Lakeside School hosted school-wide assembly on Monday, April 8 to share engaging and educational information about the solar eclipse.

Organized by sixth grade teachers Melissa Robinson, and Soo Becchina and school social worker Dr. Lori Schneider, the event include science facts and safety tips.

“A total solar eclipse is a cycle every 18 months or so, when the moon covers the sun’s light completely,” explained sixth grader Natalie during the assembly. “A total solar eclipse is extremely rare because the orbit of the moon is not a perfect circle around Earth.”

“The last time Merrick had a total eclipse was in 1925,” added sixth grader Sloane. “The next time Merrick will get a total eclipse is in 2079,”

Students Soliel and Roxie demonstrated how to property open and wear the protective sunglasses distributed by the school.

Principal Libby Trencheny, Vice Principal Chris Colarossi and Dr. Schneider offered a visual look at what actually happens during an eclipse.

“The sun stays put, while the Earth rotates,” Colarossi said.

The moon, while revolving around the Earth, will travel in front of the sun during this eclipse.

Schools across the district provided eyeglass giveaways for students to take home and use under parental supervision.

“It is my hope that in the future, when you remember this historic event, you remember your time at Lakeside,” said Principal Libby Trencheny. “That you remember this is one of your homes, and a safe place where we all belong.”

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Date Added: 4/9/2024