Policies
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Cold Weather Guidelines
During the winter, we find that a few parents request that their child(ren) be allowed to stay inside during recess. To assist us in planning for adequate supervision, you are reminded that you need to send a note if your child is to stay inside. We can honor a note from you for a maximum period of two days. If your child needs to stay in for an extended period of time (3 or more days), you will need to send a doctor’s written excuse. Please send your child(ren) to school dressed appropriately for the weather. If a student does not have snow pants or boots, they are not allowed to play in the snow. However, they will still be sent outside and restricted to hard surface areas. No snowball throwing is allowed. Guidelines for recess (including wind chill) are:
Temperature/Weather Conditions Clothing required Below 55° F Jacket Soggy, wet conditions (i.e. Spring thaw) Boots Below 40° F but no snow Coat, Hat, Gloves Below 40° F with snow Above plus Boots & Snow Pants Below 0° F -
Dropoff Procedures
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Emergency Procedures
Notification of School Closings/Delay
St. Francis Catholic School follows the Marshalltown Community School District regarding school closings due to inclement weather. Do not call the church, rectory or school. Local television and radio stations (on the air and/or on their websites) will provide the official announcements. Decisions for the Marshalltown District apply to all Catholic schools. We may not specifically be named. If weather becomes severe during the day necessitating early dismissal, that announcement will also be made by the television and radio stations (on the air and/or on their web sites).Transportation – Emergency Closings
Parents are strongly encouraged to be aware of the possibility of an early dismissal and make arrangements to provide transportation for their children promptly at the time of early dismissal.Child Care During School Closing/Delay
The school offers child care for students on days that school is delayed or canceled due to inclement weather. Contact Terri Guenther-Mayer for more information regarding Child Care. -
Wellness Policy
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Dress Code
The principal has the discretion to dismiss a student from school for wearing anything that interferes with the learning environment: (Certain earings, varying hairstyles, etc.)
Students not in accordance with the St. Francis Catholic School dress code policy.
The official jumper, skirt and skort may be purchased through the Dennis Uniform Company. Call St. Francis Catholic School for information. St. Francis Catholic School has a uniform room located at the St. Mary Attendance Center where new and used uniform items may be purchased.
PANTS SHIRTS - Navy blue or Khaki dress slacks
- Shirts tucked ins
- Belt required if there are belt loops for students in grades 3-6
- Navy, red, or white
- Long or short sleeves
- Collar and button or turtlenecks
- Official St. Francis mock turtle necks
- No logos except the Guardian logo
SWEATERS SWEATSHIRTS - Navy, red, or white sweaters
- Must wear a school shirt underneaths
- No logs except the official St. Francis logo
- Official St. Francis sweatshirt (red, white, or navy)
- Must wear a school shirt underneath
SHOES SKIRTS, JUMPERS AND POLO DRESSES - Dress shoes
- Athletic shoes
- No sandals or cowboy boots
- Official school uniform jumper, skirt, or skorts
- Must be worn with school shirt
- tights (solid red, white, or navy) must be worn underneath during the winter months
HOT WEATHER WEAR
These exceptions are in effect for the months of April, May, June, August, September and October:
Navy blue dress shorts (no sport shorts or cut-offs)
Navy blue skort
Heel-strapped sandalsCOLD WEATHER WEAR
If a student does not have snow pants or boots, they are not allowed to play in the snow. However, they will still be sent outside and restricted to hard surface areas. No snowball throwing is allowed. Guidelines for recess (including wind chill) are:
Temperature/Weather Conditions Clothing required Below 55° F Jacket Soggy, Wet Conditions (i.e. Spring Thaw) Boots Below 40° F but no snow Coat, Hat, Gloves Below 40° F with snow Above plus Boots & Snow Pants Below 0° F Stay inside
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