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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, this one is a school by school decision - some admin teams have kids out in all weather, and some call for indoor much more often. I think it’s fair to ask what cutoff they’re using.

Former lunch/recess aide [/quote]

This. Our cutoff is 38 and we look at the real feel as well if it's on the cusp. With that said, you can't make everyone happy. Some kids love indoor recess, some hate it. Some parents complain about going outside if it's cold, some parents think playing outside is crucial to development regardless of temperature.

FWIW, we stayed in today, temp was 37 at recess time and real feel was 25. We had one parent preemptively voice her concern about cold temperatures today when she dropped off and we had one parent send in a sweatshirt instead of a coat. Maybe I've got another parent complaining about me on dcum...oh well. [/quote]

Are you in a decision-making role? Please reconsider if you are. There is data out there that shows kids benefit from running around, even in cold temps. Put out multiple reminders throughout November and December that parents need to bring coats to school because recess is outdoors, and you won't have any problems. Closing for 37 at recess is horrific. I know you don't care about one more person judging you, but really... it doesn't make any kind of sense. [/quote]

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