Water Main Break
Liebe Familien,
aufgrund einer Unterbrechung einer Hauptwasserversorgungsroute wird die Deutsche Internationale Schule Washington D.C. auf unabsehbare Zeit ohne Wasser sein. Wir haben daher beschlossen, den Unterricht fr眉hzeitig zu beenden und fordern Sie auf, Ihre Kinder ab 12:15 Uhr abzuholen, wenn sie nicht mit unseren Bussen fahren.
Die Busse verlassen die Schule um 12:15 Uhr. Falls Ihre Kinder nicht mit dem Bus fahren sollen, dann melden Sie sich sofort unter 301.767.3801. Ihr Kind wird dann in der Schule betreut, bis Sie sie abholen.
Wenn ein Elternteil mehr als ein Kind abholt, halten Sie bitte Ihren Ausweis sowie eine SMS oder E-Mail der Eltern der abzuholenden Kinder bereit.
Bitte holen Sie Ihre Kinder am Haupteingang des Hauptgeb盲udes ab. Sch眉lerinnen und Sch眉ler, die in der Schule warten m眉ssen, werden von uns beaufsichtigt und betreut, bis Sie kommen, um sie abzuholen. Diese Entscheidung, den Unterricht zu beenden, richtet sich nach den f眉r 枚rtliche Schulen erlassenen Gesundheitsvorschriften.
Wir bedauern den Umstand und werden Sie weiterhin auf dem Laufenden halten.
鈥︹赌︹赌︹赌�..
Dear Families,
Due to a water main break the 海角原创 will be without water for the foreseeable future. We have decided to end classes early and request that you pick up your children starting 12:15 pm, if they are not bus riders.
The buses leave the school at 12:15 pm. If you don鈥檛 want your bus rider to take the bus today, report them immediately to 301.767.3800. Your child will then be looked after at school until you pick them up.
If one parent picks up more than one child, please be prepared to show your ID and a text message or email from the parents of the children being picked up.
Please pick up your children at the main entrance of the main building. Students who have to wait at school we will supervised and cared for until you come to pick them up. This school closing decision is congruent with health ordinances established for local schools.
We regret the circumstance and please stay tuned for further messages.
Getting Involved at GISW
When you ask a GISW parent what they consider to be the strengths of the school, inevitably they mention the community. While we enjoy great diversity in our community, the one thing we all have in common is this school and our commitment to providing the best environment for our students. Whether you are here for a few years on an expat assignment, or here permanently, we want all parents to find a way to get involved and stay engaged 鈥� it鈥檚 a great way to meet friends, particularly for new families 鈥� it provides invaluable support for the school. For over 60 years, parents, faculty, staff and students have come together around their desire to have a strong school community, and have worked together to provide the environment we all enjoy today. It鈥檚 our responsibility to continue to carry on the tradition not just for our community today, but for those who come after us as well!
Whether you are donating your time, donating your expertise, or donating funds, all contributions are valuable to GISW and we appreciate your generosity.
There are many ways to participate, and we invite you to consider what鈥檚 best for you!
Friends of the 海角原创
The FRIENDS were founded in 1969 and are the oldest volunteer and fundraising group at the 海角原创 (GISW). The FRIENDS have supported students and their families, faculty, and staff by sponsoring GISW community events and funding countless projects over the past 50 years. The FRIENDS are a 100% volunteer organization. Year after year, the FRIENDS organize fun, motivated teams of dedicated volunteers who fundraise to finance student programs and activities (K through 12th Grade) that cannot be funded from the GISW budget.
Many families and staff at the GISW are FRIENDS members, which provides a voice in our membership meetings and a vote in electing the FRIENDS board. Please note that Membership in the FRIENDS differs from the German School Society / Deutscher Schulverein Membership - FRIENDS membership dues go to support our projects for students and count as a charitable donation for tax purposes.
As support and participation from the community is essential to the FRIENDS' success, please consider becoming a member of the FRIENDS forThe more members we have, the more we can achieve together for our GISW community!
Contact: friends@giswashington.org
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Partner Families 鈥� NEWBEES
As part of GISW鈥檚 program to welcome new families (NEWBEES) to the school, we look for volunteers to be partner families. A partner family is paired with a new family, based loosely on age of children, language, etc. New families can turn to their partner family for basic questions and an introduction to GISW life. We invite NEWBEES and their partner families to events in the beginning of the year, and ongoing NEWBEES breakfasts, at school and throughout nearby neighborhoods, to help everyone feel welcomed and find their way during those sometimes challenging first few months.
Contact: newbees@giswashington.org
Parent Council
As part of the school鈥檚 infrastructure, there is a Parent Council comprised of two representatives from each homeroom (typically 2 homerooms per grade). The representatives are elected during Parent Night at the beginning of each school year and act as a liaison between the parent community and school administration. They bring forward concerns, as necessary, and also relay important information from school administrators and the Board, maintain class fund accounts for social events, and work with the teachers as necessary. Each year, the SEBR elects a chairperson and a deputy chairperson, who are supported by other SEBR members and subcommittees.
Contact: elternbeirat@giswashington.org
Other volunteer opportunities
Throughout the year, there are many other opportunities to raise your hand and volunteer. Working a shift at the Oktoberfest, chaperoning with a class field trip, assisting with a sports team or drama performance, or helping in our school鈥檚 pollinator garden - we welcome parental involvement!
We are fortunate to have a vibrant school with a wide array of events and activities for all. Your participation in the life of the community contributes in such an important way, and we are grateful to all who join in.
Please keep an eye out for volunteer opportunities that are being promoted in the Wednesday Mail.