Now that the temperatures have dropped and it feels more like a "typical" CT November, this is a friendly reminder that we continue to take students outside for recess as long as the "feels like" temp is above 30 degrees and it is not icy/rainy/snowy.
Outdoor recess has many benefits for children, including fresh air, exercise, and Vitamin D.
Cold air often gets blamed for getting kids sick, but indoor air is the real culprit. When kids spend all their time indoors, they are constantly breathing in recycled air. Bacteria and viruses circulate more easily in trapped air, and that’s one reason people tend to get sick in the winter. Getting outside lets kids play together with less chance of rebreathing germs, and it lessens their exposure to recycled air.
Please ensure that you are sending your child to school with a warm winter jacket, as well as a hat and gloves/mittens (and a scarf if you choose). Please reach out to Mrs. Gardner if you need support with winter clothing.