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.

Afternoon Program 2025/26 - Registration

In grades 5 through 12 of GISW, we are proud to offer an engaging and diverse Afternoon & Enrichment Program exclusively taught by our dedicated GISW faculty. This program is designed to spark curiosity, build new skills, and foster creativity beyond the traditional classroom setting.

Important Dates

  • Course Catalog available here: Course Catalog 2025/26
  • Registration Closed: August 6, 2025 at 12 noon
  • Program Start Date: After Labor Day (Sept. 1, 2025)
    (Note: From the second day of school, Friday, Aug. 22nd until Labor Day, students will be supervised until 3:10 PM, but no afternoon courses will be held. The first day of school is an Early Dismissal Day.)

What’s Offered?

Students in Grades 5–12 can choose from a wide variety of exciting afternoon and enrichment courses—from the arts and sciences to leadership and technology. All courses are held by GISW's experienced teaching staff.

Registration Process

Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. If registrations exceed available spots, a lottery system will be used.

Attendance & Pick-Up Policy

  • Registration for courses is optional, but students must be picked up by their parents at 1:50 pm if they have not been enrolled in the program.
  • Regular attendance is mandatory once you have registered for a course. Repeated absences or inappropriate behavior may result in expulsion from the course.
  • If your child does not attend on a given day, they must be picked up by 1:50 pm at the latest. Please inform the coordinator in writing in advance at dbaker@giswashington.org for the AGs and Laura Walker lwalker@giswashington.org for the enrichment courses.

 

Questions?

We’re here to help!

  • Grades 5–12 Afternoon Program:
    Ms. Dunja T. Baker — dbaker@giswashington.org
  • Grades 5–9 Enrichment Program:
    Ms. Laura Walker — lwalker@giswashington.org