Safety
Can you go inside without a pass?
No, you must have a pass to come inside during recess. It is not okay to hang out in the bathroom or the halls during recess.
Is it okay to run or stand between the swings?
No
Where is it okay to have playground equipment?
Playground equipment can be used on the blacktop or the field, but not on the big toy or bark areas.
Where is a good place to play tag?
You can play tag on the field, but only if you are safe. Tag is not allowed on the blacktop or the big toy.
Is it okay to play behind the portables?
No, you must always stay were a supervisor can see you.
Should you ever open a door a let people in the building?
No. The only people who should let others in the building are designated door holders and adults. All students coming in should have a pass.
True or false: When you are are on the slide, you can go down one at at time, feet first.
True. Never go up the slide or go down head first.
Is it okay to bring toys, trading cards, books, paper, pencils, umbrellas, or other items out to recess?
No, those items need to stay in the classroom or at home.
Where should you put your backpack in the morning?
Put your backpack and other belongings in your class line before you go to play.
When are food or drinks allowed on the playground?
Food and drinks need to be finished before you get to the playground.
Is it EVER ok to play fight or wrestle?
When you want to have a turn on the swings, wait in line and count 20 swings.
Yes, we take turns on the swings.
When you are done with the playground equipment, you need to put it away on the cart.
Yes! It is important to put everything away when you are done.
Where can you use a broom?
You can use the brooms to sweep the blacktop. Brooms are not used to hurt people.
True or false: You can use the hula hoops and jump ropes to pull people around.
False. Hula hoops are for hula hooping and jump ropes are for jumping.
Where is climbing ok?
Climbing is okay on the big toy and the spiderweb. Climbing is NOT okay on the windmill, fences, backstop, nets, or tether ball poles.
What is the correct way to use the swings?
Sit on your bottom, swing backward and forward, no jumping off, take turns.
Should you bother other students and make them upset on purpose?
No, we treat others with kindness and respect.
What is the tether ball used for?
What can you do if someone is not being kind?
You can ask them to stop or play with someone else.
Where do rocks and bark need to stay?
Rocks and bark stay on the ground. We don't pick it up and never throw it.
Should you dig in the bark or bury things in the bark?
No, the bark needs to stay where it is.
What can you do with the grabber and bucket?
You can use the grabber and bucket to pick up trash.
Is it nice to kick people's basketballs away?
No, we are kind to everyone and take turns.
Is it okay to play in the water or puddles?
No, everyone needs to stay dry.