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.
Night of Science
This Friday, November 4th, from 4pm to 7pm, our Night of Science will be held in the Aula and Auditorium of the GISW.
The evening will highlight the collaboration between our school and the Gymnasium Höchstadt, specifically the Phase 2 results of the “Makeathon” innovative science program (https://giswashington.org/makeathon/index-engl.htm) – including students’ inventions.
The Night of Science will also feature about 15 exhibits presenting the STEM program involving the entire school, preschool through the upper school. There will be a keynote address by the Director of the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation at the National Institutes of Health. We also will have a wildlife raptor expert accompanied by three live owls, the largest in our region, and many other exhibits prepared by our students to engage children and adults of all ages.
The 12th grade will provide food and drink through a fundraiser. Please bring cash.
