Anticipating Hot Weather

 Dear Families,

We are looking forward to a successful week ahead as we finish the school year. Over the next few days, we are anticipating hot weather that may require our school to implement our Hot Weather protocols. 

As with any weather conditions at school, we respond to the individual needs of their students and staff and prepare an appropriate action plan. Our hot weather action plan involves program modifications, air handling system modifications and reduced lighting and motor use.

Such a plan may incorporate some of the following strategies which can be found in the Board’s Extreme Hot and Cold Weather and UV Protection Guideline:

• Encourage students and staff to make use of shady areas in the school yard such as under trees, besides the building and under umbrellas.

• Keep blinds/curtains closed in classrooms directly exposed to sunlight and turn off any unnecessary lights.

• For hot, humid weather relief in classrooms or portables, Board-approved fans may be used to provide air movement in the room. Some classes may have to be relocated to cooler areas such as gymnasiums or libraries to provide relief.

In addition, students are encouraged to wear loose, light clothing, which will help to reduce body heat through moisture evaporation. Students are also encouraged to bring a refillable water container and to drink water throughout the day to keep hydrated.

Staff members will continue to monitor students throughout the day, and will be rotating classes through cooler areas in our building, as well as encouraging students to take frequent water breaks. 

We would like to assure you that the health and well-being of students and staff is our priority and all of our schools have established a local plan of action to support all those in our schools.