ISSUE 567/February 8, 2024 | |
Message from the Principal | |
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Liebe TCGIS Gemeinschaft / Dear TCGIS Community,
Today is full of educational excitement at TCGIS.
Elementary students were learning how Karneval or Fasching is often celebrated in German-speaking countries. Class parties, parades and costumes were part of the fun.
Our 6th-8th graders presented their hard work on History Day today. I was able to judge projects and was blown away by our students’ commitment and dedication to this work. Huge thanks to Ren Melk and Rachael Schlee for their work on this.
And our community is preparing for tonight’s Festival of Cultures. I hope to see you there as our families and students share their cultural heritage with our community. Much appreciation to Board Director Kevin Eberhard and Dean Catherine Radecki and the entire DBEI committee for their work to bring this special event to our school.
It’s a great day to be a part of TCGIS.
Elizabeth Zehnpfennig, Principal
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Visit the Festival of Cultures TONIGHT! | |
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The 2nd annual TCGIS Festival of Cultures is tonight from 5:30 - 7:30pm at TCGIS.
There will be:
- Engaging cultural displays represented by 20 TCGIS families
- Performances by 9 local cultural groups
- Henna artists, and
- Brick Oven Pizza, and Floyd's Donuts and Shaved Ice!
This event is free and open to the public. Bring your friends for a multicultural celebration!
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Festival of Cultures Event Volunteers | |
The Festival of Cultures planning committee is looking for volunteers to help the event run smoothly. Check out the specific tasks and times on the sign up link. The 2nd annual Festival of Cultures is on Thu, Feb. 8 from 5:30pm-7:30pm. We have invited the public to attend and it will be fun! Please sign up using this link if you are interested in volunteering. Thank you in advance! | |
Valentine's Day Kaffeeklatsch - next Wednesday! | |
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On Wednesday, February 14th 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 am we will have a Valentines Day Kaffeeklatsch! Parents/guardians are invited to join us for coffee and sweets. See you there!
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The School Board will once again publicly recognize and celebrate TCGIS colleagues with multiple years of service at the February 29 Board meeting. The Board will present awards to commemorate milestones of 3, 5, and 10 years of service!
We invite you to congratulate the honorees with a personal written message on this form by February 15. You may also submit pictures of the honorees’ time at TCGIS. All well-wishes from colleagues and families will be shared with the honorees along with their awards. Please feel free to sign one, several, or all! Thank you for helping us celebrate these incredible milestones!
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Infinite Campus Grades and Comments Now Open! | |
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Access to grades and comments are open! Please follow the steps here to access your child(ren)'s report card.
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Please Welcome our Spring Interns! | |
On Monday we welcomed 5 new interns to TCGIS! Fabi, Jana, Josie, Laura and Shishi join our full-year interns, Tom and Nico, and will be joined by an 8th intern, Laureen, who arrives on Feb. 20. They are eager to meet you - read their individual introductions here. Please introduce yourself when you see them!
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L to R: Tom Kühn, Fabian Tauer, Jana Wilhlem, Josie Staats, Laura Albrecht, Shishi Imboden;
not pictured: Nico Betzenbichler and Laureen Böhm | |
Classroom needs for 7th and 8th grade | |
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Welcoming donations of: tape, glue sticks, colored paper, and a stapler. Please drop donations off in the front office, with attention to Ren Melk.
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No After-School band on Feb. 22 | |
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There will be no after school band on Feb. 22. There WILL be lessons throughout the day as usual. Please make alternate pick up arrangements for students that day.
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The 2024-2025 Enrollment Application Closes Soon! | |
Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year will close on February 23, 2024! If you have a NEW student who will attend TCGIS in the 2024-2025 school year, please submit an application for admission online or by mailing a paper application. Currently-enrolled students do not need to reapply. You can check whether or not you’ve already submitted an application by emailing enrollment@tcgis.org. Please also share the application with any families who may be looking for schools for next year! | |
Winter Screening is almost here! | |
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Universal screening for all students will begin on Monday, February 5th and will continue until Friday, February 16th.
Universal screening is an important part of our multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) framework at TCGIS. It allows us to identify those students who are on-track to meet grade-level standards in reading and math, and also to identify those students who may need some additional support to meet grade-level goals by the end of the year. Click here to learn more.
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Auto-Announce Feature for Van Slyke Car Pick-Up | |
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TCGIS families using Van Slyke Car Pick-Up can now use the auto-announce feature on PikMyKid. This feature announces you automatically in the app when you arrive at school to pick up your child(ren). It is hands-free and will help save time and increase safety in the car line. Instructions for setup are available in English and Spanish. Make sure to set your location permissions to “always on”, and not only while in the app - otherwise the auto-announce will not work. Email info@tcgis.org with any questions!
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Save the Date - Middle School Dance: Fri., Feb. 23 | |
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The next Middle School dance will be Friday, February 23rd. There will be a DJ and snacks for purchase. Stay tuned for more info!
- 5th-6th grade 6:00-7:15
- 7th-8th grade 7:30-9:00
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Looking for a job? We have openings!
We are currently hiring:
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Coaches Wanted for Outdoor Track-and-Field! | |
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The Twin Cities German Immersion School (TCGIS) is looking for 1-2 assistant coaches for Outdoor Track-and-Field, preferably with experience in jumping, sprinting and/or hurdling.
The season starts at the end of March and runs through early June. Practices are on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays with several meets throughout the season. Click here for more info.
| Register for TCGIS Spring and Summer Sports: Volleyball, Outdoor Track-and-Field and Summer Track! | |
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Sign up for our spring and summer sports on February 1-15 on Infinite Campus (school store). Please be respectful of the time and efforts our coaches and athletic director put into the sports program by signing up during the registration window. There is a $50 late fee for registrations after February 15.
Volleyball will start on Monday, February 26, and go through early May. Outdoor Track-and-Field will begin on Monday, March 25, and continue through the end of the school year. Summer Track will begin the first full week of summer vacation and go until the end of July 2024.
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We're looking for some volunteers who are looking for some fun. We need help organizing Maskenball and the Silent and Art Auctions. Please email us at tcgispto@gmail.com
Epic Sledding has been postponed - we need some snow! As soon as it arrives, we will reschedule.
The Spring Plant sale and Driven Coffee fundraisers are set to start on February 15th. Get some coffee going and get those gardens planned!
Our next meeting will be Saturday, February 24th at 10am. We'll be playing Book Bingo. It's always a great time and you should join us! Light snacks are provided. Sign up here!
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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! | |
Seeking Lunchroom and Breakfast Volunteers | |
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Seeking 2 Lunchroom Volunteers:
The Food Service Team is looking for 2 Lunchroom Volunteers who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment to help with general Lunchroom Duties (assist younger students during lunch, end of session clean up), and minor kitchen support.
Time commitment: 2 hours/daily (11am~1pm). Flexible schedule.
Seeking 1-2 Breakfast Volunteers:
We are also looking for volunteers to help check in students when they arrive at school and pick up their breakfast.
Time commitment: 20-25 min (7:50-8:15am). Flexible schedule.
If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities, please contact Alex Weeding, TCGIS Food Service Coordinator.
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Parent Marketing Ambassador | |
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Do you want to get involved at TCGIS on your own time with the flexibility to do it remotely or in-person? We have the opportunity for you! We are looking for
5-10 Parent Marketing Ambassadors to help spread the word about TCGIS. It is a flexible position that is designed to be convenient for parents. Click here to learn more and to sign up!
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Playground Planning Task Force | The Campus Planning Committee is looking for additional volunteers for a Playground Planning Task Force. This group will work together to gather community feedback on playground improvements, seek professional services for playground design, create a design for the playground that can be implemented in stages. The first improvements would begin this summer if we have additional help on the committee. Meetings are held virtually, and the schedule will be determined by the group. Click here to sign up. Email Julie Alkatout with any questions. | |
School Board (Schulvorstand) Announcements
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Upcoming School Board & Committee Meetings | |
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Finance Meeting: Tues., Feb 6 - 6:30PM; Zoom
Governance Meeting: Mon., Feb. 12 - 4:30PM; Google Meet
Fundraising Meeting: Mon., Feb. 12 - 8:15AM; Google Meet
Communication Meeting: Tues., Feb. 20 - 6PM; Zoom
February Board Meeting: Thurs., Feb. 29 - 6:30PM; Room 100/Zoom
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German Summer Camp registration is open! | |
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Weekly camps for ages 5–16, July 8–August 9
Add a GAI German camp to your child’s summer fun. Our half-day week long camps (with optional extended care) immerse campers in themes such as In der Märchenwelt (into the world of fairy tales), Musiktheater (musical theater), All Things Bauen (engineering), Kinder in der Küche (cooking) and more! German beginners to bilingual children are welcome.
Learn more at gaimn.org/camps
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February 17 | 11-11:45 AM
Please join for a fun-filled storytime auf Deutsch. Children and their families will immerse themselves in stories, songs and activities that foster language skills. Free, but registration is required.
Please note: the storytime will be conducted in German and is geared towards children who have at least basic knowledge of the German language.
Learn more at gaimn.org/storytime
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Saturday, March 2–Sunday, March 3, 2024
Celebrate Scandinavian folk music with a weekend full of performances, workshops, classes, and demos at the American Swedish Institute and Cedar Cultural Center. Mark your calendars for this special celebration and stay tuned for schedule and program updates. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about a nyckelharpa or a spelmanslag, this is your chance. Click here for info.
| Roseville Raiders: Fastpitch Softball Registration | |
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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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Intercultural Engagement Opportunities | |
The board’s Diversity & Belonging committee would like to highlight upcoming events in the Twin Cities as opportunities for intercultural engagement- one of our school’s core values. Click here to learn about highlighted events! | |
Crosswalk safety at Student Pick Up | |
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It has been brought to our attention that drivers have been attempting to drive through the crosswalks while a crossing guard has extended a flag for students who are crossing. These are vehicles driven by other TCGIS families. PLEASE BE PATIENT and WAIT for the crossing guard to get every pedestrian across the road safely BEFORE attempting to drive through the crosswalk to get to your destination. We know you have important appointments to get to but injury to a pedestrian will be a tragedy for all involved. Help us keep student pick-up safe.
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Thursday, February 8
Wednesday, February 14
- Valentines Day Kaffeeklatsch
Friday, February 16
Friday, February 23
Monday, February 19
- NO SCHOOL - President's Day
Saturday, February 24
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