Recess
Recess is a fun and necessary part of the kindergarten day. We will go outside almost every day this year, so please help your child make
appropriate clothing and shoe choices for our unpredictable Colorado weather.
Safe Play at Recess
Rules for the Kindergarten and First Grade Shepardson Playground
When it's really HOT outside... We encourage children to bring water bottles to school. Please clearly label your child's bottle in case it
gets left outside. Pop top or flip straw bottles are generally easiest for kindergartners to manage without spilling. We will take a spray bottle of water
outside to mist sweaty children who ask for a spray
When it's JUST RIGHT outside... Children often remove jackets, sweaters, etc. outside and forget all about them. Despite reminders to grab
jackets, outerwear gets left outside. Please label all removable layers.
When it's really COLD outside... We go out to recess unless it is below 10°. PLEASE remind your child to bring a coat, gloves, and a hat in the winter.
When it's really SNOWY outside... Please send clearly labeled snow gear with your child!
Snow boots are required for playing in the snow. Children without snow boots will be able to play only on cleared areas.
Snow pants, gloves, hats, and a coat are strongly recommended.
We do not allow snowball fights at school. Thanks for reminding your child not to throw snow at school, including before and after school.
appropriate clothing and shoe choices for our unpredictable Colorado weather.
Safe Play at Recess
Rules for the Kindergarten and First Grade Shepardson Playground
When it's really HOT outside... We encourage children to bring water bottles to school. Please clearly label your child's bottle in case it
gets left outside. Pop top or flip straw bottles are generally easiest for kindergartners to manage without spilling. We will take a spray bottle of water
outside to mist sweaty children who ask for a spray
When it's JUST RIGHT outside... Children often remove jackets, sweaters, etc. outside and forget all about them. Despite reminders to grab
jackets, outerwear gets left outside. Please label all removable layers.
When it's really COLD outside... We go out to recess unless it is below 10°. PLEASE remind your child to bring a coat, gloves, and a hat in the winter.
When it's really SNOWY outside... Please send clearly labeled snow gear with your child!
Snow boots are required for playing in the snow. Children without snow boots will be able to play only on cleared areas.
Snow pants, gloves, hats, and a coat are strongly recommended.
We do not allow snowball fights at school. Thanks for reminding your child not to throw snow at school, including before and after school.