We have entered the colder season of the school year. Even though the
temperatures get colder, our students still go outside for recess. Recess is a very
important time for students to take a break from their academic classes to get fresh
air, exercise, and socialize with their peers. Recess is so important that the Howard
County Public School System has a policy requiring elementary schools to provide
students with 30 minutes of recess daily. Outdoor recess will occur during the cold
months as long as the “feels like” temperature is at least 20 degrees and it is not
raining/snowing.

Please be sure your children are prepared for outdoor recess. They should have
coats/jackets, mittens/gloves, and hats. Please put your child’s name on these items.
Doctors’ notes are required for students to miss recess. The note should list the
dates the student cannot attend recess. If a doctor requires a student to stay in from
recess when the rest of the students go out, the student will go to the front office.  

Let us know if your child needs a coat--we have coats for children in need.