Falcons Nest will be open on the First and Third Wednesdays of the month from 6:00-8:00 pm.

 John XXIII Uniform Code

1. Plaid Uniforms – Girls

• Jumpers for 1st – 5th grade
• Skirts for 6th – 8th grade

2. Pants/Slacks – Boys & Girls

• Durable dress slacks in navy blue with inset pockets, board-approved style only. (These styles are available from our uniform shop (Falcons Nest) or from Lands’ End catalog
• No jeans
• No cargo-style pants
• No flap pockets
• No low-rise waist
• 100% cotton twill, cotton/polyester blend or corduroy
• Girls may wear pants from November 1 through the end of April.

3. Shorts – Boys & Girls

• Durable dress shorts in navy blue with inset pockets, board-approved style only. Shorts must have zipper and button/placket front closure. (These styles are available from our uniform shop (Falcons Nest) or from Lands’ End catalog.)
• 100% cotton twill, cotton/polyester blend
• No nylon
• No corduroy
• Shorts must be no shorter than 2” below the fingertip.
• Shorts may be worn until November 1st and may be worn again beginning May1.
• Tights may not be worn under shorts.

4. Skorts – Girls

• navy blue with inset pockets (no cargo pockets)
• 100% cotton twill, cotton/polyester blend - No nylon - No corduroy
• Skorts must be no shorter than 2” below the fingertips.
• Skorts may be worn until Nov. 1 and may be worn again beginning May 1.
• Tights may not be worn under skorts. (These styles are available from the Falcon’s Nest uniform shop or from the Land’s End catalog)

5. Polo Shirts – Boys & Girls

•  Long or short sleeve, white, knit polo shirts are to be worn.
•  Long-sleeve white turtlenecks are acceptable at any time (no sweater or sweatshirt necessary). No other types of shirts permitted.
• A plain, white blouse may be worn under the uniform jumper.
• A single, plain, white, short-sleeved t-shirt may be worn under the polo shirt (no print permitted). No colored t-shirts permitted under the polo.
•  All shirts must be tucked in at all times.
• No oversized or undersized shirts are permitted.

6. Sweaters – Boys & Girls

• Navy blue pullover, cardigan or vest may be worn.

7. Sweatshirts – Boys & Girls

• John XXIII uniform sweatshirts sold through Falcons Nest shop.
• There are 3 uniform sweatshirts · red fleece sweatshirt w/John XXIII logo · blue crew neck sweatshirt w/John XXIII · grey hooded sweatshirt w/John XXIII logo

8. Socks – Boys & Girls

• Solid white or navy blue crew or low cut crew socks
• Knee socks or tights in white or navy acceptable for girls.
• No hose or leg warmers permitted.

9. Shoes – Boys & Girls

•  Gym or dress shoes only
• No sandals, clogs, heels, platform or sling back shoes, even on out of uniform days.

10. Jewelry – Boys & Girls

• Single necklace or chain or school appropriate jewelry
• No studded jewelry
• No dog collars
• No heavy chains
• Girls may wear up to two pairs of earrings
• No excessively long, dangling earrings
• Boys are not permitted to wear earrings
• NO other body piercing is acceptable

11. Bookbags – Boys & Girls

• Backpacks or other large carriers are not permitted in the classrooms, but must be kept in school lockers.

12. Hair

• Alternative or extreme hairstyles, as well as unnatural hair colors are not acceptable

13. Make Up

• No noticeable make-up is permitted.
• Nail polish is permitted for girls in 6th – 8th grade only.

14. Kindergarten

• Kindergarten students are not required to wear the school uniform.

Uniforms must conform to our dress code. Uniforms may not be defaced with drawings, designs or words. All uniforms must be in good condition: holes, tears, or pins are not acceptable. Alternative clothing of any type will be considered a substitution and not permitted. Girls are not permitted to roll their skirts at the waist. Parents are asked to see that their children are in full uniform before they leave home in the morning. Parents should make their student(s) aware of the consequences of ignoring the Uniform Policy. Parents of children not in uniform may also be called to bring appropriate clothing to school. Out of uniform days may be give on special occasions. Nice jeans and shorts may be worn. If school personnel deem non-uniform shorts too short, parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing. Students are not permitted to wear fleece sweatpants or clothing with inappropriate wording or pictures. Torn clothing is also inappropriate. The principal may exclude any student when in his/her judgment the apparel is inappropriate. School personnel will strictly enforce the Uniform Policy. A demerit will be issued for non-compliance with the uniform policy. For 6th-8th grade, an accumulation of five (5) uniform demerits will result in mandatory Saturday school attendance. A reasonable fee will be assessed to those requiring Saturday school. Each uniform demerit received after 5 (per quarter) will result in Saturday school attendance. Uniform demerits will not carryover from quarter to quarter*. *Use the “Preferred School” code when ordering (9000-6563-2). Lands’ End will donate 3% of the net sales back to our school. These funds will be placed in a student assistance fund that will be allocated by the principal. Falcons Nest donates 100% of the net sales back to our school. Revised 1/2007