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.
Course Descriptions
Saturday courses
Children and teens - 9:00 am to 11:30 am
Adults - 9:15 am to 11:15 am
Classes for 3-year-olds
| Panda | classes for 3-year-olds (all language & proficiency levels) Children need to be toilet trained to attend the program. |
| O (Orange) | Classes are for students with no or little prior German language knowledge |
| Oki1 |
Kindergarten/Pre-school (4-year-old beginners) |
| Oki2 | Kindergarten/Pre-school (5-year-old beginners) |
| O1/O2 | Beginner first, and second grade |
| O3/O4 | Beginner third, and fourth grade |
| O5/O6 | Beginner fifth, and sixth grade |
| O7/O10 | Beginner seventh to tenth grade |
| R (Red) | Classes are for students with German as a second language, students must have some knowledge of German |
| Rki1 | Kindergarten, and Pre-school (4-year olds) |
| Rki2 | Kindergarten, and Pre-school (5-year olds) |
| R1 | First grade |
| R2 | Second grade |
| R3 | Third grade |
| R4 | Fourth grade |
| R5 | Fifth grade |
| R6 | Sixth grade |
| R7/8 | Seventh and eighth grade |
| R9/10 | Ninth and tenth grade |
| B (Blue) | Classes are for students with German as a native or near-native language |
| Bki1 | Kindergarten, and Pre-school (4-year olds) |
| Bki2 | Kindergarten, and Pre-school (5-year olds) |
| B1 | First grade |
| B2 | Second grade |
| B3 | Third grade |
| B4 | Fourth grade |
| B5 | Fifth grade |
| B6 | Sixth grade |
| B7 | Seventh grade |
| DSD (Purple) | Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD) - German Language Diploma - New students must schedule an assessment for all DSD classes at khopkins@giswashington.org. |
| DSD1-Prep | grades 8 - 11 |
| DSD1 | Exam course, grades 8 -11 |
| DSD2-Prep | grades 9 -12 |
| DSD2 | Exam course, grades 10 -12 (Fall Semester only) |
| Media | From students for students Students must at least be at the B1+ level (DSD1 or DSD 2) and between 14 and 19 years old. Learn about journalism, how to write a news report, and have your piece and pictures published in GLC's online magazine www.glcwortspiel.com |
| G (Green) | Classes for adults on Saturdays |
| G1.1 | Beginner, level A1.1 |
| G1.2 | Beginner, level A1.2 |
| G2 | Intermediate, level A2.1 |
| G3.1 | Intermediate, level A2.2 |
| G3.2 | Intermediate, Level B1 |
| G4.1 | Advanced, level B2.1 |
| G4.2 | Advanced, level B2-conversation - online class |
| G5 | Advanced, level C1-conversation and more |
| G (Green) | Classes for adults on Wednesdays |
| G5 | Advanced, level C1-conversation and more - online class |
| G6 | Beginner, level A1.1 - online class |
| G7 | Beginner, level A1.2 - online class |
| G8 | Intermediate, level A2.1 - online class |
| English & Spanish Classes | |
| ENG1 | Immerse yourself in the English language with skills and phrases needed for everyday life. |
| SPA1 | Immerse yourself in the Spanish language with skills and phrases needed for everyday life. |