Liebe TCGIS Gemeinschaft / Dear TCGIS Community, 

Wir haben es geschafft!  We made it to the end of another school year together.  We wrapped up this school year with some wonderful milestones and celebrations. 

On Sunday we celebrated 62 8th graders who graduated TCGIS as the Class of 2023. The ceremony was led by two student emcees, Anno Will-Anders in German and ShiAnne Marcus in English, class speaker, Alexis Cook, and student-chosen teacher speaker, science teacher, Frau Evelyn Stillwell. TCGIS continued the tradition of 8th-grade awards: The Marcy Zachmeier-Ruh Award for Excellent German was given to Anno Will-Anders, the Mary-Fred Bausman-Watkins Award for Academic Excellence was given to Elizabeth Seelig, and the Global Citizenship award for the student most exemplifying our TCGIS values was given to Noë Christensen. Families celebrated with sno-cones and donuts, and a walk down memory lane with a beautiful slideshow. Herzlichen Dank to the families and staff who planned graduation. 

Herzlichen Glückwunsch to our wonderful graduates - wir sind stolz auf dich! We are proud of you! 

A big thank you to our teachers, staff and volunteers for putting on an awesome end-of-the-year picnic at Como Park! We had a wonderful day celebrating our students' many accomplishments this year. Face painting, temporary tattoos, and the bounce house were the highlights across all 9 grades. A special thanks to Fredrikson for sponsoring this year's festivities! 

Schöne Sommerferien! Have a wonderful summer!

Frau Zehnpfennig, TCGIS Principal

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!

TCGIS 8th grader Theo Orsted placed 3rd in the Junior Research Paper category at the National History Day Contest held this week at the University of Maryland. He will take home a bronze medal, certificate and the prestige of placing 3rd in the entire nation! His paper, The Panama Canal: A New Frontier for Tech, Travel and Trade was also showcased by the White House Historical Association this week. Congratulations, Theo! All that hard work paid off!

 

Photo courtesy of Minnesota History Day

If you are interested in your student taking the bus to school next year please make sure to fill out the busing survey for the 23-34 school year before Friday, June 16th. We rely on this information for efficient service. Thank you.

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. Please contact mavery@tcgis.org with any questions.

Thank you to everyone who gave generously during our Spring Campaign! Together, we have raised over $103,000 in support of the TCGIS Annual Fund! Our community's support makes programs unique to our German immersion school possible. Thank you for supporting our mission with your financial gifts, through your volunteerism and by sharing your gifts and talents. 

Looking for recommendations for some fun ways to practice German over the summer? Our German literacy support specialist, Frau Baumeister, compiled this list to keep up your student's learning through reading, writing and games. Danke, Frau Baumeister!

August 8 | 5-8PM

Save the date! We will have our Alumni Picnic once again at the Germanic American Institute (GAI) on Tuesday, August 8th. Like the last picnic, you can expect tables set up outside on the GAI grounds and a good time socializing with other alumni students and parents.

We will especially recognize our 5- and 10-year alumni! Like our last Alumni Picnic, this year's picnic will be a potluck! Please bring a dish or dessert to share. As part of the TCGIS zero-waste initiative, we encourage you to bring your own reusable plate and cutlery. Please email Silke Moeller 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!

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

July 14 | 5:30-8PM

Every year, the D10 Neighborhood Relations Committee plans an Ice Cream Social, featuring free ice cream, live music, meet-and-greets with neighborhood organizations, and activities for children and families. TCGIS will have a booth at this fun event - bring your friends and come say hi!

The event is at the Historic Streetcar Station in Como Park, 1224 Lexington Pkwy N. Because parking is limited, we encourage community members to walk, bike, roll, carpool, or take public transportation.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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!

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!

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!

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 

June 26: F.C. Kaiserslautern visit

June 26: Summer Library Check-out

July 3-7: Front office closed

July 10: Summer Library Check-out

July 14: Como Ice Cream Social

August 8: Alumni Picnic



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