Dixie School District
380 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
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Guidelines for Student Clothing and Shoes

We ask that you help to make sure that your children are coming to school with appropriate and functional clothing and shoes. All students must wear shoes that are safe and comfortable for doing energetic physical activities. As you are rushing to get out of the house in the morning, your child might tell you “…but, I do not have P.E. today and I do not feel like playing and running at recess.” Please help us by reinforcing that “Ms. Flynn says” you must wear shoes to school that are comfortable and safe for all types of activities on every day. We are also asking that students wear modest and appropriate spring and summer clothing to school. Please eliminate short shorts and midriff tops, as well as “skinny strap” tank tops for school days.

It is important that students also bring a sweater or sweatshirt for cooler moments in each day. We often hear complaints from children about being “too cold”- even when the sun is shining brightly!

To be more specific and direct, please be sure to follow the guidelines listed below:

• No midriff shirts- a good rule of thumb is “put your hands up in the air, if your belly button is showing then you need to wear a longer shirt
• No flip-flops. All sandals must be secure on your feet and they must have a back strap. No platform shoes or heels.
• No t-shirts with distasteful or inappropriate logos or statements.
• No spaghetti-strap tank tops or low cut armpits. (NO linguini or fettuccini, in fact! Lasagna strap tank tops only. )
• All shorts and skirts must be a modest length- a good rule of thumb is “put your hands at your side and the shorts or skirt should be near your hands or longer!”
  If your child comes to school wearing inappropriate clothing or shoes, we will call you and ask for a change of attire! Thank you for your cooperation and support.