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Eliminate the "Silence" Policy at Swimming River School during lunch

Eliminate the "Silence" Policy at Swimming River School during lunch

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Started by Stacey Jones 12 years, 7 months ago
Children need a chance to socialize as well, and they should not be punished by being forced into silence during their only social time during a school day, namely lunch period. This petition's sole purpose, signed by parents in the Tinton Falls School District, is to eliminate the current rule at Swimming River School that children must eat their lunches in silence and to allow these kids to have a chance to socialize with friends during the lunch period.

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Grace Howarth
12 years ago Featured

I strongly disapprove of SRS administrators employing a "silent lunch" and/or "silent recess" on the students. It is an uncreative and punitive approach to keeping order during the only social time our children get during the school day.

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Kathy Newbury
12 years ago Featured

I agree that lunch and recess should be an opportunity for the students to socialize.If there is a concern about volume or behavior staff should take that opportunity to model the proper way to communicate in a school setting. Developing relationships and learning social etiquette should be a part of their school experience.