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Laternlein #15: Celebrating Community, Planning Ahead at GIS
Karin Wright Karin Wright

Laternlein #15: Celebrating Community, Planning Ahead at GIS

GIS Community Updates: Winter Edition
Catch up on winter updates at the German International School, including Lost & Found reminders, Grandparents Week details, Summer Camp planning, hot lunch options, PYP Exhibition mentorship opportunities, and updates on the Wetlands Restoration Project.

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Laternlein #14: Art, Community, and a Little Seasonal Magic at GIS
Karin Wright Karin Wright

Laternlein #14: Art, Community, and a Little Seasonal Magic at GIS

This week at the German International School, we celebrate the volunteers who powered Light Up for the Arts, the growing beauty of our new Art Garden, a generous gift to Middle School art students, a festive community discount, and the exciting debut of our Little Lion Dance Troupe.

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Laternlein #13: Early December Updates at GIS
Karin Wright Karin Wright

Laternlein #13: Early December Updates at GIS

Little Lion Dance sign-ups, volunteer needs for Light Up for the Arts, upcoming Middle School Band Concert, holiday theatre opportunities, and our Movie Night Gift Basket winner. A full roundup of early-December happenings at GIS.

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Laternlein #11: Gratitude, Growth, and a Touch of Holiday Magic
Karin Wright Karin Wright

Laternlein #11: Gratitude, Growth, and a Touch of Holiday Magic

German International School of Portland highlights community spirit with its Lantern Parade celebration, student writing success in The New York Times, and upcoming Estate Planning 101 event. Read about this week’s campus updates, volunteer gratitude, and family resources at GIS.

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Daphne and the New York Times
Karin Wright Karin Wright

Daphne and the New York Times

Congratulations to 8th grader Daphne Kelly from Mrs. Prince's English class!  Her written response to a New York Times "Our Conversation Challenge" for teens received the "Reader Picks" status

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GIS Gives Back: Kids Filling Kitchens
Karin Wright Karin Wright

GIS Gives Back: Kids Filling Kitchens

GIS students are leading a school wide food drive with the Sunshine Division to fight hunger in Oregon after SNAP cuts, showing how small acts can make a big impact.

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Annual Sankt Martin Lantern Parade
Karin Wright Karin Wright

Annual Sankt Martin Lantern Parade

Celebrate St. Martin’s Day with GIS! Join our Lantern Walk at Hoyt Arboretum for songs, handmade lanterns, warm cider, and community connection.

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Laternlein #7: Spirit Week & Halloween Fun
Karin Wright Karin Wright

Laternlein #7: Spirit Week & Halloween Fun

GIS families, get ready for a busy October! Next week brings our annual Fun Run, Tiny Feet Trot, Spirit Week, and volunteer opportunities, plus the magical Lantern Parade at Hoyt Arboretum on November 10. Don’t miss popsicle parties for our Summer Reading Challenge winners, upcoming athletics events, too.

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Laternlein #6: Busy October!
Karin Wright Karin Wright

Laternlein #6: Busy October!

October is shaping up to be a busy and exciting month at GIS! From important reminders to community celebrations, here are the latest updates we’d like to share.

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