Recess for all Orange County Public Elementary School Students
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Martha Rivers
11 years ago
Thank you for your support in returning daily recess periods, 5 days per week, for a minimum of 20 minutes each day!
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Amber Schmale Pereyra
11 years ago
I think this should apply to all Florida counties.
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Melina Angel
11 years ago
This is insane! & needs to be rectified now!!!
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Jodi Preast
11 years ago
We worry about obesity and children having health problems, and yet there is a question of whether or not to keep recess??
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Shawn Tomlinson
11 years ago
Florida
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LaDonna Hood
11 years ago
Our government and medical business, KNOW that obesity in children has risen, and seek to "do" something about it, yet ....whomever, our lawmakers think this common core is good? I think some kickbacks or pork is involved here!! Recess in schools is very very important. and probably the ONLY exercise 80% of the kids probably get, is while in school. It's oxymoron, to say kids are obese then take away their activities!!!
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Molly Thiel
11 years ago
If you need more curriculum covered then extend the school day. Taking away recess is not the answer!
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RochelleCartwright
11 years ago
play is so important. . mind and body
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Mia
11 years ago
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Recess promotes gross motor development, social/emotional skills amongst peers and problem solving to some extent. I'm a pre-k teacher and I couldn't imagine not have outside/recess time for the children. It is a necessary part of learning, especially for young children.
This is an issue of basic human rights. Kids (and adults) need physical and mental breaks to perform properly and be able to focus better in school. Recess is important for social development and problem-solving skills, as well as helping to curb childhood obesity.
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Carol Cullum
11 years ago
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Stacy Hallman
11 years ago
Recess is SO important! Don't get rid of it!
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Stacy Hallman
11 years ago
Recess is SO important! Don't get rid of it!
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Maria
11 years ago
Florida
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Kate Justus
11 years ago
I think it is simply maddening and ridiculous that this action even need a petition. One would think that with all of the supporting health benefit studies, recess would be a given - a requirement, even - for the well-being of a young student's learning experience. I encourage you to consider the studies, the long-term reprocations of ignoring the data, and especially the benefits of regular exercise in children's lives. Even I, as a 39-yr-old working woman, take a break from the computer and "e-everything" (electronics) once a day from my desk job just to breathe and reboot. This brief recess is necessary in my every working day - and I am more productive because of it. Start this good habit early. Begin this good habit now.
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Deserie
11 years ago
I agree kids need recess to have a healthy learning process
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JENNIFER VELEZ
11 years ago
I HAVE 3 KIDS THAT ARE ALWAYS STRESSED OUT AND OVERWHELMED WITH ALL THE WORK OF SCHOOL. I DID THEY SHOULD HAVE TIME FOR RECESS FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES A DAY. THANK YOU JENNIFER VELEZ
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Artie blish
11 years ago
recess is a must! how dare we expect our children to sit and focus for 7 hrs when we as adults can't even accomplish this. we have to take breaks and lunches in order to get through an 8 hr shift. extend the school day to ensure recess in implemented!!!
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jesica perez
11 years ago
i agree with this recess needs to part of our kids day
Thank you for your support in returning daily recess periods, 5 days per week, for a minimum of 20 minutes each day!
I think this should apply to all Florida counties.
This is insane! & needs to be rectified now!!!
We worry about obesity and children having health problems, and yet there is a question of whether or not to keep recess??
Florida
Our government and medical business, KNOW that obesity in children has risen, and seek to "do" something about it, yet ....whomever, our lawmakers think this common core is good? I think some kickbacks or pork is involved here!! Recess in schools is very very important. and probably the ONLY exercise 80% of the kids probably get, is while in school. It's oxymoron, to say kids are obese then take away their activities!!!
If you need more curriculum covered then extend the school day. Taking away recess is not the answer!
play is so important. . mind and body
Recess promotes gross motor development, social/emotional skills amongst peers and problem solving to some extent. I'm a pre-k teacher and I couldn't imagine not have outside/recess time for the children. It is a necessary part of learning, especially for young children.
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This is an issue of basic human rights. Kids (and adults) need physical and mental breaks to perform properly and be able to focus better in school. Recess is important for social development and problem-solving skills, as well as helping to curb childhood obesity.
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Recess is SO important! Don't get rid of it!
Recess is SO important! Don't get rid of it!
Florida
I think it is simply maddening and ridiculous that this action even need a petition. One would think that with all of the supporting health benefit studies, recess would be a given - a requirement, even - for the well-being of a young student's learning experience. I encourage you to consider the studies, the long-term reprocations of ignoring the data, and especially the benefits of regular exercise in children's lives. Even I, as a 39-yr-old working woman, take a break from the computer and "e-everything" (electronics) once a day from my desk job just to breathe and reboot. This brief recess is necessary in my every working day - and I am more productive because of it. Start this good habit early. Begin this good habit now.
I agree kids need recess to have a healthy learning process
I HAVE 3 KIDS THAT ARE ALWAYS STRESSED OUT AND OVERWHELMED WITH ALL THE WORK OF SCHOOL. I DID THEY SHOULD HAVE TIME FOR RECESS FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES A DAY. THANK YOU JENNIFER VELEZ
recess is a must! how dare we expect our children to sit and focus for 7 hrs when we as adults can't even accomplish this. we have to take breaks and lunches in order to get through an 8 hr shift. extend the school day to ensure recess in implemented!!!
i agree with this recess needs to part of our kids day