Twin Cities German Immersion School Parent-Teacher Organization

Fostering the relationship between school, home and community for the success of every TCGIS student

 


Willkommen!

We are the Parent-Teacher Organization of the Twin Cities German Immersion School. On this site you can learn about the many ways our PTO supports our kids and our school, and how you can get involved.
 
 
 
 


    
Once Upon A Time: Maskenball 2012
This year's Maskenball Gala takes us long ago and far far away to the land of fairy tales, where we promise an enchanted evening of charm and delight. Please join us for Once Upon a Time: Maskenball 2012! Tickets are on sale now! To purchase tickets, go to the Maskenball 2012 website.  "Like" the PTO Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.

The Maskenball Auction is now open! Go to the Maskenball website to start bidding - click the glass slipper!

 
Don't get lost in the forest! Here are few important Maskenball dates for you to be aware of:
  • January 13, Deadline for auction donations including Teacher Treasures and Great Gatherings
  • January 17-27, Tickets on sale for $45
  • January 24, Online auction opens
  • January 28, Ticket price goes to $55
  • January 31, Online auction closes
  • February 2, Deadline to order tickets
  • February 2 & 3, Auction check-out at TCGIS
  • February 4, Maskenball Gala

A very special thanks to our sponsors:
 
 
 
 
 
 

2011 - 2012 TCGIS PTO Theme, Community Service:
Each year the PTO chooses a theme to focus on throughout the school year. This year, that theme is community service. While many TCGIS parents and staff already volunteer in countless ways, the PTO encourages us all to take the opportunity to show our children the importance of community service a well. Click here to find 10 great reasons for getting your family involved in the community.

Check out the Doing Good Together website to get ideas on what you and your family can do while volunteering together.
Upcoming PTO Meetings:

PTO meetings take place on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM. Meetings take place at the school unless otherwise noted in communications regarding the meeting. Free babysitting is provided for all meetings that take place at TCGIS.

  • February 7
  • March 6
  • April 10
  • May 1
  • June 5
2011-2012 PTO Executive Board Members

The 2011-2012 PTO executive board:  

  • Kari Swedberg, president
  • Lisa Antony-Thomas, vice president
  • Michelle Sheire, secretary
  • Danielle Sanders, treasurer
  • Heidi Zimmermann, archivist 

2010-2011 Accomplishments 

While the TCGIS PTO continues to be a busy crew, it is important to stop and take look back to see what all of our hard work accomplishes. Last year we:

  • Served 29 different hot dishes to over 150 people at the Auflauf competition. 
  • Danced the night away like movie stars at Maskenball.
  • Brought together families for game night at the school. 
  • Raised over $21,272 through various fundraisers (see below).
  • Provided over $6,000 to the director and teachers for curriculum enhancements and classroom projects.
  • Donated $7,500 to the school for Performing Arts program.
  • Gave tours to 30 families to show off TCGIS to recruit new students.
  • Brought in speakers on how to keep your kids safe(the Jacob Wetterling Foundation) and healthy (nutritionist Jennette Turner spoke on Kids, Food and Mood).
  • Incorporated greening, last year's PTO theme, by using compostable or reusable service-ware at events, provided greening tips in the 2010-2011 calendar.   

Thanks to your cooking, baking, crafting, eating, shopping, and couponing, we have raised over $21,000 for our teachers and students!

Auflauf
$    410 
Chinook Book
$    560 
Craft/Bake Sale
$  1909 
Ruhland's Strudel 
$    793 
Maskenball           
$17000
Clothing Sale 
$    600
Grand Total   
$21272

Dates at a glance:
January 27: Kaffeeklatsch, 8:00 AM
February 4: Maskenball Gala & Silent Auction
February 6 - DATE CHANGE: PTO Meeting, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
February 10: Kaffeeklatsch, 8:00 AM
February 24: Kaffeeklatsch, 8:00 AM 
 


"Quick Click" Forms & Documents


Looking to Volunteer? 
The PTO is a busy bunch and we could always use more help with our many projects and initiatives. 


Collection Coordinators (short-term) Pick a month to coordinate donations at monthly PTO meetings to be given to local nonprofits. Donations can include food, clothes, books, etc. 

 

PTO Meeting Set-Up (one-time) - Going to the meeting anyway? Why not come just twenty minutes earlier to help set-up. Spots available for meetings September - December.

Maskenball Planning or Auction Committee (ongoing through February) - Interested in finding out how you can be part of the largest fundraiser for the PTO. Sign-up here and we will send you more information. This is a great way to meet people and have fun!

Parent Outreach Committee (ongoing) - This committee is responsible for coordinating welcome programs for new school families; and organizing school-wide, community-oriented events.

 

Classroom Support Committee (ongoing)- This committee is responsible for recruiting and training Elternkontakt from each class during every school year; coordinating volunteers for school-wide events as requested by the teachers and the administration; coordinating staff appreciation programs and activities; providing assistance with cultural differences in areas such as the celebration of holidays, and otherwise facilitating communication between classroom teachers and parents.

 

Education Support Committee (ongoing)- This committee is responsible for assisting with promotional tours for prospective families and working in close cooperation with TCGIS administration and teachers to support, as needed, school-wide initiatives and curricular goals. 
 
You can also contact PTO President Kari Swedberg or any committee chair for information on ways to get involved.