Summer Break Announcement
Office Hours Summer Break:
Monday through Friday: 10 am to 3 pm
Campus Tours:
Campus tours will resume once the new school year begins on August 20. We would be delighted to welcome you for a private tour. Please contact admissions@giswashington.org to schedule your visit.
First Day of School:
For School Entry Level (5-year-olds) and Grade 2 through 12: Thursday, August 20th, 2026
For Preschool and first Grade: Monday, August 24th, 2026
Öffnungszeiten für Besucher ohne Termin während der Sommerferien:
Montag bis Freitag: 10:00 bis 15:00 Uhr
Campusführungen:
Campusführungen sind ab Beginn des neuen Schuljahres am 20. August wieder möglich. Gerne begrüßen wir Sie zu einer persönlichen Schulführung. Bitte kontaktieren Sie admissions@giswashington.org, um einen individuellen Termin zu vereinbaren.
Erster Schultag:
Für die Schuleingangsstufe (5-Jährige) sowie die Klassen 2 bis 12: Donnerstag, 20. August 2026
Für den Kindergarten und die erste Klasse: Montag, 24. August 2026
Jan. 26, 2026: “Guiding Children Safely in the Digital World”
Invitation to the Parent Information Session – “Guiding Children Safely in the Digital World”
Dear Elementary School Parents,
I would like to warmly invite you to our upcoming Parent Information Session on January 26, 2026 at 1pm. The topic of media use is an important one for many families—digital devices are a natural part of our children’s everyday lives, yet they also present new questions and challenges.
Together, we would like to explore some answers:
How can we guide our children safely and age-appropriately as they begin using digital media? Which rules are helpful at home? What risks should we be aware of—and how can we address them?
Our speaker, Johannes Wentzel, a media education specialist from Münster with many years of experience in child, youth, and adult education, will share practical tips, background information, and suggestions for supporting responsible and creative media use.
🗓 Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00–2:30 p.m. (EST)
🔗 Zoom-Link: in Wednesday Mail
A simultaneous translation will be provided for all interested parents.
I look forward to your participation and to an engaging discussion.
Warm regards,
Holger Papiess
Elementary School Principal
