Last week the TCCP had a very positive meeting where we discussed the ongoing partnership between the school and the neighborhood. Some of the neighbors mentioned a lot of great parents and staff working hard make sure things like drop-off and pick-up are running smoothly. And now that the construction is wrapping up, we were all optimistic that things will only get better. We all represent the school when we are coming and going, and we want to be sure to always put our best foot forward. You probably know all this already, but here are a couple of reminders:

• Please continue to do your best to keep from blocking alleys, driveways and bus stops.
• Go greener! While you wait for the students to come out of the school, turn the engine off. This will improve our local air quality for the students.
• We all want a safe neighborhood for children, so be sure to follow posted speed limits and traffic laws.

Beginning Saturday, November 14, you can log on to https://tcgis.orderlunches.com to order bus seats, Kinderclub care, and school lunches for the month of December.  All orders must be received by Friday, December 20. 

Please contact the [email protected] or [email protected] for assistance with online ordering.

The school board is inviting applicants to serve on the School Growth and Access Task Force. The current phase will be focusing on identifying data points, compiling data and presenting models to the board. A fuller description and timeline can be found in the SGA Task Force charter. Please use this application form, or pick one up in the office.

The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify coding and show that anyone can learn programming basics. Participants will play games and complete puzzles using code. No experience with coding? No problem! Activities are sorted by experience level and interests.

The event is open to K-8 students and their parents. K-3rd grade students must have a parent attending, 4-8th grade students can join us on their own. The event is free, but every participant must RSVP in advance here.

Contact Esther Neu at [email protected] for questions or comments. 

Join the School Board Parent Liaison, Christine VeLure Roholt and others in the TCGIS community on Sunday, November 22 from 1-3pm at the Uptown Community Gathering Spaces (3554 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408). Learn about the role of the school board at TCGIS and share your questions and suggestions for the board. Name the challenges and successes you want the board to consider as it relates to the mission, vision and values of the school. Children are welcome to be in the space and a few art activities and board games will be available.

This is the second in a series of 6 parent gatherings that will happen around the Twin Cities in the coming months.

Interested in attending, would like to be part of a future conversation, or have questions? 

Please contact Christine VeLure Roholt at [email protected].

Interested in practicing German at home? Play AND learn with this website that is great for students and also great for parents who want to learn with their children. Click around for uppercase letters and sounds, lowercase letters and sounds , colors, and numbers.

The PTO will be having a meeting December 8, 2015. We will introduce the executive committee and committee chairpersons, explain the different volunteer options, how much work has happened so far, and what is ahead. We are also securing a speaker for this meeting who will provide a talk about a parenting topic.

Thank you for participating in the TCGIS PTO Community Auction & Strudel Sale. It was a big success! If you bought or won an item in the auction, please look for an email with details (pickup, etc.) from the donor in the coming weeks.

If you have any questions, please contact auction co-chairs Becky Deimel & Astrid Knott Johnson at [email protected].