Parents for more recess New Berlin School District

Studies show more recess is beneficial both educationally and socially.

Please!!

As an educator for 39 years and Grandparent to 3 Elmwood students, I know the value of kids using their energy outside daily. Improves their classroom attention span tremendously.

I am also looking to provide information on recess before lunch. The benefits are huge for the kids!

We need more recess in Milwaukee county as well! One recess a day is just not enough!

Children need more exercise, which will help them focus!

Human beings weren't meant to be sitting at desks for 8 hours out of the day, let alone kids. It is a shame this petition needs to exist.

I completely support more recess time, but when we elect politicians who support as much standardized testing as we do in our district the time is needed to teach all the requirements. Back off on the testing a bit and we can have more recess.

Thank you to everyone for signing this petition. The School District of New Berlin Board of Education is holding a Board Chat to be held Monday December 19th from 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm at New Berlin West library. During this open chat attendees can ask questions about district topics that might not normally get discussed in open session of Board meetings. I strongly encourage you to attend if we are going to make forward progress with the curriculum as it stands for our children.

Thank you for bringing this up. I strongly support it.

Agree 100%

Thanks for standing up for what is best for children.

I agree. How about also bringing back the 30 minutes of p.e. that was taken away 4 years ago. Students had 3 30 minute periods, now have only 2. Learning the benefits of fitness as well as skill instruction is important as well as team building, supporting teammates and fun. Ask the kids.

This would have benefited my child immensely!

Wake up, New Berlin schools. You should be ashamed.

Children need to regularly have physical activity..it is very critical for their health and well being.

Learning is facilitated by more play and recess time. It's win-win for everyone!!

This: http://www.eduguide.org/article/major-education-issues-do-kids-really-need-recess

Yes!!!!

More play!