It is critical that students arrive at school each day prepared for cold weather. Parents should check the local forecast for up-to-date weather information. Students must be dressed appropriately so that they remain safe and comfortable during the following times:
- Outside playtime before and after school
- Lunchtime playtime
- Recess
- Fire Drills (at all temperatures)
- Bus breakdowns
- Unscheduled and scheduled outside breaks and learning experiences.
We do not have a school or district policy for cold weather procedures. However, the following guidelines are in place at Mar Jok Elementary. These guidelines will be adapted as required.
BELOW FREEZING - discretion will be used to determine when students stay indoors (this is generally around -20)
Students are expected to go outside. Parents should ensure that their child brings the following items needed to stay warm and comfortable when outside:
- Warm coat
- Gloves/Mittens
- Head/Ear covering
- Boots
- Waterproof snow pants