McMeen Elementary

❄️Good Snowy Morning, McMeen Families!

  Today's snowy, cold weather is the perfect segue to some reminders/guidelines about health and cold weather.

1. Typically, just being outside in the cold does not directly lead to illness. Most viral illnesses are spread by people, to other people. It's often thought that the cold time of year leads to more illness because people tend to be inside more often, where they are more likely to spread illness to one another.

2. People with Asthma: Cold weather can lead to tightened/restricted airways, leading to possible asthmatic events in people with asthma. When out in the cold, people with asthma should consider wearing a mask, scarf or coat that allows for the nose and mouth to receive warmer air to help prevent airway restriction.  

3. 🛷☃ There are plenty of safe and healthy ways to enjoy the chilly outdoors!

We here at McMeen recognize the importance of getting our children outdoors and playing, even if it's just for a short, 20 minute recess period. Please know that out goal is to get kids outside as much as possible, all the while monitoring the weather and temperature to assure we're making the safest decision on whether students will be outdoors or not during the school day. Please make sure your students are dressed appropriately for their school days in anticipation they will spend some time outside in cold/winter weather.

🧤🧣🧦🧥 I recommend that ALL students have a change of clothing in their backpacks at all times during the school year, not just for possible cold/wet clothing after recess, but also for bathroom accidents, food accidents etc.

Please click on the links below for more information about cold, ice and snow safety.

Cold, Ice and Snow Safety - English

Cold, Ice and Snow Safety - Spanish 

Thank you and stay safe out there!