Weather Guidelines

*Decisions on whether students are to go outside are based on the guidelines listed below:

Before School:

1. When the temperature and wind chill are above zero, students will be sent outside.

2. When the temperature and wind chill are between zero and -10 degrees, students will be sent to the gym until 8:10 AM.

3. When the temperature and wind chill are lower than -10 degrees, students will be sent to the gym.

Noon Recess:

1. When the temperature and wind chill are above zero, students will be sent outside.

2. When the temperature and wind chill are between zero and -10 degrees, students will stay in the gym. They will be sent outside for the last 15 minutes of the noon recess.

3. When the temperature and wind chill are lower than -10 degrees, students will stay in the gym during the noon recess.

Afternoon Recesses:

1. When the temperature and wind chill are above -10 degrees, students will be sent outside for the short recess.

2. When the temperature and wind chill are lower than -10 degrees, students will be sent to the gym during the short recess.

The gym will be open for WARMING purposes when the temperature and/or wind chill is below zero.

Students who have an excuse because of illness, coughs, or colds will be allowed to remain indoors during the noon recess period provided they have a note from a parent or doctor. The note will be valid for only one week or less.

• Parents, please check for appropriate dress before your student leaves for school.  Students are expected to bring appropriate headgear, gloves and coats.   

                                                     

  *Snow pants and snow boots are not required, but are highly recommended

  if your child (ren) wish (es) to play in the snow. *

                                          

   

Respect, responsibility, and a safe environment help us learn at Heart River Elementary.

Together we make a difference.