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.
Extended Care at the Preschool
Extended Care for Preschool children takes place in the Preschool building.
Children, who are enrolled in the afternoon program and need to stay longer, can go to Extended Care on Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm to 4:45 pm.
This fee-based program offers the following: traditional games, crafts, dancing, puppet theater, preschool playground (weather permitting), and - if needed - also rest periods, etc. We might take a small tour of the grounds of the GISW, and visit, e.g. the Preschool library, or the soccer field.
Extended Care PLUS:
As in past school years, we are offering the Extended PLUS program, which is designed for early release days.
This offer is for all children who are signed up for the regular Extended Care program.
On early release days, the children will meet when the school day ends at 1:30 pm, and will be cared for until 4:45 pm.
Timely Pick-Up
The program ends at 4:45 pm (pick-up time 4:45 pm to 5:00 pm). The back entrance will be open from 4:45 pm to 5:00 pm.
If you have any questions about the Preschool Extended Care program, please contact Ms. Sandra Martin at smartin@giswashington.org.