The lunch period is 45 minutes and includes 25 minutes of recess in the schoolyard. Our children go outside for recess at all times of year (weather permitting) so it’s important that they are dressed appropriately for the weather.
Lunch period 1:  11:15 - 12:00  /  Lunch period 2:  12:00 - 12:40

As many of you know, recent budget cuts have forced P.S.10 to reduce the number of staff available to work in the cafeteria and in the schoolyard during recess. As a result, our children’s ability to go outside and get some fresh air during the lunch period is in jeopardy. The cafeteria/recess staff and our children need our help!

The PTA is working with the school and has come up with a schedule to bring in volunteers on a daily basis to support the staff and supervise children during lunch in the cafeteria and recess in the schoolyard.

Click here to sign-up for recesss/lunch duty.

Download the Rules & Reg's of Recess Duty here.

• Each of the 30 K through 5 classrooms at P.S.10 will be assigned specific weeks throughout the school  year when they are on recess duty.  During their assigned weeks, each classroom is being asked to contribute 2-4 volunteers every day to help out in the cafeteria and in the schoolyard.
• Each class will be asked to participate in this program 3-4 times over the course of the entire year. 
• You can come for as little as one day or as many as five days during your classroom’s Recess/Lunch Volunteer Week.
• If you would prefer to volunteer during a week when your class is not scheduled, no problem! Just fill in the attached form and let us know when you will be coming!
• The recess/lunch period is from 11:00 to 1:10.  We ask that volunteers arrive at 11:00 and stay for the duration of lunch/recess.

We do understand that this is a lot to ask, but budget cuts are a reality and we parents have the power to help. It is important our children have the opportunity to run around outside at least once a day. Please help us make this happen!

Please contact us here with questions or to volunteer.

Even if you can only commit to one day this year, your help and support is greatly appreciated!