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TCGIS Spring Fundraising Campaign Underway | |
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Our TCGIS Garden of Gratitude is blooming and growing as we celebrate our teachers, staff, 8th grade graduates, fellow families and so many others. Your gift to the Spring Campaign supports our immersion school’s unique curriculum needs, our intern program and our German language library, all of which are supported through the TCGIS Annual Fund.
| We are $90,000 towards our annual goal of $110K! Add to our Garden of Gratitude by making a tribute gift to the TCGIS Annual Fund today. Tribute gifts of all sizes are recognized with flowers in our garden that feature your honoree’s name. | |
End-of-Year Picnic: Vegetarian Lunch Option | |
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Vegetarian Students Picnic Lunch Option: Vegan/Vegetarian Hot Dog
If your student is a vegetarian and would like to have the vegetarian picnic option, please email us at ordering@tcgis.org so we have an accurate count of how many vegetarian hot dogs we have to order.
Regular Picnic Option: You do not need to email us if your student/s want the regular picnic option - as usual a beef hot dog on bun.
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End-of-Year Picnic Volunteers needed | |
We are looking for volunteers to help out at the end of year picnic. If you are able to help, please use this document to sign up. Please contact info@tcgis.org if you have any questions. Vielen Dank! | |
All Library Books due back by Tues., May 30th | |
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All library materials are due back by May 30th (German AND English). Please remember to send library materials back to school with your student(s) by/on this day. Please send questions to mzimmerman@tcgis.org. Thank you!
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We need 5 more host families for interns - will your family be one of them? | |
Nine 8th Grade Graduation Yard Signs still for sale! | |
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Our TCGIS Graduation yard signs have arrived! If you ordered one for your student, please pick yours up in the front office. If you missed the cut-off date, we now have nine extra yard signs for sale! Signs can be purchased in our Infinite Campus School Store!
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Choir performance at next week's Board meeting | |
The 4-7th grade students choir led by Desdamona Racheli, Middle School Drama Teacher will perform at the Board Meeting on May 31, 6:30 pm. Please RSVP here so we can plan accordingly. Thank you! | |
Farewell Event for Director Christensen | |
The Board of Directors is hosting a farewell event on Thursday, June 8th from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm at the cafeteria. Please bring the family for a treat and the opportunity to say Auf Wiedersehen and best wishes to Kirsten. | |
Infinite Campus Grades & Comments Closed 6/6-13 | |
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Access to grades and comments in Infinite Campus will be closed June 6th-13th while teachers finalize second 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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PTO can help with your end-of-year gifts! | |
We're nearing the end of the year and we know that gifts for our amazing and deserving teachers and staff are on your mind. Some staff have filled out a helpful form to get to know their likes. Check it out here! | |
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This is the last lonely broken couch in the Staff Lounge. The PTO has been hard at work cleaning and refreshing the lounge, but now we are going this week to buy some new couches and dining chairs. If you are able to chip in, anything is appreciated. Please consider donating, in any amount. Thank you!
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Harry Potter Summer Camp offered for K-2, 7/17-24 | |
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We have an opportunity to run a Harry Potter Camp as a second camp for grades TK-2 during week 4 (July 17-24), as Spielen+Spielen that week is fully booked. If you are still looking for a Camp and are interested, please fill out this survey. (CLOSES 5/31 AT NOON!)
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We have just finished our spring school-wide screening. Students completed assessments specific to their grade level in reading, math, or both of these areas. In the next week, please keep a close eye on your email for your child's spring screening assessment scores. If you still have questions or concerns after reviewing the results, we encourage you to review this resource. | |
Front Office Summer Hours | |
The Front Office will be open from June 20 to August 11 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We will be closed July 3-7. Have a great summer! | |
Meet the F.C. Kaiserslautern soccer team! | |
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June 26 | 1PM-2:30PM OR 2:30-4PM
F.C. Kaiserslautern is visiting on Monday, June 26 for two 1.5 hour (free) 'Meet the Team' sessions at McMurray Field! This is for TCGIS students ONLY. Meet the Players, play some soccer, get some autographs! Please fill out this form if your student(s) would like to attend ONE of these times. Parents/guardians are required to stay and supervise their student(s) for the duration of the session! *Students who will be in summer camp aftercare that week are able to go without their parent/guardian, but MUST still fill out the form if they would like to attend!
Questions? Email mbromenschenkel@tcgis.org.
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Watch 1. FC Kaiserslautern play MN United with TCGIS! | |
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Wednesday, June 28 | 7:30 PM
Watch Minnesota United FC versus 1. FC Kaiserslautern with TCGIS!
- When: Wednesday, June 28th at 7:30pm
- Where: Allianz Field, St. Paul
Tickets average $26, 29, 35 (depending on section). Click here to purchase your discounted tickets.
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Thank you, Playground Clean-up Volunteers! | |
A big thank you to the TCGIS parents who organized a playground "spring clean-up" last weekend. The crew took time to patch holes, sweep and landscape. Thank you for your efforts to keep our playground safe, fun and looking good for our students and neighbors! | |
Let's Plant the TCGIS Community Garden! | |
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We’ll be planting the garden on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th, 2023, at 9am. If interested in “digging in” please connect with Terra Erickson and we’ll get you the details! For those who have donated plants, thank you, and we’ll be in touch!
The TCGIS community Garden is a 14.5’ by 17.5’ plot at the D10 Como Community Garden. TCGIS community members sign up for slots throughout the summer to do light gardening like pulling weeds, watering plants, and harvesting. Vegetables harvested are donated to the Keystone Midway food shelf. The time commitment is very minimal and flexible to your schedule, it's great for gardeners of all levels, and kids are welcome and encouraged to participate (they are great at watering and harvesting!). Everyone in the TCGIS community is welcome and encouraged to sign up for gardening!
Sign up HERE to join us this summer! Details on how to jump in will be sent to all who sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Terra Erickson.
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School Board Announcements | |
Upcoming School Board & Committee Meetings | |
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Board Meeting Thurs., May 31 - 6:30PM, Room 100 & Zoom
Finance & Facilities Cmte Tues., June 6 - 6:30PM, Zoom
Communication & Outreach Cmte Meeting, Wed., June 7 - 6:30PM; Zoom
Governance Cmte Meeting Thurs., June 8 - 4:30PM; Google Meet
Fundraising Cmte Meeting Wed., June 14 - 8:30AM; Room 99
Cmte of the Whole Meeting, Wed., June 21 - 6:30PM; Room 100
Board Meeting Thurs., June TBD - 6:30PM - Room 100 & Zoom
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Saturday, June 10 | 11 AM to 9 PM
Sunday, June 11 | 11 AM to 5 PM
Deutsche Tage is a family-friendly event that takes place on the grounds of the Germanic-American Institute and features German food, Paulaner beer, and music, along with cultural presentations and exhibits. This year’s theme is German Innovation with a focus on advocacy in the areas of education and sustainability.
Check out our presale drink package! Learn more here.
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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 our school’s core values. Click here to learn about highlighted events! | |
BIPOC Affinity Group Gathering | |
Year-end picnic, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 5-7 pm @ Midway Peace Park. Let’s meet up for a potluck picnic and playtime. Please bring a dish to share and favorite yard games. | |
TCGIS is hiring for the 23/24 School Year! | |
TCGIS has some great job opportunities available for the 2023-2024 school year! If you or someone you know is looking for a job next year within our great community, please take a look at our website! Below are our current openings: | |
Bring the Whole Family to Waldsee this Summer! | |
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Experience an unforgettable week of learning the German language and culture this summer in Minnesota’s beautiful North Woods with a residential family week at Waldsee German Language Village. Bring the kids, grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, best friends or whatever family means to you!
Sign up today! Questions? Contact clvregister@cord.edu.
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Required Annual Update in Infinite Campus | |
To prepare for the 2023-2024 school year, all families are required to fill out the Annual Update in Infinite Campus by Wednesday, May 31. You will be asked to verify your contact details and your child(ren)’s health information. If this form is not received, your child(ren) will not be allowed to participate in classroom neighborhood walks in the fall, and your middle school student(s) will not be issued a Chromebook. Click here for instructions to complete the Annual Update. Email info@tcgis.org with any questions. | |
Register for TCGIS Soccer & Cross Country | |
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Sign up for our fall sports on May 15-31 on Infinite Campus (school store). All middle schoolers (current 4th-7th graders) are welcome to join our sports teams. Costs: $200. For more information, please check out our websites for cross-country (calendar) and soccer (calendar). With questions, please contact Athletic Director Tabisz.
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May 26: 7 & 8th grade school (K-6 no school)
May 30: All library books due back
June 8: Farewell event for Director Christensen
June 9: Middle School Dance
June 10 & 11: Deutsche Tage
June 11: 8th Grade Graduation
June 13: BIPOC Affinity Group Gathering
June 14: Last day of school (Full school day)
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