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.
School Year 2020/21 - Vaccinations
Dear Parents,
As this unprecedented school year finally comes to an end, it is time to start planning for next school year. Please read this letter from the Maryland Department of Health about the importance of vaccinations. The GISW/Health Room website has the Montgomery County vaccine requirements by age and other health forms that may be required for the upcoming school year.
Please note that SEL and 7th graders have additional vaccine requirements.
- All students entering School Entry Level (SEL) must submit proof of TWO varicella vaccinations (or documentation of Varicella disease)
- All students entering 7th grade must have had one Tdap vaccination AND one meningococcal vaccination
Also, please be aware that the meningococcal vaccine needs to be the MCV-4 vaccine or equivalent and must have been administered within the last 10 years. Individual Meningitis B and Meningitis C vaccines are not accepted for the Meningococcal vaccination requirement.
It is recommended that you work with your child’s doctor to get his/her immunization record or the vaccinations that are missing as soon as possible as doctors may have longer than normal wait times for well visits.
If you have already submitted vaccination records indicating administration of the above vaccines, you do not need to resubmit. If you have questions about immunizations that are required for school, please call your child’s doctor or email the school nurse at rhorning@giswashington.org. Please always contact me by email, not by phone because my office hours are limited during the summer..
Stay safe, stay health and have a great summer!
Sincerely,
Rebecca Horning, BSN-RN
School Nurse
