Liebe TCGIS Gemeinschaft / Dear TCGIS Community, 

Our admin/board team is gearing up for the listening sessions next week that will lead to our new Strategic Plan. Our parents/guardians, teachers and staff, administrators, and school board will all have their session next Wednesday, May 7th. RSVP HERE. Our students' session will be the following day on May 8th. All are welcome. All are invited. Gail, our facilitator, has assured us there is room in the process for all who want in. If meeting in person at a listening session is not doable for your busy May schedule, please know that all stakeholders will receive a survey in which to deliver ideas. We look forward to the process, the product and the progress that it will bring to our school.  

Danke im Voraus! Thanks in advance. 

Elizabeth Zehnpfennig, Executive Director

No School and Front Office Closed May 7th

This is a reminder that there is no school on, May 7th for a Teacher Professional Development Day. The front office will also be closed all day. Any messages for the office can be sent to info@tcgis.org and we will respond when we return on May 8. Have a good break!

Last Day of School will be Early Release

We waited this year until we were out of the woods with weather to determine whether we would need the extra instructional hours on June 11th or not. We believe we are in the clear now. As a result the last day of school, June 11th will be an Early Release Day for all students. Kinderclub is ready to pivot for this change.  

Summer Camp Registration is Closing TODAY!

Have you registered your student for summer camps yet? Don't let them miss the fun this summer and register now! Registration is closing TODAY.

Grandparents and Loved Ones Kaffeeklatsch TOMORROW!

TCGIS grandparents, families and loved ones are invited to TCGIS for their very own Kaffeeklatsch on the morning of Friday, May 2nd! We will be hosting Omas and Opas for coffee, treats, Morgenkreis, tours of our school, and an MS assembly. RSVP here!

This event is dedicated to our amazing grandparents and loved ones, but all others are invited to volunteer to help this event run smoothly!

Let's Finish Strong!

We are just ONE DAY away from the conclusion of our spring campaign and we are SO CLOSE to reaching our goal of raising $10,000 for our school. Thanks to our students and families, we have spread kindness across our community and raised $8,275 for our school. Send those final emails so we can meet our goal!

Lost and Found and Glasses Found!

The lost and found is getting donated next Friday! Come check it out before its gone! Also, if you lost your glasses at school- we have them in the front office! Stop by to claim your glasses.

Spring (Screening) is here!

Some of our literacy assessments with students will begin as early as the week of May 5th. Most of our screening activities with students will take place between May12th - May 22nd.

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.

Students in every grade level will participate in at least one assessment so that we can learn more about their current skills and knowledge. A brief summary, by grade level, is provided here.

8th Grade Parents - Graduation is Around the Corner on June 8!!

It's hard to believe that graduation is just a few short weeks away on Jun 8th 1-3:30PM. We are planning a few projects to make the graduation amazing and need your help! Please click here to see what we need from you to make this day special. 

Did you want a graduation yard sign but forgot to buy one? There are 3 left!! They are for sale in the Infinite Campus School Store.

We need YOU! TCGIS Seeking Two Additional Board Members

Our school is urgently seeking two more board members to fill board positions that begin July 1, 2025. Please consider supporting our school in this critical way. Learn more about board service by viewing our TCGIS Board FAQs document. If you or someone you know may be interested, please contact Emily Albers or any other current board member for more information. 

Meet the Candidates for the 2025 Board Election!

TCGIS parents Lisa Holter Ankel and Wondi Tesfayesus are running for the TCGIS Board of Directors this spring. They will be running for a 3-year term, beginning in June 2025. Here are their bios for your viewing! Look for more information later this month regarding voting instructions. Thank you, Lisa and Wondi, for your willingness to support our school through board service!

Soccer Coach Wanted for 5/6 Team

We are looking for a coach for the 5th & 6th grade soccer team in fall 2025 (practices on Mondays and games on Wednesdays). Please read through the job description and Athletics Handbook, and email AD Tabisz with your interest and questions.

Upcoming BIPOC Affinity Group Events 

Please join us on Sunday, May 4th, from 1-3pm at the Landmark Center as we explore the culture of Ethiopia. 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. The afternoon will celebrate authentic cultural experiences that include music, dance, crafts, and traditions of Ethiopia. We will meet on the first floor by the gift shop area (5th St. W entrance). To help us find each other, please wear TCGIS gear if you have it. For questions, email us.

Also, don't forget our camping trip over Memorial Day weekend! Keep an eye on your email for details.

Our last Bingo & Pizza meeting of the year is coming on Saturday May 3rd. Join us for a quick conversation about our year, what we want to do next year, and pizza, bingo, and prizes! RSVP here so we know how much pizza to bring!

Staff Appreciation Week is coming up next week - May 5th through 9th. Make sure that you send notes of appreciation to our staff and your kid(s) teacher(s.)

The PTO has great plans for all of next week to celebrate our staff. We're still collecting money for gift baskets. If you're able to donate, you can do so here.

If you ordered from the Spring Plant sale, pick up will be next Friday, May 9th from 3-6pm. You will be receiving an email about it as well. 

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!

Help us plan TCGIS' 20th Anniversary Celebration!

This fall, TCGIS will proudly celebrate its 20th anniversary, and we’re planning a special celebration for the entire community! If you’re interested in joining the planning task force in any capacity, we’d love to have you. Whether you’re a longtime member or new to TCGIS, all commitment levels and experience are welcome. Fill out this form to get involved!

Upcoming School Board & Committee Meetings

• Finance Committee Meeting: Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom
• Strategic Planning Listening Session for TCGIS Parents, Guardians and Community: Wed., May 7 at 6:30 p.m. in TCGIS Room 100
• Committee of the Whole: Thursday, May 8 at 5:00 p.m., TCGIS Room 100
• Fundraising Committee Meeting: Tuesday, May 13 at 12:30 via Google Meet

Watch Holstein Kiel play Minnesota United with your TCGIS friends!

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.

Summer Music with Vienna

• New this summer: Vienna Community Arts is offering beginner and refresher courses for adults. Packages are for 4 or 6 weeks. 
• We also have trial lesson packages for new students of all ages. Try out an instrument before you return to school in the Fall. We rent violins and keyboards.
• Ongoing lessons for current music students will be arranged with your teachers.
• Contact Herbert or Nancy Engelmayer at infoviennarts@gmail.com for details. Or call Nancy (612-505-2883).

May 2 - TCGIS Grandparents & Loved ones Kaffeeklatsch

May 3 - PTO Meeting w/ Pizza & Bingo

May 7 - No School



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