Advertising

The Seattle Times Company

NWjobs | NWautos | NWhomes | NWsource | Free Classifieds | seattletimes.com

The Seattle Times

Local News


Our network sites seattletimes.com | Advanced

Friday, August 29, 2008 - Page updated at 09:30 AM

E-mail article     Print view      Share:    Digg     Newsvine

Recess returning to Tacoma elementaries

Tacoma elementary students can look forward to recess when school resumes next week.

TACOMA, Wash. —

Tacoma elementary students can look forward to recess when school resumes next week.

Superintendent Art Jarvis is recommending play time during the school day, and the school board is expected to make it policy at the Sept. 11 meeting.

Recess had been optional at 37 schools. Many schools said they had to take away recess to work on meeting academic standards.

The new policy recognizes that kids need activity to avoid obesity, build healthy lifestyles and to develop social skills on the playground.

---

Information from: The News Tribune, http://www.thenewstribune.com

Copyright © 2008 The Seattle Times Company

Big demand, grim outlook for state Basic Health Plan

Flood fears dampen business, home sales

Nicole Brodeur: Homeless woman bent on giving

Portland cafe's specialty: medical-marijuana tokes

NEW - 10:22 AM
Some southbound Alaskan Way Viaduct lanes to close briefly today

Advertising

This feature requires Flash 7.

Download Flash

Top video | World | Science / Tech | Entertainment

Marketplace

Open Houses

Find this weekend's open house listings.
Or search by location:

nwautos

Less is more: Group rides, good gas mileage have led to a scooter swarm in Seattlenew
Local riders say they've seen a surge in scooter interest in recent years, mostly from people wanting another commuting option. Seattle now ranks as o...
Post a comment
Advertising