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.
1st GISW ENVIRONMENT DAY - Review
At the end of the last school year 2021/22 (June 20, 2021) the 1st GISW Environment Day for 5th to 10th grade took place, organized by the #Fuf4Future AG with the support of the Student Council (SMV) Environmental Committee and many more.
The day started with a sponsored run where we raised money for our very own "GISW Forest Conservation Easement Project", as well as refugee children from Ukraine ("Unicef USA: Protect the Children of Ukraine"). Thanks to the great performance and motivation of the numerous participants and their generous sponsors, we raised an incredible $ 3093 - MANY, MANY, ... THANKS!!!! The money has already been donated to the two beforementioned organizations.
After the sponsor run, the students continued in teams, each accompanied by a coach from the 11th grade, exploring the many stations with activities, information and games centered around climate change, environmental pollution or destruction. The students were able to playfully deal with important topics such as waste separation, recycling, endangered species, CO2 emissions, ... and at the same time collect points when winning a game. The most points were scored by team 11 & 18! The prize was a tree, which will be planted on the school grounds in honor of both teams.
We want to thank everyone for their participation and great support. We especially want to thank our donors for their generous donations!
Marlene L. & Lena S.
(#Fuf4Future AG)
