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