PLAN B (MCPS Code Yellow) Wednesday & Thursday

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22nd and THURSDAY, JANUARY 23rd, 2025

Montgomery County Schools decided to open late on Wednesday and Thursday, therefore the GISW is running on Plan B.

- Classes start at 9:55 am.
- Morning buses pick up students later and follow the Plan B bus schedule.
- Afternoon Program and Extended Care take place as scheduled.
- All afternoon and evening events take place as scheduled.

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Nachdem Montgomery County für Mittwoch und Donnerstag einen verspäteten Unterrichtsbeginn beschlossen hat gilt an der GISW Plan B.

- Der Unterricht beginnt um 9:55 Uhr.
- Die Schulbusse fahren morgens später und folgen dem Plan B Buszeitplan.
- Das Nachmittagsprogramm und die Spätbetreuung finden statt.
- Alle Nachmittags- und Abendveranstaltungen finden statt.

Winter Time is Norovirus Time

This is the time of year when we not only worry about the flu (influenza) but also about the dreaded Norovirus.

The Norovirus and the resulting gastroenteritis is very common during the winter months, especially in the school setting.  It is highly contagious through stool and vomit from infected persons as well as through contaminated food or water.  It is a very hardy virus and survives temperatures below freezing and as high as 60◦C (140◦F)

The Norovirus causes symptoms such as:

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain
  • Low fever
  • Headache, muscle aches, chills
  • Fatigue

Symptoms usually begin 12-48 hours after exposure, usually last 24-48 hours and generally disappear without medical treatment.

Hand washing is the most important way to prevent infection. Wash hands with soap and water:

  • After using the toilet
  • Before eating
  • After touching any stool-soiled or vomit-soiled materials, toilets, or surfaces
  • Before handling food or drink
  • After cleaning up vomit or diarrhea from someone who is sick with Norovirus

Thoroughly clean and disinfect any contaminated surfaces immediately after an episode of illness by using a bleach-based household cleaner.

If your child is vomiting and/or suffering from diarrhea keep the child home for at least 24 hours after the last episode.

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