UPDATE: Earlier Release

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Liebe Eltern und Erziehungsberechtigte,

aufgrund der aktuellen Wetterwarnung in unserer Region und im Interesse der Sicherheit aller Schülerinnen und Schüler sowie Mitarbeitenden beenden wir den Unterricht und das Kindergartenprogramm heute vorzeitig um 12:55 Uhr. Die Schulbusse werden das Schulgelände um 13:05 Uhr verlassen.

Um eine ungefähre Ankunftszeit an Ihrer Haltestelle zu ermitteln, bitten wir Sie, sich an den Zeiten der regulären Busroute zu orientieren.

Wenn Ihr Kind nicht mit dem Bus fährt, holen Sie es bitte um 12:55 Uhr ab.

Sollte sich die Wettersituation so entwickeln, dass es erforderlich ist, werden wir selbstverständlich alle Schülerinnen und Schüler sicher in den Gebäuden behalten und Schutz im Gebäude gewährleisten, bis eine sichere Situation gegeben ist.

Falls Sie aufgrund von Verkehr oder Wetter nicht genau um 12:55 Uhr zur Abholung eintreffen können, werden wir die Kinder weiterhin in den jeweiligen Gebäuden – Preschool, Elementary School und im Hauptgebäude – betreuen und im Gebäude lassen, bis Sie sicher an der Schule angekommen sind, um Ihr Kind abzuholen.

Bitte fahren Sie vorsichtig, versuchen Sie jedoch so zeitnah wie möglich zur Schule zu kommen, da wir bemüht sind, die Gebäude für die Sicherheit aller Beteiligten so bald wie möglich nach 12:55 Uhr zu leeren.

Sollte es zu Verzögerungen bei der Abfahrt der Schulbusse kommen, werden wir Sie selbstverständlich umgehend mit einem weiteren Update informieren.

Wir danken Ihnen für Ihr Verständnis und wünschen Ihnen und Ihrer Familie, dass Sie gut und sicher durch das heutige Wetter kommen.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen

Die Schulleitung

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

Due to the severe weather alert in our region, and in the interest of the safety of all students and staff, classes and the preschool program will end early today at 12:55 pm. School buses will depart campus at 1:05 pm.

To estimate the approximate arrival time at your bus stop, please refer to the times listed on the regular bus route schedule.

If your child does not ride the bus please pick them up at 12:55pm.

If the situation warrants it, we will certainly keep all students safely sheltered inside the buildings and ensure everyone remains safe until conditions allow otherwise.

If you happen to be delayed in traffic or by the weather and cannot arrive exactly at 12:55 pm for pickup, students will remain inside their respective buildings - Preschool, Elementary School, and the Main Building - and will be supervised until you arrive safely to pick up your child.

Please drive carefully and do your best to be on time, as we are for everyone’s safety hoping to have the buildings cleared as soon as possible after 12:55 pm.

If bus departures are delayed, we will certainly provide another update promptly.

Thank you for your understanding. We wish everyone a safe afternoon and hope you stay safe during the weather.

Kind regards,

School Leadership

Extended Care Program 2017/18

Dear Parents,

We welcome you to our Extended Care Program at the German International School Washington D.C. (GISW). We are looking forward to a successful school year 2017/2018.

Our Extended Care Program is designed for students starting at the School Entry Level (SEL) through grade 9. We offer two classrooms for group activities and one additional classroom for completing homework assignments in a quiet environment. For additional information please visit the GISW web page at ACADEMICS >  Elementary School > Extended Care.

In addition, please be aware of the following information:

  • Extended Care begins on the first day of school, Thursday, August 17, 2017.

The program runs on regular school days from Monday through Friday 3:10 pm to 4:45 pm.

  • On “early dismissal days”, Extended Care begins at 1:30 pm and ends at 4:45 pm.

Please note that on these days your child must be picked up at the school in person since the last bus leaves the school at 1:40 pm.  Early dismissal days are noted in the online school calendar and will be announced via Wednesday Mail.

  • The pick-up time on “regular school days” is at 4:45 pm at the cafeteria entrance, main building. A grace period of 15 minutes (4:45 pm- 5:00 pm) will be granted. Pick-ups after 5:00 pm will be subject to a late fee. (GISW-Late Fee Policy)
    Students who take the bus, leave the school at 4:50 pm.
  • Should your child not be able to participate in Extended Care on any given day, please inform us well in advance. Last-minute decisions concerning non-participation also need to be communicated to avoid worrisome searches for your child all around the school grounds along with involved notifications procedures. Please send an email to:

h.berghausen@dswash.orgs.granzin@dswash.orgg.devoyans@dswash.org

  • You can find Extended Care in the Upper School of the GISW, Room 121 (main room)
  • How to reach us:

Email: h.berghausen@dswash.org,   s.granzin@dswash.org or g.devoyans@dswash.org
Telephone:
301.767.3854 (after 3.10 pm)

  • “Welcome Night” will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in the main building. You will find the Extended Care Team in room 121.
  • Contact:

Elementary School Principal: Monika Rodrigues, m.rodrigues@dswash.org

Extended Care Coordinator: Heike Berghausen, h.berghausen@dswash.org

We look forward to a new school year and successful cooperation with you!

Sincerely,

Your Extended Care Team

Heike Berghausen                          Sandra Granzin                Gevork Devoyans

 

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