ISSUE 604/January 16, 2025 | |
Infinite Campus Grades and Comments Closed | |
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Access to grades and comments in Infinite Campus will be closed January 24th-Feb 5th while teachers finalize first semester grades. Once access to grades and comments reopens, please follow the steps here to access your child(ren)'s report card.
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Seeking High School Alumni for Panel Night | |
Do you have a high schooler who attended TCGIS? We are hosting a virtual panel for our 8th grade students and families on Tuesday, January 21st and are looking for more high schooler participants! We currently have representation from Central High School. If your child attends another local high school and is interested in participating, please contact Assistant Principal Catherine Radecki. | |
The 2025-2026 Enrollment Application Closes Soon! | |
Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year will close on January 31, 2025! If you have a NEW student who will attend TCGIS in the 2025-2026 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! | |
After School Activity Pickup | |
Please note, the pickup location for after school activities (e.g Kinderclub, Enrichment Classes, Music Lessons w/ Vienna Community Arts) is the Como Avenue entrance, door 6 (on the south side of the building).
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Judges needed for History Day! | |
Frau Schlee and Herr Brentlinger are in need of judges for TCGIS History Day 2025! The school contest will be held during the school day on Wednesday, February 12. Judges will be needed the entire school day from 7:45am to around 3:00pm. Breaks and snacks will be provided, but judges will be responsible for providing their own lunch. You do not need to be a Middle School parent, or have experience with history or History Day to be a judge! Everyone is welcome. Training materials and one virtual training session will be provided ahead of the contest. A background check is also required.
For any 6th-8th grade families worried about a conflict of interest; it will be arranged so you are not judging your own child. If you would like to be a judge, please email Frau Schlee. We need at least 16 judges this year, so thank you for considering this awesome opportunity to support our students!
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Sweeney Nawi/Science Supplies Needed | 6th graders are starting to learn about hurricanes in Nawi. As part of our hands on learning, we will build hurricane towers out of minimal supplies and test our construction by exposing these crafted towers to different levels of wind speeds. I would like to ask for assistance in obtaining building materials: chop sticks, small wooden sticks, popsicle sticks, wine corks other bottle corks, disposable straws, stir sticks, or similar are needed. If you have any to share please drop them of for SWEENEY in the front office or have your child deliver items to science room 313. Thank you, Frau Sweeney. (Tooth picks will not work for this craft project. Plastic bottle caps are not needed) | |
Central High School Open House February 12th | |
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Central High School in the Saint Paul School district, where our immersion track continues for 9-12, is having their open house on February 12th from 5:30-7:30 pm. They historically have an extra 30 minutes before that for TCGIS families. They will be reaching out with confirmation on that soon. Our students can automatically enroll in SPPS to attend Central due to our MOU with the district regardless of where the student lives. Enrollment is currently open and will close February 14th. Enrollment can only be guaranteed if you apply before this deadline. See this website for more information. Email Catherine Radecki or Elizabeth Zehnpfennig with questions.
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Please join us from on Sunday, January 26th from 12-2 to celebrate Winter Carnival. We will meet at the Vulcan Snow Park at the State Fair Grounds. Look for us near the warming tent at the north end. More information can be found here.
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Register for Spring & Summer Sports | |
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Sign up for our spring & 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. 4th graders are welcome to register for summer track-and-field 2025. Click for full message.
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Several athletes and families have been asking for sport-specific t-shirts, and we have set up an online store through Innovative Graphics. The store will be open starting Friday, January 10, until Sunday, January 19, 2025. The t-shirts will be delivered to TCGIS by February 14. In addition to the online store with Innovative Graphics, we have many items for sale through Infinite Campus (School Store), including hoodies, sweatpants, beanies, and more. Check them out here.
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On Sunday, January 26th from 2:00 - 4:00 PM in the TCGIS Cafeteria. Led by our local and talented group art coach Courtney Veszi, we will paint along to create epic masterpieces that you can bring home with you and display on your wall. WITH COOKIES. Om nom nom. Space is limited, so sign up today!
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On Tuesday, February 11th from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM in the TCGIS Cafeteria, local author Drew Brockington (Catstronauts, Waffles & Pancake) will teach us how a graphic novel is created, how doodles can inspire stories, and how to make our own graphic novels. He will teach us how to draw a character, and we get to ask questions and get our books signed!
He will sell books on site after the event. Bring drawing paper and pencils and prepare for fun. Our PTO will provide pizza. Learn more and sign-up for the event.
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Do you love music? Have some equipment? Want to DJ a really awesome event? We are looking for a DJ for our Maskenball Gala on March 22nd. If you are interested or know someone who is - email us.
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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 a parent for the Nomination Subcommittee! | |
The nomination subcommittee is looking for a parent to join us in helping run our election this upcoming spring! We meet only a few times throughout the remainder of the year, but our role is crucial in helping recruit and find candidates for the School Board election! Email Emily Albers if you’re interested! | |
School Board (Schulvorstand) Announcements
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Looking for a fun evening out with fellow TCGIS families and friends? Then join the TCGIS Board for its SmorgasBOARD event on Saturday, January 25 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. There will be loads of good food, great company and best of all, ticket purchases support the TCGIS PTO! Only a few spots remain, so purchase your ticket TODAY!
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Upcoming School Board & Committee Meetings | |
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Fundraising Committee Meeting: Tues, Jan 21 at 12:30pm on Google Meet
Board Meeting: Thurs, Jan 30 at 6:30pm in Room 100 and on Zoom
Finance Committee Meeting: Tues, Feb 4 at 6:30 pm on Zoom
Governance Committee Meeting: Mon, Feb 10 at 4:30 pm on Google Meet
Fundraising Committee Meeting: Tues, Feb 11 at 12:30pm on Google Meet
Committee of the Whole Meeting: Thurs, Feb 13 at 6:30pm in person at TCGIS
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Urban Expedition at the Landmark Center | |
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Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition program provides families with an opportunity to learn about the world right here in Saint Paul’s own backyard. In its 21st season in 2025, five individual programs will provide authentic cultural experiences that include music, dance, crafts, and traditions from different destination countries.
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