Save Recess and Lunch in Longview School District

08/11/2023

Reminder: School Board meeting Monday August 14th, 6:30pm @ 2715 Lilac Street.

Dr. Zorn will be announcing the changes to this years elementary schedule, which includes moving breakfast to before school hours, moving meals out of the classroom and in to gymnasiums, reducing lunch time from 30 to 20 minutes, reducing the lunch recess from 30 to 15 minutes, and adding a third 15 minute recess to the end of the day (essentially cutting the previous 30 minute lunch recess into two 15 minute recesses).
How do you feel about these changes?
Do you believe these changes will benefit not only our students, but teachers, paraeducators, custodians, bus drivers, and all other support staff as well?
If a student needs more than 20 minutes to eat, should they miss recess or class time?
As parents and gaurdians, have you received proper notice of these changes and are you prepared and able (if needed) to get your children to school earlier for breakfast?

To join the meeting by Zoom, either call 1-253-215-8782, or click on the following link https://longview122.zoom.us/j/4756240311 and enter the codes when prompted:
Meeting ID: 475 624 0311
Passcode: 862814

08/03/2023

Kids have always known.

07/24/2023

Tell Longview School District Administration we do NOT approve of their decision to reduce recess and lunch time in our elementary schools! What can you do to support our students and educators? SHOW UP (in person or on Zoom!)

Join us this Monday, July 24th @ 6:30pm
2715 Lilac St (next to RA Long High School)

You are not required to speak, but your presence alone makes an impact! If you do wish to speak, there is a 3 minute limit to address the Board and Administrative members.

To join via Zoom call 1-253-215-8782, or click on the following link https://longview122.zoom.us/j/4756240311 and enter the codes when prompted (video not required):
Meeting ID: 475 624 0311
Passcode: 862814

Email addresses for LVSD Admin and Board members:
[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

07/21/2023

Children need and deserve adequate recess and lunch time in order to perform their best and create healthy eating and social habits. Tell Longview School District Administration we do NOT support their decision to reduce recess and lunch time in our elementary schools! What is the most impactful thing you can do to support our students and educators? SHOW UP! Attend the upcoming School Board meeting (in person OR on zoom), write an email, and vote in our elections.

Please join us this Monday - July 24th 6:30pm @ 2715 Lilac St (next to RA Long High School)

You are not required to speak, but your presence alone can speak volumes!

To join via Zoom call 1-253-215-8782, or click on the following link https://longview122.zoom.us/j/4756240311 and enter the codes when prompted (camera is not required):
Meeting ID: 475 624 0311
Passcode: 862814

Email addresses for LVSD Admin and Board members:
[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Visit our page for more information

This time is crucial to our children's development and well-being.

07/18/2023

Children deserve adequate recess and lunch time in order to perform their best. What is the most impactful thing you can do to help our students and educators? SHOW UP! Attend the School Board meeting (in person OR on zoom), write an email, and vote in our elections. Tell LVSD Administration we do NOT support their decision to reduce recess and lunch time in our schools.

Next meeting is this Monday July 24th 6:30pm @ 2715 Lilac St (next to RA Long High School)

To join via Zoom call 1-253-215-8782, or click on the following link https://longview122.zoom.us/j/4756240311 and enter the codes when prompted (camera is not required):
Meeting ID: 475 624 0311
Passcode: 862814

Email addresses for LVSD Admin and Board members:

[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Change.org/SaveRecessLongview

Visit our page for more information

07/08/2023

Please attend the upcoming board meeting and show LVSD we do NOT support the reduction of recess and lunch time. There is a 3 minute limit to address the Board. You do not have to speak, but your presence can voice volumes.

You may also view the meeting and speak on Zoom: To join call 1-253-215-8782, or click on the following link https://longview122.zoom.us/j/4756240311 and enter the codes when prompted:

Meeting ID: 475 624 0311
Passcode: 862814

06/28/2023

‼️Say NO to reduced recess and lunch time in Longview schools‼️

LSVD has been providing our elementary students just two recess breaks per day totaling 45 minutes, and a 30 minute lunch period (a third 15 minute recess break was eliminated years ago). Starting this next school year they will be reducing time to 35 minutes of recess per day, and a 20 minute lunch period.

In pictures is a snapshot of results from the study “Effect of Recess on Fifth Grade Students’ Time On-task in an Elementary Classroom” published by the International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education that establishes evidence to further prove time on-task increases after recess and physical activity.
Longview School District should be looking into supplying our students with MORE recess and physical activity (not taking away from the little time they have) if their mission is to raise academic achievement levels. Furthermore, 20 minutes of lunch time is not enough to finish meals and build healthy eating habits. These are children as young as five years old. This limited time will create empty bellies, stress, disordered eating, and excessive food waste.

The most impactful thing you can do is email District Administrators and Board Members directly with your concerns - they need to hear directly from the people they serve! Even a quick note can make a difference!

[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
[email protected]

Attend the upcoming Board Meetings and speak up for our children! 3 minute limit to address the Board:
Monday July 10th @6:30pm
Monday July 24th @6:30pm
2715 Lilac St

It is also crucial for LVSD to come into compliance with Washington State law WAC 392-410-135 / RCW 28A.230.040 and provide our students the required average of 100 minutes of Physical Education per week (currently LVSD provides 80 minutes per week and recess does NOT count as Physical Education time)

Visit our page to learn more - view letters from the District, studies and opinions, and sign our petition!

Full publication available at:https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1176549.pdf

06/23/2023

Our view: Cutting Longview recess won’t fix school issues - The Daily News

"Education is not a transactional process where you simply exchange time for learning."

06/23/2023

Email from Superintentent Dr. Dan Zorn about the 2023-2024 school day schedule changes.

06/23/2023

‼️Say NO to reduced recess and lunch time in Longview schools‼️

Longview School District Administration has decided to cut recess and lunch time in our elementary schools beginning in the 2023-24 school year in an attempt to raise State Standardized Testing scores by increasing the amount of time our children are in chairs. Visit our page for more information.

Countless studies and publications point to the benefits and rewards of MORE recess time, both academically and personally. Our children also deserve an adequate amount of time to finish their meals and build healthy eating habits.

Please share this information with your family and friends - many members in our community are unaware of these upcoming changes as LVSD has made no announcement to our parents though school communications or public notice, and this decision is not being brought to our School Board for formal approval.

In pictures: 11 Benefits Of Recess In Elementary Schools

MOST IMPORTANTLY Email your concerns to LVSD Administrators and Board members - even a small note can make a big impact!

[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
[email protected]

06/23/2023

‼️Did you know‼️ Longview School District Administration is cutting recess and lunch time in all elementary schools for the upcoming school year? LVSD has declared this an administrative decision that will not go to the Board for formal approval, meaning parents and community members will not receive proper representation from the officials we elected to stand for our students and families best interests. The Board has so far failed to insert themselves into this decision, neglecting their duties to determine the allocation of instructional hours and staff time (RCW 28A.150.230).

It is appalling that an educational service district is making so many uneducated decisions, and ignoring the reasearch that proves MORE recess opportunities lead to higher acedemic achievement. Our students also deserve adequate time to finish their meals and build healthy eating habits. Rushed lunch periods will create empty bellies, disordered eating, stress, and excessive food waste.

Visit our page for more information including emails from the district, studies, publications, link to petition, and community opinions.

Please share - many families are unaware of the changes!

MOST IMPORTANTLY email LVSD Administrators and Board members with your concerns - they need to hear directly from the people they serve. Even a small note can make a big impact!

[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
[email protected]

Pictured in this post are just a few of the many benefits of increased recess time.