recess rocks in ri application

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Clayville Elementary, Scituate
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Eldredge Elementary, East Greenwich
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Narragansett Elementary, Narragansett
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Primrose Elementary, Barrington
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Fishing Cove Elementary, North Kingstown
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Webster Ave. Elementary, Providence
Accepting applications for February 2020 soon! Please contact karin.wetherill@rihsc.org for more information.
The Recess Rocks in RI “Recess Implementation” training from Playworks  is offered FREE OF CHARGE thanks to the continued financial support of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and administrative assistance from the RI Healthy Schools Coalition (RIHSC).  

​Please review the program and participation details carefully.
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WHO:
  • 14 Rhode Island public elementary schools
  • Schools will be selected based on commitment from administration, identification of a dedicated Recess Team, and commitment to the requirements of the program.  (Additional information (phone interview) may be required depending on application volume.)
 
​WHAT:
The Recess Rocks in RI “Recess Implementation” training will be provided by Playworks, a national non‐profit organization whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.   
  • 14 schools will be divided into two PODS with seven schools in each POD
  • Each POD will receive two 6-hour training workshops (12 hours total) with Playworks
  • Each school will receive one on-site consultation visit (includes recess observation, staff support, playground assessment and final Playworks Consultation Visit Report) 
  • Each school will receive a box of basic equipment to support recess time (various balls, jump ropes, chalk, cones and flags, as well as the Playworks Playbook of recess games and activities)
 
HOW: 
  • Each school will develop a Recess Team consisting of a maximum of 7 persons:  Principal and PE Teacher required, other adults who supervise recess or whom the principal designates (e.g., school counselor, behavioral specialist, etc.)
  • One member of the Recess Team needs to be designated as the Recess Coordinator
  • The entire Recess Team must attend both 6-hour training days and participate in the on-site school consultation visit
  • Schools are responsible for finding and funding any substitutes for the Recess Team members while they are at training
  • Upon application selection, schools agree to participate in reasonable data collection efforts that may include surveys and/or interviews of school staff (this academic and subsequent academic years)
 
WHERE:
  • Both full-day (8:00 – 2:30pm) trainings will take place at the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, 1 Moeller Place, Pawtucket, RI  02860

WHEN:
Accepting applications for February 2020 soon! Please contact karin.wetherill@rihsc.org for more information.