2011 - 2012 UNIFORM CODE
General Regulations
Children are expected to be in full uniform when the school year begins, with the
exception of Pre-K and Kindergarten. Pre-K and Kindergarten students wear uniforms beginning the first week in October. Uniforms
must be neat and clean and fit correctly. White shirts are worn with plaid. Maroon shirts are worn with khaki. School golf shirts must be tucked in neatly at all times. Repairs must be made immediately to any rips, tears, or falling hems. All uniform items are to be labeled with student's name.
Uniform Company
Representatives from Flynn & O'Hara come to St. Mary's Ryken in the summers to give parents the opportunity to have their children measured and to place their orders at that time. Parents may purchase uniforms (cash
and carry) when they come in town as well. Parents may also visit their store in the Lanham Crossing Shopping Center, (8807 Annapolis Rd., Lanham, MD 20706) to shop for uniforms. In addition, uniforms may be ordered online at www.flynnohara.com or by phone at 1-800-441- 4122. The website will have St. John's uniform components easily accessible.
Uniform Violation
A student in violation of the uniform or non-uniform regulations may be required to remain in the office until he/she has the necessary clothing to dress appropriately. Students who have been issued 3 notices of uniform violation will forfeit the privilege of participating in the next non- uniform day.
Pre-Kindergarten Uniform Components
Pre-Kindergarten students will wear the P.E. uniforms daily beginning the first week of October. Maroon athletic mesh shorts with school emblem or St. John's sweatpants, St. John's gray t-shirt with or without St. John's sweatshirt, and solid white or solid black low-cut tennis shoes. Girls also have the option of wearing the maroon plaid jumper with short/long sleeve white golf shirt with school emblem.
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Boys and Girls: Pre-K
- SJS sweatshirt
- SJS sweatpants
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Boys and Girls: Pre-K
(Aug. - Oct.)/(April - June)
- SJS gray t-shirt
- SJS maroon mesh shorts
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Girls: Pre-K (Optional)
- Flynn & O'Hara maroon plaid jumper
- SJS white golf shirt
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Girls: K-8 Uniform Components
Maroon plaid jumper (grades K-4) or maroon plaid kilt (grades 5-8) with short/long sleeve white golf shirt with school emblem, OR solid khaki kilt (grades 5-8) with maroon short/long sleeve golf shirt with emblem and St. John's maroon sweatshirt (optional). Sweatpants may not be worn under the girls' skirts/jumpers while in class. Skirts must be no shorter than 2-inches above the knee.
Flynn & O'Hara pleated khaki pants with solid dark brown belt, short/long sleeve maroon golf shirt with school emblem, white athletic socks (2-inch cuff that completely covers ankles), and St. John's maroon sweatshirt (optional).
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Girls: Grades K-4
- Flynn & O'Hara maroon plaid jumper
- SJS white golf shirt
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Girls: Grades 5-8
- Flynn & O'Hara khaki kilt
- SJS maroon golf shirt
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Girls: Grades 5-8
- Flynn & O'Hara plaid kilt
- SJS white golf shirt
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Girls: Grades K-8 (Optional)
- Flynn & O'Hara khaki pants
- SJS maroon golf shirt
- dark brown belt
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Boys: K-8 Uniform Components
Flynn & O'Hara pleated khaki pants with solid dark brown belt, short/long sleeve maroon golf shirt with school emblem and St. John's maroon sweatshirt (optional).
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Boys: Grades K-8
- Flynn & O'Hara khaki pants
- SJS maroon golf shirt
- dark brown belt
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Boys: Grades 5-8
- Flynn & O'Hara khaki pants
- SJS maroon golf shirt
- dark brown belt
- SJS maroon sweatshirt (optional)
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Additional Warm Weather Uniform Option: (August-October and April-June)
Boys: Flynn O'Hara pleated khaki shorts (must have inseam of at least 6 inches) with solid dark
brown belt, short sleeve maroon golf shirt with school emblem.
Girls: Flynn O'Hara pleated khaki shorts (must have inseam of at least 6 inches) with solid dark
brown belt, short sleeve maroon golf shirt with school emblem.
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Boys: Grades K-8 (Optional)
(Aug. - Oct. / April - June)
- Flynn & O'Hara khaki shorts
- SJS maroon golf shirt
- dark brown belt
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Girls: Grades K-8 (Optional)
(Aug. - Oct. / April - June)
- Flynn & O'Hara khaki shorts
- SJS maroon golf shirt
- dark brown belt
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P.E. Uniforms
Maroon athletic mesh shorts with school emblem or St. John's sweatpants, St. John's gray t-shirt with or without St. John's sweatshirt, and solid white or solid black low-cut tennis shoes. All students must be in P.E. uniform to participate in gym class.
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Boys P.E.: Grades Pre-K - 8
(Aug. - Oct. / April - June)
- SJS maroon mesh shorts
- SJS gray t-shirt
- solid white or black tennis shoes
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Boys P.E.: Grades Pre-K - 8
- SJS sweatpants
- SJS sweatshirt
- solid white or black tennis shoes
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Girls P.E.: Grades Pre-K - 8
(Aug. - Oct. / April - June)
- SJS maroon mesh shorts
- SJS gray t-shirt
- solid white or black tennis shoes
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Girls P.E.: Grades Pre-K - 8
- SJS sweatpants
- SJS sweatshirt
- solid white or black tennis shoes
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Shoes
Students must wear solid brown, black or white leather shoes (no more than 1 inch heel); or white or black low-cut tennis shoes. Shoelaces, Velcro, elastic closures or buckles are required and must be laced up or closed (no zipper shoes are allowed). Shoes may not have any additional colors in trim or logos, and no lights or decorations. Backless shoes and wheeled shoes are not permitted.
Socks
Students must wear plain white athletic socks with a 2-inch cuff that completely covers the ankles. Socks may not have trim or decorations. Black athletic socks with a 2-inch cuff may be worn with black
shoes. Black, white, gray or burgundy tights or knee socks may be worn with skirts and jumpers.
Hair
Both girls and boys must keep hair neat, clean, away from the eyes and not extreme in style. Boys' hair must be styled in such a way as to blend in length. Length must be above the eyebrows and may not reach the collar. Hair must be trimmed no longer than mid-ear length on the sides. If appointments are necessary for haircuts, please schedule them on a regular basis and avoid taking a teacher's professional time to ensure compliance. Hair color must be natural shades. Girls' hair accessories should be maroon plaid or solid colors (black, white, maroon or khaki).
Jewelry
Students may wear wristwatches and a simple chain necklace with cross or locket. Girls may wear one earring in each ear on the earlobe. Stud earrings or small hoops are acceptable. Dangling earrings, rings and bracelets may not be worn.
Make-Up
Make-up is not to be worn at school. Nails must be kept short and neat. Only clear nail polish is allowed.
NON-UNIFORM CODE
On designated "tag" days, students may be given permission by the principal to wear clothing other than their uniforms to school. Policies for jewelry and make-up remain the same on non-uniform days. Clothing must be modest and appropriate. T-shirts must be neat and in good taste. Tank tops, halter-tops or crop tops are not permitted. Tops must be long enough to tuck in easily. Jeans, slacks or Capris must be neat and fit properly. Skirts must be approximately knee length. Neither skirts, pants or shorts can be tight fitting. Open-toed shoes or shoes without a back are not allowed. Knee length, Bermuda-style shorts may be worn on non-uniform days.
Birthday
If a student's birthday falls on a school day, the student does not have to wear his or her uniform. If the birthday falls on a weekend or holiday, the student has the option of choosing Friday, Monday, the day before or after the birthday for a non-uniform day. Students with summer birthdays may choose to wear non-uniform on their half birthday.
Used Uniforms
Throughout the year we have a used uniform exchange and sale. For more information, please contact the school secretary at 301-373-2142.