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Hello New Families!
Back to school supply lists are coming out in the July 28th Tuesday Note! You will see a lot of outdoor gear on those lists including items like rain and snow pants, coats, boots, hats, gloves, etc.
So, where do you buy all this gear?
A lot of families have great luck with Goodwill, Salvation Army and thrift stores. We also recommend asking if anyone has your size on our SGWS Family Facebook Group because kids love to outgrow things over the summer.
If you prefer new, big box stores (DICK's Sporting Goods, WalMart, Target, Kohls) have some items, although they tend to run out quickly this time of year. If you like to shop online, these stores are popular.
https://www.rei.com/
https://www.froggtoggs.com/
https://outdoorschoolshop.com/
https://www.patagonia.com/home/
https://www.landsend.com/
https://www.llbean.com/
What’s the protocol for outdoor gear?
Children should arrive at school wearing their outdoor gear. Backpacks, lunches, water bottles, extra clothes, etc. can be placed on the child’s hallway hook (or wagon for PreK and K) before the student heads outside or to the Meadow.
Although it may seem counterintuitive, children should always wear their rain paints and coats and boots to school in the morning even when it’s going to be a warm and dry day. This is because our dewy playground and field are wet and can even be muddy on warm September mornings.
Students will return home wearing (or carrying) the same gear they wore in the morning. That way they have everything they need to repeat this process the next day. We recommend no more than once a week washes. It’s just all going to get dirty again!
Look for links to supply lists in that July 28th Tuesday Note. And don't forget that Ohio's sales tax holiday takes place from Friday, August 7th through Sunday, Aug. 9th.
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