ISSUE 608/February 13, 2025 | |
Message from the Executive Director | |
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Liebe TCGIS Gemeinschaft / Dear TCGIS Community,
Maskenball is at GAI this year on March 22 and we will be celebrating our whole inclusive community. The theme will be "Clue". Game, movie, pick your favorite reference and join us for the gala. Dress up fancy and come support our teaching team at TCGIS by joining us for our biggest fundraiser gala of the year.
They are also hosting Bingo and Pizza on Feb 22. Sign up to join us for an awesome evening of pure fun and prizes!
Elizabeth Zehnpfennig, Executive Director
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Reminder: No School Tomorrow, Front Office Closed 12:30-4:00 | |
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This is a reminder that there is no school tomorrow (2/14).The front office will be open from 8:00-12:30 on the Professional Development Day this Friday, 2/14, and closed from 12:30-4:00 PM. Kinderclub will still be available at 651-999-3707. Any messages for the office can be sent to info@tcgis.org. Thank you for your flexibility!
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The Festival of Cultures Is Next Week on Feb 20! | |
The 3rd annual TCGIS Festival of Cultures is coming up quick on Thursday, February 20 from 5:30 – 7:30pm.
This event is free and open to the public so bring your friends for cultural performances and experiences!
We're accepting donations at this event to help cover the cost of our incredible performers. A $5 donation per person is recommended. Skip the hassle of cash—donate online today!
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Valentines Day Kaffeeklatsch & Morgenkreis is next week! | |
Join us for some Valentine's fun on Friday, Feb. 21 from 8:00-9:00 a.m. We’ll meet in the foyer for coffee and treats and then head to classrooms for festive Morgenkreis activities. TCGIS Kaffeeklatsch gatherings are a wonderful way to connect with fellow families and get a sneak peek into your student’s classroom–we hope you will join us!
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Our annual bookmark contest has the theme: Leseplätze - This is where I read. Students received a paper template and can create a bookmark by drawing, coloring or digitally designing a bookmark that fits the theme. All bookmarks need to be handed back to homeroom/advisory teacher or the TCGIS library by Friday, Feb 21st at 3PM. | |
Celebrate TCGIS Teachers & Staff! | |
Each February, the TCGIS Board of Directors is honored to recognize TCGIS teachers and staff members who are celebrating 3, 5, 10, 15 and 20(!) year anniversaries with our school. Please take a moment to share your well wishes and memories with this year's honorees by FRIDAY, FEB. 21. | |
MS Dance Theme: Valentine's Day | |
The students have chosen the theme Valentine's Day for their dance on Feb, 28th. Tickets are $5 and on sale now in our online school store.
- 5/6th grade Dance is from 6:00-7:15 pm
- 7/8th grade dance is from 7:30-9:00 pm
Send your student with a coat as they may wait outside for a few minutes. Coat check will be available. Our Capstone students will have a bake/snack sale to support their trip. Students can bring a few dollars along to buy a snack. Snacks must be eaten in the cafeteria.
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TCGIS Summer Camps 2025 registration is now open! For information and registration go to our website. If you need any assistance with your booking, please reach out to Deysi Gerding-Futagaki before making any payments.
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TCGIS Is in Need of Tissues! | |
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Viruses are still in our hallways and TCGIS has run out of tissues. Please bring in any donations to the front office or send them to school with your student. Danke!!!
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Spring Session Enrichment Classes - Seeking Class Leaders! | |
Consider this an invitation to think about leading an after school Enrichment Class this spring! We are interested in all sorts of concepts for activities, and are extra interested in someone who can lead a chess club/class; if you enjoy chess and want to share it with TCGIS students after school, we would love to hear from you! If you have any questions about TCGIS Enrichment Classes, or if you would like to inquire about leading an Enrichment Class, click here for details and please email Mangan if interested! | |
If you are arriving late with your student, or picking up early, please be sure to close the gate on the playground behind you! While it does not latch, simply having the gate shut provides an important safety aspect for our students and teachers. While our teachers work hard to remind students where they may and may not be during recess, we need your help to limit the temptation that an open gate creates! Thank you for supporting the safety of our community! | |
Headphones Needed for 3rd-8th Graders! | |
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Headphones are an essential school supply for certain lessons and standardized testing. Please check with your 3rd-8th grader to ensure they have a set of non-Bluetooth, wired headphones or earbuds at school. We have a small number of loaners available, but they are in high demand and running out quickly. Thank you for your support!
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8th Grade Families--Graduation Team Needed for Class of 2025 | |
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it is time to begin to plan the Class of 2025's graduation. If you are interested in helping the TCGIS staff plan this year's graduation ceremony, please email Frau Zehnpfennig.
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Expectations for MS Athletes | |
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Expectations for Athletes: Middle school athletes registered on a basketball or volleyball team should report directly to the gym after school on practice and game days. Athletes should stay in the gym until the practice begins (3:30pm) or games begin (4:30pm) and are under supervision of the coach. On game days, athletes can assist the coach at setting up for the game. Once the gym is prepared, the athletes may practice in the gym until the games start.
All students who are NOT on the team may NOT remain at TCGIS during this time, unless they are registered and remain with Kinderclub until parents / guardians sign them out. Siblings of athletes may NOT wander the hallways before, during or after athletic events at TCGIS. All students not enrolled in Kinderclub must leave the school and may return for the games at 4:30 PM.
Parents / Guardians are responsible for their children and youth at all TCGIS athletic events. Spectators of all ages must remain on the bleachers in the gym, may use the bathrooms across from the gym, or exit the school building. We do not allow spectators to hang out in the TCGIS hallways, including the gym hallway, during athletic events.
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Watch Holstein Kiel play Minnesota United with your TCGIS friends! | |
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Join Twin Cities German Immersion School at Allianz Field when Minnesota United FC takes on Holstein Kiel, from the German Bundesliga! Discounted tickets are available while supplies last, and they cannot be resold online. All sales are final. We’re excited to organize this again for our community!
What: Minnesota United FC versus Holstein Kiel
When: Monday, July 7th at 7:00pm
Where: Allianz Field, St. Paul
Tickets average $33, 36, 44 (after fees). Click here to purchase your discounted tickets.
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It's Scholastic Book Fair time! March 3-7th from 3:30-5:15, come look at new titles from Scholastic! Located in room 104 near the drama room!
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Sign up for FREE PIZZA PARTY AND BINGO: SATURDAY February 22 at 5pm at the TCGIS cafeteria. We will host our super short (5 minutes) PTO meeting and then we will host FREE bingo for the whole family! Sign up so we know how much pizza to order!
Shhhhh: We aren't advertising it yet but there MAY be an EARLY signup link to Maskenball this year at GAI, with a secret early bird ticket price... shhhhhh
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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! | |
Volunteer at the Festival of Cultures | |
School Board (Schulvorstand) Announcements
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Apply to Join the TCGIS School Board! | |
If you’re looking for a meaningful way to make a difference at our school, consider serving on the TCGIS Board. The TCGIS Board is accepting applications or nominations for an appointment of a new parent, teacher or community member to serve the remainder of SY24-25 through SY26-27. The TCGIS Board is a nine-member volunteer body that works collaboratively with school leaders to provide strategic oversight of our school’s operations, finances, policies and more. Visit our website or email Board Chair Kersten Reich to learn more. | |
Upcoming School Board & Committee Meetings | |
- Rescheduled!! Governance Meeting: Wednesday, February 19th at 5:00 pm on Google Meets. Highlights include the Cell Phone Policy, Lead Policy, and SpEd Purchases to name a few.
- Committee of the Whole Meeting: Thursday, February 13 at 6:30 p.m. in person at TCGIS
- Board Meeting: Wednesday, February 26 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 100 or on Zoom
- Finance Committee Meeting: Tuesday, March 4 at 12:30 p.m. on Zoom
- Committee of the Whole Meeting: Thursday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. in person at TCGIS
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Register for Fastpitch Softball! | |
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Register today for Roseville Area Fastpitch!
We offer fastpitch programs for ages 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, and 18U.
Practices (2-3x per week) are held at the various fields across Roseville, MN.
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