Laternlein #20: Summer Camps, Big Events, and Community News
Re-enrollment Update
Re-enrollment for the 2026–27 school year will open on Friday, February 6. You will receive an email that day with instructions and the necessary links to complete the process.
This year, re-enrollment has been streamlined and should be much simpler for all families. You will only need to review your household information and finalize your tuition plan and policy acknowledgments. All other information can be updated at any time through your Parent Portal under Web Forms.
Please reach out to Elizabeth Gillespie if you have any questions.
Summer Camp Registration Is LIVE
Join us at GIS this summer, where we are offering a variety of exciting summer camps for all ages in German, Chinese, and English, taught by our amazing GIS staff members.
Before Care will be offered from 7:40 to 8:00 am and is included in the price. Camp hours will run from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Take advantage of the Early Bird Special and pay only $400 through February 28.
New Restaurant Partnership Fundraiser
Join us for German International School’s first restaurant partnership fundraiser with our inaugural Virtual Panda Express Partnership.
Order online on February 19, use GIS School Code 9012136 at checkout, and enjoy a night off from cooking while sending 28% of eligible sales toward GIS’s Annual Fund.
EP February In-Service Day. Registration Open
Sign-up is now open for EP In-Service Day on February 13. Please be sure to register by February 12.
Spring Break Camps - Spaces Still Available
Did you register for Spring Break Camps yet? Don’t forget!
Adult Language Classes. Spring Registration Open
Registration for the spring term of Adult Language Classes is now open, with many exciting new course offerings including German, Cantonese, Mandarin, and more.
Learn Mandarin Online. Free Info Session
Want more information about our online Mandarin course?
Teacher Evangelista will host a free virtual info session and mini lesson on Thursday, February 12 at 6:30 pm.
Sign up to receive the meeting link, or contact evangelista.barylski@gspdx.org with any questions.
Early Bird Gala Tickets Almost Gone
Did you get your Early Bird Gala tickets yet? The limit is 100, and only a few remain.
Wrangle some up before prices increase!
Pickup Reminder During Illness Season
It is that time of year. Illness season is here.
With more substitute teachers on campus, we ask that families please either announce themselves in PikMyKid or make direct eye contact with your child’s teacher at pickup. These steps help us ensure the safety and security of all students and staff.
Thank you for your cooperation.
PYP Exhibition Experts Needed
You probably have some expertise in something.
Grade 5 students are seeking adults to interview for about 30 minutes sometime in the next month. Interviews can take place live or on Zoom.
If you are willing to participate, please fill out the form and feel free to share the link with others who may also be interested.
Schneeeulen Kindergarten Craft Supply Request
If anyone places a Whole Foods order, could you please save the paper bags with the silver insulated lining for the Schneeeulen Kindergarten class?
They would love to use them for an upcoming craft project. Thank you for keeping an eye out.
2026 Science Showcase/LENS Expo
This is such exciting information, it needed its own newsletter page! Check it out.
Counseling Services at GIS Through Base Behavioral Health
Families interested in scheduling services through Base Behavioral Health can work with their administrator, Emma, who can assist with intake.
You can contact her through their website, where an intake form is available for submission. On the form, families may specify a preference for school-based therapy at GIS.
