Fall/Spring Uniform

From the beginning of school until mid-October and from May 1^st to the end of school the following uniform is worn:

Girls, K-5
Plaid walking shorts White golf shirt embroidered with the school name Crew socks, navy or white
Girls, 6-8
Navy blue skort Light blue golf shirt embroidered with the school name Crew socks, navy or white
Boys, K-5
Navy blue walking shorts (must be purchased through the uniform company) White golf shirt embroidered with the school name Belt Crew socks, navy or white
Boys, 6-8
Navy blue walking shorts (must be purchased through the uniform company) Light blue golf shirt embroidered with the school name Belt Crew socks, navy or white

Notes:

• All shorts must be no more than two inches above the knee.
• Socks must cover the ankle. "Cutoff" or "shortcut" socks are not permitted.

Uniform for school Mass days

Spring and fall

Winter

Cold Weather Uniform

From mid-October to April 30^th the following uniform is worn:

Girls, K-5
Plaid jumper Blouse, white with peter pan collar Cardinal cardigan sweater (must be purchased through the uniform companies) Navy or white socks (Navy tights, leggings, or P.E. sweatpants may be worn under the jumper in cold weather)
Girls, 6-8
Plaid kilt skirt White oxford blouse Cardinal V-neck sweater (purchased through the uniform companies) Navy or white socks (Navy tights, leggings, or P.E. sweatpants may be worn under the jumper in cold weather)
Boys, K-5
Navy twill trousers(must be purchased through the uniform companies) White oxford shirt Cardinal V-Neck sweater (purchased through the uniform companies) Belt Navy crew socks Navy tie. Boys in kindergarten wear their ties only on days when they attend Mass (Fridays and Holy Days);
Boys, 6-8
Navy twill trousers (must be purchased through the uniform companies) White oxford shirt Cardinal V-neck sweater (purchased through the uniform companies) Belt Navy crew socks Striped tie (must be purchased through the uniform companies)

Notes:

• Girls' skirts must be no more than two inches above the knee. Parents, please re-check skirt length during the school year as your daughter grows.
• Socks must cover the ankle. "Cutoff" or "shortcut" socks are not permitted.

School Shoes:

ALL SHOES MUST HAVE NON-SCUFF SOLES. Please do a scuff test on tile floors. If the shoes leave black scuff marks on the school floors, the shoes cannot be worn in the school. Save your receipt so you can return the shoes in case they mark the floors in the school.

Boys: Black or brown loafer, topsider, or tied oxford dress shoes. No mountain or camping style boots or soccer shoes are allowed.

Girls: Black, brown or navy loafer, saddle shoe, topsider, or tied oxford dress shoes. Plain shoes with a single strap are also allowed. The soles should not be slick. No boots, boot shoes, or high-top shoes are permitted. Mountain or camping style shoes are also not acceptable. Heels should be no higher than 1 ½ inches.

SHOES WITH THE SUMMER UNIFORM: When the summer uniform in being worn, students may wear sneakers or tennis shoes. These should be a simple style, clean, and should not have brightly colored laces.

Gym Clothes:

Gray T-shirt with the St. Ambrose logo and navy blue loose fitting knit shorts with the school logo are worn on warm days. Shorts should be no shorter than three inches above the knee. On cold weather days, navy blue sweat pants and navy blue sweatshirt with the school logo are worn. Seventh and eighth graders may wear optional navy blue mesh shorts and a navy nylon running suit, both with the school logo.

Sneakers or tennis shoes are worn with the P.E. uniform. These should be a simple style.

"Spirit Gear" silk screened with the school name (available through the school office) may be worn on days when the student has P.E.

Hairstyles:

Hair should be well groomed, styled conservatively, and appropriate for academic purposes. Dyed, spiked hair, tails, shaved heads, or bizarre haircuts or hairstyles are not permitted. The teacher or principal may request a haircut if the length or style is determined to be inappropriate.

Boys: Hair should be trimmed above the collar and out of the eyes.

Girls: Hair should be away from the eyes. Ribbons and other hair accessories must be appropriate to wear to school.

Other:

Jewelry: Boys may not wear earrings. Only religious jewelry such as medals or crosses may be worn. Girls may wear small post or small ring style earrings.

Make-up: Make-up is inappropriate for any grade level and is not permitted in school. Clear or natural color nail polish/enamel is acceptable. All other fingernail polish may not to be worn at school.

General Neatness: Shirts and blouses are to be tucked in. Sleeves may not be rolled up.

PTO Used Uniform Price List: Aug 2005