Colleen Elson

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[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

One of the rarest moons of the decade is rising over Earth tonight.

On May 30–31, the second full moon of the month will grace the sky, creating what is known as a Blue Moon. This uncommon event occurs only about once every two and a half years. After this weekend, the next monthly Blue Moon will not appear until December 2028.

This year’s Blue Moon is especially spectacular because it coincides with a beautiful planetary lineup. Before sunrise, Mars and Saturn will shine low in the eastern sky. After sunset, Venus and Jupiter will glow brightly in the west as the full moon dominates the night.

Despite its name, a Blue Moon is not actually blue. The term simply describes the second full moon to occur within a single calendar month. Since the Moon takes roughly 29.5 days to orbit Earth, squeezing two full moons into one month is unusual but not impossible.

The best time to view this Blue Moon may surprise you. Although it reaches peak fullness in the early hours of May 31, many skywatchers prefer to observe it rising on the evening of May 30. As it lifts above the horizon near sunset, the Moon often appears larger and takes on striking deep orange and golden hues.

This warm coloring is caused by the same atmospheric effect that creates colorful sunsets. Near the horizon, moonlight travels through more of Earth’s atmosphere, scattering shorter blue wavelengths and allowing longer red and orange wavelengths to reach our eyes.

The four bright planets sharing the sky with the Blue Moon are not actually close to one another. Jupiter, for example, is currently about 365 million miles (588 million km) from Earth. They only appear grouped together from our perspective here on the ground.

[Howie Hua @howie_hua]

Happy pi day! Here's how Archimedes approximated the value of pi and how many digits of pi we actually need.

[Sesame Street @sesamestreet]

Today's number of the day is 3.14159! Happy #PiDay! 💜🔢

[SCSTC @SCSTC_SchoolBus]

Jan. 15, 2026: Simcoe County – All school vehicles in Simcoe County are cancelled today. Schools remain open for student learning. Click here for more info https://t.co/ANsbXlEjdy

[Colleen Elson @teamelson]

We are getting ready for Oct.22 WCPS! Visit Midland Harvey's/Swiss Chalet tomorrow & a portion of sales go to Wyevale Central P.S.!

[Colleen Elson @teamelson]

Wednesday, October 22nd, Midland Harvey's fundraiser for #wcps @SeanEaleyEDU @SCDSB_Schools

[Dolly Parton @DollyParton]

I ain’t dead yet!

[CTV News Barrie @CTVBarrieNews]

Road closures in place for Elmvale Fall Fair https://t.co/mH4RGuzN2n

[Colleen Elson @teamelson]

WCPS participated in the annual Terry Fox school run yesterday. We beat our fundraising goal & had a lot of fun as a school! $1,640 raised! #terryfox #scdsb

[CTV News Barrie @CTVBarrieNews]

County of Simcoe hosts job fair to fill multiple positions https://t.co/MgqcYwrq0j

[Colleen Elson @teamelson]

#legion #remembrancedayposter District winner for the Remembrance Day poster competition! Super proud! @SeanEaleyEDU

[National Autism Association @NationalAutism]

Lots of incredible someones! ❤️

#autism #WorldAutismMonth

[SCSTC @SCSTC_SchoolBus]

Apr. 2, 2025: Simcoe County – All school vehicles in Simcoe County are cancelled today. Schools remain open for student learning. Click here for more info https://t.co/ANsbXlDLo0 and click on Bus Delays for a list of school closures.

[Instant Weather Ontario ⚡️ @IWeatherON]

#ONStorm #ONwx Central Ontario is completely paralyzed following this weekend’s devastating ice storm. Over 350,000 customers are currently without power, and that number continues to climb.

Some of the hardest-hit regions include:
•Kawartha Lakes: 87% without power
•Peterborough: 79% without power
•Simcoe County: 75% without power
•Haliburton: 51% without power
•Hastings: 49% without power
•Parry Sound: 49% without power
•Muskoka: 40% without power
•Dufferin: 40% without power
•Prince Edward: 28% without power
•York: 27% without power
•Durham: 22% without power
•Grey: 21% without power
•Frontenac: 16% without power

We hope everyone is staying safe and warm.

The good news? The worst is behind us. A gradual warm-up is expected through the afternoon and evening, which should help with melting.

However, power outages may still increase before they improve, as heavy ice remains on power lines and trees. Restoration efforts will take time, and cleanup in the hardest-hit areas could take days—if not weeks.

Stay safe, everyone.

- Brennen

Source: https://t.co/jG2SDqyTf9

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

If you are an SCDSB student interested in learning more about a career in the #SkilledTrades, don't miss the 𝐒𝐂𝐃𝐒𝐁 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞-𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 happening tomorrow, Wednesday, March 26 from 5 to 8 p.m.!

#Support #Innovation #SCDSB

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

SCDSB students who are interested in learning more about a career in the #SkilledTrades won't want to miss the upcoming 𝐒𝐂𝐃𝐒𝐁 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞-𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭!

🗓 Wednesday, March 26
⏲️ 5 to 8 p.m.
📍 Bear Creek SS

#Support #Innovation #SCDSB

[Nicole Pagliaro @npagliaro1]

Interested in taking a Small Sided or Entry Level Referee course? Check out this interactive map. The course may be private, so please get in touch with the Club directly for a code. 2025 In-Person Clinics - https://t.co/FUPFM7TNK5

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Pi Day on a Friday! 🥧
🌐 https://t.co/3qw2SY2yXy

[Simcoe County District School Board @SCDSB_Schools]

🆕 New math problems, games, and activities have been added to Math at Home for the month of March!

Visit https://t.co/b2MOzPACWf to support your child’s math learning at home!