ISSUE 560/November 30, 2023 | |
Message from the Principal | |
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Liebe TCGIS Gemeinschaft / Dear TCGIS Community,
It is unbelievable that we are turning the calendar to December. This week we transitioned to our Winter Sports program in the Middle School. We offer three sports in the winter season: Nordic skiing, Indoor Track and Field, and Basketball. Our athletics program affirms our commitment to the whole child and provides healthy competition and team-building opportunities. About half of our coaches also speak German! To borrow from Coach Tabisz: Immer Sportlich!
Elizabeth Zehnpfennig, Principal
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School Pictures & Class Composites are ready to order! | |
Developing Healthy Friendships | |
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Being around people all day long isn't always easy even as adults. How can you support your child in developing good friendship skills? Check out this resource to support your child in the "friendship journey."
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Drop-off and Pick-up Reminder | |
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Como Avenue has become unecessarily congested again at arrival and dismissal times. Please do not idle, stop or park on Como Ave except the exception articulated below.
Instead drivers may idle, stop, or park on any of the perpendicular streets to Como: Lexington, Churchill, Oxford, Argyle, and Chatsworth (in purple below), and also on Jessamine, a block south of school, and on West Como Blvd., north of Van Slyke.
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There is one exception: drivers may park on the north side of Como (the same side as our school), only between Van Slyke and the driveway by our playground. We allow this as long as the south side and the rest of Como Ave remain free of cars, allowing for two lanes of traffic to pass. As the map below shows, there are many more places to park than the few no-parking areas on Como Ave.
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Class of 2024 Graduation: Save the date! | |
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TCGIS Class of 2024 invites you to the 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, June 9th, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at TCGIS. Mark your calendars. RSVP will be coming soon.
| Capstone Fundraiser THIS Saturday: Wine Tasting (21+) | |
TCGIS 8th Grade Capstone is hosting a wine-tasting fundraiser! Parents, caregivers, and friends (ages 21+) of TCGIS are invited!
December 2nd 7pm - 9:30pm
40 Barton Street SE, Minneapolis
Tickets: $75
Space is limited, get your tickets early!
| BIPOC Affinity Group Ice skating event | |
The BIPOC event planning group announces a date change for the ice skating event due to rink availability. The BIPOC affinity group iceskating gathering will now be Sunday December 3.
What: Ice skating at Roseville OVAL
Date: Sunday, December 3
Time: 12:00-1:30pm
Where: Outside rink if weather allows, inside rink as alternative
Tickets at the door: $9 and Skate rental $5
Please let us know if you plan to attend by filling out this RSVP.
The event will be canceled if too few families plan to attend.
| Gratitude Kaffeeklatsch: Friday, Dec. 8, 8:00 am | |
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Join us next Friday, December 8th, at 8 a.m. for a Kaffeeklatsch dedicated to our volunteers, interns, donors, host families, parents, and generous community. As a way of saying thank you, we will have coffee and treats for all! This event will take place in the TCGIS foyer.
There will not be a Morgenkreis visit at this event.
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Apply to Host an Intern by Sunday, Dec. 10 | |
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We are still seeking 5 host families for interns who will join TCGIS in February! Katharina Schirg and our current interns will be available at Kaffeeklatsch on Dec. 8 to answer your questions about hosting!
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Support TCGIS Families this Holiday Season | |
The Holiday Season can be difficult for many families. One difficulty can be the financial abilities to get gifts and food for the family to have a celebration. This year we want to reach out to 5 families within our TCGIS school community and help to make this Holiday a joyful time for everyone. We will accept and distribute 15 $30 gift cards from Target or Walmart for the children and 5 $100 gift cards for the parent so they can get food. Please drop your card off in the front office in an envelope named as "TCGIS Holiday Joy sharing" until December 16. Thank you for contributing to sharing Holiday Joy. | Noise Cancelling Headphones Needed! | |
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We are looking for donations to support an increase in student need for noise-cancelling headphones! Noise-cancelling headphones can help students maintain their focus and concentration by providing a quieter environment. The classroom setting can be a challenging environment for some students who may be more sensitive to noise and other external stimuli. Please go to our Amazon Wish List to help.
Danke! Thank you! - Natalie Voxland, Occupational Therapist
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Parent/Caregiver Support Group - Join us! | |
Welcome to Parent/Caregiver Support Group. We invite you to join whenever you can. Check when we meet where here! | |
PTO can help you get the perfect gift for Staff! | |
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Want to know what your kid's teacher, EA and your favorite staff member really want?
Check out this form - most of the Staff filled out a form of their Favorite Things. You can use this for birthdays, holidays, and general giving.
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Festival of Cultures: Update | |
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The Diversity & Belonging Committee is hosting the second Festival of Cultures to celebrate the diversity of our school by sharing our unique cultures through music, art, storytelling, dance, food, and community.
It will be held on Thur., February 8, 2024, 5 pm-7 pm. Cultures that will be represented this time are: German, Serbian / Balkan, Latvian, Norwegian, Colombian, Swiss, Finnish, Sami American, Guatemalan / Irish, Japanese, Russian, Norwegian, Korean, Scottish, Syrian. It is not too late to sign up; please fill out this short Google Form if you are interested in representing another culture. We are also looking for volunteers to help with booths. Thank you for your consideration! If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please email keberhard@tcgis.org
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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! | |
There are no volunteer needs at this time. | |
School Board (Schulvorstand) Announcements
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Upcoming School Board & Committee Meetings | |
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Finance Meeting: Tues., Dec. 5, 6:30PM; Zoom
Governance Meeting: Mon., Dec. 11 - 4:30PM; Google Meet
Fundraising Meeting: Wed., Dec. 14, Room 99/Google Meet
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Christmas in Germany - Dec. 2 & 3 | |
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Saturday, December 2, 2023 - Sunday, December 3, 2023
11 AM to 4 PM both days
Toast the season with a beer or warm up with some Glühwein (hot mulled wine), a bratwurst and pretzel, some homemade soup, or a slice of German cake. The Haus will be decorated from the Rathskeller to the ballroom, with music and seasonal goods for sale. Food and drink will be outdoors in our large heated tent. Come celebrate the traditions of a German Christmas with us!
Christmas in Germany is free, with food, beverages, and gifts items and goods for sale. Learn more at gaimn.org/christmas
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Backen und Bastlen—kids & adults | |
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Saturday, December 9 | 1–3 PM
Spend an hour baking Vanillekipferl, a German Christmas cookie, then learn how to make straw ornaments in this fun activity for parent and child, grandparent and grandchild, or any combination of adults and children (at least 1 adult for every 3 kids, please.) For kids ages 6 and up. Includes all materials, ingredients, hot apple cider and some cookies to take home, if you don’t eat them all first! $105 members/$115 nonmembers for adult/child pair, additional children $40 each. Register at gaimn.org/calendar/basteln-kids/
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Kleine Schneeflocke: Zauberhaftes Bilderbuch zu Weihnachten
Saturday, December 9 | 11–11:45 AM
This month we’ll read a wintery tale full of magic and light about a young girl wishing for a perfect Christmas tree, and a young snowflake wishing for the perfect place to land.
The storytime will be conducted in German and is geared towards children who have German as a home language, have been exposed to German through classes or immersion programs, or have at least basic knowledge of German. Held every second Saturday of the month.
Storytime is free but registration is requested. Older siblings are welcome!
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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 of our school’s core values. Click here to learn about highlighted events! | |
Our students need to bring winter gear to school | |
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During the winter season please send winter gear with your student every day to be able to participate in recess safely and warmly. Students can bring clothes on a daily basis or keep a pair in their locker to make sure they are prepared for cold temperatures or snow. To go outside students need: Winter jacket, Hat, Gloves, Snow Pants in Elementary school. Please LABEL every item - sharpie, white pen, sticker work really well.
If providing winter gear is a challenge for your family the following places can help:
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Monday, December 4
Friday, December 8
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