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The HAHPERD February Newsletter is Out!

HAHPERD has gone "electronic" which means our printed newsletter is no longer being sent out through the postal service.  From now on, our newsletter will only appear on our website (www.hahperd.org).

Check out this newsletter to find out what's happening with HAHPERD by clicking on:  February Newsletter 2010.   Find out the latest about:

• The Teachers Mini-Combo Workshop on February 20th
• The Legislative Health and Wellness Day on February 18th
• The State Conference at the Stan Sheriff Center on May 7th
• and read on for much more...

SPRING FLING MINI COMBO WORKSHOP * Saturday, February 20, 2010 Registration at 8:30 * Workshop 9:00-12:30 * Keawe Gym at Kamehameha Middle School

HAHPERD has planned a first-ever 3-in-1 Mini Combo Workhop and physical educators are encouraged to take advantage of "this deal" which will also feature special guest speaker Dr. JoAnne Owen-Nauslar who comes with a long list of credentials including past president of AAHPERD.  Read on for more information about this exciting workshop with presenters in HOP Cross Training, Tennis, and Stick Juggling.

In an attempt to help Hawaii meet the nation's Healthy People 2010 Goal of increasing the quality and years of healthy living in Hawaii, HAHPERD is sponsoring a Legislative Health and Wellness Day on Thursday, February 18th beginning at 11:30 am at the State Capitol. 

You are invited to attend this event and to participate by emailing or calling your distirct state legislators to participate to make them more aware of the need for a lifetime of healthy activity.  By doing this, you will be advocating "A Lifetime of Healthy Activity."

Dr. JoAnne Owens-Nauslar is back to do another Geo Motion Workshop on Monday, February 22, 2010 from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Jarrett Middle School, Physical Education Classroom.  If you missed the workshop back in November, you should be sure to attend this one.  The NEW ELEMENTARY mats will be included as well as the original GEO mats.

HAHPERD is pleased to announce the 2009 Physical Education Teacher of the Year winners.  The middle school Teacher of the Year is Tracy Taylor from Kapolei Middle School, and the high school Teacher of the Year is Jon Taketa from Keaau High School.  Read on for the profiles of these two outstanding award winners.

This statewide program is calling for nominations for this year's awards.  The Call for Nominations has been expanded to also include Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, Health Education Professional of the Year, and Dance Educator of the Year.  The announcement of this was included in the February Newsletter.

One  mission of HAHPERD is to support local students interested in pursuing a career in health, physical education, recreation and dance.  It is through the HAHPERD Scholarship fund that high school seniors and those currently enrolled in a accredited program in health, physical education, recreation or dance are able to apply for either $750 (high school) or $1250 (college/University students). It is with great pleasure that HAHPERD present three Scholarships for $1250 for the 2009-2010 school year to Christopher Andes-Paquirigan, Julia Cost, and Amber Lee.  Click below for the profiles for these three recipients, and for more information for the 2010-2011 Schoarship Award.

12/15/09  Update:  The Scholarship Flyer with information for applying for this award, and Scholarship Forms are ready for downloading.  >>>

HAHPERD Board Endorses FIT Kids Act

The obesity epidemic has reached our nation's children.  In 2004, more than 9 million children and adolescents 6 to 19 years old were considered overweight. The Department of Health and Human Services estimates that by 2010, 20% of childrent in the United States will be obese.  Overweight adolescents have a 70% chance of becoming overweight adults.  Read on for more information about this FIT Kids Act and to find out how YOU can help to support this Act.

"Move Every Body, Every Day, Every Way” is the theme of the 2010 National Physical Education and Sport Week, May 1-7.

Each year NASPE develops special integrated activities for teachers and their students to do during National Physical Education and Sport Week. NASPE leaders and staff encourage all K-12 physical education teachers to take advantage of these wonderful resources to showcase the quality sport and physical education programs in your school and community.

Hawaii Physical Educators:  Let HAHPERD know about your plans for promoting National Physical Education and Sport week so we might be able to feature your special activities in our newsletter.