Students will not have outdoor recess on days when the temperature reaches 94 degrees (at the time they would be outside) OR when the heat index is 100 degrees or greater OR when an actual RED ozone warning has been issued in Collin or Denton County. When there is an actual orange ozone warning in effect, time spent outside will be restricted to half its normal length. During the winter months, all students should come dressed appropriately for the weather and prepared for outdoor play with coat, gloves, scarf, etc. The temperature would have to be very cold (below 32 or 32 degrees wind-chill) before students would not be allowed to enjoy their recess time. However, that time allowed outdoors may be reduced. It is very important to us at Sonntag that students have a safe playing environment; therefore, we require that teachers on duty actively monitor the playground. In order to maintain a high level of safety, visitors and siblings may not attend recess. For safety reasons, appropriate play shoes should be worn to school for outdoor recess as our play area is covered with wood chips.