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 presentation sparks interest
As part of the MINT-series Dr. -Ing, Gisbert Spieles, the Director of Process Development at Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC., visited the GISW to explain biochemical measurement techniques and describe some innovative products of his company.
Dr. Spieles graduated from RWTH Aachen University in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, one of the most prestigious schools in the field of science and technology in all of Europe. He has been working with Meso Scale Diagnostics in Rockville, MD since 2003.
The presentation covered measuring techniques his firm developed for important procedures and biological molecules. For example, Dr. Spieles showed us how blood sugar levels can be easily measured (Glycaemia), which provides a basis for determining quickly the Insulin supplement needed for a person with diabetes. Insulin, a peptide hormone that helps blood sugar enter the body’s cells to be used for energy, can then be administered in the right amount. This is just one example of different kinds of measurement needed and how they can help many people.
Dr. Spieles succeeded in making a rather complicated topic clear and easily understandable. I particularly liked the fact that we were allowed to ask questions during the presentation and were rewarded with chocolate tossed to us in the audience. We were also able to handle some of the measuring instruments, like a blood sugar tester, and to examine them closely.
Overall, I would say that we learned a lot of new things, on a topic most of us were only mildly aware of prior to the presentation - specifically how important correct measurements of biological molecules are in everyday life. The lecture was fun to attend and I can’t wait for the next one on March 1st.
Anneliese R. (9b)
