Rules and Procedures for

Lake Tapps Students

Rules and Procedures for

Lake Tapps StudentsUpdated for 2010-2011

Lunchroom

• Entering:– 1st lunch enters through the hallway doors – 2nd and 3rd lunch enters through the

playground doors– Cold Lunch students go straight to assigned

tables after sanitizing– Hot lunch students walk in line, sanitize and

know what they want.

Recess

Rule: Behavior:Be Safe Hands, feet and objects to yourself.

Walk to the field or past the white lines.Kick balls on the big field only.Tag on grass or blacktop only.Talk to adult on the playground only, not on the other side of the fence.Stay in front of the backstop unless you are walking a loop.Stay away from dogs, dog poop, and throw up.Stay out of holes and do not slide on the hill.Keep sawdust, rocks, and twigs on the ground.

Recess

Rule: Behavior:Be Prepared Wear shoes that can get wet.

Bring a coat. Tie it on your waist if you do not want to wear it.

Invite others to play in the morning.

Only bring wall ball size or larger balls that you are willing to share with anyone. (no leather

balls)

Get a pass for drinks and bathroom use.

Freeze when you hear the bell or a long whistle.

Walk into line when you hear two short whistles.

Put away equipment.

Be with your class by the time your teacher is there.

Recess

Rule: Behavior:Be Respectful Use kind words.

Talk it out. (I feel…when you…I want…)Be a good sport.Invite others to play.Give compliments.Play fair by following the rules.Share and take turns.Be gentle with equipment.Wait for a pause, and ask if you can play.No catching or harming insects.

Rainy Day Recess• When there is light rain, students still go

outside. If they have a waterproof hood, they

roam. Those without hoods are still outside,

and play under the covered area. Please send

your children to school with waterproof coats

and shoes. You may keep an extra pair of

pants and socks in their backpack. We do not

have enough change of clothes for students

who get wet and the nurse’s office needs

to stay clear for children who are

inured/sick.

Shared Space Expectations

for Rainy Day recessUse favorites folder to access

computer games. Wait behind a computer that is being

used. At the 5-10 min whistle, you may have a turn.

Coats stay around your waist.Ask to use the bathroom, no more than

2 at time. Indoor voices.

Stay in shared space, not classrooms.

Bathrooms

Rule: Behavior:Be Safe No playing in the sink.

Wash your hands to the ABC song. Try not to drip water on the floor.Walk directly to and from the bathroom

Be Prepared Know what to do if we have a fire drill.Have a pass.

Be Respectful Whisper voice or silent.Flush the toilet.Put your paper towel in the garbage.Wait by the mirror when the bathroom is being used.

Lake Tapps Recess Rules and Expectations:

Problem Solving:• Use two Kelso’s Choices: talk it out, make a

deal, share and take turns, wait and cool off, go to another game, ignore/walk away.

• Or, try “Rock, Paper, Scissor” to settle it.

• Talk to an adult if inappropriate language, threats, physical harm or possible danger occurs.

Equipment Rules

Jump ropes:• Students may use jump ropes on the black top

near the fire hydrant for jumping or for the game “Helicopter”, below the knees.

• No tying each other up, or playing tug o’ war.

• Jump rope under the playshed, near the basketball hoop closest to the art room, during rainy day recess.

Equipment RulesSpindle:• One person at a time and must spin themselves. • Count to or from 20 from a line that is far enough away

that if someone comes off quickly, you’ll be safe. • Step off, rather than jump off.

Gymnastic Bars:• One student at a time. • Two turns per student (each time feet touch the ground

is a turn, or each time students stop spinning), or a count to 50. Whichever comes first.

• Students must have contact with the bar at all times. • No aerial dismounts.

Equipment RulesBig Toy:• Walk. No tag on or around Big Toy.• Look before sliding down poles or slide. • Climb up the rope net only.• Climb through tunnels only (no sitting or lying inside,

nor crawling out the window area, no climbing on top of tunnels).

Double Slide bars:• Get on and get moving.• Go forward only.• Get out of the way when you are done.Slides: • One student sitting, facing forward, on the slide at a

time. • No climbing up or down, nor face first.

• Get out of the way when you are done.

Equipment RulesSwings:• Students must go backwards and forwards only, not

side to side. • Students must sit facing the Big Toy only. • No jumping from the swings. • While waiting for a turn, students count out loud, to or

from 20 (whether or not the person is moving on the swing) and stand in front, but out of reach of swinging feet.

• No counting on someone who just counted you off.Hula Hoops:•  To be used by one person at a time, unless rolling

between two people (make sure you are close to each other).

• No tugging or pulling on the hoops. • No throwing up in the air or using as a

boomerang.• Hula hoops are used by the fire hydrant.

Equipment RulesRing Rules• One person per stair, on one side or the other, not in

the middle. • Stand on the top stair, only after the person on the

rings is halfway across.• You get two tries. That means one free touch back. The

next time, you’ll need to drop.• You have 10 counts to hang or get across. Then you

must drop. If you choose to stay longer, you will be off the chips for that day.

• Second time in a week = off the chips for the rest of the week.

• One direction only (from the stairs to the landing).• Do not jump down under the rings from the landing.

• Do not cross under the rings.

Wall BallBefore starting their game students should figure out what the

boundaries are for their game. Play begins with the server striking the ball with an open hand or fist to the ground and then the ball must hit the wall. The next player must hit the ball before it bounces twice. Play continues until there is a fault. Players are allowed to hit the ball hard, soft, diagonal, etc. as long as it hits the ground first and then the wall and is in bounds. Balls that hit the wall and the ground at the exact same time are good. They are called pops and generally pop up, hence the name. Players are allowed two wins in a row before giving someone else a turn.

Faults:• Catching or Holding the ball• Hitting the wall, before the ground with the wall.• Hitting the ball out of bounds. • Interference: blocking someone from getting to the ball.• If a player gets hit with the ball they are out.

Four SquareServer “A” serves to “B” or “C”. The ball bounces once in the other

square, then the player is responsible for hitting it to any other square.

Players must hit the ball with the open underhand method. The server “A” stays in for two wins/two people get out, then returns to

the line.There are no holds, carry’s, backstops, spins, time outs, or saves. The next person in line always enters at the “D” square and all other

players rotate accordingly. The line votes on faults. Squares don’t vote. Majority rules.

Faults: • Ball not bounced before it is hit.• Liners: Inside line is out, outside line is in.• If a ball hits a player, the player hit is out.• Hitting the ball out of bounds.• Illegal hitting of the ball such as saves, overhand or sidearm hit.• Catching or carrying the ball on a return hit. (2 sec + = hold)• Arguing with the line results in removal from the game.• Poor sportsmanship (“Get him out.”) results in removal from the

• game.

Box Hockey

Players are allowed TWO wins in a row and then BOTH players must go to the end of the line.

Students may play different types of games (ie: ricochet, golf, etc.). Type of game must be agreed upon prior to beginning.

Sticks must be kept below the knees.

Use only pucks. Hockey pucks may not be used for any other game (catch, chase, etc).

Line votes. Majority rules. The person in the box counts the votes (including their own) and lets the players know.

If the puck is hit out of the box, it is placed on the top, closest to where it went out.

Box Hockey continued

• If a player high sticks, they are off of that game for the remainder of recess. Players in line can call someone off the game for high sticking.

• Standing inside or on top of the box. • Arguing with the line results in removal from the game.• If the puck is knocked out three times in a round, both

players are out.

Soccer

• Played on the grass.

• Maximum 14 players (7 each team). If there are 15 or more players, then teams of 5 play and the rest line up.

• Switch teams at goal or 5 minutes, whichever comes first.

• Line votes. 

Fliers up

• Played on the big field, closest to the parking lot.

• One nerf football per game.

• 5 throws, then let someone else have a turn.

• No leather footballs brought from home, nor tackling.

• You are responsible for where your body goes.

• If you elbow, slam into, trip, or otherwise hurt another person during the game, on accident or on purpose, you will be asked to leave the game.

 

Basketball

• This is the only game permitted in the covered area.

• Student may play under the covered area, but jump rope, etc. must be played elsewhere when basketball is being played.

• Played on the tetherball side of the covered area during rainy day recess.

• You are responsible for where your body goes. You may block without touching, slamming into, or elbowing others.

Rule: Behavior:Be Safe Walk single file: Line your shoulders

with the person in front of you.Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

Be Prepared Body turned forward.Eyes looking ahead.Walk directly to your destination.Walk on the right, unless your teacher tells you something else.Have a pass.

Be Respectful Hush hallways = whisper or silent.Quiet feet.Maintain personal space (bubble).

Hush Hallways

Rule: Behavior:Be Safe Use two hands to carry your tray.

Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.Sanitize and then stay seated.

Be Prepared Know where your lunch tub is.Know what you want for hot lunch.Eat your lunch to feed your brain, and then visit with friends.

Be Respectful Raise hand for helpUse quiet voices.Clean up after yourself and help others.Chew with your mouth closed.Keep conversation appropriate for school.Follow directions without arguing.Use a 12-inch voice.

Lunch Room

Assemblies

• Enter quietly.

• Sit in Listening Position.

• Stay in your own personal space.

• Be respectful to our guests.

• Applause is by hands clapping or silent in the air.

• Follow directions.

• Dismiss quickly and quietly.

Library Book Return• Books are to be brought down

daily with attendance • Place books in the cart outside the

library doors• Mrs. O’Connor will not be

collecting books in classrooms

Buses

Rule: Behavior:Be Safe Walk on and off of the bus

Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourselfChange Seats when the bus is stopped and

you have permission from the driverSeat on Seat, Back on Back =

Face forwardFeet on or toward the floorFeet and belongings out of the

aisleBalls, bats, and other athletic

equipment must be stored in a bag and out of the aisle Unsafe items such as skateboards, glass containers and balloons are not allowed on the bus. The driver’s decision will be final, in the case of questionable items.

Buses

Rule: Behavior:

Be Prepared Know the rules and follow themWatch for your stopKeep the volume low so you can

hear announcements Students will be dropped off at a stop other than their assigned stop if they have a note signed by a parent and a school official only.

Buses

Rule: Behavior:

Be Respectful Use appropriate language All district policies, including Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) and drug/alcohol guidelines apply on the bus and at the bus stops.

 

Be Responsible Keep your electronics/toys to yourself Bus drivers have the authority to confiscate items and turn them over to principals.