April 8 Partial Eclipse Update
Dear PCSD Families,
On Monday, April 8, 2024, the day students and staff return from Spring Break, a solar eclipse will cross North America. For parts of Mexico, the central United States and Canada, the eclipse will be total. In Paulding County, weather permitting, we will experience a partial solar eclipse between 1:45 PM and 4:21 PM, with the eclipse peak at 3:04 PM.
All Paulding County schools will operate on a normal school schedule on April 8, 2024, with normal attendance expectations.
The eclipse peak will occur near the end of the school day, depending on grade level. During dismissal students will be reminded to make safe choices. Should students be outside during any part of the solar eclipse, they should view the sun only through eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer, or indirectly by using a device such as a pinhole viewer. Students should never look directly at the sun with unprotected eyes at any time during the eclipse. While Paulding County school bus windows feature protective UV film for added safety, this film does not provide total protection.
The eclipse will be a unique and exciting experience for our students, but we urge parents to review the attached safety precautions and discuss them with their student(s).
Coaches will notify players if there are any schedule changes for after-school athletic practices. Additionally, the Learning Bridge after school program will notify parents of any schedule changes. Should schools have additional plans or guidelines, they will communicate directly with parents.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the upcoming solar eclipse, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher. We appreciate your cooperation to help ensure the partial eclipse is a safe, rewarding, and educational experience for our students!
More information about the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse can be found here: https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/
Paulding County School District
Email: communications@paulding.k12.ga.us
Website: www.paulding.k12.ga.us
Location: 3236 Atlanta Highway, Dallas, GA 30132, USA
Phone: 770-443-8000
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