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Another Westmoreland resident protesting the elimination of recess
Protest Elimination of Recess
by emel0103 (Subscribe)
Posted on: Oct 10, 2008 at 8:48 AM EST
Channel: Local News
Location: Westmoreland, NY
I'm sure that you are all aware by now that Westmoreland Elementary School has eliminated recess and replaced it with physical education. Information regarding the New York State mandate that inspired this change can be found on the website: www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/pe/pub/part135.pdf, Page 6 item (4)(i) and Page 5 item (c)(1)(i)(i).
The actual requirments can be met in more creative ways than just eliminating recess. Classroom time can be set aside to teach children about nutrition and health, morning assembly for kids instructing mild excercise is another way. As long as it is directed by a PE teacher it will count towards the mandate. We believe that if the school put more effort into an alternative, then both PE and recess could be fit into every day. I would like to remind parents and citizens of the upcoming Board meeting, Tuesday Oct. 14th. The meeting begins at 6:30 but we will be congregating earlier to show support. Please join us!
Westmoreland School officials have taken recess away from our children! The children need US to be THEIR voice and protect what is in their best interest! Be there on 10/14/08 at the High School!
wait r u sayign that you want to eliminate recess and that its a goo thing? u fools
ya i agree with karen you guys are such fool and in mature dudes rethink what you said
well recess can be a waste of time but kids need the fresh air and just time to socalize DORK give em it
Charlie says ...
On Friday, Oct 10 at 10:59 AM
Thank you for looking out for our children. There should be more people like you