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.

Survey Group

Evaluating current pedagogical programs and monitoring the effectiveness of actions taken are essential for school development and management of the quality of schools abroad (Auslandsschulqualitätsmanagement, AQM). However, preparing, conducting, evaluating and publishing a survey doesn’t only require expertise but also a certain degree of planning with regards to the parties involved as well as mutual respect and cooperation.

When a survey is to be conducted at the GISW, the survey group, which represents the stakeholders and the departments of the school community, should be asked to do so. The survey group is responsible for the preparation, execution, evaluation and publication of school-related surveys. Only the Steering Committee, in cooperation with the Head of School, may task the survey group with conducting a survey.

The survey group is led by Dr. Akima Hamandia-Güldenberg (ahgueldenberg@giswashington.org).

 

Surveys at the GISW and timeline

  1. 360-Degree Survey: The entirety of the school community – students, teachers, parents and administration – are asked to participate in 360-Degree Surveys. 360-Degree Surveys are conducted every other year.
  2. Pre-Abitur Survey: Every year we ask our eleventh-graders to participate in a survey regarding the preparation for the German International Abitur.
  3. Focus Surveys: These surveys have specific topics regarding urgent issues. They can be conducted at any time within the school community.