Extreme Temperatures
Heat
During times of extreme heat, students and staff should stay well hydrated, particularly when outdoor or indoor temperatures are 90 degrees or more. Students should be allowed water both in and outside of the classroom to prevent heat-related illness. Anyone experiencing signs of heat exhaustion should be moved to a cool area and receive a medical evaluation. Other tips include:
- Reduce, eliminate or reschedule strenuous activities until the coolest time of the day.
- Wear lightweight, loose fitting, light-colored clothing to reflect heat and sunlight.
- Eat light, cool, easy-to-digest foods such as fruit or salads.
- Drink plenty of water even if you don't feel thirsty.
Practice heat safety wherever you are
Heat related deaths are preventable. Protect yourself and others from the impacts of heat waves.
- Job Sites: Stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade as often as possible.
- Indoors: Check up on the elderly, sick and those without AC.
- Vehicles: Never leave kids or pets unattended - LOOK before you LOCK
- Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade, and stay hydrated.
Cold
When cold temperatures are projected, it is important that students dress for the weather. Multiple layers of clothing, hats, scarves, gloves, boots, and wind resistant coats will help keep students warm as the temperature drops.
In addition, exposure to outdoor temperatures should be limited. Students who ride the bus should track bus delays here before heading to their bus stop. Outdoor recess will not be allowed when temperature and/or wind chill is equal to or below 29 degrees. If the temperature and/or wind chill is 30-32 degrees, students may be outdoors for no longer than 10 minutes when wearing appropriately layered clothing, coats, hats, scarves, and gloves.
Individuals needing assistance with appropriate clothing should contact their school nurse for a referral to the PTA Clothing Bank.
Dressing for cold weather
Chilly Weather
- Adding layers will help keep you warm as the temperature drops
- 1-2 layers is ideal
- Outer layer like a coat to keep out wind, rain
- A long layer on the legs
- Warm shoes that are waterproof
Cold Weather
- Wear a warm hat
- 2-3 layers is ideal
- Outer layer like a coat to keep out wind, wet snow
- Gloves
- 1-2 layers on the legs
- Boots that are waterproof
Extreme Cold
- Wear a warm hat
- 3+ layers with 1 insulating is ideal
- Face mask or covering
- Gloves
- Outer layer like a coat to keep out wind
- 2+ layers on the legs
- Boots that are water proof