Laternlein #19: Inside Our Classrooms and What’s Ahead This Spring

Making Music Together in German PreK and Kindergarten

PreK and Kindergarten families are invited to join their children for a special Open Music Class during the week of February 23 to 27. This experience gives families a window into how music is taught at GIS and how rhythm, movement, and instruments support creativity, listening skills, and confidence in the classroom.

Classes will take place during each student’s regular music period in the music classroom across from the art room. Families can expect to sing, move, explore instruments, and share in the joy of learning alongside their child.

We look forward to welcoming families for this meaningful classroom experience.

Warmly,
Rebecca Carvalho

Fresh Bread Thursdays at GIS

Fresh Bread Thursdays continue at GIS through our partnership with Fressen Bakery. Families may place orders by Sunday evening, select “Delivery to GIS” in the Pick Up Window at checkout, complete payment online, and collect items in the lobby on Thursdays after school.

Spring Break Camps Now Open for Registration

Spring Break Camps are now open, with age specific programming for Two’s, Preschool, Kinder and 1st, and 2nd through 4th Grade students. Each group has developed its own creative theme for the week.

Spaces are Limited! Register Early!

Sustainability in Action in German Kindergarten

German Kindergarten students are collecting half gallon milk or juice cartons for an upcoming recycling project.

Families may drop clean cartons in classrooms or at the front desk. Thank you for supporting hands on sustainability learning at GIS.

Global Opportunities Info Session

Where There Be Dragons will be hosting an in-person info session on the Murray campus on Feb 2 from 6:30-8pm PST. RSVP Here. 

Dragons offers immersive summer and Gap Year programs for students aged 15–22 who want something deeper than typical travel. Through homestays, language learning, trekking, rugged travel, and other hands-on experiences, students gain practical travel skills, grow personally, and develop a broader view of the world. Programs are based in Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

Remember the 90’s? Giddy Up for this year’s Gala!

Early bird ticket sales start January 31, with a limited 100 tickets until February 9…

Therapy Services Now Available for GIS Students

GIS families now have access to on campus therapy services through Ashley Bauer, LPC, a GIS parent and licensed provider. We are so grateful for this service offering to our community.