cold weather

The Toronto District School Board has a cold weather policy.  The children have a normal recess and lunch if the temperature is above -20.  From -20 to -28, the children will have a 10 minute recess and 20 minute lunch.  Below -28 the children stay inside.  That being said, it seems Mr. Vlahos has a different cold weather policy for our school where the children stay inside more than the policy dictates.  For that reason, I cannot predict when we will or will not go outside at recess or lunch.  My advice is to dress your child for outdoor play every day.  Snow pants, boots, jacket, scarf, hat and mittens are essential in the winter time so the children can be comfortable outside and can enjoy themselves.  Children love playing outside, especially if there is snow, so please provide them with all they need to enjoy themselves, including a positive attitude about the weather.

:)
Miss Mynes