No soda is permitted in the elementary schools around here (k-5).
Thy don't have PE everyday, but they do have recess twice every day - and yes they are allowed to run around the school yard. In fact they are encouraged to do so.
I think they've taken the soda out everywhere. Glad to hear about the 2 recesses and being allowed to run and play!
Bizzaro world hasn't taken over there yet!