Dear PS 101 Families,

The Solar Eclipse on April 8 may be a once in a lifetime event (in NYC).

The eclipse will occur just after school dismissal on Monday April 8. While we will not have 100% coverage in NYC, we will have close to 90% coverage which will be pretty awesome!

Please note that, except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the moon completely blocks the sun, it is unsafe to look directly at the sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing. Regular sunglasses, polarized or otherwise, are not a safe replacement for solar eclipse glasses. Additionally:

• The eclipse will begin and occur shortly after 2:00 p.m., which may overlap with school dismissal. Note that there is no change to dismissal time; afterschool programming will remain in effect.
• For additional resources on the solar eclipse, including instructional materials, refer to:
  • NYSED New York State Total Solar Eclipse; and
  • NYCPS Total Solar Eclipse.

To help your child and family learn about this event, how to observe it and how to prepare for it, watch the video below with your child.