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.
Abitur Exams on Plan B Days
Dear Twelfth-Graders, dear Parents,
As mentioned during the Informational Event regarding the written Abitur Exams, the plan for an Abitur Exam on a Plan B day (delayed start of classes) is as follows:
All students who are taking an Abitur exam on a Plan B day do their best to come to the GISW safely at 10 am. The start of the exam is somewhat flexible and can be pushed out to 10:30 am. Once all students who are taking the exam that day are present, we focus and start our written exam. In case someone is stuck in traffic or in the snow, please contact the school at 301.767.3800 to let us know that you are on your way.
Looking forward to two exam days - hopefully without snow.
Best regards,
Rainer Tack
Coordinator for Grades 10-12
