Solar Eclipse Information | Calendar Reminder | April 2024
In our area, the moon will cover about 93% of the sun at the peak of the eclipse. According to a NASA map that is searchable by ZIP code, the event will begin at approximately 2:11pm, peak at 3:25pm, and conclude at 4:36pm.
About the Solar Eclipse | New York State
Are you ready for Monday's solar eclipse? This week, Governor Hochul teleconferenced with Dr. Jeanette Epps, a NASA astronaut originally from Syracuse who is currently aboard the International Space Station. During this conversation, Governor Hochul and Dr. Epps discussed topics submitted by students across New York State about the upcoming eclipse, as well as other topics related to science, space, and technology. Click here to view the conversation -- we hope you watch it with your family! A full transcript of their conversation is available here as well. And don’t forget: the total solar eclipse will pass through New York State on Monday, April 8. If you need more information about this once-in-a-generation event, visit iloveny.com/eclipse. Thank you again to your students who made this exciting conversation possible!
Important Dates for APRIL 2024:
Monday, April 8th - 1/2 day for all students, faculty, and staff | 1/2 day dismissal schedule (All after school activities and events are canceled)
Wednesday, April 10th - District Closed | Religious Holiday
Friday, April 26th - 1/2 day for all students; 1/2 day Superintendent's Conference Day | 1/2 day dismissal schedule
As a reminder, you can add important school and district dates, including letter days, to your personal calendar by following these instructions.
Looking ahead, please find the full calendars by clicking the links corresponding to the calendar title: 2023-2024 District Calendar. The district calendar can always be found on the right-hand side of the district website NewburghSchools.org.
Families should have received a colorful calendar in their child's backpack earlier this year! Calendars were distributed one per family to the youngest and only children of each household. If you need a calendar for your home, please contact your child's school building or email Communications@necsd.net.
APRIL 2024
