Uniform Update:

As we prepare for the 2011-2012 school year we want to inform you of some changes to the St. Mary Magdalene School Uniform/Dress Code Policy. The purpose of the change to the School Uniform Policy is to provide additional opportunities for increased school safety, to encourage our students to experience a greater sense of school identity and belonging, to encourage an improvement in student behavior, to reduce school clothing costs, and most importantly, to improve and expand academic excellence. These changes were approved this spring and will be become effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

Key Changes
Elementary Students	Kindergarten – Grade 5	Boys – White shirts only          -- Blue pants only Girls  -- Jumpers only (purchased              from Education Apparel)
Middle School Students	Grades 6 - 8	Boys – White shirts only          -- Blue pants only Girls  -- Jumpers only (purchased             from Education Apparel)
Gym	Kindergarten – Grade 8	Boys  –  Blue polo shirts & Girls  - Solid blue shorts/pants

The full dress code is available at http://www.saintmarymag.org/school/handbook/DRESSCODE-revised-May2011.pdf

As you shop for uniforms for the coming year, please keep these changes in mind so that you will not make costly mistakes. Although the school does not make it mandatory that all the uniform items be purchased from Educational Apparel, it is strongly recommended that parents use the school’s supplier for their uniform needs. This will allow the students to strictly comply with the school’s Dress Code. Take advantage of 20% off in-store purchases at Educational Apparel stores in June and 15% off in July. You can also visit their web site at http://www.educationalapparel.com/Schools.aspx/ and select St. Mary Magdalene - #20 

Examples of uniform items will also be presented in Magdalene Hall’s display case for the remainder of the year and again in early fall.  Don’t forget to utilize SMM uniform exchange located on the 2^nd floor of Magdalene Hall.