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.
Welcome to our GISW Elementary School Library
Our bright school library is intended to be a place for our students to creatively interact with literature, a learning center for leisure reading and individual reading practice, as well as a retreat from the daily school routine.
The library plays a central role in the student‘s independent learning and promotes a lively reading culture. As an interdisciplinary place, it supports the development of holistic learning and is an indispensable part of the educational work at the GISW.
The library is home to our extensive collection of books and other media. All Elementary School classes, including the School Entry Level, use the library once a week as part of the German and English schedule.
Our collection contains a variety of German and English books, including children's and young adult books, picture books, anthologies, non-fiction, reference books, DVDs and audio books. Throughout the majority of German books, the focus is on promoting German language development.
With our new hours, we offer all elementary school families the opportunity to visit the library during family hours.
Family Hours at the Library: Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00- 8:55am
Book Donations: We will be accepting donations of books in best condition in German and English.
For any lost or damaged materials, the original price will be charged.
For any questions, please contact the librarian: Tanja Helms
