Middle School

RCS Middle School Principal's Office

6th Grade Recess

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As many of you know, recess is a very important social time for your child(ren). Children – like all humans – have a fundamental need for social connection and all forms of play. Play is necessary for healthy development and recess is more than just a break from the school day. It is a time for children to connect with their peers, to socialize, to play, and to release energy. It is a time that really matters to their well-being, to their motivation for school, and to their overall long-term health.

Friendships and inclusive behaviors are encouraged during recess at our school and a variety of activities are offered as options for students to engage in – activities and options that run the continuum from free, unstructured play to organized active games. We want to ensure that children have options that are relevant to their interests and their needs on any given day. This means we provide a variety of outdoor equipment and play materials, supportive supervision, and helpful role models. In the winter or very rainy days, when inclement weather can keep the students inside, we will be scheduling indoor games and activities in the gym to ensure students are raising their heart rates and connecting with peers as much as possible.

The results of these recess experiences will be very positive. Your child(ren) will have the option

to spend their time how they like: active, playful, creative, quiet, or restful. They will also experience an inclusive play environment – whether they prefer large groups or would like restful time alone.

For each child's safety, we would like to ask that you please be certain that your child is wearing gear appropriate to the current weather conditions. Please have a discussion with your child about wearing that gear while outside.

If you have any questions, please call either Mr. Garrity or Ms. Capece.

Thank you!!!

Denise Capece

Middle School Cell Phone Policy

As of Monday, May 20, 2024, the cell phone policy in the middle school changed and that change will continue throughout the 2024-2025 school year. As a summary, the policy is as follows. For the full letter that was sent out to parents and guardians on May 14, 2024, please click here.

As of Monday, May 20, 2024 and continuing for the 2024-2025 school year, students are not permitted to have their phones out, have AirPods/headphones, or smart watches anytime during the school day. As per the student handbook, we ask that phones remain in student lockers. Additionally, students are not to bring phones to the bathroom with them.

Students will not receive warnings regarding cell phone use in classrooms, hallways, the lunchroom, or playground. If a student is in possession of any prohibited electronic device, it will be confiscated. The electronic device(s) will be placed securely in the main office for the remainder of the school day. Failure to comply and/or repeated student offenses of this nature will result in disciplinary consequences.

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