ISSUE 642/December 11, 2025 | | Enrichment Classes & Kinderclub Reminders | |
Fall Enrichment Classes will end on Friday, December 12th. Please plan ahead for the final week before Winter Break. If you anticipate needing Drop-In Aftercare during that time, you may request it via email to kinderclub@tcgis.org.
January Kinderclub & Winter Enrichment Registration
Registration for January Kinderclub bookings (via Regpack) and Winter Enrichment Classes (1/5–3/27) (via the Infinite Campus Store) will be open December 10th–17th.
| Our Students Go to Outdoor Recess: Please Send Winter Gear | | |
As long as temperatures including wind chill permit, we will have outdoor recess. Please send winter gear with your student every day to be able to participate. Students can bring clothes on a daily basis or keep a pair in their locker to make sure they are prepared for cold temperatures or snow. To go outside students need:
- Winter jacket
- Snow Pants in Elementary school.
- Hat
- Gloves
Please LABEL every item - sharpie, white pen, sticker work really well.
Consider sending a change of clothes since our younger students might get wet playing in the snow or not make it to the bathroom in time with all the extra gear to take off.
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We are offering a sports sampler for our 4th grade students in winter and spring 2026. The students will get to know several middle school coaches as well as the various sports that we offer to our middle schoolers through TCGIS Athletics.
Sign up for our sports sampler on January 15-31 on Infinite Campus (school store).There are two sessions with a limit of 20 students per session (calendar). Each session will cost $100 for the five-week sports sampler. Please register for only one session right now, and allow others an opportunity to sign up. We will announce any extra spots available on February 1, and if you are interested in a second session at that time, you will be welcome to sign up for two sessions.
| Athletic Coaches for Spring 2025 | |
We are looking for volleyball coaches for our spring season (February - May) for our 5th/6th grade and our 7th/8th grade teams and outdoor track-and-field coaches for late March through early June. For more information, check out our website and our Athletics Handbook. We will begin reviewing candidates immediately after winter break. With questions, email Athletic Director Tabisz.
| Festival of Cultures Table Hosts Needed | |
Would you have something special to share about your culture? Help us make Festival of Cultures a success! The event is only able to run with table host volunteers - We are looking for more table hosts, fill out the form here.
| TCGIS Summer 2026 - Calling All Summer Camp Leads & Counselors. | |
We are currently planning TCGIS Summer Camps 2026, and I want to invite YOU to be part of creating a memorable, enriching summer for our students! We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated community members to join our team in the following roles:
To help us with planning, please take a moment to fill out the above interest surveys by Friday, December 19th.
Your participation whether as staff or simply by sharing your interest helps us shape a strong, engaging program for all families. Thank you for being such an important part of the TCGIS community. We look forward to a fantastic summer ahead!
| Reminder: NO Caffeinated Drinks for Students | |
According to Section 10 of our Family Handbook, caffeinated beverages are not permitted for students. This includes Bubblr, energy drinks, sodas, and any other drink containing caffeine. If a student is seen with one of these beverages, it will be confiscated.
| Intern Gifts - TCGIS Parent Led Fundraiser | |
A message from TCGIS Parent, Monica K: As a fellow parent, I'm organizing a $5+ per family drive for the Interns here at TCGIS (there are 9 of them) for the holidays. TCIGS has 9 interns supporting the school through mid-Jan & this is a parent led way to show gratitude for all they've accomplished... THANKS to many of you who have already donated when this kicked off!
How to contribute:
-- send $5+ to @Monica-Komomua on Venmo & note: INTERNS
-- last 4 digits of phone: 4357
-- contribution window: Dec 3-15
Monica K. will deliver to the TCGIC office the morning of 12/15 (Monday)... Thank you for your kindness and helping celebrate the interns who make such a positive impact!
| Meet the new Spring Interns | I'm happy to be able to introduce you to our new group of interns starting in the second semester in February at TCGIS. They are in their last steps of getting their visa approved, booking their flights and shopping for Minnesota winters. They will find out about their mentors and host families before winter break to connect before they arrive here in late January. Lea, Zoe and Anne- Sophie will support in our Elementary School grades and Jenny is our only Middle School intern for the next semester. For spring all our host family needs are met, but we have around 9 interns looking forward to join us for next years fall semester or for a whole year. If you would like to welcome one of our interns in your home, check out our family resources on our website, where you can also find the host family application form. | Please take a moment to provide feedback in order to help inform calendar priorities for the 2026-27 TCGIS calendar. | Conference Format Feedback Form | We are hoping to understand the preferences and feedback of parents/guardians regarding virtual or in-person and daytime or evening conferences. Please take this quick survey to help us plan for future conferences. Thank you! | Parent Council Update - Neighborhood Busing | |
At this week's December meeting, representatives from the Warrendale neighborhood presented their understanding of the Metropolitan Council's proposed H Line Rapid Transit busline to the Parent Council. Currently planned to replace the 3A bus, they are asking the Metropolitan Council to consider adjusting the route to avoid the tight, and sometimes congested stretch of Chatsworth Street to Van Slyke Ave.
Their main goal is to let parents know about these proposed changes, as it affects the neighborhood around our school. There is a public district 10 meeting on December 17th if you are interested in attending to learn more and voice your opinions. See the neighborhood presentation here and letter to Metropolitan Council here.
| | Cozy up for a Good Cause! | |
Support TCGIS and stay cozy this winter with our exclusive PTO fleece blankets — made in the USA, super soft, and perfectly sized at 50 x 60 inches for snuggles, games, or gifts.
Only $35 each, these custom blankets are awesome holiday gifts AND help us to do good for our school. Each blanket gives $10 directly to our PTO to fund Teacher Appreciation Week, coffee, and lunches for our amazing TCGIS team. We deliver to your student in school OR to the office with your name on it (so you can pick it up as a surprise). Order yours today!
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We all love to show appreciation to the incredibly hard working teachers and staff at TCGIS. If you are looking for ideas - we have a resource for you! We’ve compiled a list of “favorite things” for each of them - from treats they enjoy, stores they shop, to classroom supplies they covet. We also have their birthday information! Check out the list here.
| | Note: If you don't see the calendar at the end of your Rundbrief, the message has been clipped and you must click "View entire message" to read the entire Rundbrief. Danke! | | Nomination Subcommittee Volunteers | We are still looking for a parent or two to help the Nomination Subcommittee this school year. We meet a few times based on availability to recruit nominations for the School Board, which includes talking to interested parties and/or thinking of people who would be great nominees. If you’re interested in helping the Board or have questions, please email Emily Albers. Thanks! | Festival of Cultures Planning Committee | | |
We are looking to build a planning committee for this year's Festival of Cultures. This group will meet in December and January to plan and prepare for February's Festival of Cultures. Reach out to Assistant Principal Catherine Radecki if you are interested!
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School Board (Schulvorstand) Announcements
| | Upcoming School Board & Committee Meetings | |
- Finance Committee Meeting: Tue, Jan 6th, 6:30-8:00pm Meets
- Fundraising Committee Meeting: Tue, Jan 13th, 6:30-7:30 Meets
- Governance Committee Meeting: Mon, Jan 19th, 4:30-6:00pm Meets
- Board Meeting: Thur, Jan 22nd, 6:30-9:30pm in Room 100 or Zoom
| | European Christmas Market | | |
A free holiday event held each Christmas season, the European Christmas Market is the most authentic traditional holiday market of its kind in Minnesota. Market Schedule:
- Open weekends November 28-December 21.
- Monday – Thursday: Closed
- Friday: 3 – 9 PM
- Saturday: 11 – 9 PM
- Sunday: 11 – 6 PM
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Dec 22 - Jan 2 - Winter Break | | | | | |
