Greetings CVA K-8 Community,
Like SVVSD we want to address the upcoming eclipse on Monday, April 8 and how we plan to keep your kiddos safe while at school.
On Monday, April 8, a partial eclipse will be visible in Colorado between the approximate hours of 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Looking directly at the sun during an eclipse without proper safety eyewear can cause serious and permanent eye damage. We are not planning and/or sponsoring any activities during the school day where students will be observing the partial eclipse outdoors, due to the safety risks involved. However, we will be modifying some of our district operations on April 8 to ensure continued student safety. The changes to our normal operations are below, please review these with your student(s) and reinforce the importance of not looking at the eclipse without appropriate eye protection.
CVA K-8 students will not be permitted outside for recess or lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and school schedules will be adjusted to allow for recess before 11:30 a.m. and after 2:00 p.m.
Classrooms planning educational activities related to the eclipse will watch a NASA livestream of the event on TV or their devices and remain indoors from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Any student who leaves school property during the eclipse window - the family assumes personal responsibility for their safety during this time. You can learn more about solar eclipse eye safety at https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety.
Additionally, Monday, April 8, was previously scheduled as the first day of CMAS testing for elementary and middle school students. Understanding the importance of outdoor recess and activity for students during state testing, we have modified our testing schedule. CMAS testing will now begin on Tuesday, April 9.
CVA K-8 thanks you for your continued partnership and support. Student safety is always our highest priority and we continue to monitor conditions and events that might impact student learning and well-being.
If you have any questions regarding safety protocols or schedules for Monday, April 8, please contact our front desk at 303-774-955.
Sincerely,
CVA K-8 staff.