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Santa Barbara Unified had the unique opportunity on Monday to safely witness a celestial event - a solar eclipse. Equipped with specialized glasses, students from schools across the district gathered to observe the phenomenon.
Roosevelt students had an interactive assembly, where they were able to learn and understand how eclipses happen, and the difference between solar and lunar eclipses prior to the viewing. After the lecture, big buddies gathered with their respective little buddies to make sure everyone had an enjoyable yet safe experience.