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 goes STEM
On September 26th, 2018, during the weekly lecture series, students from grade 9 to 12 heard the terrific news: We became a STEM/MINT-EC – School!
What does that mean?
Admission to the renowned German MINT-EC-network not only testifies to the excellent quality of teaching in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology, but also opens a variety of opportunities for students to reach proficiency in STEM.
By participating in MINT-EC camps in Germany, as well as partnerships with external educational institutions, innovative extracurricular STEM coursework and exciting STEM competitions, students gain relevant, real-world, hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology while building a personal STEM profile. The MINT-EC student platform helps to set up a high profile network and supports students who plan to study in Germany. Students who demonstrate proficiency in STEM-subjects, complete an independent science research project and document STEM-activities over the school career starting in grade 5 can earn a recognized MINT-EC certificate at the end of grade 12.
"I think it's great that the MINT program is being offered at the GISW, and it certainly will look good on a student’s application to a university," explained tenth-grader Lani McC. after the event. New enrollments for the STEM-AG’s “Science for Experts” and “Neuroscience” under the direction of Dr. Müller and Ms. Colopy illustrate the positive response to this challenge.
The first competition is also already in sight: Three student groups will submit their 3minute Videos on a STEM topic to the British Counsel MINT-EC SchoolSlam.
Let’s do it!
Steffi Colopy
STEM-Coordinator
