Regular Day

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4th, 2026

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On Wednesday, we will once again slightly deviate from the MCPS delayed-start decision and begin the school day at the regular time with first period at 8:10 am.

School buses will be running on their regular routes. However, there will still be ice and snow on some walkways and around bus stop areas in the morning. Please make sure students are dressed warmly for the cold weather. Road conditions on main streets are generally good, but we do expect some bus delays. Therefore, if possible, we ask that you wait with your child in the car near the bus stop until the bus arrives, so that your child stays warm.

For families who drive their children to school, as well as for older students who drive themselves, we kindly ask that you drive especially slowly on Chateau Drive and allow school buses ample space to make turns. Snow-narrowed streets can make maneuvering more difficult for large buses, and a bit of extra space helps them turn safely. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

We wish our twelfth-graders the best of luck in the Abitur exams. They are well prepared and they will do very well!

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Am Mittwoch weichen wir leicht von der MCPS-Entscheidung zum verspäteten Unterrichtsbeginn ab und starten den Schultag regulär mit der ersten Stunde um 8:10 Uhr.

Die Schulbusse fahren ihre regulären Routen. Es wird am Morgen noch Eis und Schnee auf manchen Gehwegen sowie im Bereich der Bushaltestellen geben. Bitte achten Sie darauf, dass die Schüler:innen dem kalten Wetter entsprechend warm gekleidet sind. Die Straßenverhältnisse auf den Hauptstraßen sind insgesamt gut, dennoch müssen wir mit einzelnen Busverspätungen rechnen. Daher bitten wir Sie, wenn möglich, mit Ihrem Kind in der Nähe der Bushaltestelle im Auto zu warten, bis der Bus ankommt, damit es warm bleibt.

Für Familien, die ihre Kinder mit dem Auto zur Schule bringen, sowie für ältere Schüler:innen, die selbst fahren, bitten wir Sie, auf der Chateau Drive besonders langsam zu fahren und den Schulbussen ausreichend Platz zum Abbiegen zu lassen. Durch Schnee verengte Straßen können das Rangieren eines Busses erschweren, und etwas zusätzlicher Raum hilft den Bussen, sicher zu manövrieren. Vielen Dank für Ihre Geduld und Kooperation.

Wir wünschen unseren Zwölftklässlern viel Glück bei den Abiturprüfungen! Sie sind gut vorbereitet und werden das gut schaffen!

A Purr-fect Science Lesson: Karl the Cat Visits Class 6b

2026-02-03 18:55

On January 22, 2026, after the lunch break, Class 6b went to their science (NaWi) lesson. After a short video and an introduction by Ms. Colopy about the behavior of cats, all students received an information sheet that they were to fill out during the lesson—the topic was the “domestic cat.”

Together, the class sat in the foyer of the science building under the staircase and listened attentively as Mattis talked about his tomcat Karl. At the same time, the children filled in their information sheets. Mattis reported that Karl is a cross between a Bengal cat and a domestic cat, that he is very affectionate, a bit greedy, and usually quite relaxed. He also has a rare genetic disease in which his teeth become soft and fall out. We felt very sorry about that. We also learned how to take care of a cat. For example, the litter box has to be cleaned twice a week. Otherwise, a cat basically takes care of itself. It was especially nice that Mattis allowed Karl to be gently passed around so that everyone could pet him.

After the presentation, the students were allowed to ask more questions, pet Karl once again, and calmly finish and hand in their information sheets.

At the end, Nina, Feli, Lilith, and I were even allowed to hold Karl in our arms. When the lesson was over, a few students stayed behind briefly to say goodbye to Mattis and Karl.

This is how a special educational science lesson ended, and everyone went home happy.

Malina B. (Class 6b)