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.
STEM: Pet Sitters wanted
A heartfelt Thank You goes out to all students who visit and care for our school animals and take them home during vacation.
This year, the multipurpose room in the science building is home to several small animals including a gecko that has been with us for over 12 years!
In class, these animals are used to illustrate biological concepts, but originally they were acquired for interesting behavioral projects for the "Students experiment" study group. This year, for example, students in grades 5 and 6 are exploring the questions, "Who is smarter: a gerbil or a fancy mouse?", "How does a mouse find its mouse hole?" and " Can mice be trained?" To do this, the children work in cross-grade teams to develop their own ideas for very animal-friendly experiments. This is hands-on science! At the same time, students learn what it means to take responsibility for a pet: feeding it, keeping it clean and interacting with it.
If you are curious now, feel free to stop by!
We are still looking for Pet Sitters for the summer break. Anyone who would like to take care of a pet for a while should sign up on the list hanging outside the multipurpose room or send a TEAMS message to Mrs. Colopy. Please ask your parents for permission first!
Thank you!
Mrs. Colopy
