In Director Ted Anderson's email on Tuesday, he confirmed the learning model schedule for November (see image at right).

The TCGIS School Board convened the Thursday before break, October 8, in a special meeting. The main purpose of the meeting was to consider calendar changes to maximize the number of 5-day weeks by rearranging professional development, grading days, and conferences. The Board approved the changes, and the new calendar can be found here. You can view Director Ted Anderson's video explaining the changes to the calendar, and the reasons behind the changes, here.

Grade-level Groups on Facebook

NEW: Distance Learning Family Support Meetings (Zoom)

Parent Council invites you to join us for a distance learning support discussion and meet up. We want to hear your joys and challenges, share tips and tricks for distance learning, and have another chance to meet TCGIS families! There are two opportunities to join; Zoom links are below and also on the school calendar.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 10-11am: Click here to Join Zoom Meeting

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7:30-8:40pm: Click here to Join Zoom Meeting

(Meeting ID: 872 2156 7646 / Passcode: TCGIS)

All parents, caregivers, etc. are welcome to attend. Registering in advance helps us to plan, but you're welcome to join as you are able. Please RSVP here and let us know anything specific you would like to discuss.

Bis bald! See you soon!

If your child's teacher has indicated there are materials to pick up this week, you can pick up printed materials and other resources for distance learners from 2:00-3:00 PM on Friday afternoons at the Westeingang (west entrance) near the new parking lot. Weather permitting, pickup will take place outside; otherwise inside the large entrance space at the Westeingang.

Conferences this year will be held virtually via Zoom for ALL families.  We will email a Constant Contact email with sign-up information on Tuesday, Nov 3 at 8pm CT (when the window opens); sign-up runs through Nov. 17, 8pm CT. 

Prior to conference scheduling, make a list of all of the teachers you would like to meet with (the scheduler does not provide this) as well as a list of times that you would like to attend. Questions? Please email Nicole Sveen at nsveen@tcgis.org

We've all been wondering what Student Photos will look like this year! Since we are unable to have in-person photo sessions, but want to be sure we have your students' photos for the yearbook, Jostens has provided us with a way to submit photos for the yearbook. Use this link to upload a photo of your child that will be added to the TCGIS 2020-21 Yearbook! 

From now on, in order to receive library books throughout the year you will need to fill out this form. Keep in mind that whenever you fill out the form, the materials will be scheduled for pick-up/delivery for the FOLLOWING WEEK. In order to receive library materials for the next week your "order" must be placed each week by Wednesday night. All books, magazines, and CDs are due four weeks from their check-out date. If you'd like to learn more about what's in our library, stay tuned for our TCGIS Library Guide, which will be posted soon on our Facebook page!

Our next LIVE storytime will take place on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 2:45 pm. Follow this link to tune in! (Zoom passcode: E1m1L0)

OCTOBER'S SURPRISE GUEST! Each month we will be having a surprise guest from our school read a book! Our first surprise guest will be revealed on October 30th on our library's Facebook page. Be on the lookout next week on our Facebook page for clues as to who it could be!

We have an amazing selection of items for you to bid on. In such a strange year, we had a great group of families who contributed to make this a great event. A huge thank you to all that were able to contribute. We have seen an amazing amount of generosity and creativity this year. Visit the Auction here.

It's a great treat to stock up on for an easy at-home meal or dessert. Sweet or savory, you can't go wrong! Check out the delicious options here.

Please click here to take a look at the strudel and auction items. The Auction & Strudel Sale runs until Thursday, October 29th at 9pm. Happy bidding!

Election day is November 3, just 11 days from now. In Minnesota we can vote in 3 ways: early by mail; early in-person at county election offices; and in-person on Election Day.

Halloween and the holidays are coming up and there is new guidance from the CDC and the MDH how to celebrate in a safe way. Please consider lower risk activities during distance learning and the holidays to keep our school, community and state safe. Thank you for your continued support in reducing transmission of Covid-19. Mask up, TCGIS!

Thank you for preparing your child(ren) to wear masks and keep physical distance here at school. Students have been doing a fantastic job following these measures. Here are a few more resources for families:

COVID Home Screening Guide (pdf) / COVID Family Attendance Guide (pdf)

Do you have friends who are curious about TCGIS? We have space for new students in most grades right now. This is a unique opportunity to apply to TCGIS without having to go through the lottery.

Did you know that we offer language support to students who don't speak German yet? We do! Please spread the word! tcgis.org/prospective-parents

TCGIS has built a list of local university/college students interested in virtual private tutoring in German for TCGIS students. We update this Google spreadsheet of tutors regularly. Learn more here.

Check out the updated German Enrichment Page for excellent resources for kids of all ages. There really is something for everyone, so please take some time to visit the enrichment site with your kids!

Register at gai-mn.org/German-for-Kids

Oct. 20-29: PTO Auction & Strudel Sale

Oct. 20-30: Distance Learning - All Grades

Oct. 31: PTO Halloween Walk-through at TCGIS

Nov. 2-6: Hybrid Learning & Connection Week

Nov. 3: Election Day

Nov. 3-17: Conferences Sign-up

Nov. 19: Fall Conferences (evening)

Nov. 23: Fall Conferences (daytime)