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.
Makeathon 2025 – Launched!
This year, another Makeathon is taking place in collaboration with our partner school in Höchstadt an der Aisch. Ten students from GISW are working together with ten students from Germany to develop three prototypes that can be useful in everyday life.
The first phase is already underway. After an intensive week of getting to know each other, lectures, brainstorming, and more, regular video conferences are now being held with Höchstadt. In monthly workshops, students are learning new skills such as soldering, 3D printing, and Raspberry Pi programming under the guidance of coaches from the University of Maryland.
In June, all participants will travel to Germany before the return visit takes place in November, where the prototypes will be presented during a "Night of Science."
Paul Festl and Steffi Colopy
Project Management
