ISSUE 603/January 9, 2025 | |
Message from the Executive Director | |
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Liebe TCGIS Gemeinschaft / Dear TCGIS Community,
I am excited to announce that TCGIS is cooperating with a private therapist to provide easier access to therapy for students. We know the need for therapy is great and that getting kids to and from therapy requires them to miss school. School-based therapy takes out the commute while providing students with easier access to the important therapies that are essential for some kids. Our provider, Tara Marshall, has been a licensed therapist for many years and is excited to offer this service to our students. Please see this document from the provider we are working with to learn more.
Elizabeth Zehnpfennig, Executive Director
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Festival of Cultures Table Host Interest | |
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. | |
Response Requested in Our Calendar Survey | |
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Please take a few moments to provide some feedback about the 2024-2025 school calendar in order to inform decisions for the 2025-26 calendar.
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Save the Date- TCGIS Family Ski Day | |
Save the Date for the annual TCGIS Family Ski Day at Trollhaugen on Sunday, February 2nd, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM! Whether you’re an experienced skier or want to learn, this is the perfect chance to hit the slopes with your kids and fellow TCGIS families.
Lift tickets are $26, and equipment rentals are available for $25. Plus, there’s a free "Learn to Ski" lesson. For those looking for a full day of skiing, full day lift tickets are also available: $47 for youth (18 & under) and $49 for adults. We look forward to seeing you there for an afternoon of skiing and fun! Stay tuned for more details.
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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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We are still looking for the Tonie figures that disappeared last month. They were a generous donation, and we hope they will be returned to the library soon. Email the library with any information!
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Summer Camps 2025 - Parent Interest Survey | |
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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A Message from the TCGIS Firearm Safety Group | |
As we head into 2025, the TCGIS Parents for Firearm Safety Group would like to reach out to you again to ask you to continue rigorous firearm safety practices in your home and in homes that your children visit (lock away firearms unloaded; lock away ammunition separately; do not share lock codes or keys with minors; ask about firearm storage practices in homes that your children visit). The full message can be seen here. Let’s continue to keep our school community safe.
Thank you and a safe New Year,
The TCGIS Parents for Firearm Safety Group
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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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Join the Board for a delicious Smorgasbord! 8 spots left | |
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Join the TCGIS Board and Executive Director Zehnpfennig for an evening of food and fellowship on Jan 25th! This intimate social gathering, hosted by the Zehnpfennig family, will include a robust offering of delicious snack boards, savory appetizers and beverages provided by the TCGIS Board. You won't want to miss this festive evening, so purchase your ticket while you can!
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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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Upcoming School Board & Committee Meetings | |
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Committee of the Whole Meeting: Thurs, January 9 at 6:30pm in person at TCGIS
Governance Committee Meeting: Mon, January 13 at 4:30 pm on Meets
Fundraising Committee Meeting: Tues, January 14 at 12:30pm on Meets
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Summer Opportunities for Advanced Learners | |
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MITY provides students with the opportunity to explore their passions and pursue new topics within a fun and inclusive environment. 100% of last year's participants said they had a "great overall experience" at MITY. Students can choose from nearly 50 unique STEM, humanities, and fine arts classes. Need-based financial aid is available. MITY is currently accepting applications for elementary, middle school, and high school students.
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