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.
Dr. D collects submissions
> REMEMBERING THOSE WE LOVED AND LOST IN THE LAST DECADE
The 60th anniversary of the German International School Washington D.C. offers a moment to reflect on the meaning of education and to remember those individuals who have made a difference in the lives of so many. Therefore, we want to honor those members of the GISW community who have passed away in the last ten years (2011-2021). Should you wish to add such a tribute for a classmate, friend, teacher, staff member, or beloved family member, please reach out to Dr. Peter Dreher (dreher1776@gmail.com). All tributes will be posted under "In Memoriam" in the upcoming "Our Community" section of the 60th Anniversary Website.
CALL FOR ARTICLES BY GISW COMMUNITY MEMBERS – 60th ANNIVERSARY
In celebration of our school’s 60th birthday we are creating a “Digital Festschrift”. Dr. Peter Dreher, retired GISW English teacher and former Department Chair, has kindly volunteered to collect and post articles on the newly launched GISW 60th Anniversary section on our GISW-Website. We are looking for current and former GISW students, parents, teachers, staff, board members and friends who might have time to write and send Dr. Dreher a short article (250-1000 words) to help us celebrate our anniversary.
The smallest things may have had a lasting impression on you: Learning to write with a fountain pen ("Füller"); carrying your German school bag (“Schulranzen”) or pencil case (“Mäppchen”); getting your “Schultüte” in first grade; or participating in an “Abistreich.” Perhaps there was a memorable class project, a field trip, a German School tradition, or a teacher whom you liked. You might mention how a science project, a musical performance, a video project, a poetry AG, or a theater production had a lasting impact on you. Perhaps you might say something about the influence your GISW education had on your current job, hobby, or volunteer work. And you might want to include a photograph. Please share as much or as little as you like. Please reach out to Dr. Dreher at dreher1776@gmail.com to let him know if you can write an article by September 10th. Questions regarding this appeal may be directed to Dr. Dreher. Article submissions can be made directly using the following google form.
