06/30/2026
‼️Extreme Heat Warning ‼️
Hi Parents,
Due to the extreme heat-related weather we are experiencing, there will be no water play this week.
Thursday, 7/2, we will still encourage you to dress your child in Red, White & Blue and we will have our parade indoors throughout the school.
We will limit all outdoor activities and strictly limit outdoor time after 11am daily or as needed.
Extreme heat, and heat related illnesses, are especially dangerous for infants and young children.
Heat illnesses include heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat fainting, heat edema (swelling of the hands, feet and ankles), heat rash (prickly heat) and heat cramps (muscle cramps). They are mainly caused by over-exposure to heat or over-exertion in the heat, and if not prevented, can lead to long-term health problems and even death.
Children most at risk include those with breathing difficulties (asthma), heart conditions, kidney problems, mental and physical disabilities, developmental disorders, diarrhea, and those who take certain medications. Consult with your family doctor or pharmacist to find out if your child’s medication increases their risk of heat related illnesses.
Stay alert for symptoms of heat illness. They include:
changes in behaviour (sleepiness or temper tantrums)
dizziness or fainting
nausea or vomiting
headache
rapid breathing and heartbeat
extreme thirst
decreased urination with unusually dark yellow urine
If you are breastfeeding your child, breast milk will provide adequate hydration, but remember to keep yourself hydrated so you can produce a sufficient amount of milk.
Please join us and stay safe!!
Saint Miriam School Admin Team