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
Nominating Committee
Dear Members of the German School Society
We are looking for members, who are willing to help shape the future of our school by becoming a member of the Board of Directors starting this spring. The main content areas are Personnel, Building Initiatives, Finances, Health and the question of how to strategically position the school in the coming years in order for it to continue to grow. You will gain in-depth insight in the running of a school, learn a lot about intercultural interactions and are an integral part of major decisions. A background in law, marketing, construction, or finances is of great benefit. However, not only the knowledge in these areas is important, but also being able to tactfully balance the interests of all involved, such as students, teachers, parents, and staff.
The duties of the Board are outlined in the By-Laws. The time commitment for a board member consist of a total of 1-2 monthly meetings with all Board members or the respective committee that the Board Member is part of.
The nominating committee has been convened in order to support interested candidates by collecting applications, answering questions about working on the Board, and putting candidates in touch with Board members. Before and after the Membership Meeting on January 31st, 2017, there is an opportunity to speak to the current Board members in person. In the coming weeks, members of the nominating committee will actively approach members of the school society to encourage them to become candidates.
Members of the Nominating Committee are Liane Lohde (Chair), Dorie Mickler (Deputy Chair), Alexandra Weiler, Michael Sanio and Matthias Düwell. You can reach the committee with questions and to submit your application at Nominations2017@dswash.org. Applications should include a one or two page introduction to your person including what motivates you to become a candidate for a position on the Board of Directors in German and English as well as a photo if possible. These materials will be published when the candidates are introduced to the members.
The election of the Board Members will take place during the Membership Meeting this spring, which is expected to be scheduled for the end of March.
Your Nominating Committee
