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NHPS Recess Policy Proposal

NHPS Recess Policy Proposal. Presenters: Kim Johnsky , Susan Weisselberg , Tahnee Muhammad, & Nicholas Perrone. Problem Statement. Many NHPS students do not get recess Some students are excluded from recess because of disciplinary reasons including homework completion

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NHPS Recess Policy Proposal

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  1. NHPS Recess Policy Proposal Presenters: Kim Johnsky, Susan Weisselberg, TahneeMuhammad, & Nicholas Perrone

  2. Problem Statement • Many NHPS students do not get recess • Some students are excluded from recess because of disciplinary reasons including homework completion • District climate survey results indicate the need for positive attachment to school and pro-social behaviors between peers T

  3. Connecticut General Statutes Sec. 10-221 – Lunch Periods & Recess Each local and regional board of education shall require each school under its jurisdiction to (1) offer all full day students a daily lunch period of not less than twenty minutes, and (2) include in the regular school day for each student enrolled in grades kindergarten to six, inclusive, time devoted to physical exercise (recess) of not less than twenty minutes in total daily. N

  4. The Importance of Recess Positive associations between recess and indicators of the following: Cognition Emotion Academic behaviors Attention Concentration On-task classroom behavior School adjustment6 T

  5. Research on Recess • Childhood obesity is an epidemic (DeAngelis, 2004; Rich, 2004) 6 • Children are especially sedentary during a typical school day (Simons-Morton et al, 1990) 6 • Children have fewer opportunities out of school for interacting freely with peers to develop social skills and competence (Blatchford, 1998) 6 • Recess improves learning, social development, classroom behavior, and health in school children (Barros & Stein, 2009; Miller & Almon, 2009) • The White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity Report to the President specifically recommends that elementary students have regular recess8 N

  6. Recess Before Lunch Studies show that children who have recess prior to lunch instead of after lunch consume significantly more food and nutrients and waste less food (Bergman et al, 2004) N

  7. Recess Definition Recess is a non-instructional activity during the school day that provides students the opportunity to engage in physical activity and activities that promote social development. Recess may include free play and structured activities, but may not be instructional in nature. T

  8. Recess Policy Proposal In addition to physical education classroom time, the NHBOE requires principals to provide PreK-6 students with at least 20 minutes a day of supervised recess (not including transitions) to encourage physical activity and socialization. N

  9. Policy Details • Outdoor free play is encouraged regardless of temperature so long as weather conditions are appropriate. In the event outdoor play is not possible, schools will provide physical activity indoors. • Schools and parent groups will work together to provide appropriate space and equipment for recess use. • Recess should be in addition to physical education class time and not be a substitute for physical education. • School staff shall not withhold participation in recess from students for disciplinary reasons or cancel recess to make up for missed instructional time. • Recess plans may be modified for shortened school days. • Schools should utilize the NHBOE Recess Guide for best practices of recess implementation. • Schools are encouraged to provide recess for grade 7-8 students. N

  10. Implementation Plan • Schools form Recess Working Group w/ school contact person (Oct. 1) • Voluntary recess workshop (Oct. 9) • Recess implementation plan (Nov. 1) • Recess plans reviewed by Recess Task Force (Nov.) • Site visits where needed (Dec. 1-15) • Revisions of plans (Jan. 10) • Implement recess deadline (Jan 21) Getting Involved: Parents are encouraged to seek out school contact to join Recess Working Group N

  11. NHPS Recess Task Force District Personnel Parent Representatives Tahnee Muhammad Eliza Halsey YuryMaciel-Andrews • Kim Johnsky • Susan Weisselberg • Nicholas Perrone, School Climate Leader • Nicole Mioline, PreK teacher • Jillian Sinquefield, Grade 5 teacher T

  12. References • 1 Barnes, M., Jacqueline, O., & et al (2010). Retrieved from http://www.letsmove.gov/sites/letsmove.gov/files/TaskForce_on_Childhood_Obesity_May2010_FullReport.pdf • 2 Barros, R. M., Silver, E. J., & Stein, R. E. (2009). School recess and group classroom behavior. Pediatrics, 123(2), 431-436. doi: 10.1542 • 3 Murray, R., & Ramstetter, C. (2012). The crucial role of recess in school. Pediatrics, 131(1), 183-188. doi: 10.1542 • 4 Bergman, E. A., Buergel, N. S., Femrite, A., & Englund, T. F. (2004). Relationships of meal and recess schedules to plate waste in elementary schools. Insight, 24, Retrieved from http://www.peacefulplaygrounds.com/pdf/insight24-meal-and-recess-schedules.pdf • 5Cooper, A. National Wildlife Federation, Ranger Rick. (n.d.). Restore recess campaign.

  13. References • 6Pellegrini, A. D., & Bohn, C. M. (2005). The role of recess in children's cognitive performance and school adjustment. Educational Researcher, 34(1), 13-19. doi: 10.3102/0013189X034001013 • 7 Miller, E., & Almon, J. (2009). Crisis in the kindergarten. College Park, MD: Alliance for Childhood. • 8White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity, Report to the President. (2010). Solving the problem of childhood obesity within a generation. Retrieved from website: http://www.letsmove.gov/sites/letsmove.gov/files/TaskForce_on_Childhood_Obesity_May2010_FullReport.pdf

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