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.
News from the Latin Department
Photo: v.l.n.r.: Leonhard L., Malka E.. Not in the photo: Emilia A.
This year again, students of our GISW have successfully passed the Latinum exam or have acquired the Latinum through continuous Latin lessons.
As an "Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule ", GISW is proud that students have taken on this demanding challenge and passed with flying colors.
We congratulate them!
Michael Huber
Head of Latin Department and subject teacher
Information about the Latinum:
What is the Latinum?
The Latinum is a proof of excellent Latin language skills: "The awarding of the Latinum confirms the ability to comprehend original Latin texts in the linguistic level of difficulty of more demanding passages (related to areas of political speech, philosophy and historiography) in content, structure and statement." (Agreement on the Latinum and the Graecum, resolution of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany of 22.09.2005).
The Latinum is valid in conjunction with the certificate of general qualification for university entrance.
Why the Latinum?
At some universities, Latinum or knowledge of Latin is a prerequisite for certain courses of study, e.g.: humanities subjects in Germany, European languages in Switzerland, human medicine and dentistry in Austria, to name but a few. Admission varies from university to university.
And why Latin?
Especially with the current mechanization of our world, Latin lessons help to focus again on the human being, on needs, on meaning, on emotions and understanding. In addition, logical thinking is trained in the analytical area. Competences about grammar and structure of language, rhetoric and effect of speeches are trained. And it is fun!
