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
The GISW Extended Care Program is provided daily from 3:10 pm to 4:45 pm for students who are in the School Entry Level through ninth grade. Extended Care is an After School Program, which can only be booked for the entire school year, 5 days a week. A teacher brings all bus-riders to the 4:55pm bus and makes sure they get on the correct bus.
On official Early Release days when classes end at 12:15 pm, we offer Extended Care from 12:15 pm to 4:45 pm. To look up Early Release days, please check the school calendar.
The Extended Care program is designed as an ideal extension of the school day. TThe program expands on the German International School Washington D.C. experience and helps students build the foundation they need to develop a lifelong enthusiasm for learning in a fun, caring and safe environment. Extended Care provides students with a balance of structured and unstructured time; the opportunity to finish or work on incomplete academic assignments from what has been worked on in the classroom, relax, enjoy outdoor time, and learn in a multi-grade environment.
Program content:
- Playgroups - in the school building, on the playground, and in the gymnasium (depending on the time of year and the weather conditions)
- Creative activities such as crafts, painting, etc.
- Board games
- Help with snack preparation and serving
- Individual and group reflections
- Opportunities for rest and relaxation
- Cooking and baking group (on special occasions)
- Celebration of birthdays and seasonal holidays
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Extended Care Coordinator: Anke Meyer-Nitschke ameyer-nitschke@giswashington.org, 301.767.3854 (after 3:10pm)
To leave a message for us before 3:10pm, please call the GISW receptionist at 301.767.3800
LINKS:
> Emergency Form
> Emergency Drop-In
> Late Pick-up Policy
