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Rules and Expectations for Safety on the Playground
Equipment: Students shall use playground equipment as it was intended, i.e., sitting on the swings and swinging front to back, hanging from the monkey bars by hands only, going feet first down the slide, hanging from the flyer. Jumping from the swings, climbing atop the monkey bars, going head first down or walking up the slide, and climbing the chains of the flyer are all prohibited. Student must keep both hands on the hanging bars; no dismounts are allowed. Chasing is not allowed on the equipment. The “count to 30” rule is in effect for taking turns on the swings and “3 tricks” for taking turns on the bars.
NORTH PLAYGROUND: Butterfly tunnel, rock climbing wall and boat are to be used by Kindergarten and Preschoolers ONLY.
River Rocks and Boulders: Students shall leave river rocks in the “riverbed.” Rocks, sticks, and dirt clods are to remain on the ground. Rock smashing is strictly prohibited. Students are permitted to sit on the large boulders; however standing or jumping from boulders is prohibited. The large boulder in the Reading Park is off limits to all students.
Hands and Feet: Students shall maintain “safe hands” and “safe feet.” Hitting/punching/pinching/pushing/grabbing/body slamming/ wrestling another student are prohibited. This also goes for kicking/tripping/stepping on another student. Unsafe physical will not be tolerated!
EXCEPTION: In the event that students are playing an organized game such as basketball, kickball, or tag, there is an implied agreement that students will be in appropriate contact with each other in the course of the game. Unnecessarily roughness or unsafe play requires that the game be stopped.
Words and Body Language: Students shall talk to other students and adults with respect, using kind and appropriate words and body language. Disrespect, threats, swearing, harassment, and bullying will not be tollerated.
Appropriate Wear: Students shall wear clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather and activity in which they are involved. Snow or all weather boots are required for walking/playing in the snow. No student shall be permitted to engage in an activity where their clothing could cause them to get injured, i.e. running in flip flops or pants that drag on the ground. Spaghetti straps and muscle shirts are prohibited. Hair must be a natural color. Hats can be worn outside only and on Hat Day (last Friday of each month).
Areas and Boundaries: Students shall stay in full sight of the duty at all times. Behind the portable, the bike rack area, and on the east side of the building are off limits. Students are not permitted to hang on/dig under/play against the fences that border the playground. No student will be permitted to engage any person outside the fenced area. All visitors/guests to Sandburg must check in at the office and wear a badge. The gate must remain closed.
Visitors and Guests: Visitors and guests to Sandburg Elementary School must check in at the office and wear a badge. No student will be permitted to engage any person inside the fenced area who is not wearing a Sandburg visitor badge.
Consequences for not following rules and expectations on the playground
Warning: Student is reminded of the school rule.
Exclusion from Activity: Student is required to leave the activity.
Exclusion from All Play: Student is required to sit out for recess period.
Office Referral: If, at anytime, the actions of a student are harmful to self or others, student is escorted to the office immediately.
Please reference Student Code of Conduct for behaviors that may result in suspension and/or expulsion.
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