What to pack

Regarding advising your students for the weather in Rochester :  I would advise a flexible approach of layered clothing so that students can be assured to be ready for the changeable weather in Rochester.  So far, we are having an Indian summer with temperatures in the high 70s and low 80s.  Over the next two weeks, that should shift to high 60s - low 70s, although in the evening and early morning, students should prepare to wear layers + a light jacket and scarf as it can be cold.  We have never gotten snow as early as mid-October (although we did on Halloween one year).  Generally, if the weather is bad, the families will provide your students with some supplemental clothing (coats, hats, scarves, gloves) as needed.


One essential item - comfortable walking shoes.  Although your students will find that Americans walk less and drive more, the reality is that a comfortable pair of walking shoes will make the exchange a much more pleasant experience.  We will be hiking one day in Letchworth park, so sneakers are a good idea.

Sincerely,

Mrs Black
Eastridge High School