On Monday, August 21^st, there will be a solar eclipse visible in Albuquerque between 10:21 AM and 1:13 PM.  While the solar eclipse presents a learning opportunity for students, looking directly at the sun can cause permanent damage to your eyes.  To ensure student safety, we will be following our inclement weather schedule on Monday, which means that all students will stay in the cafeteria for their entire lunchtime instead of going out to the playground.  Teachers will not take their classes out to view the eclipse, but some may choose to allow students to view it online. Students who are traveling to and from the portables will be instructed to keep their eyes forward and to not to look up at the sun.  Please let the office know if your child will not be attending school on Monday due to cultural or religious reasons, and it will be an excused absence.  If you do not wish for your student to view the eclipse online or to participate in activities focused on the eclipse, be sure to let your child's teacher know and we will make arrangements for an alternative activity.