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It is our strong belief that a student’s appearance for school has an impact on his/her attitude, behavior and readiness to learn. A formal dress code is not meant to stifle the individuality of our students since every child still remains unique and special while wearing a uniform that shows membership in our community of faith and learning. It is important that we establish a standard of modesty and decorum that contributes toward an environment of respect and mutual understanding. Parents have the primary responsibility for ensuring that their children follow these guidelines. Teachers also have a responsibility for taking appropriate action when guidelines are not followed.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN
Only students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 are expected to wear the school uniform. Children in Pre-Kindergarten may dress in appropriate clothes for their age.
UNIFORMS
The regular school uniform is to be worn on each school day except during the time period designated for “Warm Weather Uniform” or on days when a student is scheduled for Physical Education class. If a student is scheduled for Phys. Ed. on a day when a First Friday, Holy Day or special liturgy is taking place, the regular uniform must be worn. Typically the optional warm weather uniform may be worn from the first day of school until mid-October and from May 1st until the last day of school. These dates may change at the discretion of the principal.
All students must have all the components required of the regular and Phys. Ed. uniforms. Please use a laundry marker and write the name of your child on the inside of each item- especially sweaters and other items that may be added or removed during the day. We recommend having multiple Phys. Ed. uniforms, ties, etc. since substitute items are not permitted.
Only the principal of St. Thomas Aquinas School may grant exceptions to the uniform policy. On any days when the uniform guidelines are relaxed or changed, specific guidelines will be given to students about appropriate attire.
UNIFORM SUPPLIER
In order to keep continuity within the school, there is only one supplier of our STAS Uniform: Dennis Uniform Company. They have conveniently located stores for your convenience and online ordering is available. Special discounted prices are available from mid-June through mid-July.
330 Westport Avenue,
Norwalk, CT 06851
Phone: 203-750-8731
or
500 Post Road, Orange
Phone: 203-795-5457 www.dennisuniform.com
SHOES FOR REGULAR UNIFORM
Students are expected to wear solid color navy blue, black or brown shoes with the regular school uniform. Parents are asked to make sure that shoes are sturdy and appropriate for climbing stairs. Tie or slip on shoes may be worn in styles similar to Merrell, Oxford, Saddle Shoes, or Loafers.
The following are not permitted: sandals, open-back shoes, mules, any type of shoes that resemble sneakers, boots, hi-top shoes, clogs, crocs, Birkenstock or any shoes with a heel over two inches (measured from the back exterior of the shoe).
SHOES FOR OPTIONAL WARM WEATHER UNIFORM
Students who opt to wear the warm weather uniform may wear the uniform shoes or sneakers (colors listed in specific information section to follow) with crew socks.
CLOTHING
All clothing should be clean, wrinkle-free, with all buttons attached, without rips, tears or hems that need to be sewn. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. Students who fail to meet these standards may be sent home.
JEWELRY
Jewelry must be kept simple and only inexpensive/replaceable items should be worn to school. One watch, one ring and a simple cross or holy medal on a chain may be worn. Other neck jewelry, bracelets, elastic wrist/ankle accessories are not allowed.
No body piercing is allowed except for pierced ears. Girls may wear one set of pierced earrings to school but these must be small earrings no larger than a dime. This is an important safety issue. Boys may not wear earrings to school.
SCOUTS
Scouts may wear their scout uniforms on meeting days and on other appropriate days with permission of the principal.
HAIR/ACCESSORIES
Hair styles must be neat and conservative. Bangs must be above the eyebrow and boys must have hair cuts that are above – not touching- the shirt collar and trimmed around the ears. Hair should be clean and no extreme hair coloring, bleaching, styles are permitted.
Scrunchies, hair clips, bows, etc. may be worn in the hair (not the wrist) and should be in school plaid or solid colors that match the colors of the uniform. No bandanas are permitted.
MAKE-UP/NAIL POLISH
Girls may not wear make-up of any type to school. Only clear nail polish is permitted and artificial nails are not allowed. There may be special times when the principal allows this guideline to change.
Specific Uniform Information
Boys - Grades K-8
Regular Uniform Requirements (Mid-October to May and all School Liturgies and Assemblies)
- SHIRT white oxford shirt (short or long sleeves)
We recommend the shirts from the uniform company because of their durability. If you choose another shirt, it should be a blend that does not wrinkle easily. If you choose a shirt that does wrinkle easily, please make sure that it is ironed before your son comes to school. All shirts must be tucked in at all times.
- TIE Grades K-5: Dennis Uniform plaid tie or Grades 6-8: Dennis Uniform solid blue tie
We recommend the uniform company pants because of the reinforced knees, durability and strong fabric. If you choose another pant, it must be khaki color - not stone or white - and the material should be a blend and not one that wrinkles easily. All pants worn by boys must be neat and start the day without wrinkles!
Kindergarten The Dennis Uniform company does carry pull on khaki pants for Kindergarten boys in a wide range of sizes. Kindergarten boys do not need to wear a belt with these pants.
BELT A black, brown or navy belt must be worn with the pants in Grades 1-8
- COOL WEATHER LAYER Each boy must have one or more of the following and bring it to school for colder weather since temperatures in the school do vary:
- Dennis Uniform navy blue fleece vest with school name and/or
- Dennis Uniform navy blue fleece jacket with school name and/or
- Dennis Uniform navy blue cardigan sweater with school name and/or
- Dennis Uniform navy blue pullover sweater (V-neck or crew) with school name and/or
- Grades 6-8 Only may wear the Dennis Uniform Blue Crew Middle School Sweatshirt with STAS letters**
Please note that other sweatshirts, jackets and sweaters MAY NOT be worn in school. STAS Basketball sweatshirts are not part of the school uniform and may not be worn during the school day.
- SOCKS crew socks (no “tennis” socks or socks that go below the ankle)
Optional Warm Weather Uniform
May be worn daily - including liturgies and assemblies - from the Opening Day to Mid-October and May to Closing Day
- SHIRT Dennis Uniform blue polo shirt with school name
- PANTS/SHORTS long khaki dress pants or khaki walking shorts with belt
- SOCKS white crew socks (no “tennis” socks or socks that go below the ankle)
- SHOES solid white or black sneakers or regular uniform shoes may be worn with the Warm Weather Uniform
Physical Education Uniform Requirements
This uniform is to be worn on Phys. Ed. Days except when we have a School Liturgy or Special Assembly/Event)
- SHORTS Dennis Uniform navy blue shorts – knit or mesh with the school name
Please note that shorts may not be worn to school in November, December, January, February or March
- PANTS Dennis Uniform navy blue sweatpants** or Dennis Uniform nylon wind pants with school name
- SWEATSHIRT Dennis Uniform navy blue Phys. Ed. crew sweatshirt with school name
- T-SHIRT Dennis Uniform navy blue t-shirt with the school name
- SNEAKERS white or black sneakers – Basic sneakers without wheels or other “accessories”
- SOCKS white crew socks (no “tennis” socks or socks that go below the ankle)
Specific Uniform Information
Girls
Grades K-5
Regular Uniform Requirements (Mid-October to May and all School Liturgies and Assemblies)
- BLOUSE white uniform blouse with Peter Pan collar (short or long sleeves)
We recommend the blouses from the uniform company because of their durability. If you choose another blouse, it should be a blend that does not wrinkle easily. If you choose a blouse that does wrinkle easily, please make sure that it is ironed before your daughter comes to school.
- JUMPER Dennis Uniform plaid jumper
The jumper must be at knee length all year. Please consider this before making any alterations.
- COOL WEATHER LAYER Each girl in Grades K-5 must have one or more of the following and bring it to school for colder weather since temperatures in the school do vary:
- Dennis Uniform navy blue fleece vest with school name and/or
- Dennis Uniform navy blue fleece jacket with school name and/or
- Dennis Uniform navy blue cardigan sweater with school name
- Dennis Uniform navy blue pullover sweater (v-neck or crew) with school name
Please note that other sweatshirts, jackets and sweaters MAY NOT be worn in school. STAS Basketball sweatshirts are not part of the school uniform and may not be worn during the school day.
- SOCKS navy blue or white knee socks or tights (Please note that no crew socks are to be worn with the regular uniform)
Optional Warm Weather Uniform
May be worn daily - including liturgies and assemblies - from the Opening Day to Mid-October and May to Closing Day
- SHIRT Dennis Uniform navy blue polo shirt with school name
- SKORT/SHORTS Dennis Uniform khaki skort or Dennis Uniform khaki walking shorts with black, brown or blue Belt
- SOCKS white crew socks (no “tennis” socks or socks that go below the ankle)
- SHOES solid white sneakers without ornamentation or regular uniform shoes may be worn with the Warm Weather Uniform
Physical Education Uniform Requirements
This uniform is to be worn on Phys. Ed. Days except when we have a School Liturgy or Special Assembly/Event)
- SHORTS Dennis Uniform navy blue shorts – knit or mesh with the school name
Please note that shorts may not be worn to school in November, December, January, February or March
- PANTS Dennis Uniform navy blue sweatpants with school name (Dennis uniform company carries an “open bottom” version without elastic for girls)
- SWEATSHIRT Dennis Uniform navy blue Phys. Ed. Crew sweatshirt with school name
- T-SHIRT Dennis Uniform navy blue t-shirt with the school name
- SNEAKERS white or black Sneakers – basic sneakers without wheels or other “accessories”
- SOCKS white crew socks (no “tennis” socks or socks that go below the ankle)
Girls
Grades 6-8
Regular Uniform Requirements (Mid-October to May and all School Liturgies and Assemblies)
- BLOUSE white Oxford blouse with button down collar (short or long sleeves)
We recommend the blouses from the uniform company because of their durability. If you choose another blouse, it should be a blend that does not wrinkle easily. If you choose a blouse that does wrinkle easily, please make sure that it is ironed before your daughter comes to school.
- SKORT/SKIRT plaid Dennis Uniform skort or plaid Dennis Uniform skirt for those who still have these available The skort or skirt must be at knee length all year. Please consider this before making any alterations.
- COOL WEATHER LAYER Each girl in Grades 6-8 must have one or more of the following and bring it to school for colder weather since temperatures in the school do vary:
- Dennis Uniform navy blue fleece vest with school name and/or
- Dennis Uniform navy blue fleece jacket with school name and/or
- Dennis Uniform navy blue cardigan sweater with school name and/or
- Dennis Uniform navy blue pullover sweater (v-neck or crew) with school name and/or
- Dennis Uniform navy blue crew Middle School sweatshirt with STAS letters
Please note that other sweatshirts, jackets and sweaters MAY NOT be worn in school. STAS Basketball sweatshirts are not part of the school uniform and may not be worn during the school day.
- SOCKS navy blue or white knee socks or tights (Please note that no crew socks are to be worn with the regular uniform)
Optional Warm Weather Uniform
May be worn daily - including liturgies and assemblies - from the Opening Day to Mid-October and May to Closing Day
- SHIRT Dennis Uniform blue polo shirt with school name
- SKIRT/SKORT Dennis Uniform plaid skirt or Dennis Uniform plaid skort or Dennis Uniform khaki skort
- SOCKS white crew socks (no “tennis” socks or socks that go below the ankle)
- SHOES solid white sneakers or regular uniform shoes may be worn with the Warm Weather Uniform
Physical Education Uniform Requirements
This uniform is to be worn on Phys. Ed. Days except when we have a School Liturgy or Special Assembly/Event)
- SHORTS Dennis Uniform navy blue shorts – knit or mesh with school name
Please note that shorts may not be worn to school in November, December, January, February or March
- PANTS Dennis Uniform Blue sweatpants (an “open bottom” version without elastic is also available for girls) with school name or Dennis Uniform nylon wind pants** with school name
- SWEATSHIRT Dennis Uniform Blue Phys. Ed. Crew Sweatshirt with school name
- T-SHIRT Dennis Uniform Blue T-shirt with the school name
- SNEAKERS White or Black Sneakers – Basic sneakers without wheels or other “accessories”
SOCKS White Crew Socks (no “tennis” socks or socks that go below the ankle)
Out of Uniform Days
During the year there will be certain days when the uniform is not required. Dress on those days will be in compliance with the rules of modesty and decorum.
Guidelines:
Students may NOT wear:
*skirts/dresses shorter than three inches above the knee
*shorts shorter than three inches above the knee
*flip-flop sandals
*open back shoes
*tank tops
*T-shirts with inappropriate writing
*tennis shoes that convert to roller skates
*biker shorts
*pajama pants
*make-up
Good Rule: If you think you shouldn’t wear it, you shouldn’t.
ALL UNIFORM REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE PRINCIPAL.
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