WOW! Performance Fall 2012

As our Spring 2013 class prepares for their WOW! performance I wanted to share what the students from last semester accomplished...

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students put together another amazing WOW! for all the parents and students to enjoy at the Louise A. Spencer Middle School. 

Each group (Newark Early College and Eagle Academy) had the chance to showcase all their amazing work in their very own Citizen Schools WOW! The students did an amazing job:

• Collecting 200 pounds of clothes for those in need (donated to the local Salvation Army)
• Collecting 100 pounds of food for the animals at the Jersey Animal Coalition
• Creating handmade toys for the animals at the Jersey Animal Coalition
• Collecting dozens of toys were for children in need (via a Red Cross school event)
• Collecting 100 pounds of food for the hungry (donated to the local Salvation Army)

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Advanced Literacy, Oral Communication

WOW! Performance Spring 2012

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students put together another amazing WOW! for all the parents and students to enjoy at the Newark Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.

The WOW! showcased the students' various volunteer accomplishments over the course of the 2012 Spring semester. Among their many volunteer objectives the students did a great job creating handmade toys for the animals at the Jersey Animal Coalition. In addition to the animal shelter work our students helped to feed the hungry by making sandwiches and snack packs for the Saint Andrew's Church Food Pantry/Soup Kitchen.


H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Advanced Literacy

Sandwiches for the Hungry

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students worked hard putting together lunch for all the hungry people that come to Saint Andrew's Church each Friday afternoon.

The students and staff were fast at work fixing up 100 ham and cheese sandwiches to accompany the granola bars and Twizzlers. We hope it went a long ways towards helping all the hungry people at the food pantry/soup kitchen. Father Roberts, from Saint Andrew's Church, came to the MLK School to pick up all the food and personally thank everyone for all their hard work.

Many thanks to all of the Citizen Schools Staff members, Dr. Wilson and the MLK Kitchen Staff for opening early.


H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership

Thank You Cards for the Newark Police Department

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students created Thank You cards for the Newark Police Department.

First and foremost we are very thankful for the Newark Police Department's efforts to keep our community safe! 

In addition to the students all of us here at H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts and Citizen Schools want to say thank you for everything the Newark Police Department does! 

We cannot thank the Newark Police Department enough for letting us use the Police Academy to conduct our classes. Without your help and support we may not be able to provide this service to the community. Thank you!

Be safe! Be Strong!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Advanced Literacy

Animal Shelter Toys - They Make Humans Too!

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students put together handmade toys for the animals at the Jersey Animal Coalition!

The students did a great job during several volunteer sessions making dozens and dozens of handmade toys for the dogs and cats. The tug-of-war toys for the dogs and catnip mouse toys for the cats were a big hit at the shelter as we could immediately see how happy it made everyone (humans included)!

Many thanks to all of the Citizen Schools Staff members that helped as well!


H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Advanced Literacy

Children's Hospital - Get Well Soon Cards

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students created cards for the children at the Beth Israel Children's Hospital In Newark, New Jersey.

The students wanted to cheer up the children at the hospital and let them know that we are thinking about them.

Many thanks to all of the Citizen Schools Staff members that helped as well!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Advanced Literacy

Thank You Newark Police Department, Students and Parents!

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class brought in the New Year with a little house cleaning and a bit of fun.

Several students, parents and Sensei Jim took the time to clean the Newark Police Academy gymnasium making a "clean" start for the New Year! We cannot thank all the Officers at the Academy enough for all that they do. Additionally, I want to thank everyone who helped with the cleaning.

A special THANK YOU! to:

Chief Coley
Lieutenant MacPhee
Lieutenant Robertella
Sergeant Ramirez
The entire Newark Police Department
The Explorers Club
All the Students and Parents

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Advanced Literacy

Citizen Schools 2011 Fall WOW!

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students put together an incredible WOW! for all the parents and students to enjoy at the Newark Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.

The WOW! showcased the students' various volunteer accomplishments over the course of the 2011 Fall semester. Among their many volunteer objectives the students did a great job creating handmade toys for the animals at the Jersey Animal Coalition. If this were not enough, the class worked together as a team to make a BIG difference for the residents at the Sierra House (a local women's shelter located in East Orange) collecting and packing various clothes and household items.

Many thanks to all of the Citizen Schools Staff members that helped as well!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Advanced Literacy

Sierra House Women's Shelter - Donation Box

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students put together a donation box for the Sierra House Women's Shelter, located in East Orange New Jersey. We will be collecting clothing and other supplies for the women and children at the shelter until December 21st. If you would like to contribute to the cause please contact Sensei Jim at H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Advanced Literacy

Get Well Soon - Joe Lewis

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class put together a "Get Well Soon" poster along with get well cards for the famous Martial Artist, Mr. Joe Lewis.

We were informed by the the founder of the Martial Arts Teachers Association, Mr. John Graden, that Mr. Lewis recently had undergone an operation to remove a tumor from his brain.

A BIG OSU! to Mr Lewis, we hope you have a speedy recovery.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership and Advanced Literacy

Get Well Soon - Anne P. Coté

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class put together a "Get Well Soon" poster along with get well cards for Miss Coté, a former employee of MACHO Martial Arts Supplies. Miss Coté became ill and the MACHO team sent out an email to everyone to raise money to help Miss Coté with the medical expenses. We are happy to say that Miss Coté contacted us to say thank you in addition to letting us know that she is finally well enough to return to work!

A BIG OSU! to Miss Coté and the MACHO team.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership and Advanced Literacy

Socks for Soldiers Donation Box

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students put together a Socks for Soldiers donation box along with dozens of letters. We will be collecting socks and other care package items until December 21st. If you would like to contribute to the cause please contact Sensei Jim at H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Advanced Literacy

Video Games to Save the World

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students put together a donation box for collecting new and or used video games to raise money for charity. The class will be collecting the games until December 21st. We will then sell the games to Game Stop and the money raised will be donated to a charity organization chosen by the students.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership and Advanced Literacy

Animal Shelter Donation Box

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students put together an Animal Shelter donation box. We will be collecting food and other supplies for the cats and dogs at the Jersey Animal Coalition until December 21st. If you would like to contribute to the cause please contact Sensei Jim at H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Advanced Literacy

2011 - Letters to the Soldiers

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students put together letters for the Soldiers. In addition, the students have begun a school wide Socks for Soldiers Drive which we will send off just before the Christmas holiday.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Advanced Literacy

Fun and Games with Crab Crawl Noddle Races

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class had a bit of fun with the Crab Crawl Noddle Races. The students had to work it teams to beat the competition!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork

Adoption Posters for the Cats

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class put together dozens and dozens of adoption posters for all the cats at the Jersey Animal Coalition. In addition, the students made a trip to the shelter to hang all of the adoption posters along with all of the handmade scratching boards.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership and Advanced Literacy

Adoption Posters for the Dogs

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class created dozens and dozens of adoption posters for the dogs at the Jersey Animal Coalition. In addition, the class went to the shelter to hang the posters, after which they spent the afternoon walking the dogs and filling their water bowls.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership and Advanced Literacy

Spring 2011 H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts Citizen Schools WOW!

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students put on their bi-annual WOW! community performance! The WOW! video is a culmination of the entire semester's volunteer work accomplished by the students. If that were not enough the students then give a Martial Arts performance showcasing their techniques for everyone's enjoyment.

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork, Leadership, Oral Communication

Branch Brook Park Volunteer Work

The H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts class and Citizen Schools students were had at work with the Branch Brook Park Alliance team making the park just a little bit nicer for everyone to enjoy! Our Many thanks to Alyson and Paul as well as the rest of the Branch Brook Park Alliance Team for making this event possible for our students. Great job team!

H.E.A.R.T. Martial Arts — We're Fighting To Make A Difference!

21 Century Skills: Teamwork