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Posted on March 10, 2011 Is there a district policy regarding sending kids out for recess? My kids go to Karigon and they have brought their outdoor clothes everyday since Thanksgiving, and they have gone out twice.
5661-Non-Instructional/Business Operations - SUBJECT: STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS and 5661R. This is posted in the Elementary Student Parent Handbook which goes home each September: Dr. Marinello, the school physician, recommends that there should be no outdoor activity (either lunch recess or regular recess) if the ambient temperature is 20 degrees or the wind chill factor is 20 degrees or below.
Posted on July 9, 2008 My child's school routinely uses recess for detention (for failure to complete assignments, get tests signed regardless of the grade, or for bad behavior). It is also taken away from students who work at a slower pace in order for them to catch up with their class. I thought it was a state and district policy that all students MUST be given recess.
Responding to behavior that is not appropriate may sometimes make it necessary to meet with a child at lunch. This is done when inappropriate behavior jeopardizes other children in the building. In those cases, the teacher, the principal or the principal's aide will meet with the child at lunch and through recess. This is not done routinely, but on very rare occasions. Students who are working at a slower pace are given support during the day, however in situations where children are routinely not completing work at home; teachers will give up their lunch to assist students with homework and projects not completed. This is done when all other interventions have failed. Tesago promotes the balance of healthy living in the wellness wheel, but we also must ensure our students' academic success.
Posted on April 16, 2010 Do middle schoolers get an outdoor recess? I heard only kids from Koda go outside.
Posted on February 2, 2010 Why are OKTE students out in a snow squall at 30 degree weather? What about inside recess/gym class?
Recess is held for all students when the temperature (with the wind chill factored in) is 20 degrees or higher. On that particular day, it was only warm enough to hold recess outdoors for grades 3,4,& 5. Rain may cancel recess but snow does not.
Posted on February 8, 2010 What does the temperature have to be outside in order for the children to be allowed outside? Is it a district wide policy or by school?
This is the recommendation of our school physician: “There should be no outdoor activity (either lunch recess or regular recess) if the ambient temperature is 20 degrees or the wind chill factor is 20 degrees or below.”
Posted on February 2, 2010 I would like to know who set the "outdoor recess policy" that requires kids to have outdoor recess when the temp is 20 degrees (with wind chill). Many moms I have spoke with agree that this is way too cold for the children to be outside. Many of the kids are sick in the winter and shouldn't be forced to go outside in the cold. I would like to see the policy changed to at least 32 degrees.
The guideline was set after consultation with the school physician.
Posted on February 9, 2009 We have been told that if the temperature is above 20 degrees they will have outside recess. What about wind chill temperatures?
On winter days we check the outside temperature and students go outside when the temperature is 20 degrees or above. On windy days we check the wind chill too. Wind chill does vary based on location. Most students look forward to going outside and we know physical activity enhances student learning.
Posted on December 23, 2008 What are the school's thoughts on letting the kids play outside in the snow? Should my kids bring boots/snow pants everyday, or if it's below a certain degree they don't go outside? Also, my kids go to a daycare after school, so I need to make sure they don't leave their winter stuff at their school.
We follow the suggested guidelines from our school physician--Children go outside if the temperature is 20 degrees F. or above. We try to take into account information regarding wind-chill if available. The temperature sometimes changes from the start of our recess periods to the final recess time so some grade levels may go outside and others stay inside. As for dress, we expect students to be prepared for outdoor recess daily. Students with boots, jackets and snow pants are able to play in areas of their own choosing (including the snow). Students w/o boots are expected to stay in shoveled areas (basketball court, wall ball court, sidewalk).
Posted on January 5, 2010 Do you think it would be possible to do a twitter update if the kids will have outside recess? Snowpants are hard fit for the bookbag every morning and it gets her hopes up that she will get to go outside.
Posted on June 10, 2008 Why is Shen NOT closing early due to the heat today (Tues) like all the other surrounding schools? Also, why are some schools such as Chango still going out for recess when Skano is not and the heat index is over 100 degrees?
When there is a heat index warning, staff is informed to be mindful of this as students go outside for physical education, recess, class activities or for team practice. Indoor options for physical education and recess are recommended. If students go outside, it is recommended that they are provided with frequent rests and water breaks to ensure that they stay appropriately hydrated. School closing occurs when weather impacts our ability to safely transport students to and from school or there are major system failures (i.e. water, electricity, plumbing).
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