MCA Testing Dates
Reading: April 22 & 23 (Paper Version)
Math: Week of April 29 (Online Version)
3rd grade---April 29
4th grade--April 30
5th grade--May 2
6th grade-May 1
7th grade-May 1
8th grade- May 2
Science: (GRADES 5 & 8 ONLY)
May 6 (Online Version)
Make Up Dates: Weeks of May 6 and May 13
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Scholastic Book Fair 
We invite you to visit our Scholastic Book Fair and experience a celebration of reading that provides families the opportunity to get involved in a universal mission: encouraging kids to read every day so they can lead better lives.
Our Scholastic Book Fair theme - Story Laboratory: Reading Gives You Super Power! - is part of an incredible energy source for reading that brings to school a wonderful selection of fun, engaging, and affordable books kids want to read. Giving kids access to good books and the opportunity to choose their own books will motivate them to read more. And like most acquired skills, the more kids practice reading, the better they'll get.
Can't make it to the fair? Please click the ONLINE fair to start shopping today!!
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Book Fair Volunteer Opportunity!
Help us make the book fair a success. Volunteers are needed and appreciated!!
Please sign up to Volunteer for Scholastic Book Fair - here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/6LkZCJ 2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot) 3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually. |
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Advertise in the TCGIS Yearbook
Proceeds go to Capstone Trip 2014!
Looking for a great way to make your business known? Parents, want to send a greeting to your favorite students? Well, here's your chance! You can buy space for advertising in the TCGIS yearbook! Here's the deal: $100 for a whole page (8 1/2'' by 11''), $50 for half of a page and $25 for one fourth of a page. What a bargain! If you're interested, please fill out a this form and turn it in to the front desk. The deadline for submissions is April 22nd. If you have any questions please contact Molly Kalda at mkalda@tcgis.org. All proceeds from advertisement sales will directly benefit next year's Capstone trip.
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Kaffeeklatsch
TOMORROW!
 Our next Kaffeeklatsch is tomorrow, April 12th! We usually start serving coffee by 8:05am in the Front Lobby entrance. A suggested donation for a cup of coffee is $1.00 if you bring your own cup, or $1.25 if we provide you with a cup. We are also serving tea! Now also selling Coffee Cards for your convenience: $8 (with cup), $10 (w/o cup)!! No more searching for dollar bills necessary! |
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It is time for School Board Nominations!!!!!
This year's school board elections will take place on Friday, May 17th. We will be electing three new members to our nine-member board of directors. Application materials are due Friday April 5th.
Please consider forwarding on this information to people you know who might be interested in volunteering for the school in this capacity.
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Mpls-St. Paul International Film Festival
St. Anthony Mail Theatre
This Saturday, 12:00 pm
Last year, TCGIS was a sponsor of a German kids' film at the Mpls-St.Paul International FIlm Festival. The trilogy of"Vorstadtkrokodile" has been a big hit with our students and last year we had a huge turnout at the 2 film showings. This weekend is the chance to see the 3rd and final film and we are inviting you to join us at the St. Anthony Main Theatre on Sunday, April 14th at 12 noon. This is the only viewing during the Fest, and the opportunity to see German films for kids in a theater is very rare, so we do hope that you can make it! Check out these two German Language Children's Films:
Saturday 4/14 12:00 pm
Saturday 4/27 11:00 am Sunday 4/28 12:00 pm 
And, by all means, do take a look at the over 200 films from 60+ countries that will show during the Fest April 11-28th. Catalogs will also be available at our front desk.
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Game Night Tomorrow Night!
Fun for the whole family
The TCGIS annual Game Night is coming up on Friday, April 12th 2013, 6:30-8:30pm! All TCGIS families are invited! We will have games for all ages and across all genres, snacks and beverages for refreshment and prizes for the winners of our game raffle! So, mark your calendars and bring your family to school to play some old and new games!
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First Ever TCGIS Graduation
Date and Time Announced
We are proud to announce the date and time of the first graduation ceremony for the Twin Cities German Immersion School.
Sunday, June 2, 2013 Time: 2 - 5 pm Location: GAI
More details will follow here in the
E-brief and on our website, so stay tuned!
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Concert Band Tomorrow
Instrument Petting Zoo April 12, 1pm-2pm
Interested in joining the TCGIS Concert Band?
An instrument "petting zoo" is being planned for Friday, April 12, where 4th graders can see and play different instruments, sponsored by Schmitt Music. In conjunction with this, we can schedule an afterschool session with a Schmitt Music representative where parents can speak one on one about renting an instrument. (You do not have to rent or buy from them. There may be other stores near you that are more convenient, but Schmitt Music gives us the most options) Current 5th through 7th graders are also invited by appointment only; please contact Krista to arrange a time. Krista will be following up with an email to 4th grade parents over the weekend. If you are interested in your child participating in band next year, please fill out this survey. Any questions regarding the concert band program can be directed to Krista Johnson. (612) 209-3396 monk2miles@comcast.net
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Book Fair Sneak Peek
Come tomorrow morning from 7:50-8:10
for a special early bird Book Fair buying opportunity!
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Thursday, April 18, 7:00-8:30pm
Free for GAI members,
Free for students, $10 non-members
Bar opens at 6:30pm
If Good Bye, Lenin! has taught you everything you know about the DDR, join panelists Babett Larimer, Nicol Philips, and Thomas Rauer for a discussion about their experiences of daily life in East Germany, living under the Stasi, and what the transition was like after Germany reunited. This is our last session of Kulturakademie for the spring, and it's sure to be a good one! |
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Boy Scouts to Visit Kaffeeklatsch
Friday, April 12th
The Northern Star Council Boy Scouts will be at Kaffeeklatsch tomorrow. They will be available to talk with families interested in starting a program at TCGIS. They also will be in attendance at the May 7th PTO meeting. Families are encouraged to attend to learn more about the benefits of scouting. To read more about the Northern Star Council's inclusivity policy, click here. |
Library Fundraising Book Sale
May 17th!
As you may have heard, we are moving locations over the summer and the library is eager to only move the best and the brightest of our library to our great new location. Over the years, many families have donated materials to the library and we've had a large number of donations ALREADY this year. In fact, we have so many books that we don't need anymore donations to make our book sale a great success. But we do need YOU to come out and support the library and the school by purchasing some of our books. We have lots of German language books for both kids and adults ready to find their new homes. We are also looking for volunteers to help with the sale, so if books are your thing and you want to help out, contact Blaine Strobe at bstrobe@tcgis.org for more information. |
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Capstone Benefit Event
In March the first graduating class of TCGIS went to Germany for a two week Capstone Experience Trip. The Capstone provided students with the opportunity to integrate and apply what they've learned during their time at TCGIS and experience Germany first hand. The trip is the culmination of a TCGIS education and is planned for all 8th grade classes at TCGIS. We are continuing our efforts to raise money for teacher expenses and needs-based scholarships, so come and join TCGIS teachers, students and their families for an afternoon of Kaffee und Kuchen, music, dance, and more. Performers from the entire TCGIS community will come together to entertain you and your family at this 2nd Annual Capstone Benefit Event.
The program includes * A presentation by 8th graders about their experiences on the first Capstone trip to Germany with a special tribute to Marcy Zachmeier-Ruh, whose vision laid the foundations for this trip. *Music and dance performances by TCGIS students, parents, and TCGIS celebrities such as Hunter Goetzman, Scot Stevenson, Margaret Sims, and Valentin Solakhau *German story time with Frau Grimm *Children's games * German movie "Hände weg von Mississippi" based on a book by Cornelia Funke**
*Cakes, coffee, kid's drinks and more!
Admission $5 per person suggested donation, kids are free!  All proceeds from this event will go directly to the Capstone Fund. We hope to see you all there! **This program was made possible by the Goethe-Institut Chicago
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Intern Host Families Wanted
Fall 2013
TCGIS is searching for families who would like to host interns next fall. We need lots of families to ensure that all of our interns have homes, so write to Nicole Grenz or Darcy Deboer to find out more information if you are interested. |
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SEEKING GERMAN TUTOR DURING SUMMER
We are looking for a German tutor for our two children Sam and Max, ages seven and nine. Sam just began at the GIS and is in 4th grade. Our other son attends Pratt Community School. We are looking for tutoring once per week during the summer. If interested, please contact Elisabeth Hoff at 612-812-1938.
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