Structure/Swings
What direction should you be facing while swinging?
Facing the school
True or False: Wall ball can be played with any size/type ball.
False: It should be small and bouncy (like a tennis ball.)
True or false: The fences along the back of the field that separate private backyards from Cutler are personal property and should not be touched, climbed, or sat near.
True. These fences are personal property belonging to the homeowners and should be left alone.
What game is played in the back corner of the field with two teams, a pitcher, large ball, fielders and kickers?
What is kickball.
*Remember if you bring the kickball to be used it does not mean you get to automatically be the pitcher or a captain.
If you need to use the bathroom during recess what should you do?
Ask a teacher, follow their directions, and check back in with them when your return from using the bathroom.
How do you safely go down the slide?
Feet first, on your bottom
What are 4 different games that can be played on the blacktop?
Basketball, wallball, four square, jump rope, chalk.
*Be mindful of all the games going on around you.
Snowball
This game is played with 4 people at a time. A larger sized ball is used to bounce on the blacktop. The goal of the game is to try and get to the #4.
What is Four Square. *Remember to decided on the game rules before you start playing (ex: pac man, cherry bomb, chicken feet, etc.) Not having rules decided before can cause disruptions to the game resulting in lost time.
Name 5 activities that are stored in the shed/red cart that you can do during recess.
Jump rope, skip it, sidewalk chalk, sledding, basketball, kickball
True or False: It is okay to play in the pine tree area behind the swings.
False. You are never allowed to play behind the swings in the pine tree area.
How should you enter the building after the recess bell has rung?
Lined up quietly waiting to enter with your body in control.
*You should not be playing in the bushes, bouncing a ball or putting your hands on anybody else.
What are 4 articles of clothing that are required for you to wear in order to play on the snow covered field?
Snow pants, jacket, gloves, and boots.
What are 4 different games that can be played on the field (when not covered in snow?)
Soccer, baseball, kickball, tag
*Please remember if there are many games taking place on the field to be mindful of boundaries and the other games going on around you. This is a safety concern.
Why should you not share clothing (hats in particular)?
Sharing clothing could increase your risk of getting lice.
What type of footwear do you need to be wearing in order to play in the structure area (the rocks)?
Closed-toed shoes, must have a strap on the back
If you are playing with a ball and it happens to go into the snow and you are not wearing boots what should you do?
Ask an adult if you can go and get it.
You chose to bring your baseball glove to school to play catch with a friend. What kind of ball should you be using?
A soft, squishy ball.
A baseball, softball or lacrosse ball are too hard to use.
Walk around, not through the middle of the game.
*If you are not participating in the game please don't stand on the field and distract the students playing. This is how people can get hurt.
True or false: If a ball you are playing with goes over the fence into a person's backyard I can just walk into their backyard and get it.
False. You need to let a teacher know and the ball will be retrieved after school by a staff member.
True or False: When you are swinging, you should make sure you are holding on with one hand and swaying side to side.
False. You should should always hold on with both hands and swing front to back.
If you are using any of the equipment from the shed/cart what should you do with it when you are done playing or the bell rings at the end of recess?
You should bring whatever you took out of the shed/cart and return it there.
*Please don't leave the recess equipment out.
If you are playing in a game on the field and get hurt which adult should you find?
You should try and locate the adult with the med. bag and walkie talkie. If you are too hurt to get up and walk send a friend to find this adult.
What is the number one rule/concern that we have out at recess?
SAFETY!
*Our main priority is to keep you safe. If we feel that your safety is in jeopardy we will bring it to your attention.
False. You should report to the closest adult that there is a stranger on school property and let them handle it from there.