I would definitely set up a meeting with the teacher first, then the principal, then the super intendant if you don’t get them to stop doing this. There is SO much research showing why this is counterintuitive to getting kids to ‘behave’ and I can’t see how frustrating that seems.

Being the squeaky wheel is key! Definitely mention it to other parents casually and see what they think.

I know an organizer who successfully won recess rights for children in Westchester. She was an old professor of mine, I can try to connect you or explain how she did it (lots of annoying meetings with admin and connecting with other parents).

Taking away recess is cruel in my opinion. What school district?

Really happy to hear it. Hope it helps.

There’s a weather app for southern New England, called eWeather. He has followers post photos of weather related stuff, but there’s often sunset photos if it’s a pretty one. I see a few that you might like on the feed from last night.

Sorry for your loss ❤️

He’s still there as of a month ago, but visitors can’t pet him (or most of the other animals they have)