Parents of Discovery Students, Oct.
1, 2014
We want to try something different this school year. We will allow students to wear costumes to
school on Halloween day (October 31st). However, it is critical that all rules be
followed by all students in order to minimize the disruption to the school
environment. If parents and students
will follow the guidelines below, we will have a fun and productive day. If parents and students do not follow the
rules and guidelines, we will be forced to eliminate dressing up for Halloween
in the future. So let us begin with the
end in mind, a positive experience for all.
As we do this we still must put first things first, our
primary objective is student learning. Students
do not have to participate and the wearing of costumes at school is purely
optional. It will be just like crazy
sock day or crazy hair day, no pressure will be put on students to wear
costumes, but if they want to, they will be allowed.
Proactive rules for costumes at school
Costumes must be worn
to school. You will not be permitted to change at school. We do not want parents helping students with
costume adjustments after school starts.
This will reduce distractions to classroom learning.
·
You must be able
to wear your costume inside, outside, to PE and music and be able to sit and
move as usual. Bulky or uncomfortable
costumes that would not allow students to sit at their desk or participate
normally in the day’s activities should not be worn.
·
Nothing should
drag on the floor
·
No masks
·
No make-up or
face painting
·
Costumes must not
be too scary or inappropriate for the school environment. No blood, gore, etc…
·
No props are
allowed. (swords, weapons, wands, etc...)
·
No
bare midriffs or “revealing” or provocative clothing
·
Appropriate
shoes must be worn
·
Costumes may not be offensive or inappropriate in
any way
Students
violating these rules will have to call parents to make the needed
adjustments. Again, if we want this to
become a yearly event, everyone must be proactive in following the rules.
We hope this will be a fun opportunity to sharpen the saw
that will be something to look forward to and something to remember. We also appreciate your support as we
endeavor to ensure that all students learn at high levels. Please help us make this a win-win. I know that the leaders in our school can
make this a great activity.
Sincerely,
Jeff Morris
Principal, Discovery
Elementary
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