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.
Visit of Authentic STEM Official Strengthens GISW’s Role
On Tuesday, March 28th, the German International School Washington (GISW) enjoyed hosting Sylvie Nelson, Co-Director of the Authentic STEM Project. In attendance were students from GISW's Solver teams, the Head of School, Carsten Apsel, the STEM coordinator, Steffi Colopy, and Andreas Haider, the science teacher who oversees the project on site.
During the visit, there was a lively exchange of ideas, and the students had the opportunity to share their new experiences. They discussed how they are benefiting from the Authentic STEM project, how far they have progressed in finding solutions to their respective projects, what problems they still need to solve, how they perceive the project as a whole, and how important it is to be able to apply what they have learned in class to real-life problems.
Ms. Nelson is Executive Director of the North Country Workforce Development Board in upstate New York. She described her personal connection to the project. All participants were inspired by the visit and the exchange. It became clear how active GISW is in the STEM field and what important work is being done right here, right now.
Andreas Haider
Project Supervisor
