Ball Games
Where do you play with bounce balls?
The blacktop
An adult makes a reasonable request, but you do not like it:
"Please hand me that pencil. It is not supposed to be outside."
What would an appropriate response be?
A. Explain to the adult that your teacher lets you do it
B. Hand the pencil to the adult
C. Throw the pencil over the fence.
B. Give the pencil to the adult.
Adults are there to keep us safe, so if they are making a request, we need to follow directions.
Where and how can side-walk chalk be used?
Where can you play with kick balls?
The Field
Can cell phones or smart watches go outside to recess with you? Why or why not?
Cell phones and smart watches stay in our backpacks. This helps to make sure they are not stolen or broken when we go outside!
Can we eat during recess?
Recess is right before lunch (or right after for some classes). Please do not bring food out, you will be eating soon!
Where can primary students (K-3) play basketball?
The west half of the basketball court.
(The half closest to the building)
Can you play chase/tag outside during recess? If not, when can you play these types of games?
You may not play chase/tag at recess
These games can be played at home. They can also be played in Health and Fitness Class (only when Mrs. D gives instructions to play these games)
Which activities are not allowed during recess at Adams?
A. Hugging/Hanging on others
B. Talking with similar age friends
C. Playing with kids much older than you or much younger than you
D. Playing kickball
A. Hanging on friends is not allowed during recess at Adams
C. Playing with kids much older than you or much younger than you is not allowed during recess at Adams
Where can intermediate students (grades 4-6) play basketball?
The east half of the basketball court.
(The half closest to the field)
You have a disagreement or small problem with another student. What can you do?
There are many things you can do to move past a disagreement or small problem. SOME examples are:
Use Kelso's Choices like play another game, share, take turns or talk it out.
You can also take a break and have a restorative conversation with that student at a later time to make a plan for the next time you play together.
What ALL STAR traits should be used at recess?
Respect, persistence, empathy, integrity, responsibility, courage, or ALL STAR pride?
ALL OF THEM! Respect, persistence, empathy, integrity, responsibility, courage, and ALL STAR pride should all be used at recess.