St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School of San Mateo, California for grades K through 8
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St. Matthew Catholic School of San Mateo, California for students grades kindergarten through 8th grade

Uniform, Makeup and Grooming Policies 2011 - 2012

The school uniform must be worn at all times beginning the first day of school, with the exception of the day on which Scouts, Brownies or Cheerleaders have their meeting or event. On all days the uniform should be clean, well pressed and mended. If there is reason for a student to be out of uniform, a note should be sent to the office giving the reason.

Items Purchased at Dennis Uniform:

  • girls' plaid jumpers/shifts (grades K - 4)
  • girls' peter pan collar white blouses (grades K - 4)
  • girls' & boys' navy cardigans (optional for grades K - 4)
  • girls' & boys' navy twill long pants (grades K - 4)
  • girls & boys navy twill shorts (grades K - 4)
  • See a printer-friendly uniform list from Dennis.

Dennis Uniform Company
1282 Oddstad Drive, Redwood City, CA 94063
Tel: (650) 299-9623
Visit the Dennis Uniform website. Online shopping is available.

Items Purchased Through the School Office:

  • girls' & boys' navy sweatshirts (grades K - 8)
  • girls' & boys' white polo shirts (grades K - 7)
  • girls & boys blue polo shirts (grade 8)
  • girls' & boys' navy PE shorts (grades 1 - 8)
  • girls' & boys' navy PE sweatpants (grades 1 - 8)
  • girls' Mills Brand khaki skorts (grades 5 - 8)
  • boys' Mills Brand khaki shorts (grades 5 - 8)
  • girls' & boys' Mills Brand khaki pants (grades 5 - 8)
  • girls' & boys' fleece jackets (optional for grades K - 8)
  • Junior High Book Bag (for switching classes)

Uniform Exchange

Used uniforms are available at the school for greatly discounted price several times a year via the Uniform Exchange.

UNIFORM / MAKE UP / GROOMING

The school uniform must be worn at all times, with the exception of the day on which Scouts or Brownies have their meeting or events.
The uniform should be clean, neat and well-maintained.

Uniform Guidelines:

  • Navy blue sweatshirt with the school logo is required for weekly Mass
  • Belts must be worn with all shorts and pants
  • Belts may be navy blue, brown or black
  • Socks must be white crew length or higher
  • Girls may wear navy blue or white tights.  NO LEGGINGS
  • White turtlenecks or white t-shirts may be worn under specified uniform shirts
  • Shoes must be primarily white or black with rubber soles, no distracting patterns or logos.
  • No high-tops, boots, sandals, or ballet flats.
  • Jumpers and skorts must not be shorter than 3 inches above the kneecap.
  • All shirts must be tucked in at all times
  • The navy blue fleece may only be worn over the navy blue sweatshirt
  • Grades 6-8 only: Junior High Book Bag (for switching classes)

Used uniforms are available at the school several times a year.

There may be occasions when non-uniform dress is allowed. At each occasion the specifications regarding the appropriate dress will be announced.

All items of clothing, including jackets and coats, must be marked with the student’s name.

GIRLS UNIFORM & GROOMING:

GIRLS K-4

  • Plaid jumper with white Peter Pan collar blouse
  • Dennis brand navy blue twill pants or shorts,
  • White polo shirt with logo.
  • Navy blue sweatshirt with school logo

 GIRLS GRADES 5-7   

  • Mills brand khaki skort or pants
  • White polo shirt with school logo
  • Navy blue sweatshirt with school logo

GIRLS GRADE 8

  • Mills brand khaki pants or skorts
  • Blue polo shirt with school logo
  • Navy blue graduation hooded sweatshirt

GIRLS PE UNIFORM:

  • Only to be worn on designated PE days GRADES 1-8
  • White polo shirt with logo, blue PE shorts or sweatpants with school logo

GIRLS GROOMING & ACCESSORIES

  • Hair should be clean and neat.
  • Hair is not to be colored or highlighted.
  • Hair accessories should be minimal.
  • One unobtrusive stud earring per ear is allowed; for safety purposes no hoops or dangling earrings allowed. No other body piercings allowed.
  • One small religious cross or medal on a light chain may be worn.
  • Wristwatches may be worn.
  • No bracelets are allowed.
  • No make-up or fingernail polish is allowed.
  • Tattoos in permanent or stick-on form are not allowed.
  • No cologne or perfumed body sprays

GUIDELINES FOR GIRLS - FREE DRESS OR SPECIAL DRESS DAYS

  • No frayed or torn clothing
  • No baggy pants, sweatpants, athletic shorts, bike shorts, flannel or cotton boxer-style shorts.
  • No oversized clothing
  • Shorts or skirts must be no more 3 inches above the kneecap - walking short length
  • No tank tops or spaghetti straps.
  • No shirt that is too short to tuck in.
  • No tops that are too revealing, provocative, or display inappropriate language or graphics.

BOYS UNIFORM & GROOMING:

BOYS K-4 Boys

  • Dennis brand navy blue twill pants or shorts with
  • White polo shirt with logo
  • Navy blue sweatshirt with school logo

 BOYS GRADES 5-7

  • Mills brand khaki pants or walking shorts,
  • White polo shirt with school logo
  • Navy blue sweatshirt with school logo

BOYS GRADE 8

  • Mills brand khaki pants or shorts,
  • Blue polo shirt with school logo
  • Navy blue graduation hooded sweatshirt

BOYS PE UNIFORM:

  • only to be worn on designated PE days GRADES 1-8
  • White polo shirt with logo, blue PE shorts or sweatpants with school logo

BOYS GROOMING AND ACCESSORIES:

  • Hair should be clean and neat
  • Hair is not to be colored or highlighted.
  • Hair must be cut to the following specifications: around the ears, above the eyebrows, and above the polo shirt collar. No shorter than a 2" clipper cut. No body piercings allowed.
  • Tattoos in permanent or stick-on form are not allowed.
  • One small religious cross or medal on a light chain is allowed.
  • Wristwatches may be worn.
  • No bracelets allowed.
  • No cologne or perfumed body sprays

GUIDELINES FOR BOYS - FREE DRESS OR SPECIAL DRESS DAYS

  • No frayed or torn clothing
  • No baggy pants, sweatpants, athletic shorts, bike shorts, flannel or cotton boxer-style shorts.
  • No oversized clothing
  • Shorts must be 3 inches above the kneecap
  • No tank tops or athletic jersey style top
  • No shirt that is too short to tuck in.
  • No tops that are too revealing, provocative, or display inappropriate language or graphics.

 

St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School of San Mateo, California

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