PLAN B (MCPS Code Yellow)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025
Montgomery County Schools decided to open late today, therefore the GISW is running on Plan B.
- Classes start at 9:55 am.
- Morning buses pick up students later and follow the Plan B bus schedule.
- Afternoon Program and Extended Care take place as scheduled.
- All afternoon and evening events take place as scheduled.
Please be aware that in the event of worsening conditions, Montgomery County's decision regarding school closures may be reevaluated at 7 am, possibly resulting in a full-day closure.
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Nachdem Montgomery County heute einen verspäteten Unterrichtsbeginn beschlossen hat gilt an der GISW Plan B.
- Der Unterricht beginnt um 9:55 Uhr.
- Die Schulbusse fahren morgens später und folgen dem Plan B Buszeitplan.
- Das Nachmittagsprogramm und die Spätbetreuung finden statt.
- Alle Nachmittags- und Abendveranstaltungen finden statt.
Bitte beachten Sie, dass im Falle einer Verschlechterung der Bedingungen die Entscheidung des Montgomery County um 7 Uhr morgens revidiert werden kann, was möglicherweise zu einer ganztägigen Schließung führt.
Science on the Rise
At the beginning of May, a series of exciting events took place on the school grounds of the GISW. In connection with the Airspace Program, students of the 12th grade physics course and members of the extracurricular course “Science for Experts” organized several activities for younger students.
Observed by many students during a lunch break, a helium-filled balloon was sent 30 meters into the air. It was loaded with sensors to measure temperature, humidity and pressure.
But that was not all: The older students presented their balloon project and had organized several hands-on activities to get the younger ones interested. Students from 4th to 6th grade learned about the process and technical aspects of the balloon project, created their own payloads and attached them to colorful balloons. Near the end their new knowledge was tested through solving mini-quizzes.
A successful lesson, where students learned from other students.
This project is part of a larger cooperation the GISW has with Nearspace, initiated by Prof. Lampkin from the University of Maryland.
by Arianna A. and Victoria P.
(AG “Science for Experts”)
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Fourth-graders design their payloads guided by older students. |
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Launch of the weather balloon |
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Done! |
