Message from the Executive Director | | |
Liebe TCGIS Gemeinschaft / Dear TCGIS Community,
Our 8th graders are less than a week away from departing on their exchange. We have 63 students participating in this half of our exchange with three different German schools all near Münster in Nordrhein Westfalen, not far from the Dutch border. This trip is part of a larger program called the German American Partnership Program, GAPP. GAPP believes that this exchange is the largest they have ever had in their 50+ years of existence.
The students will experience daily life both at school and with a family in order to create a stronger understanding of culture and enhance their language abilities. We look forward to their growth in this life-changing adventure.
Huge thanks to my two partners in this planning, Claudia Müller and Esther Neu. They have worked tirelessly to get our students ready.
Elizabeth Zehnpfennig, Executive Director
| | 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. | | 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 at ealbers@tcgis.org or any other current board member for more information. | Celebrating TCGIS Volunteers! | |
Our school community is strengthened by the time and talents of our many volunteers. In 2024, the TCGIS Board established the Herzblut Preis – the Heart and Soul Award – as a way to publicly recognize the efforts of an outstanding volunteer in our community. If you know someone who should be considered for this year’s award, please nominate them here by May 30, 2025.
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TCGIS is running very low on Kleenex and would greatly appreciate donations of a box or two if your family is able to help out. You can send boxes to school with your child, who can give them to their classroom teacher (middle schoolers can bring them to English class). Teachers can handle distribution from there. Vielen Dank for helping out!
| Lost and Found and Glasses Found! | |
The lost and found is getting donated soon! 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.
| Share Your Insights: Complete the TCGIS Strategic Planning Survey by May 18 | | |
The TCGIS Board of Directors wants to include as many voices as possible in this spring’s strategic planning process. Please take a moment to complete this quick online survey. Hard copies are available in the front office.
| | The TCGIS band will perform on May 30, 2025 in the Sporthalle. All are invited! The current scheduled time is 5pm, but we may need to push it back; check next week's Rundbrief for updates! | 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 2 left!! They are for sale in the Infinite Campus School Store.
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A BIG thanks to the entire TCGIS community for participating in our Spring Campaign! Together, our community completed nearly 300 acts of kindness and raised $9,895 for our TCGIS Annual Fund! Your generosity helps provide for the unique needs of our immersion school--thank you for your amazing partnership!
| 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.
| | BIPOC Family Affinity Group: Share, Connect, and Help Us Plan | | |
As we plan the annual end-of-year BIPOC Affinity Group Potluck Picnic, we’d love your input! We're also gathering a headcount for those joining the group camping trip over Memorial Day weekend. Plus, we welcome any ideas you have for next year’s activities.
Thanks for being part of the community — we hope to hear from you soon!
— TCGIS parents Julie, Christine, and Wondi
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Plant Sale pick up is tomorrow - Friday the 9th, from 3-6 pm. There was an email that you should have received if you ordered from the Spring sale and this is just a friendly reminder. We'll be by the parking lot and ready to help!
The end of the year is coming up fast and we know people are thinking about end of year gifts and thank you's for staff. You can use this form to see if your child's teacher or any staff member you would like to spoil.
| | 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! | | Represent TCGIS at Youth Pride! | | |
We need volunteers to help host the TCGIS table at MNSOC Youth Pride on June 7th! Click here to sign up!
| Represent TCGIS at GAI Deutsche Tage! | |
School Board (Schulvorstand) Announcements
| | Upcoming School Board & Committee Meetings | |
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Fundraising Committee Meeting: Tues, May 13 at 12:30 via Google Meet
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Governance Committee Meeting: Mon, May 19 at 4:30 p.m. via Meets
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School Board Meeting: Thurs, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 100/ Zoom
| | Watch Holstein Kiel play Minnesota United with your TCGIS friends! | |
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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: Click here to purchase your discounted tickets.
| Upcoming Biking Events for Students! | |
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Girls Try-It-Out Ride- May 18, 2025, 2:30-4PM, Lebanon Hills MTB Park Current Grades 5-11 welcome - Register!
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St. Paul Central Mountain Bike Team Meet-and-Greet For TCGIS parents and students on May 21, 2025 from 3:30-4:30PM on Wynne Ave north parking lot (near Como Pool) Bikes, rides, team, races, practices, etc.
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St Paul Central Mountain Bike Team Try-It-Out Ride on May 31st, 2025 from 10-11:30AM at Carver Lake Park in Woodbury, MN. Current Grades 5-11 welcome. Register!
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May 12 - 6th Graders leave for Waldsee
May 15 - 6th Graders return from Waldsee
May 14 - Capstone Departs
May 23 - No School
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