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.
GISW Alumni Farewell Party
On Thursday, June 17th, GISW welcomed former students to the campus for an informal alumni gathering to say farewell to Acting Head of School Marc Aurel Löckmann and Acting Deputy Head of School Rainer Tack, who are both returning to Germany this summer. Alumni from the graduating classes of 2017 through 2021 joined GISW staff members to honor and thank their beloved former teachers for their years of service and dedication to our school. Those attending enjoyed ice-cream and refreshments while reconnecting and reminiscing with friends about their time at GISW. We welcome Marc Aurel Löckmann and Rainer Tack into the ever-growing circle of GISW alumni and wish them all the best for the future.
We are planning to hold further fun alumni gatherings during the upcoming school year as GISW celebrates the 60th anniversary of its founding. At this time we invite all alumni from the GISW community (former GISW & GLC students, parents, teachers, staff, and board members) who haven’t already done so, to complete the online alumni contact form so that we can extend invitations to our upcoming 60th anniversary celebrations.
