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.
National Latin Exam
Optime nobis evenit!
Latin students of the GISW received 6 gold medals, 4 silver medals and many other awards at this year’s National Latin Exam (NLE)
On March 11, 2020, shortly before the closure of the school, our Latin students from grades 7 – 12 participated for the fourth time at the National Latin Exam. The NLE is organized by the American Classical League and the National Junior Classical League; its philosophy is predicated on providing every Latin student the opportunity to experience a sense of personal accomplishment and success in his study of the Latin language and culture. Students participate at different levels, depending on their grade and level of progress; an additional challenge for our students lies in the fact that the NLE is administered in English, whereas the language of instruction in all Latin classes at the GISW is predominantly German.
Although this year’s conditions, with a high number of parallel exams and the approaching coronavirus, were probably more challenging than in previous years, our students have performed extraordinarily well and set a new record in medals awarded (measured in relation to the overall number of participants). We are therefore especially proud to announce our winners at this year’s National Latin Exam:
Gold Medal (Summa Cum Laude)
Level III Pia E.
Level I Sarah D., Thomas G., Sophia D., Sophia G., Isabella W.
For the second time in a row, Sarah D. has achieved a “perfect paper” with 40 out of 40 points!
Silver Medal (Maxima Cum Laude)
Level II Johannes L.
Level I Rachel E., Barney R., Emma S.
Certificate “Magna Cum Laude”
Level II Natalie P., Valerie K.
Certificate „Cum Laude“
Level II Aliana B.
Level I Linnea D., Lukas H.
Purple Ribbon, Outstanding Achievement Certificate
Intro Eliza B., Helene E., Malka E., Ariane Rh., Johanna v. N., Francesca R.
Achievement Certificate
Intro Dora B.
We congratulate all participants and winners, and we are proud of their outstanding achievement!
