, but he’s always the

teacher• Horse sense is what horses have that keep them from

betting on people• The only thing that can be achieved without effort

is failure• Can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen• Speak when you are angry and you’ll make the best

speech you’ll ever regret• Many a truth spoken in jest• Little strokes fell great oaks• An act of kindness no matter how small is ever forgotten

Message from the CEO

• You should lose the same wayyou win – and I think youshow more class in the wayyou lose than when you win

• Enthusiasm makes thedifference

• A poor workman finds faultwith his tools

• The “Do as I say, not as I do”theory gets a poor response

• The roses are usually there ifyou can just spot them and appreciate them

• It’s not whether you win or lose but how you placethe blame

• An egotist is a person who is never in doubt but isoften in error

• When your work speaks for itself, don’t interrupt• You can fool some of the people all of the time and

you can fool all of the people some of the time… andthat is sufficient

As an end of year message, I thought that I would share with you some of my favorite one liners as I have been collectingthese for many years… as follows:

. . . and my all time favorite: Do not let them live rent free in your head !! Please stay healthy, enjoy the remainderto the school year and the time off with your families. My very best, Joe Locascio

Spring has sprung! It had to finally make it here! I hopeeveryone is anticipating the wonderful weather we sodeserve to get those kids out and moving the fresh air. If youhaven’t already read it somewhere—your annual NJAHPERDconvention held from February 9 – 10th, 2004 was anoverwhelming success thanks to the efforts of President TimSullivan and the entire executive board. Our attendance wasup, our presentations were of the highest quality and thestudent division experienced a well attended, super-chargedworkshop on Sunday the 8th.

Be on the lookout for “THE PINK POSTCARD!” It shouldbe reaching you before the end of May. If you remember, thiswas the card that lists the workshops and conferences thatNJAHPERD hosts during the upcoming school year 2004-2005. When you get it—you know where to put it!!! That’scorrect, right on your refrigerator! We look forward to servingyou by presenting the most current materials and informationfrom AAHPERD, NJAHPERD, the State Dept. of Education,the State Department of Health, the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention, and the list goes on!

We are in the midst of a time when we, as professionals,will be able to “get the message out” concerning the impactof overweight, obesity, diabetes and many other healthrelated diseases. It is our charge to make sure that we aredelivering QUALITY health and physical education programs

Message from Chris Baccarella, Past Presidentthat challenge and encourage ourstudents to participate in ourprograms as well as activitiesoutside of our own curricula. WeMUST be role models for them orwhat do we expect to accomplish?

The American Alliance forHealth, Physical Education, Recre-ation, and Dance in February, helda forum in Washington, DC topresent and discuss the ramifica-tions of NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND.Please go to the website (www.AAHPERD.org) and makeyourself aware of what is taking place within our professions!Along with this our state legislature is considering theimplementation of OPTION II. If you are not familiar withthis, DO IT NOW. Go to www.NJAHPERD.org and check itout. You may want to become active with this organizationin educating the “powers that be” concerning DAILYQUALITY HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION taught bya certified Health and Physical Education professional.As Past President I pledge to continue to serve you and ourbest interests. If you ever need to contact me—check out theweb—I’m there!!! The very best to all of you in wrapping upthis school year 2003-2004. Remember, do it for the kids!!!!

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Yes I mean you! We all work with outstanding physical education, health, recreation, and danceteachers, yet their extraordinary efforts go unnoticed. Don’t let this happen. Nominate that person for the awardthey deserve. Simply go to WWW.NJAHPERD.ORG and click on “awards”. On the page you will find all the awardslisted and their criteria. Find which award suits the person you would like to nominate, fill out the nominationform with the correct information, and email it to jkyle98509@aol.com.

Awards information is also listed below, and an awards form insert is included in this issue of FYI.It’s that easy! We need special people like you to help us recognize the outstanding teachers we have in the

state of New Jersey. Our profession deserves to have these individuals stand out and show they are makinga difference. So please help us give these teachers what they more than deserve!

Attention NJAHPERD Members . . .NOW IS THE TIME TO NOMINATE A COLLEAGUE FOR AN AWARD!!!

Distinguished Leadership AwardThis award is presented to a professional who has madean outstanding contribution to the advancement ofhealth, physical education, recreation, and dance.Criteria: Ten (10) or more years of teaching experience,five (5) of which must be consecutive and completed priorto being recommended for the award. A member ofNJAHPERD for a minimum of ten (10) years OR an indi-vidual who is not eligible for NJAHPERD membership buthas made significant contributions to our discipline.

Professional Achievement AwardThis award is presented to an individual with 25 years ofsuccessful teaching, administration, or professionalservice in health, physical education, or dance.Criteria: Twenty-five (25) years of successful teaching,administration, or professional service in any of thefollowing areas: health, physical education, recreation,or dance. Five (5) years of continuous membership,including the year of the granting of this award.

Everett L. Hebel AwardThis award is presented in honor of Dr. Everett. Hebel,43 years an educator of health and physical education.He was a former President of NJAHPERD, as well as ateacher, coach, and athletic director.Critera: NJAHPERD membership for a minimum of ten(10) years. Taught in discipline (health, physical educa-tion, recreation, or dance) for a minimum of five (5)years. Administrator of health, physical education, rec-reation, dance, or athletic school programs. Coachingand officiating (co-curricular, middle school, secondaryor college levels) for a minimum of five (5) years.

Dance Education AwardThis award is presented to a teacher of dance whocontributes to the growth of dance in New Jersey.Criteria: Is presently or has been a teacher of dancein public or private school, college or university

(excluding private studio). Promotes dance as a part ofthe curriculum as a performing art. Contributes to thegrowth of dance in the State of New Jersey. Conductsworkshops, lectures and /or demonstration as a meansto further educate teachers and students.

Outstanding Teacher AwardThis award is presented to members of NJAHPERD withfive (5) or more years of teaching experience in health,physical education, recreation, and dance.Criteria: Demonstrates creative and/or innovative teach-ing techniques in health, physical education, recreationand dance programs. Is instrumental in developing andestablishing an outstanding health, physical education,recreation, and dance program. Identifies excellencein teaching health, physical education, recreation, anddance.

Lilyan B. Wright—Student of the Year AwardThis award honors a college student who has served his/her college and professional organization and shownexcellence in academics.Criteria: Has attended two (2) or more conferences,workshops, clinics, or student division meetings. Hascompleted 60 or more semester hours. Has an overallcumulative average of 2.8 or higher and a cumulativemajor average of 3.0 or higher.

Honor AwardThis is the highest award presented by NJAHPERD. It isawarded to an individual who has made continued andsignificant contributions to the profession. Criteria: Served professionally in school, college orcommunity programs for a period of at least ten (10)years prior to recommendation. Possess a Master’sdegree (can be waived by a unanimous vote of theHonor’s Award Committee).Present evidence of success-ful experience in any five or more of the categories listedbelow. Discipline refers to health, physical education,

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safety, recreation, dance, and /or athletics. Electedofficer in AAHPERD, EDA, or NJAHPERD. Chairpersonof a selected of the national, district or state associa-tion. Elected officer of other professional organizations.College department head or director; public schoolsupervisor; coordinator; consultant of health, physicaleducation or recreation; city director; or athletic direc-tor. Speaker before educational societies, conventions,assemblies, luncheon meetings or radio/televisionpresentation on topics related to our disciplinein the past ten (10) years. Titles, places, dates andapproximate size of audience are to be included.Articles written on health, safety, physical education,recreation or dance for magazine, course of study,handbooks, manuals, etc. Name of publication and dateof printing are to be included. Contributions to conven-tion programs, workshops, panel discussions or serviceas discussion leaders, etc., identify location, dates, andtopic.initiate, design, and complete new programs,projects, or research relating to our discipline, includedetails. Author or co-author of one or more books in anarea of our discipline, give date of publication.

Thomas Vodola Adapted Physical Education AwardThis award is presented in honor of Dr.Thomas Vodola,a long time advocate of adapted physical education inNew Jersey and throughout the country.Criteria: Shown outstanding leadership in the field ofadapted physical education. Has a pragmatic approachto planning and implementing physical educationprogram for the handicapped. Used innovativetechniques in the field of adapted physical education.Used a variety of public relations strategies to spreadthe message of adapted physical education. Soughtprofessional improvement through continuingeducation. Worked toward raising awareness of the

entire community to the values of proper physicaleducation programming for the handicapped.

Sal Abitanta Exemplary High School PE AwardRecognizes outstanding high school physical educationprograms, which meet the highest standards ofprofessional programming and provide a model thatcan be duplicated by other school districts throughoutNew Jersey. Criteria: High School Physical Education Program mustdemonstrate; Professional Curriculum, highest profes-sional planning, high degree of student participationsatisfaction, enhanced involvement in the cognitive,affective and physical aspects of Physical Education.Fifty percent of the Physical Education teachers mustbe member of NJAHPERD before the application issubmitted. School has a policy of non-exemption ofathletes from Physical Education class.

Excellence in Recreation Programmingand Leadership AwardThis award is recognized outstanding achievementsand/or accomplishments in recreation programming orleadership relating to the advancement of health,wellness, fitness, or sports in schools or the commu-nity. Awards can be submitted in any of the followingcategories: a) health, fitness or wellness programs; b)therapeutic and special populations programs; c)special events, community impact and educationalprograms; and d) recreation leadership. Individualsmaking a nomination must be either an active memberof NJAHPERD or NJRPA.Criteria: Uniqueness, range of appeal, potential impact,meeting of high standards, outstanding leadership,creativity, advancement of field, design of a recreationfacility.

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NJAHPERD Awards Nomination Form For 2004 – 2005

Name of award: ________________________________________ Candidate being nominated: ____________________________________

Name: __________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________

City _______________________________________________________ State ___________________________ Zip _______________________

Phone (H) __________________________________________________ (W) _______________________________________________________

Nominated by:

Name of award: ________________________________________ Candidate being nominated: ____________________________________

Name: __________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________

City _______________________________________________________ State ___________________________ Zip _______________________

Phone (H) __________________________________________________ (W) _______________________________________________________

Return information to: Jennifer Ellis jkyle98509@aol.com

Dear NJAHPERD Members,

We welcome you to learn more about Special Olympics New Jersey and the services that we offer. SpecialOlympics New Jersey is a non-profit organization that provides year-round sports training and Olympic-typecompetition in 23 sports for more than 13,500 children and adults with intellectual or other closely related devel-opmental disabilities. Special Olympics New Jersey provides local and statewide sports skills training and athleticcompetition in each county throughout the state culminating in over 140 competitive events year-round in thefollowing sports:

Fall: Cycling, Equestrian, Golf, Roller Skating, Soccer and Volleyball.

Winter: Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Floor Hockeyand Speed Skating.

Spring: Basketball, Bowling, and Motor Activity Training.

Summer: Aquatics, Bocce, Gymnastics, Powerlifting, Sailing, Softball, Tennis, Table Tennis andTrack and Field.

Special Olympics New Jersey provides sports training to athletes through local school, agency and communityprograms that compete on the Area (county), Sectional (north, central and south) and at the Chapter (state) level inany or all of the four sports seasons. All of our 16,000 + volunteers receive training and certification to work withour athletes and conduct competitions.

Special Olympics New Jersey recently opened a Sports Complexin Mercer County. The facility is the first of its kind and is home toThe Law Enforcement Leadership Center, The Wawa Exercise &Wellness Center, The Ford Motor Company Outdoor SportsCenter, The Walsh Family Sports Education & Family Center, TheCommerce Bank Sibling Library and Young Athlete Activity Area,S. Michael Higgins Coaching Education Library and the Sports &Recreation Center (which should be complete by 2005). The SportsComplex is located at 3 Princess Rd. Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. Pleasestop by for a tour of the facility. You can also visit us on-line atwww.sonj.org or give us a call at (609) 896-8000 or (800) 650-SONJ.

To find a volunteer or coaching opportunity in your area pleasecall us or visit our website for more information!

See you soon!Special Olympics New Jersey

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Student Division WorkshopOn February 8th 2004 the NJAPHERD Student division workshop took place at East Brunswick High School. The

workshop was organized by students from Montclair, William Paterson, Rowan, Kean and The College of New Jersey, allwith the Student Division Advisor, Dr. Carolyn Masterson. Over 100 students attended. The goal of the workshop was toinstruct students about the teaching of health and physical education. Guest speakers were: Peggy Hunter, former NASPETeacher of the Year from New Hampshire and Nora Gelperin, Rutgers University. The workshop was a wonderful successbecause students were actively involved in learning activities that could be used in their teaching.

The AAPHERD Convention was held from March 31st to April 4th 2004 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Rich Lamberson,Student Division Vice President attended along with several other students from Montclair, William Paterson andRowan University. The convention center had an array of vendors representing all fields of physical education, health,fitness, recreation, dance, and athletic training, etc. In addition, students attended several presentations that gave them abetter understanding of their field of study.

During the convention, NASPE honored exemplary students from all over the country with the Major of the Year Awards.Beth Kirkpatrick, a representative of Polar Inc., was the keynote speaker. Her speech was very motivational. She talkedabout the obesity epidemic in America today. Furthermore, she spoke about the importance of health and physical educa-tion in schools and what students should be learning in order to be physically active for a lifetime.

Finally, Rich Lamberson helped with the presentation that was given by the students who attended theNational Student Leadership Conference last October in Alabama. Student leaders from all over the coun-try attended. They shared what future professionals should be doing to improve their leadership qualities aswell as what future professionals should be doing to improve their careers.

Student Division News

Please contact the NJAHPERD Student Division officersif you are willing to help us plan next year’s events.

Rich Lamberson Past VP Student Division LambersonR1@mail.montclair.edu

Steven Roy VP Student Division RoyS1@mail.montclair.edu

Lauren McAlister Secretary, Panzer Student Association

Dr. Carolyn Masterson mastersonc@mail.montclair.edu

National Student Division Workshop

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Sal Abitanta Exemplary High School East Brunswick High School East Brunswick High SchoolPhysical Education Program Award

Outstanding Dance Dale Schmid New Jersey Department of EducationTeacher of the Year Award

Distinguished Leadership Award Len Saunders Montvale Public Schools

Professional Achievement Award Maria Caterino West Deptford Public SchoolsChip Candy Medford Public Schools

Outstanding College Dr. Carolyn Masterson Montclair State UniversityTeacher of the Year Award

Excellence in Recreation Ben SchafferProgramming andLeadership Reward

Thomas Vodola Lynn Holman West Windsor - Plainsboro PublicSchools

Matthew Schineeli Livingstone State University

Special Recognition Award Linda Morse NJ Department of Education

Honor Award Dr. Mary Putman Rowan University

Outstanding Elementary Edward Davis Tinton Falls Public SchoolsTeacher of the Year Award

Outstanding Middle School Jill Humann Middletown Public SchoolsTeacher of the Year Award

Presidential Citation Award Harry Anderson, Tim Sullivan, NJAHPERD Executive CommitteeJoe Locascio, Joan Mariconda

Everett L. Hebel Award Patricia Dougherty Ocean City Public Schools

2004 NJAHPERD Awards Recipients

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North Brunswick, NJ, April 23, 2004 . . . For 25 years JumpRope For Heart has helped children improve their activitylevels, learn the value of a healthy lifestyle and make adifference in the fight against heart disease and stroke –New Jerseyís No. 1 and No. 3 causes of death. Jump RopeFor Heart, a national service-learning program promotingeducation, physical activity and raising dollars to fundresearch, is co-sponsored annually by the American HeartAssociation and the American Alliance for Health, PhysicalEducation, Recreation and Dance (AHPERD). Over the past25 years Jump Rope For Heart has made a difference in thelives of thousands of New Jersey children.

This year American Heart Association Jump Rope ForHeart is celebrating 25 years of physical activity, livinghealthy and saving lives as 2004 marks the 25th anniver-sary of Jump Rope For Heart. New Jersey APHERD joinedwith the American Heart Association, schools and students

New Jersey Schools CelebrateAmerican Heart Association Jump Rope For Heart 25th

Anniversary on May 5th – Worldwide ACES Daythroughout New Jersey on Project ACES (All Children Exer-cise Simultaneously) Day on Wednesday, May 5 to “just jump”and celebrate the 25th anniversary of Jump Rope For Heart.

Students jumped with ropes and without jump ropes.They jumped in place. They jumped up and down, jumpedout on the playground and in the gym. They jumped in theclassroom, jumped in the hallways and jumped in lunch-rooms. All this New Jersey jumping took place on May 5 toobserve Project ACES Day and celebrate the 25th anniver-sary of Jump Rope For Heart. The 25th anniversary JumpRope For Heart celebration was supported by New JerseyAHPERD, Project ACES and the New Jersey Council onPhysical Fitness and Sports. For more information about NewJersey’s 25th anniversary celebration for Jump Rope ForHeart or bringing Jump Rope For Heart to your school, callthe American Heart Association at 732.821.2610 or con-tact us at ymheritage@heart.org.

AAHPERD National Convention:Once Again NJ Was In A Leadership Role

• Numerous individuals from NJ made presentationsat the 2004 AAHPERD Convention in New Orleans

• Steve Cone completed a very productive year asPresident of the Alliance

• Linda Morse and Jim McCall represented our StateDepartment

AwardsTheresa Purcell Cone

Margie Hanson Distinguished Service Award

• Many folks from our Higher Education Centers madepresentations

• Numerous state supervisors were in attendance

• High School, Middle School and Elementary teachersfrom NJ presented and participated in the proceedings

Fleetwood Elementary School, Mount Laurel, NJCarol Lynch — one of 12 schools selected for NASPE National Stars program.

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PresidentTim Sullivan

President-ElectJacqueline Malaska

Past-PresidentChris Baccarella

Executive DirectorJoseph Locascio

TreasurerJoan Mariconda

Recording SecretaryArlene Dolegiewitz

Vice President HealthNora Gelprin

Vice President Physcial EducationPam Christakos

Vice President RecreationBen Schaffer

Vice President DanceLucille Williams

Vice President Sports &AthleticsPat Longo

Vice President Student DivisionRich Lamberson

Vice President Elect HealthJennifer Tym

Vice President Elect Physical EducationAnne Quintavella

Vice President Elect RecreationRichard Mann

Vice President Elect DanceMarcella A Gonzales

Vice President Elect Student DivisionSteven Roy

Vice President Elect Sports & AthleticsLara Wallert

Awards Committee ChairpersonJennifer Ellis

Constitution, Bylaws, & Operating CodesDr. Michele Fisher

Credentials & ElectionsDr. Domenica Desiderioscioli

County Council CoordinatorJacqueline Malaska

Long Range PlanningBruce Peragallo

NecrologyJuanita Fieseler

NJEA ConventionJo Ann Groeger

Research and GrantsEditor of The ReporterDr. Kathy Silgailis

Technology CommitteeTBA

Advisors to Student DivisionDr. Carolyn Masterson

Dept. of Education Rep.Jim McCall

Retirees NetworkDr. Pearl Kowalski

EDA Rep. - Council for ConventionsDr. Klara Gubacs

EDA Rep. - Council for ServicesA. Lynn Holman

Editor, FYIDr. Richard Fopeano, Dr. Peter Rattigan

Legislative Action CommitteeBruce Peregallo

MembershipLynn Vollmuth

ParliamentarianDr. Lilyan Wright

Jump Rope for Heart Coordinator/Lake ConferenceJohn Grzymko

NJEA RepSharyn Robbins

Legislative Fitness DayRich Mann

AdvocacyTBA

American Heart Association Rep.Nan Cashson

NJAHPERD EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

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Volume 17, No. 1

NJAHPERD MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

❒ RENEWAL ❒ NEW MEMBER (check one) Please Print (or affix address label)

Name:_________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________

Home Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________Street/city/state/zip

School: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

School Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________Street/city/state/zip

Home Phone: __________________W Phone:___________________ Email: _____________________ Fax _______________

College attended: ____________________________________________

Membership Classifications/Fees

❒ $50 Professional membership ❒ $90 2 year membership ❒ $130 3 year membership

❒ $1000 Life Membership, Payable in 3 installments. First Pymt. $350, Second Pymt. $350 four months later.

Final Pymt. $300, four months later.

❒ $10 Student – College/University Presently Attending __________________________________

❒ $25 College Senior – 2 year membership _____________________________________________

❒ $15 Retired

❒ $75 Organization (non-profit) one place

❒ $125 Commercial Membership

Primary Affillation (Choose One Only)

❒ Health ❒ Physical Education ❒ Sports and Athletics ❒ Pre School

❒ Recreation ❒ Dance ❒ Adapted PE ❒ All

❒ Other: ________________________________

Teaching Level❒ Elementary ❒ Middle/ Jr high ❒ High school ❒ College Student

❒ Municipal ❒ Retired ❒ Club ❒ Administration

❒ Other: ________________________________

Your teaching certification was awarded by:_________________________________________

_____ I would like to serve the association as a committtee member or officer

_____ I am interested in presenting a program at a Workshop, Conference or Convention

Make checks payable to NJAHPERD and send to:Executive Director, NJAHPERD, PO Box 7578, North Brunswick, NJ 08902-7578 Phone: 732.297.1040 Fax: 732.297.6020

FOR OFFICE USE: Date Rec’d.________ Check/PO#________ Expiration Date_______

New Jersey Association ofHealth, Physical Education,Recreation and DancePO Box 7578, North Brunswick

NJ 08092-7578

FIRST CLASSU. S. POSTAGE

P A I DPermit #118

Pleasantville, NJ08232

Do you have a dance program in your school, you would like to share?Do you teach hip hop, line dancing, jazz or any other kind of dance?

If you answered yes to any of theabove questions, then we NEED you!

If you are interested in presenting a workshop at ourannual conference March 5th and 6th please contact me.

Lucille Williams Vice President of DanceUnion High School, North 3rd Street, Union, NJ 07083

E Mail: Gymcoach54@aol.com

Calling All Dancers