|
We're still looking for host families for our Fall '14 and Spring '15 Interns!
 Create an intercultural experience within your own home by hosting a German Amity intern. Let your children benefit socially and academically from a native German speaker in your home!
"Living with our intern has been a wonderful experience for us. It has been so nice for us to have a friendly, upbeat adult in the house, for chatting, for getting updated about my old home country, and of course, to help with things like homework or watching the kids while we go grocery shopping. " says a current host-family.
If you're interested in hosting or supporting an Amity intern, please fill out the online form here. This is only an expression of interest at this time, and not an absolute commitment or promise. For more information about our Amity program and hosting an intern, please go to the TCGIS website or contact Isabel Vollenweider. |
|
Festival of Nations Recap
Doff our hats to Herr Solakhau and the Blumenkranz Dance Troupe!
Thank you Herr Solakhau and the Blumenkranz Dance Troupe for the wonderful performance at the Festival of Nations.
 | | Besentanz |
 | | Schwerttanz |
5th and 6th graders accompanied Blumenkranz to the Festival of Nations! On Thursday, May 1, 70 TCGIS students rode a school bus and spent the day at the Festival of Nations. Herr Solakhau with his Blumenkranz dancers, Herr Wegener, Frau Schmitt, Herr Munoz, Frau Sims, Frau Schneider-Baumeister, and the interns Katharina Ludwig and Kristina Graf gave the excited crowd a tour around the big venue. The students enjoyed food from all over the world, shopped at the international market, and watched the diverse and colorful performances. Of course, the Blumenkranz kids received the biggest applause from their TCIGIS fans. It was a fun and educational trip that left many good memories.  |
|
Thanks PTO and Families for Appreciating our Teachers!
Thank you PTO and families for indulging our teachers during teacher appreciation week with a breakfast, smoothies, popcorn bar, massages, deep cleaning of the teacher lounge, gift cards, and the generous drawing of a two night stay at a retreat center!
|
Board Elections - Meet the Candidates / Voting Process
School Board elections are fast approaching! To encourage full community participation, elections will be held from Tuesday evening, May 13 after the PTO meeting through Friday, May 16, 4:45pm. Election materials to be disseminated by hand as well as email blast by Monday, May 12. One ballot can be turned in for each eligible voter in person/drop off or by mail in by the deadline. Six candidate biographies are included with the ballot materials to assist you in the voting process, you may vote for up to three candidates.
|
|
Call to all Parent Scientists and Engineers
As we are eagerly anticipating the building of the brand new science lab, we foresee the need for more used scientific metric ware, such as beakers, erlenmeyer flasks and plastic metric cyclinders. If your department has some of the items to donate to a non-profit, please think of TCGIS! If you have other items and do not know if they can be used at school, please inquire with Frau Lauenstein at [email protected]. We have received some real treasures in the past from parents like you!
Thank you! |
|
Spring Spirit Wear & Mug Sale
For our Spring t-shirt sale this year, TCGIS is doing things a little differently. We will be selling shirts on a first come, first serve basis. We have ordered shirts in Adult, Youth, and Women's sizes. This year, all of our shirts are 100% cotton. Prices for shirts are as follows:
Adult sizes: $12 (Colors: Royal Blue, Forest Green, Black) Youth sizes: $12 (Colors: Sky Blue, Red, Royal Blue, Forest Green, Black) Women's fitted V-necks: $14.50 (Colors: Sky Blue, Red, Royal Blue, Dark Heather Gray, Black)
Don't have a mother's day present yet? Purchase a TCGIS mug for $10!
We will accept payments either in cash, or by check made out to TCGIS. Please come by the office to buy your shirt or mug today! |
|
Poetry Olympics " Be A-Muse-d"
Friday, May 9, 12:30-3:00pm at TCGIS Aula
Our middle school students will compete in our third annual poetry olympics. They will recite poems in four different categories:
- traditional poetry - poems by ancient or modern author
- original poetry - poems written by students
- mash-up poetry - altered, reimagined, or reinvented poems that have already be published
- visual poetry - visual arrangement of text, images and symbols
Reputable judges will evaluate students' performances. Cool prizes await the winners!
This event is open to the public community.
|
|
Middle School Theater & Acrobatics
Wednesday, May 14
It is our pleasure to present the efforts of our middle school students in PE and Performing Arts resulting in a joint showcase:
Alice in Wonderland, after the story by Lewis Carroll, performed by 7th & 8th graders (director Valentin Solakhau) and Acrobatic Journey Around the World, presented by middle school students (director Tanja Schmitt)
The performances will take place in the Aula on May 14: 1:20 to 3:00pm - TCGIS students are invited  6:30 to 8:00pm - TCGIS community members are invited, performance is open to the public
Mark the date in your calendars and join our middle school students in this journey to fantasy and imagination!
Sincerely, Tanja Schmitt & Valentin Solakhau |
|
Sing and Dance Along
Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 in TCGIS Aula
Herbert & Nancy from the Vienna Community Arts and Valentin Solakhau with Blumenkranz invite family and friends to greet the spring with song and dance. Proceeds will support Herr Solakhau's programs and projects at Vienna Community Arts.
For more details, please call Herbert & Nancy at 651-773-9525. |
|
It's time again for the Spring Library Book Sale!
 May 16 at TCGIS Cafeteria
Every year, TCGIS invites families to donate German books to the library. The library then holds a sale of the books we don't add to the collection. Bring in your used German books from now until May 9, and come to the sale on May 16 from 2:30-5:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to expose your child to extra German language materials that can be hard to get, and all the proceeds support the school library. If you'd like to volunteer to help with the sale, go < HERE>. |
|
Eco Arts Fest
Saturday, May 17, 10am-3pm
 Our "Green Team" (director Hunter Goetzman) and "Blumenkranz" (director Valentin Solakhau) will take part in EcoArts Festival. This way we would like to express our commitment to the sustainable future and "green" initiatives.
This is a free event that will take place at Harriet Island Grounds and Pavilion on May 17, from 10am to 3pm. Click here for more information. |
|
Medtronic TC Kids Marathon Cross Country Fun Run
May 17 at 9am at Como Park Picnic Pavilion
Dear TCGIS Families and staff!
We would like to invite all of our students (K-8), their siblings and parents to participate in the 2014 Medtronic TC Kids Marathon Cross Country Fun Run right in our neighborhood. The more the better!
Meet with the coaches Mandi Rosenthal and Tanja Schmitt. There will be a designated area with the TCGIS banner visible. Wear your TCGIS spirit gear! (if you don't have a shirt yet, they are available in the office!). For more information, please check your email from April 28, and click here for the flyer.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Mandi Rosenthal and Tanja Schmitt
|
|
Dump your Tech and Support the Boy Scouts
Saturday, May 17, 9AM-1PM, Roseville Lutheran Church
 Recycle your electronics and appliances on Saturday, May 17 at the Roseville Lutheran Church, 1215 Roselawn Ave in Roseville. Click here for the recycling list. For more information, please contact Susan Kocher. |
|
Volunteer Appreciation Day
May 22 at TCGIS
It's time to say thank you to our dedicated volunteer community!
If you have volunteered at TCGIS in any way over the year, please join us for our volunteer appreciation day on May 22!
Program:
8-9am & 2-3pm: Social gathering in staff lounge with sweets & coffee.
6-7pm: Mingling with Board members and official volunteer recognition at the School Board meeting in TCGIS Cafeteria.
We're looking forward to celebrate with you! |
|
8th Grade Graduation Celebration
June 8, 2-5pm at TCGIS
Dear 8th grade families and friends,
Please save the date of June 8, 2-5pm, for the 8th Grade Graduation Celebration! More information about the program will follow. In order to help us plan the event, please RSVP your attendance.
|
|
Save the Date: School Picnic on June 12 at Como Park!
 This year's picnic will be held on June 12th from 11:30am to 1:30pm at Como Park. Early release for ALL students is at 2pm at TCGIS. A schedule and information on what to bring, forms to download, and the volunteer sign-up will be announced mid-May. Thank you! |
|
Singers Wanted!
 We are assembling a Family Choir to celebrate German Days at the GAI on June 15. Commitment is 4-5 rehearsals and the performance. We welcome all - it's intergenerational! No auditions necessary. Call Herbert or Nancy at 651-773-9525, or email. |
|
PTO Announcement
Join Us for the May PTO Meeting
Tuesday, May 13, 6:30-8:00 pm in the TCGIS Cafeteria
Come to our May meeting to help vote in the 2014-15 PTO Executive Committee! The 2014-15 PTO draft budget will also be presented, to be approved at the June meeting.
In addition to our regular PTO, board, and administration reports, the May meeting will also be your opportunity to meet the school board candidates and ask them questions. You are welcome to submit questions in advance to [email protected]. There will be the opportunity to ask questions at the meeting as well.
In order to help us plan for setup, please RSVP your attendance. If you would like free, PTO-sponsored childcare provided by TCGIS Interns, then you must RSVP. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to help settle your child(ren) in before the meeting begins. Meeting Documents: If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact PTO President Kami Blackwell Kinney. |
|
GAI Announcement
Polka & Pils Classes & Dance Party
Kick up your heels and get in touch with your inner Polkameister with 3 polka classes at the GAI on May 21, 28, and June 4, leading up to our Polka & Pils Dance Party at the Klub Haus on Thursday, June 12. Register for classes here and get more details on the dance party with The Brass Barn Polka Band on the GAI website.
Join us June 14-15 for the Great GERMAN Get-Together at the GAI. Saturday kicks things off with our 5K Lederhosenlauf and Bicyclists' Biergarten. Sunday is Family Day with kid-friendly activities. Click here for more details about this free annual celebration of German culture and cuisine.
|
|
