Are PE classes allowed outside in extreme heat?

[Anonymous]

It is not going to be humid next week.

[Anonymous]

Do you think this is the first time it’s ever hit 93° while public schools in session? Is your child so precious they can’t possibly be on the playground in May?

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Anonymous wrote:They will be fine. Those are not extreme temperatures. Please stick to real issues like the calendar or boundary studies.

I think they are extreme temperatures and no this board is not just for calendar or boundary issues. Move on if you cast answer the questions:

Are you from Alaska?

Those are normal temps here from May-Sept.

We don’t exercise in 93-94 degree weather though. That’s my concern.

Who is "we"? My bootcamp meets every Mon-Fri, outside, every day of the year (ok, not Christmas, but weather doesn't stop us). 17 degrees in February? We work out. 99 degrees and humid in August, we work out.

And we're pushing hard for 75 minutes, not playing in school PE for 55, and are decades older than the kids. They will be fine

[Anonymous]

We hit the high temperature for the day around dismissal time usually. If they have PE in the morning it will be fine. Even if they have it in the afternoon it will still be fine. Make sure your 3rd grade+ student wears deodorant though! The teachers are stressed and burnt out enough at the end of the year without a stinky classroom.

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Anonymous wrote:They will be fine. Those are not extreme temperatures. Please stick to real issues like the calendar or boundary studies.

I think they are extreme temperatures and no this board is not just for calendar or boundary issues. Move on if you cast answer the questions:

You are wrong. Fairfax County Public Schools defines extreme heat by a heat index of 105 degrees to 109 degrees, which triggers activity modifications. You could have googled that before posting.

No I’m not. The heat index could very well get to 105 on a 93 degree day. It all depends on the humidity.

You know they forecast the heat index right? There's no forecast for a heat index anywhere near 105.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:They will be fine. Those are not extreme temperatures. Please stick to real issues like the calendar or boundary studies.

I think they are extreme temperatures and no this board is not just for calendar or boundary issues. Move on if you cast answer the questions:

Are you from Alaska?

Those are normal temps here from May-Sept.

We don’t exercise in 93-94 degree weather though. That’s my concern.

Who is "we"? My bootcamp meets every Mon-Fri, outside, every day of the year (ok, not Christmas, but weather doesn't stop us). 17 degrees in February? We work out. 99 degrees and humid in August, we work out.

And we're pushing hard for 75 minutes, not playing in school PE for 55, and are decades older than the kids. They will be fine

What time of day though? That makes a difference. And it sounds like you’re really physically fit. Not all kids are like that. Heatstroke is real.

[Anonymous]

You can write a note, but that doesn’t mean the school has to follow it. It’s the same for cold weather. Schools are not set up to have alternate supervision for PE or recess simply because a parent doesn’t like the weather that day.

If you want to produce a note from a doctor, that’s different.

Or just keep your kid home. But don’t send a note expecting anyone to follow it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:High humidity paired with 93 degrees is particularly dangerous because sweat will not evaporate properly, quickly leading to heat exhaustion.

Good news: It's not humid outside yet.

But also, what unit is your child's PE class doing that they are going to be outside?

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Anonymous wrote:They will be fine. Those are not extreme temperatures. Please stick to real issues like the calendar or boundary studies.

I think they are extreme temperatures and no this board is not just for calendar or boundary issues. Move on if you cast answer the questions:

Are you from Alaska?

Those are normal temps here from May-Sept.

We don’t exercise in 93-94 degree weather though. That’s my concern.

Who is "we"? My bootcamp meets every Mon-Fri, outside, every day of the year (ok, not Christmas, but weather doesn't stop us). 17 degrees in February? We work out. 99 degrees and humid in August, we work out.

And we're pushing hard for 75 minutes, not playing in school PE for 55, and are decades older than the kids. They will be fine

What time of day though? That makes a difference. And it sounds like you’re really physically fit. Not all kids are like that. Heatstroke is real.

Does your child have a medical condition that makes it hard for them to mostly stand around outside in 90 degree weather? Because, frankly, that's what they'll be doing during PE. They will be active maybe 10-20% of the time and even that will not be particularly active. Just put them in lightweight clothing and pack some ice water.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:They will be fine. Those are not extreme temperatures. Please stick to real issues like the calendar or boundary studies.

I think they are extreme temperatures and no this board is not just for calendar or boundary issues. Move on if you cast answer the questions:

Are you from Alaska?

Those are normal temps here from May-Sept.

We don’t exercise in 93-94 degree weather though. That’s my concern.

Who is "we"? My bootcamp meets every Mon-Fri, outside, every day of the year (ok, not Christmas, but weather doesn't stop us). 17 degrees in February? We work out. 99 degrees and humid in August, we work out.

And we're pushing hard for 75 minutes, not playing in school PE for 55, and are decades older than the kids. They will be fine

What time of day though? That makes a difference. And it sounds like you’re really physically fit. Not all kids are like that. Heatstroke is real.

I'm curious about what your children do in the summer? Do they attend summer camps? Are they holed up inside all day long?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Next Monday and Tuesday show highs of 94 and 93. I am concerned about temperature and making the kids go out in the heat to exercise. Is there County guidance for PE teachers on days with extreme heat? Or does each PE teacher get to decide? Can I write a note excusing my child from outside activities on those days?

Are you also worried about recess?

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Anonymous wrote:Next Monday and Tuesday show highs of 94 and 93. I am concerned about temperature and making the kids go out in the heat to exercise. Is there County guidance for PE teachers on days with extreme heat? Or does each PE teacher get to decide? Can I write a note excusing my child from outside activities on those days?

Are you also worried about recess?

This is high school and they don’t have recess.

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Anonymous wrote:They will be fine. Those are not extreme temperatures. Please stick to real issues like the calendar or boundary studies.

I think they are extreme temperatures and no this board is not just for calendar or boundary issues. Move on if you cast answer the questions:

Are you from Alaska?

Those are normal temps here from May-Sept.

We don’t exercise in 93-94 degree weather though. That’s my concern.

Who is "we"? My bootcamp meets every Mon-Fri, outside, every day of the year (ok, not Christmas, but weather doesn't stop us). 17 degrees in February? We work out. 99 degrees and humid in August, we work out.

And we're pushing hard for 75 minutes, not playing in school PE for 55, and are decades older than the kids. They will be fine

What time of day though? That makes a difference. And it sounds like you’re really physically fit. Not all kids are like that. Heatstroke is real.

Does your child have a medical condition that makes it hard for them to mostly stand around outside in 90 degree weather? Because, frankly, that's what they'll be doing during PE. They will be active maybe 10-20% of the time and even that will not be particularly active. Just put them in lightweight clothing and pack some ice water.

They recently ran the mile. There was a really hot day in the last month and they were told they had to keep running/moving or they would fail.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is not going to be humid next week.

Yes it is. It shows 50% humidity next week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They will be fine. Those are not extreme temperatures. Please stick to real issues like the calendar or boundary studies.

I think they are extreme temperatures and no this board is not just for calendar or boundary issues. Move on if you cast answer the questions:

Are you from Alaska?

Those are normal temps here from May-Sept.

We don’t exercise in 93-94 degree weather though. That’s my concern.

Who is "we"? My bootcamp meets every Mon-Fri, outside, every day of the year (ok, not Christmas, but weather doesn't stop us). 17 degrees in February? We work out. 99 degrees and humid in August, we work out.

And we're pushing hard for 75 minutes, not playing in school PE for 55, and are decades older than the kids. They will be fine

Gee- you are so tough- it is amazing! Also, nice how you immediately make an anecdote about yourself when the OP is asking about kids. Hope you go to work straight after in your work clothes without showering like the PE kids do too! I bet your coworkers LOVE it.