We realize “footwear” sounds like an odd thing to focus on in a middle school newsletter. However, now that the weather is quickly warming, and testing is behind us, students are increasingly opting to wear “slides” or slippers to school. Now, while we believe these are not appropriate footwear for school–accidents can and do happen–we would like to address a connected issue.
Recently an increasing number of students think it is fun to “mess around (Mr. Bailey’s least-liked phrase)” and take one another’s shoes off and throw them, sometimes AT other students. This has been addressed in our Leadership Assemblies, but some students have not gotten the message.
There are many possible hazards on campus for those not wearing appropriate footwear. Hidden sharp stone, staples, paper clips, other students with sturdy shoes, and certain weeds, can cause harm to unprotected feet.
Please monitor whether the footwear chosen by your child is school appropriate, and remind them that any student removing another’s shoes and throwing them will receive consequences. School is an important place where important work is done, and it deserves appropriate dress.
