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Details are subject to change based on volunteer recruitment, community interest, and so on. More information will be shared prior to the events -- watch for announcements in the Elternbrief and PTO newsletters. You can also find information on Facebook and the school calendar.

Community Auction

The TCGIS PTO Community Auction is the PTO’s largest fundraiser of the year. The auction includes a huge selection of community-hosted events and items for sale (such as baked goods and handmade offerings).   Our Oct. 2016 auction and strudel sale raised over $12,500!

The heart of the auction lies in the wide variety of large and small events throughout the year, offered by TCGIS families and staff. Some are for adults only or just kids, and others are designed for families.​

The auction features four types of offerings: Great Gatherings, Admin Adventures & Teacher Treasures, Personal Pieces, and the Strudel Sale. With Great Gatherings, Admin Adventures & Teacher Treasures, TCGIS families and staff ​host a wide variety of large and small events throughout the year. Some are for adults only or just kids, and others are designed for families.

​Most auction offerings are “ticketed” events that provide wonderful community gatherings while also raising a significant amount of funds to benefit the school. Sign-up spots are purchased and bids are placed online through our fundraising software. Bake goods, strudel, and other items for sale will also be available for purchase through the online software.  Shop here. 

​If you have questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact event coordinators Joyce Albers Tyrrell and Maureen Carlyle.

Staff Appreciation

The PTO puts on a number of staff appreciation activities throughout the year to show our support for teachers and other staff.  We provide pizza for parent-teacher conferences, offer a luncheon each December, and have put on a variety of events to show our appreciation -- ranging from gift cards to a yogurt bar and chair massages.
  • "Favorite day of the school year."
  • "I forgot it was today and wore my jeans with a tight waistband."
  • "Every year, this ends up being the best potluck of my holiday season."
  • "Wow. Just wow."

Davanni's Pizza Night

Davanni’s donates a portion of their sales to TCGIS on designated evenings. Be social and join other TCGIS families at the restaurant, or take your meal home for a quiet night in.

The fall pizza night was in September in St. Paul, and the spring pizza night will be held at the Roseville location.​

Grade-Level Activities

Look for a variety of PTO-sponsored outings and events that are specially designed to help build deeper connections within the community, with a focus on getting together with students and families by grade level.​  
2017 features S'mores nights, outings to Urban Forage Winery, Kindergarten play dates and game nights. 

Regional Picnics

The PTO sponsors a series of picnics throughout the Twin Cities, in areas where there concentrations of TCGIS families. Come on out to these low-key gatherings to connect with TCGIS families in your neighborhood!

Ice Cream Social

​Enjoy ice cream bars and popsicles at Open House night while socializing with other families and checking out the new school playground. 

Auflauf

​This popular event returned for 2016! TCGIS cooks face off over their best hotdish creations—often Oma’s secret recipe—in this festive evening of fun, food, and friendly competition.​

Plant Sale

Beautiful Hanging Baskets, Patio Pots and Annual Flats from Green Earth Growers just in time for Mother's Day! 🌺🌼🏵️

Rummage Sale

Donate your items and join us this spring to hunt for treasures and great deals at the PTO rummage sale. 

Strudel Sale

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​We partner with Rulhand's Strudel Haus to sell traditional German-style strudel, which is a layered, flaky pastry with sweet or savory filling. The strudel comes frozen and ready to bake. Because TCGIS folks just can't get enough strudel, we offer it twice a year.
Order at squareup.com/store/tcgispto​​​

HerbstFest

In October we are ringing in Fall with a festival. We will be having polka and schottische dance lessons for families offered by Jimi the Pirate and the music of the Bavarian Boys. There will also be a pumpkin jumping house and Ben and Jerry’s ice cream, Tübingers Bakery, Black Forest Inn (spaetzle and sausages) , pizzelles, Kombucha, cotton candy, popcorn and many craft vendors along with more festive fall games. We also will be having pretzel dough rolling, fun shape forming and baking in the kitchen for a hands-on experience.

Box Tops

The PTO collects Box Tops.  They add up to over $1,000.  So clip them, check the expiration date and drop off in the office any time during the school year. 

Maskenball

The PTO Maskenball--a themed party for adults--returned for 2017 and was a roaring success!  The 2017 event had with costumes, light snacks, a full bar, and dancing. It was hosted at the University Club.  The PTO is hoping for this to be a biannual event. 

Concessions

The PTO owns a popcorn maker and is purchasing a cotton candy maker.  Concessions coming soon to PTO and school events. 

Herberger's Community Days

Herberger's Community Days coupon books sell for $5 each.  The whole cost of the book is given to the non-profit partner.   Fall book sales raised over $900.