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.
Preschool: Book Recommendation
Dear Parents,
We have lots of fun books for this time of year. We want to introduce one of our favorites here.
What sparkles in the snow?
by Jonathan Emmet and Vanessa Cabban
The cute little Mole digs himself out of his and above the ground in the middle of winter. He sees snow for the first time in his life. Everything seems to be so calm and peaceful, as if his surroundings were enchanted. He sets off to explore the area and discovers an icicle thinking this is a diamond. He would like to take the diamond home, but that proves to be difficult. The diamond is very heavy and starts to melt until there is nothing left . Oh, thinks the mole, this is really an enchanted diamond. Soon he meets Hedgehog, Squirrel and Rabbit. They explain to the mole that what he found is actually an icicle. The mole is disappointed, but the disappointment transforms quickly into a sense of wonder as he and his animal friends look at the snow-covered tree nearby, beautifully sparkling with all his icicles in a magnificent golden sunset.
This book has exactly what you want for children: A beautiful story where kids learn and discover written in a clear language and supported by beautiful pictures.
Please visit our preschool library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:00 pm to read and borrow this and other books.
