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The Board of Directors is hosting a farewell ice cream social today from 3:30 pm-5:00 pm in the cafeteria. The Liederkranz choir will sing from 4:00-4:15 pm and Nelson’s Ice Cream will be scooping the treats. Non-dairy options will be available. All community members are invited to say Auf Wiedersehen and best wishes to Executive Director, Kirsten Christensen.

The last day of school next week is a full day. We are looking for four more volunteers to help out at the end-of-year picnic. If you are able to help, please sign up on this document. Please contact info@tcgis.org if you have any questions. Vielen Dank!

As we approach the end of the school year, here are some reminders for students with medications at school:

• For safety reasons, we do not send medication home with students during the school year, including the last day of school. On the last day of school, students are only allowed to self-carry prescription asthma inhalers and non-syringe injectors of epinephrine home from school. 
• Parents/guardians are responsible for picking up and signing out all other student medication(s) directly from the health office. Medication not picked up by the last day of school will be discarded as pharmaceutical waste per district policy and state statute. If you are unable to pick up and sign out your student’s medication(s) on the last day of school, please make arrangements with the health office staff to pick up medication(s) prior to the last day of school.
• Pick up for emergency medication on the last day of school:

Wednesday, June 14th (last day of school) 2 pm till 3 pm

West entrance by the parking lot

• Please plan for the 2023-2024 school year! New medication authorization forms are required for each new school year. If your student is attending summer programming (camp, summer school), you are responsible for coordinating with that program and providing the medication for the summer. More information for the 2023-24 school year can be found here.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a different pick up time, please contact mavery@tcgis.org

The next Middle School Dance is tomorrow! The dance theme is Strandtag (Beach Day). The 5th and 6th grade dance will be from 6:00pm to 7:15pm in the school gym. The 7th and 8th grade dance will follow at 7:30pm to 9:00pm. Tickets are $5.00 and are now available in the Infinite Campus School Store.

We currently have open spots in kindergarten and other grades that we need to fill. You can help prospective families find and learn more about our excellent school and welcoming community when you leave a positive review on sites like Google or GreatSchools.org. Thank you in advance!

All of our students benefit from the intern program. Whether working in small groups or teaching a new unit to the class, interns provide so many rich opportunities to speak and learn in German and help students and families build personal connections to Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The intern program is only possible with the generous support of host families. Will you host an intern next year? "Meet" our fall interns here! Ready to apply? Fill out the Host Family Application (deadline June 10). Learn more: tcgis.org/host-an-intern

Photos from left to right: Herr Habel rehearses with 5th graders; Frau Schwerdfeger teaches a group of 2nd graders; Frau Üzüm introduces a new art project to 7th/8th graders.

When school isn’t in session during the summer, kids 18 and under can receive free meals at locations that include park and recreation sites, community centers, libraries and schools. No registration is required.

Hunger Impact Partners’ Free Meals for Kids mobile app will help you locate meal sites and features other resources. More details here.

Congratulations to 8th grader Theo Orsted, who along with 10 other students, was selected to have his National History Day paper featured in an online showcase and attend a Writer’s Workshop with the staff of the White House Historical Association on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. His paper, titled The Panama Canal: A New Frontier for Tech, Trade, and Travel, was selected by WHHA staff. Students will visit the White House Visitors Center. Read the full tentative press release here.

Greet the F.C. Kaiserslautern team as they arrive to their hotel in downtown Minneapolis on June 22 at 8:30/9:00AM (TBD)! If interested, please RSVP here so we know how many people to expect. An email with detailed information will go out on June 19th to those who have R.S.V.P'd via this form.

We warmly invite you to participate in our annual Parent Satisfaction Survey which will be available through June 12. This annual survey is developed collaboratively by the TCGIS Parent Council, Administration, and Board. Your feedback plays a vital role in helping us fulfill our mission of innovative education of the whole child through German immersion. 

As our Spring Campaign comes to a close, it's not too late to make a gift! Support 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. Add to our Garden of Gratitude by making a tribute gift to the TCGIS Annual Fund today.

We are $99,355 towards our annual goal of $110,000! Together, we can reach our goal!

We are looking for our TCGIS community to help keep our community garden watered, weeded, and to harvest when it's time! Everyone in the TCGIS community is welcome and encouraged to sign up to help support- the time needed is minimal and flexible! We have a step-by-step guide for tending the garden so all experience levels are welcome and appreciated!  Sign up HERE to join us this summer! Details on how to jump in will be sent to all who sign up. Please reach out to Terra Erickson or Julie Alkatout with questions!

Communication & Outreach Cmte Meeting, Mon., June 12 - 8:30AM; Zoom

Governance Cmte Meeting Thurs., June 8 - 4:30PM; Google Meet

Cmte of the Whole Meeting, Wed., June 21 - 6:30PM; Room 100

Board Meeting (DATE CHANGED): Tues., June 27 - 6:30PM - Room 100 & Zoom

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.

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!

The Modern Family interest group would like to invite everyone to an afternoon in the park. We'll be meeting at Vivie's Park playground at 3:30pm on Friday June 9th, (335 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102). Everyone is invited - bring your kids, your friends, and even if you're on your own that day, we welcome you to build our community! We'll be bringing some coffee for refreshments and invite those who are able to bring a potluck snack.

The school year 22/23 is coming to a close and we would love to hear your thoughts and feedback on how we can improve your students' lunch experience. We will be sharing your feedback with our caterer Done Right Foods so they can take this into consideration when they prepare for SY 23/24 over the summer. Thank you for your participation in the lunch program this year and for taking the time to fill out this survey!

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.

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 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: 

• Behavior Interventionist
• Capstone Exchange Program Support
• ​.2 FTE Elementary School Coordinator

• Special Education Teacher (K-8)
• ​​Full-time Educational Assistant
• ​.5 Educational Assistant
• Elementary School Teacher (Grades 1-4)
• Food Service Associate 

All library materials were due back May 30th (German AND English). Please check with your student(s) that all of their library materials have been returned. Please send questions to mzimmerman@tcgis.org. Thank you! 

The TCGIS library will be open one day a week during summer! Come check out books from 8AM-12:30PM on Mondays, June 26-August 7 (All dates listed below). Students MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Library Summer Dates: June 26, July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7

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. The form will close on Monday, June 12. 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! Email mbromenschenkel@tcgis.org with any questions. 

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!

June 8: Farewell Event for Director Christensen

June 9: Modern Family Affinity Group meet-up

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)

June 26: F.C. Kaiserslautern visit



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