Dear Lower Adolescent Families
Great River School recognizes the positive impact of physical activity and the outdoors on student learning. Therefore we continue recess in 7-9th grade; I have included our Recess Guidelines form the Student and Family Handbook below. Please ensure your students are coming to school with proper attire, so they can comfortably be outside for recess from 11:15-11:45 (daily for 7th/8th, 3x week for 9th graders). Friday was our first real experience with less-than-ideal weather during recess and many kids came unprepared. If you need help accessing winter gear, please reach out to the Lower Adolescent Social Worker, Gina Carveth, at gcarveth@greatriverschool.org
Great River School Recess Policy:
RECESS GUIDELINES PERTAINING TO WINTER WEATHER
Our hope is that students have access to outdoor recess whenever it is safe to be outside. To that end, the following guidelines will be enforced at Great River. We ask that all families prepare students for dressing accordingly.
If the temperature is 32 °F or below, a coat, hat or hood, and gloves/mittens are required.
When the wind chill falls between -15 and 0 °F, recess may be abbreviated at supervisor discretion.
Outdoor recess will not be held when windchill is below -15°F.
At all other times, outdoor recess will be held.
Sincerely,
Nick Beermann
nbeermann@greatriverschool.org