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.
Extracurricular STEM / MINT Program
The GISW offers a range of extracurricular science-focused activities, tailored to the individual interests of our students. Participating in clubs, class and school projects, as well as programs designed and led by external experts, students are able to greatly broaden the knowledge while strengthening their STEM/MINT education. These activities often include students of different ages as well as from different academic departments collaborating on the same program; among several benefits, this peer-to-peer learning fosters a mature sense of teamwork and collaborative research.
At off-campus events, rigorous academic concepts are coupled with real-world lessons as students participate in initiatives with other schools, national academic institutions, science festivals, university research labs or at technical facilities in and around Washington D.C.
The GISW takes full and regular advantage of its location within one of the world’s premier science and technology communities.