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.

Our Bookstore

The bookstore sells schoolbooks, supplies, and school merchandise to the school community, either in school at the bookstore or online from its GISW- Bookstore Online Store.

The Bookstore of the GISW is open Monday through Wednesday from 8:45am to 1:30pm.

Book Lists Return Policy GISW Online Bookstore

Our GISW bookstore team includes:

*Bookstore Manager, Jana Sedlmayer,

bookstore@giswashington.org, 301-767-3822

*Bookstore Assistant, Silvia Covarrubias,

bookstore@giswashington.org, 301-767-3822

TAX EXEMPTION:

  • Please send the completed book and supply list to bookorder@giswashington.org for processing your order.
  • We are unable to accommodate tax exemption in our online store. We cannot reimburse sales tax for orders processed online.
  • To verify your tax exemption status please attach a picture of your tax exemption card (front and back) and name of the student.
  • You will receive an invoice via E-Mail to pay for your order.