HMM Dress Code
We appreciate your support with the dress code and ensuring that students are properly dressed for school. Our dress code is linked here.

• Shorts and skirts should be at the line of fingertips when arms are to the side (at or below mid-thigh).  
• Clothing should not expose undergarments, chest, or midriff.  Button shirts must be buttoned. 
• Three-finger rule for tops:  Straps should span at least three fingers in width.   
• Pants should fit on the waist and should not have slits/rips above the knee.
  
• Clothing may not contain inappropriate messages/logos (drugs/alcohol, offensive or insensitive statements/messages/graphics)
• Shoes should be closed-toed, no wheelies or shoes with lights.
• Hats and hoods are not to be worn in the building, unless for an HMM Hat Day.   
• Incidents of dress code deviations will be addressed with grace/respect and will require the student to abide by the dress code criteria going forward. If a clothing change is necessary, parents will have the option of bringing something to the school or we will provide clothing for the student to change into.
  

Things to Consider

• Young children may need a change of clothing throughout the school day due to spills and accidents.  Please place a change of clothing in your child's backpack in the event that they need clean clothing articles during the school day.  Our emergency clothing closet may not have the child's correct size.  Having the extra clothing in their backpacks will allow the child to quickly change their clothes and return to their classrooms for instruction. 
  
• Remind children to bring coats during the winter months.  Teachers take the children outside for recess on cold days, so coats are essential protective clothing for recess in cold weather
  
•  Please write your child's name on all of their personal items (backpacks, lunchboxes, sweatshirts/jackets, winter coats, gloves, and hats). 
  
• We have a "Lost and Found" at the school. If your child is missing something, ask them to visit the Lost and Found or write to their teacher about the missing item so we can check when there is time.