Collins Elementary is a community for learning and growth. We want our learning environment to be safe, comfortable, respectful and free from distractions. Students benefit from being dressed for movement, comfort, weather, and safety. Students will refrain from wearing anything profane, lewd, disrespectful or that could cause a disruption to school operation.
Headwear and Accessories
· Hats and caps are allowed outside. Students are expected to honor the adult’s policy for indoor hat removal.
· Students are currently required to wear masks for safety, except when eating or on an approved outdoor mask-break (at least 6 feet apart from others). The rest of faces should be visible. For example, students are not allowed to hoodies zipped over their faces.
· Sunglasses may be worn outdoors.
· Accessories (jewelry, headbands, etc.) will be allowed only if they are not causing a distraction.
· High-value items should be left at home to prevent loss or damage.
Tops and Bottoms
· Tops should cover stomachs and chests. There is no sleeve requirement, provided coverage is sufficient.
· For short skirts or dresses, we ask students to wear shorts underneath (for sitting on the floor, fitness class or climbing on recess equipment).
· Undergarments and bottoms should be covered by clothing including when sitting on the floor (crisscross applesauce style).
Footwear
We want students to be able to play actively and participate in Fitness. Inappropriate footwear may inhibit a child’s ability to participate in some activities.
· Children should wear footwear that is safe for physical activity and weather.
· Flip flops are not recommended for fitness (PE) or playing on recess equipment.
· Waterproof boots or shoes are highly encouraged during wet weather. We go out to recess rain-or-shine, and most students are uncomfortable in wet shoes and socks. Feel free to leave an extra pair of socks in the backpack.
Outerwear
Students should be prepared to go outside for recess during all types of weather.
· Rain jackets or panchos and with hoods or hats are highly encouraged during wet weather.
· Please label outerwear with the student’s first and last name or teacher-code (ex. grade-initial, such as K-L for Kindergarten-Luebke); Students often take off outerwear at recess and forget it on the playground. When clothing is labeled, we can get it back to the owner.
If purchasing rainboots or rain jackets is a hardship to families, please let our counselor, Ms. Bobbi, or their teacher know and we will help.
Dress-code issues will be addressed by school staff. In the case of disrespectful or disruptive attire, students will be asked to change clothes or fix the problem and parents will be notified. Hats or accessories that pose a distraction may be held for parent pick-up. Parents, we thank you for your assistance in helping your children make wise choices about their school attire.
