Preparing for Aug. 21, 2017 Eclipse
On Monday, August 21, 2017, from approximately 1:00-1:18 p.m., students in The School District of University City will be in perfect position to view The Great American Solar Eclipse. While not in the path of totality (total darkness), University City is on the edge of totality and, according to NASA eclipse maps, in the 90 percent range of the total eclipse.
Extensive planning has gone into creating exciting lesson plans around this once-in-a-lifetime event.
Safety is always a top priority. The District is taking every precaution to make this experience both safe and enjoyable for students and staff, including providing certified safety solar eclipse glasses to every participant. These special glasses are the only safe way to look at the eclipsed or partially eclipsed sun. (For more information regarding the safety certification of the special viewing glasses,visit www.eclipseglasses.com/pages/safety.)
In order for District students to participate in viewing this historic event at school through safety glasses, a parent/guardian signature is required on a permission form that will be sent home with students during the first week of school. The completed form MUST be returned by Monday morning for students to participate in outdoor activity. (Click here for 2-page PDF of permission form.)
Students without a signed permission form, or who choose to opt out, will have the opportunity to participate in alternative and engaging solar eclipse activities inside that build on classroom curricula.
More information including school contacts are listed on the permission form, or contact Beverly Velloff at bvelloff@ucityschools.org or call 314-290-4013.