Pulaski        County        Public        Schools

202 N. Washington Avenue   Pulaski, VA  24301 ❖ (540) 994-2519 ❖ (540) 994-2514 (fax)

     Dr. Kevin W. Siers

Division Superintendent

                  ksiers@pcva.us

August 16, 2017

Re: The Solar Eclipse

On August 21, 2017 we will experience the first coast to coast total solar eclipse since 1918.  Our region of Virginia is expected to have 92% coverage between 1:11 and 4:01.  The highest amount of coverage will be at 2:39.

Since our students will be in school during this event, educators want to take full advantage of this opportunity.  Some schools and PTOs have purchased safety glasses for the viewing of this event.  

Release for Participation in Solar Eclipse Activities

I/We, as parent, guardian, of legal custodian of (name of student) _______________________________

give permission for the above named student to participate in  school activities related to viewing the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017.

I/We understand that my child’s school will provide instruction on the solar eclipse that includes safety concerning proper viewing of the solar eclipse.  I/We also understand that my child will be provided approved equipment or methods of watching the eclipse.  I/We further understand that the students will be supervised during the event.  Lastly, I/We understand that there is a risk associated with this activity if proper procedures for viewing a solar eclipse are not followed.

Knowing the above, I/We release (name of student) ____________________________ to participate in the event activities associated with observing the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017 and agree that my child’s school or Pulaski County Schools will not be held liable for any injury that may occur as a result of participation.

This release should be returned to the school by August 18, 2017.