Elternbrief Archive

Sept 17-19: 4th Grade Fieldtrip

Sept 19: PTO Kaffeeklatsch

Sept 22: Peace Day

Sept 23: Curriculum Night

Sept 24: Registration CLOSES for Session 1 After-school Activities

Sept 25: School Board Meeting

Sept 29: Session 1 After-school Activities BEGIN

Sept 30: PTO Davanni's Pizza Night

Curriculum night is an evening for families to hear about the educational program offered students at TCGIS. Teachers will give an overview of the school year and provide information about learning at specific grade levels and/or in a variety of subjects.

To accommodate parents with multiple students at our school, we have developed the following plan.

6:30-6:50 pm Elementary School with student last names A-L

6:50-7:20 pm Elementary School with student last names M-Z

***Elementary Art, Drama and Sport teachers, as well as the elementary special education teachers will send messages on their programs in advanced and be available in the halls from 6:50-7:00pm and again from 7:20-7:30pm for meet and greet.

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Middle School parents will follow their child's schedule through the day (see below):

***Middle School special education teachers will be available in the subject classes (ex. Math, German or English) where they are supporting TCGIS students.

We look forward to seeing all of you on Tuesday, September 23!

As an update to the bad flu virus hospitalizing children in the USA, the virus has now been documented in Minnesota. Please watch for the following early signs of the virus: fever, runny nose, sneezing, cough and body and muscle aches. Basic measures such as washing hands and covering coughs are the best prevention methods.

Please see the following article here about the case in Minnesota: http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/275496721.html

Each year TCGIS asks for a supply donation from our families to help cover the extra costs of our German curriculum, including disposable "Heft" or workbooks purchased each year. The suggested donation is $75 per child. For all families that have already made a donation, thank you! This donation makes it possible for TCGIS to provide our students with the best German materials available. If you would like to make a donation, please do so in the front office. We appreciate your support!

This year's School Picture Day is scheduled for October 7, the retake date is November 11. More information will follow. 

For those who would like to enrich their social life with German culture related theater events:

Strumply Peter, a Toy Opera, is the latest original creation from Open Eye Figure Theatre, inspired by the cautionary poems 19th century German physician Heinrich Hoffman composed to entertain his children. More information and the performance schedule can be found at http://openeyetheatre.org/stage/strumply-peter. Children tickets are as low as $10.

H�nsel & Gretel by Minnesota Opera. Based on the Brothers Grimm classic, this beloved fairy tale whips together frothy folk tunes with sumptuous orchestration into a deceptively sweet, deliciously dark confection that has delighted families for generations. Minnesota Opera's new production of Engelbert Humperdinck's enduring masterpiece is appropriate for grown ups and children who aren't afraid of the dark. More information can be found at http://www.mnopera.org/season/2014-2015/hansel-and-gretel/. If we could find at least 10 interested people we could get a 50% educational discount for one of the performances. Interested families please contact Herr Solakhau at [email protected].

 

PTO Announcement

 

Family Craft Day - Saturday, Sept 20th 1:00 in the TCGIS Cafeteria

Join Heidi Zimmermann and Kristi Johnson to make crafts for this year's Craft and Bake Sale in November. This event will be a family project and include at least 5 craft projects. Snacks and all craft supplies will be provided. Please RSVP to [email protected] by Sept 17th to ensure we have enough supplies for your kids. 

 

Kaffeeklatsch - Friday, September 19, 2:30pm in the TCGIS foyer. Join other TCGIS parents before pick-up for coffee and conversation. Suggested donation: $1 with your own mug or $1.50 without. 

 

Join your TCGIS friends for an afternoon of apple picking and fun at Afton Apple Orchard! Sunday, September 28 from 1-3pm. Cost is $3-5 per person. Afton apple has a huge playground and petting zoo, tractor rides to the orchards and lots of pick-your-own apples. We will trap a few picnic tables and label them for TCGIS as a home base. For directions and more information, check out their website: aftonapple.com. If you can, please RSVP to [email protected] so we know how many tables to claim. 

 

Davanni's Pizza Night: Tuesday, September 30, 4-8 pm at Davanni's on Cleveland & Grand, St. Paul. Davanni's donates a portion of its sales to TCGIS on this designated evening. Be social and join other TCGIS families at the restaurant, or take home for a quiet night in. More information will be sent home with your child just prior to this event.

 

Get out the casserole dishes...it's time to compete in the 6th annual PTO Auflauf Cook-Off! The hotdish to beat is Kordula Coleman's Tamale Pot Pie, which was awarded top honors by our judges last year. The event sells out due to the venue's limited capacity, so reserve your spot without delay! Tickets on sale now until midnight on October 3, or until sold out. Ticket prices: $8 for adults; $5 for adults competing in the Cook-Off; $5 for kids ages 5 and up; free for kids under age 5. Get all the details you need to attend, volunteer, and/or compete here.

 

Be sure to like the TCGIS PTO page on Facebook!