Halloween is coming up and Mr. Clay and Ms Jung have an important message for students. This is a reminder that we encourage you all to dress up and enter the contests that the Spirit BRICK leadership students are putting on! We also encourage you to be smart about your choice in costumes. Here are some DISTRICT guidelines to remember:
Replica weapons are not permitted.
Handheld items such as baskets, brooms and pitchforks are not permitted.
Make up such as blood must not be messy.
You can wear hats and masks as long as we can easily identify you; masks are not to be worn all day.
Inflatable costumes are welcome as long as they do not interfere with your learning.
For more information about what is appropriate, please visit our website for the full details or see Ms Jung or Mr. Clay for clarification!
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Halloween Safety/Costume Appropriateness & Halloween Activity Day
Halloween is a special and exciting day but one that requires structure and expectations to ensure it is safe for everyone. At Moody, students come dressed in their costume for the day. The morning is a regular block schedule where students are in their classes. Students spend the afternoon participating in Halloween Activity Day. Your child will be given the choice of one of several Halloween Activities for the afternoon. To help students make responsible choices regarding their costumes, please follow these instructions:
• Students in costume should be easily recognizable and/or identify themselves to any staff members when queried.
• By law and School District expectations, the use and possession of firecrackers or fireworks at school is strictly prohibited. This pertains to students before, during or after school, on or offsite.
• Replica weapons (guns, knives, etc.) are inappropriate, as are costumes which are hypersexualized, or costumes which depict elements of sexual exploitation. Please encourage your children to avoid glamorizing sexual exploitation by refusing to allow them to wear Halloween costumes that re-victimize those who have suffered the devastation of this crime.
• Students "in character" are to conduct themselves appropriately. Behaviours which intimidate, harass or humiliate members of the community, or other behaviours which are inappropriate at the expense of others, do not contribute to a fun, festive and safe environment.
• Student costumes with hats or hoods can be worn accompanying a costume.
• Students are not permitted to use accessories which are items you hold onto (ie. Brooms, baskets, etc)
• Inflatable costumes are acceptable to be worn.
• Full or partial masks are acceptable to be worn, but they cannot be worn the full day.
• Makeup related items such as blood can be used, but not in a messy manner
Please see the notice on our school website regarding appropriate Halloween costumes.
Children of the Street Society Halloween Costumes
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