April 2nd, 2024
Monday April 8, 2024 we will experience a Solar Eclipse
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun,
obstructing our view of the Sun and casting a shadow on the Earth.
On April 8, 2024, a solar eclipse will be visible in Waterloo Region. The Moon will start to
pass in front of the Sun at 2:03 pm and at 3:18 pm, the Moon will obscure almost all of
the Sun. The Moon will then continue to pass in front of the Sun until the solar eclipse
ends at 4:30 pm.
Between 3:03 pm and 3:33 pm, it will become noticeably darker, as if it were dawn or
dusk. From 3:16 pm to 3:20 pm, it will be the darkest and then start to get light again.
Repeatedly share the following in the days leading up to and on April 8th:
Looking directly at the Sun, even for short periods of time, can cause eye and
vision damage. Do not look directly at the Sun at any time during the eclipse.
(without eye protection that is specifically designed for viewing an eclipse and meets the
ISO 12312-2 standard).
Please take a moment to let the office know if you have plans to keep your student home, or pick your student up early on April 8, 2024. Click here to let us know!
Monday April 8 is a regular school day, and students at Edna Staebler will be dismissed at 2:55pm. There will not be additional supervision at the end of the day.