April 2, 2024 – Collinsville CUSD 10 is preparing for a real world learning opportunity on Monday, April 8, 2024: a total solar eclipse that passes across Illinois.
The district has provided ISO protective viewing glasses for students and staff. Schools are planning supervised activities with safety in mind. Parents should prepare their children to carefully follow instructions and wear the glasses properly.
Safe Viewing According to NASA Science:
Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing. Safe solar viewing glasses, or “eclipse glasses”, are not regular sunglasses.
Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury.
For more information, visit: go.nasa.gov/EclipseSafety
Opt-Out Form for K-6 Grades
Any K-6 parent or guardian who DOES NOT wish for their child to participate in the April 8th eclipse event, please fill out the information in THIS FORM by Friday, April 5th, 2024. Please complete a form for each child that WILL NOT participate.
If your child DOES have your permission to participate in the event, you do NOT have to fill out the form.
If You Have Questions
If you have questions about what your child’s class/school is planning for the eclipse, please contact the teacher or building principal.
Find Out More About the 2024 Eclipse
For complete information and resources about the eclipse, visit the NASA Science website.