Winslow Public Schools' Proud Moments

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March 29, 2024

Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff

As I’m  sure you are aware,  Maine will experience a Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8th of 2024.  The last time this occurred in Maine was on July 20th of 1963, the next one in our state will be in 2079!

This rare event presents an exciting educational opportunity for our students to witness an Astronomical wonder!  The eclipse timeline will begin at approximately 2:18p.m. and end at approximately 4:40p.m.  The maximum coverage time for our area will be at approximately 3:30p.m.  For information regarding the eclipse, please visit the following site https://astro.umaine.edu/eclipse/

It is important to note that the  vast majority of our students will be home during the maximum coverage time for our area and hopefully in the care of a responsible person for safe viewing.     

Safe viewing of any portion of a solar eclipse is extremely important.  I ask that you please help us send the message that we  should never directly look at the sun throughout the timeline of the eclipse without proper eye protection.

To help ensure the safety of our students during the solar eclipse viewing phase, Winslow Schools will provide each student with a pair of certified solar eclipse glasses that meet the viewer safety standards.  These glasses will be distributed to students at school the day of the event, and proper instructions on their safe use will be provided.  We will be sure to explain to the students that viewing  the eclipse (at any phase) should not be done without proper eyewear.  

Thank you for your continued support.  

Peter Thiboutot 

Superintendent Winslow Schools