It seems like summer has returned with a vengeance! As I’m sure
your child told you, our classroom was VERY hot on Monday and Tuesday. The weather forecast is calling for hot and
humid weather again next week.
On these
days, it’s especially important that students bring their water bottles. We have 2-3 fans in the classroom, but it can
get very hot and one way for students to avoid heat exhaustion is to stay
hydrated. By having a water bottle,
students can take frequent sips of water without major disruption to their
learning/work. Also, this will allow
them to avoid the long line ups at the water fountains.
On humid days, it may also be helpful to send
a small towel along with your child. Some students found
some relief by wiping their faces/arms with a damp towel or splashing water on their faces, after recesses and
lunch this week. However, we are quickly running
out of paper towel and need to keep the floor around our sink dry. Having students use a small towel will help
with these problems.
After the harsh winter we’ve
had, I can’t really complain about the heat!
However, we want the students to be safe, and as comfortable as possible
(so that they can concentrate and learn)!
