 Presentation about Music (Cello)
On Friday, May 2, Chicago Philharmonic cellist (and GISC parent) Matthew Agnew visited GISC to give a presentation about the cello to all classes. Students enjoyed hearing the cello and asking questions about playing and being in an orchestra. Thank you to Herrn Agnew for his time!
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ZfA (Zentralstelle f�r das Auslandsschulwesen) A1-Test
On Tuesday, May 13, four 3rd graders received certificates (Sternchenzeugnisse) for successfully completing the A1-Test der Zentralstelle f�r Auslandsschulwesen. The test -- which was administered by the the Central Agency for Schools Abroad (ZfA) in preparation for the A2-Test, an internationally recognized certificate -- included writing, speaking, reading, and listening comprehension. ZfA German Language Advisor Anka Fehling presented the certificates.
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 PASCH Partner School
Also on May 13, GISC was honored by a visit from German Consul General Dr. Christian Brecht and Vice Consul Wiebke Zell, who presented GISC with a PASCH-Plakette, which is now displayed in the GISC lobby. The PASCH-Initiative (Partner School initiative) of the German Federal Foreign Office was launched in 2008. It is a global network of some 1,500 schools that place a high value on German. The purpose of the initiative is to develop vivid and long-lasting links with Germany and inspire schools, teachers and students to enjoy an open exchange of views and engage in cooperation. GISC is also now listed as a partner school on the PASCH website: www.pasch-net.de
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 Spring Field Trips
GISC students got some outside-the-classroom experiences during field trips in May and June. In May, the preschool classes enjoyed a field trip to Chase Park. In June, the Kindergarten/1st grade class took a trip to the Lincoln Park Zoo.
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 GISC Booth at Ribfest Chicago Festival
GISC was among several organizations with a booth at the Kids Square at Northcenter's 16th annual Ribfest on June 7-8. GISC parents staffed the booth and gave out hundreds of balloons -- plus lots of GISC brochures -- while answering questions about the school.
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 TerraNova Testing
The week of June 9-13, GISC third graders participated in TerraNova testing. TerraNova is a national achievement test used in many private schools. The GISC students took the TerraNova Survey test, which includes reading, language, mathematics, science, and social studies tests.
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 End of Year Thanks
German International School Chicago's last day of school for the 2013-2014 school year is Friday, June 20. We would like to thank all those who have supported GISC this school year -- especially our incredible teachers and staff, our Board of Trustees, and our GISC families. It has been a fantastic year!
We look forward to seeing all new and returning GISC families at our Welcome Back to School Party on Sunday, August 24 from 3:00-5:00 pm at GISC. The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 27.
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Upcoming GISC Events
Von Steuben German Day Parade
Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 2:00 pm
Free admission
German International School Chicago will have a float in the Von Steuben German Day Parade on September 6. The parade will start at 4000 N Lincoln Ave to Wilson Ave, continue north on Western Ave and end in the Festival area. Come see the parade, then stay for the German Day festivities in Lincoln Square! See www.germanday.com for more information. |
Upcoming GISC Open Houses 
The first open houses of the 2014-2015 school year are:
- Thursday, October 9 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Thursday, October 23 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
If you are interested in seeing the school before one of the dates above, please make an appointment at 773-880-8812 or [email protected]. |
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For more information about events and activities at German International School Chicago, visit us at www.germanschoolchicago.com.
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German International
School Chicago
1447 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
773.880.8812
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