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guidance on what your program considers “appropriate clothing”. For example: For
safety, children cannot wear open-toe shoes, sandals or flip-flops. In winter, provide
a warm jacket, snowsuit, hat, mittens and boots. In spring and fall, provide a jacket
or sweater, and boots and rain jacket on rainy days. In summer, provide light
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My signature below indicates that I have received a copy of the physical activity policy, it has been reviewed
with me, and I have read and understand this policy.
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