Daily Announcements

Winter Weather Expectations

Children should have the following clothing items for the winter months:

• Jacket
• Snow pants
• Hat and mittens

Without the necessary gear, recess is not an enjoyable time for your child. Each piece of winter gear should be marked with the child’s name. Students should plan to wear boots everyday to protect their feet from not only getting wet from snow but also to keep their feet warm in the cold temperatures. 

If students do not have boots on, they are restricted to play on the upper blacktop area. (once there is snow on the ground).

Here are clothing guidelines we use at school:

• If the temperature is below 50 degrees F, you should wear your jacket.
• If the temperature is 50 degrees F or higher, it is your choice!
• In the fall and spring when it is wet and muddy, wear boots.
• In winter, students should wear snow pants, mittens, and a hat.  

Here are the guidelines we follow when deciding if students go out or stay in according to temperatures:

• Our students have daily recess except in extreme weather conditions such as rain or severe cold/wind chill. Our cold weather policy is:
  • If the temperature is 0 degrees F or below, the students will not go outside for recess.
  • If the wind chill is colder than –10 degrees F, the students will not go outside for recess.
  • If the wind chill is between 0 degrees F and –10 degrees F, outdoor recess may be shortened or canceled by the principal based on local conditions.

Students are not permitted to stay indoors, except at the teacher’s request, during recess time without a written request from a physician or a written request from the parent on the day after a prolonged illness in which the parents and health assistant have been in communication. If you need any help with winter wear for your kids, please email Mrs. Miller (School Social Worker) at milleram@hudsonraiders.org with items and sizes needed.