Here at Westbrook, we try to go outside for recess as much as possible! We know that movement breaks and some fresh air are both important for all students! There are some times when it is not possible to have outdoor recess and our priority will be to keep all students safe. Please be sure to send students with winter gear each day, as the decision for outdoor recess is often made as close to recess as possible. If the "feels like" temperature is below 10 degrees Fahrenheit, students will be kept indoors. If play structure or fields are extremely wet or icy, students may also be kept indoors. When is doubt, please send your students with winter weather gear!
In order to play in snowy conditions, students need five essentials items. These items include; boots, snowpants, jackets, gloves or mittens and headwear(hat or ear muffs). If a student does not have one of these items, they will be allowed to play on the blacktop and in some instances the playground.
For many students, school is the safest place to be, even in bad weather, so the decision to close schools comes after a great deal of review, thought and collaboration with our Buildings and Grounds department, the Village, our transportation providers, and other local school district officials (as outlined in our full guidelines).
The District will post on our website and social media channels, and send emails and text messages when there are closures or other weather-related impacts to school operations. To ensure that you receive notification, log into PowerSchool to check that your phone numbers and emails are correct.
