THE COLD WEATHER HAS ARRIVED!

It is very obvious that the temperature has dropped significantly in the last week.  Many kids are coming to school with the proper attire and some are not.  Unless the temperature is significantly below zero and we are directed to keep the children inside, they will not be allowed to stay inside just because they find it too cold. We like to go outside for at least half an hour every morning as well as half an hour at lunch.

Let’s make sure we are all warm as we confront these cold winter months.

Here is a list of the important pieces of clothing that should be worn during these cold winter months: 

ü      a warm, heavy coat

ü      waterproof and weatherproof boots (boots that can stand up to the -20 degree temperature)

ü      warm, waterproof gloves

ü      snow pants

ü      hat

ü      scarf

ü      balaclava (face masks)

ü      layered sweaters

In your child’s bag, it would be beneficial for your son/daughter to have the following:

ü      an extra pair of warm socks

ü      an extra pair of warm gloves

Earlier this week the snow was WET. As a result, many children spent the day wearing wet socks.  In turn, their indoor shoes got wet, not to mention STINKY! Yuk.  We do have heaters in our room which will be used to dry wet hats and gloves but there is only so much the heaters can do.

If obtaining these items for the winter months is not possible for some, please email me to let me know.  We have a number of bins with the items above that can be distributed to those who need them.

Let’s do the best we can to keep warm and healthy over the winter

Thanks for your help!