Water Main Break / Wasserrohrbruch
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025
Our school has experienced water damage due to a water main break in the neighborhood. Preschool, SEL, and grades 5–12 are operating as usual.
IMPORTANT: The elementary school building is currently being restored to a usable condition; therefore, we are unfortunately unable to offer regular classes or supervision for grades 1–4.
Please keep your children in grades 1 to 4 at home on Friday, December 5.
The Newbees canceled the Newbees Breakfast.
We are closely monitoring the MCPS decision for Friday in case they announce a delayed start due to the weather.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
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Aufgrund eines Wasserrohrbruchs in der Nachbarschaft ist es zu einem Wasserschaden an unserer Schule gekommen ist. Der Kidnergarten, SES sowie die Klassen 5–12 haben regulären Unterricht.
WICHTIG: Das Grundschulgebäude wird derzeit in einen nutzbaren Zustand gebracht, daher können wir für die Klassen 1–4 leider keinen regulären Unterricht und auch keine Betreuung anbieten.
Bitte behalten Sie Ihre Kinder der Klassen 1 bis 4 am Freitag, den 5. Dezember zu Hause.
Die NewBees haben das Newbees-Frühstück abgesagt.
Wir behalten die Entscheidung von MCPS für Freitag im Blick, falls aufgrund des Wetters ein verspäteter Schulbeginn angekündigt wird.
Vielen Dank für Ihr Verständnis und Ihre Unterstützung.
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> Bundeswehr: Maintenance Technician - Flyer
Job Search:
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German Language and Cultural Events in the Area:
> GERMAN EMBASSY - Information> AUSTRIAN EMBASSY - Events in Washington D.C. and New York City
> EMBASSY OF SWITZERLAND - Events in the Washington D.C. area
> EMBASSY OF THE PRINCIPALITY OF LIECHTENSTEIN - sign up for the newsletter
> GERMAN HISTORICAL INSTITUTE WASHINGTON D.C. - Event Calendar
> GOETHE INSTITUT WASHINGTON - Events in Washington D.C.
> GERMAN AMERICAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION & MUSEUM - Events in Washington D.C.