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EPS Hosts Jets PLAY 60 Program Kickoff Event
Elizabeth, N.J., October 20, 2017 – Elizabeth Public Schools hosted a two-session New York Jets PLAY 60 program kickoff event for nearly 4,000 students at the Dunn Sports Center on Wednesday, October 18.
Play 60 is an initiative of the National Football League that encourages kids to be active for 60 minutes a day in order to help reverse the trend of childhood obesity. The kickoff event, equipped by Modell’s Sporting Goods, featured Taneka Bowles, wife of Jets head coach Todd Bowles, former Jets safety Eric Coleman, Jets Flight Crew cheerleaders, and a special video from the Jets coach.
Elizabeth Board of Education President Stanley Neron, Board Vice President Maria Carvalho, and Board members Charlene Bathelus and Paul Perreira joined central administration and teachers in support of the encouragement of students to participate in physical activity by the Jets organization.
Elizabeth Public Schools’ fourth and fifth grade students were treated to a fun presentation introducing them to the PLAY 60 program where they received a Jets backpack along with a game planner to track their fitness. Each participating student is challenged to complete 60 minutes of activity every day over a four-week period.
A video featuring Coach Bowles was played to encourage students to take part in the program and strive to be their best. Top performing students from each grade will be entered into a drawing for tickets provided by Todd and Taneka Bowles to attend a Jets game this season.
During the Play60 activities, a check for $25,000 from Todd and Taneka Bowles was presented to Elizabeth Public Schools to support the district’s Special Olympics Play Unified program. The Special Olympics New Jersey Play Unified program offers a broad spectrum of inclusive sports and physical activity options to ensure that students of all abilities can experience the benefits of physical fitness and recreational and competitive athletics.
Elizabeth Board of Education President Stanley Neron takes pride in the success of Coach Bowles and his willingness to contribute to his hometown community.
“Coach Bowles is a shining example of the message I always share with all the students of our schools, that they are capable of defying the odds and achieving greatness,” said Neron.
“We are grateful that Coach Bowles and his wife Taneka continue to give back to the Elizabeth community that helped mold him into the successful person he is today and for their efforts in establishing such a great partnership with the New York Jets organization for a very important cause.”
The PLAY 60 program reinforces ways in which Elizabeth Public Schools works to create a safe and caring environment.
“Elizabeth Public Schools always seeks opportunities to promote social, intellectual, and physical wellness to our students,” said Elizabeth Public Schools Superintendent Olga Hugelmeyer.
“We are happy to welcome back the New York Jets PLAY 60 program as a vehicle to encourage our young students to stay active.”
EPS Hosts Jets PLAY 60 Program Kickoff Event
Elizabeth, N.J., October 20, 2017 – Elizabeth Public Schools hosted a two-session New York Jets PLAY 60 program kickoff event for nearly 4,000 students at the Dunn Sports Center on Wednesday, October 18.
Play 60 is an initiative of the National Football League that encourages kids to be active for 60 minutes a day in order to help reverse the trend of childhood obesity. The kickoff event, equipped by Modell’s Sporting Goods, featured Taneka Bowles, wife of Jets head coach Todd Bowles, former Jets safety Eric Coleman, Jets Flight Crew cheerleaders, and a special video from the Jets coach.
Elizabeth Board of Education President Stanley Neron, Board Vice President Maria Carvalho, and Board members Charlene Bathelus and Paul Perreira joined central administration and teachers in support of the encouragement of students to participate in physical activity by the Jets organization.
Elizabeth Public Schools’ fourth and fifth grade students were treated to a fun presentation introducing them to the PLAY 60 program where they received a Jets backpack along with a game planner to track their fitness. Each participating student is challenged to complete 60 minutes of activity every day over a four-week period.
A video featuring Coach Bowles was played to encourage students to take part in the program and strive to be their best. Top performing students from each grade will be entered into a drawing for tickets provided by Todd and Taneka Bowles to attend a Jets game this season.
During the Play60 activities, a check for $25,000 from Todd and Taneka Bowles was presented to Elizabeth Public Schools to support the district’s Special Olympics Play Unified program. The Special Olympics New Jersey Play Unified program offers a broad spectrum of inclusive sports and physical activity options to ensure that students of all abilities can experience the benefits of physical fitness and recreational and competitive athletics.
Elizabeth Board of Education President Stanley Neron takes pride in the success of Coach Bowles and his willingness to contribute to his hometown community.
“Coach Bowles is a shining example of the message I always share with all the students of our schools, that they are capable of defying the odds and achieving greatness,” said Neron.
“We are grateful that Coach Bowles and his wife Taneka continue to give back to the Elizabeth community that helped mold him into the successful person he is today and for their efforts in establishing such a great partnership with the New York Jets organization for a very important cause.”
The PLAY 60 program reinforces ways in which Elizabeth Public Schools works to create a safe and caring environment.
“Elizabeth Public Schools always seeks opportunities to promote social, intellectual, and physical wellness to our students,” said Elizabeth Public Schools Superintendent Olga Hugelmeyer.
“We are happy to welcome back the New York Jets PLAY 60 program as a vehicle to encourage our young students to stay active.”