Every family is required to perform yard duty two times during the year; however, you are always welcome to help, as the more parents we have, the safer it is for our children. All yard duty shifts count toward the volunteer hours commitment.
You are asked to find an alternate or swap with another family if you have a schedule conflict on your assigned day. This way we can ensure that there is adequate coverage daily.
Yard Duty hours are 11:15 to 12:45. Please report to the office at 11:00, sign the blue yard duty book, and pick up a "Yard Duty" or "Volunteer" badge. If an alternate attends in your place, please ask them to sign in next to your name — there is a line for alternates in the book.
- Lunchtime Schedules:
- 1st Grade through 4th Grade Ramp - Parents Needed!!!
- Play Structure Schedule
- Notes about Recess
The children eat lunch in three different shifts, timed by the school bell. After each shift they have recess; however, they must remain seated while eating until the bell rings to indicate the end of their lunch shift. They are required to clean up after eating.
Grades 6, 7, 8:
Lunch: 11:20am – 11:35am
Recess: 11:35am – 11:55am
Grades 4, 5:
Lunch: 11:35am – 11:55am
Recess: 11:55am – 12:15pm
Grades 1, 2, 3:
Lunch: 11:55am – 12:15pm
Recess: 12:15pm – 12:35pm
Note: At 12:10pm, a parent must be stationed on the ramp near 1st grade, next to the Boy's restroom. This is very important for the safety of the younger children. Please select someone for this job. At 12:15pm, the end of lunch bell rings for grades 1,2,3. They are instructed to walk to their classroom and leave their lunchboxes by the classroom door. If they are still eating they can remain at the lunch tables until they are finished. They can also use the restrooms at this time (in pairs), and as a result there is a lot of activity on the ramp. Please remind the children that no running is allowed.
The play structure is reserved for one grade per day. The children have been told of this rule, but may need to be reminded.
| Monday | 1st Grade |
| Tuesday | 2nd Grade |
| Wednesday | 3rd Grade |
| Thursday | 1st Grade |
| Friday | 2nd Grade |
Children are to remain within the areas of the cones surrounding the schoolyard. If a ball rolls outside of this area, an adult should retrieve it.
The 7th & 8th grades leave their lunches near the 7th grade steps. They use the restrooms in the main building (in pairs) and use the water fountain near the steps. They are familiar with this rule.
Mrs. Diaz and Mrs. Casali has a first aid kit. Parents can take care of minor accidents, but please inform Mrs. Diaz or Mrs. Casali of anything more serious. Children may be sent to the office in pairs, if not feeling well. Ask them their name and grade of all children going to the office.
All volunteers on the school premises must wear a badge. If you notice any adults without a badge please inform Mrs. Diaz or Mrs. Casali immediately.
Whistles are encouraged and provided as an effective method for getting children's attention. Feel free to use one.