Anonymous
Post 08/24/2022 21:09     Subject: Do kids need PE uniforms in Middle School?
As long as they change their clothes (“dress out”), they can’t be marked down. Honestly, as a teacher I see a lot of MS boys just keep one t-shirt in their locker and wear that until it reeks.

Please send deodorant.
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2022 20:59     Subject: Re:Do kids need PE uniforms in Middle School?
No, it's not required. Our MS doesn't even allow students to use lockers anywhere in the school, so they said they didn't need to change their clothes once school started.
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2022 20:55     Subject: Re:Do kids need PE uniforms in Middle School?
No uniform required at our school. But kids are supposed to wear shorts or sweats and a shirt or sweatshirt. The real rule my kids complained about was that you were supposed to leave PE in different clothes than you wore for class. Mine just wore two sets of clothes and peeled the top level off.
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2022 20:43     Subject: Do kids need PE uniforms in Middle School?
Our school requires changing clothes but no uniform.
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2022 20:37     Subject: Do kids need PE uniforms in Middle School?
I don’t think PE uniforms were ever mentioned at our MS. Certainly nobody wore them, if they did exist. Which I’m
99.9% sure they didn’t.
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2022 20:26     Subject: Do kids need PE uniforms in Middle School?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:They really push the uniform, because when you buy the school logo version, it's money for the school PTA, but legally it's not required. My son eventually went to school with sport-friendly clothes, without changing at all. And my daughter will do the same thing. No one changes, everyone comes in athletic or athletic-adjacent clothes.


I was looking at Logo shirts and they are so pricy that you can buy really nice top brands in the market for that price. Why can't they be reasonable so that everyone can buy?


Because the money goes to the PTA, which goes to school activities and kid-related events. That's why there's a mark-up. I've never bought any, but more power to those who do.


There is no clarity on how much money is going to PTA vs. the Product cost. I am sure more parents will contribute if products are priced fairly.
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2022 20:25     Subject: Do kids need PE uniforms in Middle School?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:They really push the uniform, because when you buy the school logo version, it's money for the school PTA, but legally it's not required. My son eventually went to school with sport-friendly clothes, without changing at all. And my daughter will do the same thing. No one changes, everyone comes in athletic or athletic-adjacent clothes.


I was looking at Logo shirts and they are so pricy that you can buy really nice top brands in the market for that price. Why can't they be reasonable so that everyone can buy?


Because the money goes to the PTA, which goes to school activities and kid-related events. That's why there's a mark-up. I've never bought any, but more power to those who do.


Not a good way to raise funds for PTA. A lot of parents are just discouraged from buying pricy shirts and sweat pants. You price them reasonably and then at checkout, ask for donation to PTA. That will yield a lot more sales than what they are doing now.
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2022 20:10     Subject: Do kids need PE uniforms in Middle School?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:They really push the uniform, because when you buy the school logo version, it's money for the school PTA, but legally it's not required. My son eventually went to school with sport-friendly clothes, without changing at all. And my daughter will do the same thing. No one changes, everyone comes in athletic or athletic-adjacent clothes.


I was looking at Logo shirts and they are so pricy that you can buy really nice top brands in the market for that price. Why can't they be reasonable so that everyone can buy?


Because the money goes to the PTA, which goes to school activities and kid-related events. That's why there's a mark-up. I've never bought any, but more power to those who do.
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2022 20:09     Subject: Do kids need PE uniforms in Middle School?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:They really push the uniform, because when you buy the school logo version, it's money for the school PTA, but legally it's not required. My son eventually went to school with sport-friendly clothes, without changing at all. And my daughter will do the same thing. No one changes, everyone comes in athletic or athletic-adjacent clothes.


Do not mean to be rude. But you should really consider sending a pair for change of cloths after PE along with a deodorant.

You do not want teachers to have unbearable time in classrooms with all the sweat and body odor which will take focus away from academics.


PP you replied to. Sure! I went to private school and there was a obligatory shower and dedicated PE clothes. But NO ONE changes in my kids' MCPS middle school locker room. So my kids didn't/don't want to be the only one to change, you know. Yes, little wipes/towels and deo are the way to go.
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2022 20:08     Subject: Do kids need PE uniforms in Middle School?
Our school says it’s required but my kid said he’s never seen another kid actually wear it. I bought him two. Waste of money.
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2022 20:05     Subject: Do kids need PE uniforms in Middle School?
Anonymous wrote:They really push the uniform, because when you buy the school logo version, it's money for the school PTA, but legally it's not required. My son eventually went to school with sport-friendly clothes, without changing at all. And my daughter will do the same thing. No one changes, everyone comes in athletic or athletic-adjacent clothes.


I was looking at Logo shirts and they are so pricy that you can buy really nice top brands in the market for that price. Why can't they be reasonable so that everyone can buy?
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2022 20:03     Subject: Do kids need PE uniforms in Middle School?
Anonymous wrote:They really push the uniform, because when you buy the school logo version, it's money for the school PTA, but legally it's not required. My son eventually went to school with sport-friendly clothes, without changing at all. And my daughter will do the same thing. No one changes, everyone comes in athletic or athletic-adjacent clothes.


Do not mean to be rude. But you should really consider sending a pair for change of cloths after PE along with a deodorant.

You do not want teachers to have unbearable time in classrooms with all the sweat and body odor which will take focus away from academics.
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2022 19:57     Subject: Do kids need PE uniforms in Middle School?
They really push the uniform, because when you buy the school logo version, it's money for the school PTA, but legally it's not required. My son eventually went to school with sport-friendly clothes, without changing at all. And my daughter will do the same thing. No one changes, everyone comes in athletic or athletic-adjacent clothes.
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2022 19:54     Subject: Do kids need PE uniforms in Middle School?
Um ask your middle school?
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2022 19:49     Subject: Do kids need PE uniforms in Middle School?
I am hearing both sides and it is unclear whether kids need PE uniforms in Middle School?