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.
MINT-EC-Camps in Germany - Register by December 8th
Register for MINT-EC-Camps in Germany by December 8
The third event of our new MINT series for high school students grade 10-12 took place on December 1 in the auditorium. The topic presented was the MINT-EC Camps in Germany.
Julia F. (12b) and Maya K. (12a) reported on their varied and interesting experiences gained at camps on molecular biology at the Heisenberg Gymnasium in Dortmund and at the Experimenta in Heilbronn.
What is a MINT-EC-Camp?
A MINT-EC camp like two of our students have already experienced is a workshop, usually lasting five days, that takes place at a German university, scientific institute, business enterprise or MINT school. For one week students research and evaluate on a specific topic with the help of professors and scientists of all fields. In addition, there is an intensive exchange with other like-minded students.
The costs for these top-class academic camps, including accommodations and meals, are covered by the MINT-EC program. GISW helps with travel costs.
MINT400 Capital City Forum
Every year, 400 students from MINT-EC schools meet in the German capital Berlin. Together with their teachers, they visit research institutes, attend a career fair and take part in workshops. There are also networking events embedded in a supporting program that includes a visit to the School Lab of the German Aerospace Center, a tour of the Max Delbrück Center in Berlin-Buch, a visit to a plenary session of the German Bundestag, and other cultural highlights.
In March 2023, for the first time there will be also an opportunity to participate online in this event.
STEM camps scheduled for the 2nd semester 2023
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01/23 – 01/27/23 |
Agile project management in prototyping - Pixel Watch |
Munich |
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03/02 – 03/03 |
MINT400 Capital Forum |
Berlin |
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03/06 – 03/10 |
Cluster Lab |
Ulm |
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03/13 – 03/16 |
Molecular Biology |
Dortmund |
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03/13 – 03/17 |
Satellite technology |
Heilbronn |
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03/13 – 03/17 |
Chemistry from A-Z (A as in aspirin, Z as in dwarf - gr. nano) |
Heilbronn |
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03/27 |
App development with DB Systel |
Frankfurt a. M. |
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03/28 – 03/31 |
Future Miracle Materials for Automobiles |
Freiberg/Sa. |
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11/04 – 04/15 |
HPI-Camp Computer Science |
Potsdam |
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04/18 – 04/21 |
Sustainability in Resource Engineering |
Aachen |
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04/18 – 04/21 |
Innovative Plants at XLAB |
Göttingen |
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04/18 – 04/21 |
Female chemists’ research in renewable energy |
Göttingen |
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05/08 – 05/10 |
MINT meets Frankfurt School |
Frankfurt a.M. |
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05/22 – 05/26 |
Physics in Berlin |
Berlin |
Detailed descriptions at: http://mint-ec.de
Application process
Applications for the MINT-EC camps and MINT 400 event are already open. Interested students in grades 10 through 12 should apply by email to the STEM coordinator by December 8, 2022: scolopy@giswashington.org .
We look forward to lively participation!
Steffi Colopy
(STEM Coordinator)
