Magee Academy is ready for the Solar Eclipse!

Dear parents and guardians,

On Monday, August 21, 2017, from 9:05 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (PST), North America will experience a solar eclipse. California will only see a partial eclipse that will peak at 10:21 a.m.

To minimize the likelihood that students will look directly at the sun and risk damaging their eyes, all outdoor activities between 9:00-1:00 PM will be indoors. During this time, we will maximize the learning opportunities that the eclipse provides by participating in the event via live streaming, videos or other lesson plans.

The following websites contain educational resources and safety information to share with your family and friends:

Griffith Observatory: “Safety Information and Events at the Observatory”
American Astronomical Society: "Solar Eclipse Across America"
NASA: "Eclipse 2017"
Front Page Science: "2017 Total Solar Eclipse" (podcasts)
PBS Learning Media: "Solar Eclipses"
CIT Jet Propulsion Laboratory: "How to Make a Pinhole Camera"
Please contact the school office if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Castanon