Northeastern

Gently Used Equipment

Thank you for viewing the Gently Used Equipment - Helping Hands site. The program is on-going program with the purpose to receive and pass forward donated gently used and/or NEW equipment to schools, Physical Educators, and sites working with children of all ages. It is open to anyone wishing to communicate and connect.

This opportunity is possible through communication, networking and working together to transport. Please keep in mind, all items passed forward should be in safe working condition, as I count on you to make that decision.

CONTACT: Kathy Houston (kathyhouston@hotmail.com) - Physical Education/Health Teacher in Queen Bee District 16

IF you have items to donate ~  IF you see items you want ~  IF you would like to post to the wish list ~ PLEASE send me an email with the specific information AS WELL AS YOUR EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER.  We will communicate as to the specifics for drop off or pick up. PLEASE NOTE that drop off and pick up location is Winfield, Illinois - unless specifics are able to be worked out between us for an alternative plan.

SOME equipment comes and goes quickly - please understand,  I will reply ASAP upon receiving your email.  I check emails from HOME computer ONLY - NOT MY PHONE or at work. It is a first come first serve basis on the communication  I receive. At times, larger items, I may put you directly in contact with the teacher that has the items for you to work on transport and pick up. Missing out on an item does not mean that we will never get another one. No promises, however, we hope we can work together to find treasures to receive and pass forward.

Please know that items passed forward are your responsibility upon pick-up as to set-up, care and use.

PICK UP TIMELINE OF AN ITEM THAT YOU AGREE TO IS 7 DAYS - If that is a concern, just communicate with me - we can work together on plans and transport.

AS OF January 20, 2018  - THE FOLLOWING IS WHAT IS AVAILABLE - HOPE TO HAVE MORE ITEMS COMING IN.....

Ping pong paddles (50 +)

6 - 24" Gopher hammer cane poles - used with scooters

4 hard nerf bats

3 plastic helmets

1 Lacrosse Net

2 Badminton Nets                                                                                                                                                                                                   4 Volleyball nets

3 step risers

2 Basketball rims/nets with Wall attachments

1 ball return to attach to existing bb rim

Miscellaneous golf clubs (

Miscellaneous used golf balls

8 plastic bosu foot pumps

Mini hand pumps - 15

PE Books/Resources

VHS tapes/MANY cassette tapes for dance - might be interested in turning them into DVD's- boxes of them

4 folk albums 

Miscellaneous items of rope, wheels, hardware - we might have just the piece you are looking for - check it out.  

                                                                                                                             THANKS FOR THIS TEAM EFFORT, Kathy Houston

ITEMS FELLOW EDUCATORS NEED (WISH LIST)

2 Mini trampolines

Gator Skin balls - 7"

Cones - 3" red and green; AND all sizes

25 lollipop paddles

Gymnastic mats

Fitness and yoga mats

Slam balls

Medicine balls (4-6 lbs)

Jump bands

Basketballs

Beanbags

Jump ropes

Exercise Bands

Pedometers

Volleyball Standards - with base/wheels- not floor mount

Brain Research

Brain Research - WE ARE IT!

Physical activity is good not only  for the heart, but also for the  brain, feeding it glucose and  oxygen, and increasing nerve  connections, all of which makes it  easier for children of all ages to  learn.  Numerous studies show that  children who exercise do better in  school.  Newsweek 2/19/96

Know and share the importance of physical education by what you do within your classroom – offer resources, authors, research-based connections that support physical education as it creates and enhances a movement and learning bond. You are doing it……. Thanks, Kathy

Enjoy a "few" quotes - research the author

Enjoy a "few" book titles - research the author

NED Scholarship Opportunities

The Northeastern District of IAHPERD offers two scholarships each year. They are for $1,500 and $1,000 respectively. To be eligible, one must be a member of IAHPERD and be a full-time undergraduate student attending a college or university within the Northeastern District of the Association. Directions for completing an application is given below.

Directions for Filing for the IAHPERD Northeastern District Scholarship

Page 1
1.        Date
2.        Name
3.        Home address
4.        Home phone and/or cell phone
5.        E-mail address
6.        College or university
7.        College or university department chair
8.        IAHPERD membership number
(call IAHPERD Executive Director if needed, 217-245-6413)
9.        Major field of study
10.       Minor (if any) field of study
11.       Expected date for graduation

Page 2-3 (maximum)

1. List any professional organizations of which you are a member—indicate the
   extent of your involvement.
2. List any extracurricular activities in which you have been involved at your
   school, for the last 2 years. Indicate the extent of your involvement.
3. List any community, church, or other organizations in which you have been
   involved for the past 2 years. Include any volunteer projects that you may
   have experienced.
4. Indicate what your professional goal(s) are after graduation.

Also needed to complete the application:

1. A transcript from your institution which includes the spring 2015 grades, mailed to Dr. Donald Scherrer. If any other college or university was attended previously, a transcript from that institution is needed also.
2. Two letters of recommendation sent directly to Dr. Donald G. Scherrer, 
   or in sealed envelopes along with other materials that are being submitted.
3. Send all materials by June 1st to:
   Dr. Donald G. Scherrer
   P.O. Box 1110
   Arlington Heights, IL  60006

Highlight Winners

Brent Barker and Mary Lou Katarzynski
Churchill Elementary School
Glen Ellyn, IL
Integrating Technology with a Jump Rope Unit