Snow Clothes

Dear Kindergarten Families,

You should have received a communication from Mr. Lyons on January 25th about winter recess. Here are some reminders concerning winter clothes.

The Kindergarteners  will go outside every day, weather permitting. That is, if it isn’t snowing/raining heavily, or the temperature isn’t freezing (feels like 15* or below), we will go outside.  Please,dress your child in appropriate clothing when there is snow on the ground. This means:

-a winter coat

-a winter hat

-winter mittens or gloves (the thin ones don’t work well)

-snow pants

-boots

Please make sure your child’s name is on all items.  You would be surprised how many pairs of black snow pants we will get!

If your child doesn’t have snow pants or boots, s/he will still go outside, but will need to stay on the pavement.  Please let us know if you are in need of winter clothing, and we will do our best to find resources for your child.

Winter clothing brings up another point. We only have 25 minutes for recess. At first, it will probably take the children 20 minutes to get everything on. With time it will (hopefully) get easier and faster. YOU CAN HELP WITH THIS!!!!!!  Please work with your child at home practicing zippering, buttoning, etc. As teachers, we only have 2 hands for all the children. If s/he can get ready on her/his own, s/he will get more time outside.

Thank you for your help with this!!!!!!

Kindergarten Team

**We will not be dressing in snow clothes when there is no snow!  On these days we will not be changing into boots and snow pants.