Light Up for the Arts: A Winter Celebration at GIS — December 6
The German International School is delighted to welcome families and friends to Light Up for the Arts on Saturday, December 6, an evening filled with student performances, creativity, community, and the warmth of the season. This year’s celebration marks a special milestone: our first-ever lighting of the school and Pretzel sculpture with winter lights! A moment we can’t wait to share together!
Celebrating Our Young Performers
Throughout the afternoon, students in Grades 1–4 and members of the Middle School Band will take the stage in the Main Floor Lunch Room. Their performances, rooted in movement, rhythm, and collaboration, reflect the joyful spirit of the season and the strength of our bilingual arts program.
Performance & Arrival Details
Date: Saturday, December 6
Time: 3–6 p.m.
Dress Code: Festive attire students can comfortably move and play in
Arrival: Please have 1st–4th grade students arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled performance time. They will be guided to a classroom to prepare and line up.
We are proud of the hard work and creativity our students have poured into these performances and are excited for them to shine — quite literally — on stage and across campus.
Performance Schedule
All performances take place in the Main Floor Lunch Room:
3:00 – Grades 1A/1B
3:20 – Grade 1C/2C
3:40 – Grades 1/2 Afterschool Choir
4:00 – Grades 2A/2B
4:20 – Grades 3A/B/C
4:40 – Grades 4A/4C
5:00 – Grades 3–8 Afterschool Choir
5:20 – Break
5:40 – Middle School Band
Explore, Create, and Enjoy the Evening
Before or after your student’s performance, families are invited to explore a variety of activities and spaces around campus:
Creative & Educational Activities
Art Stations: Learning Commons (Upstairs)
Story Time (Mandarin): Upstairs 3:40 pm
Story Time (German): Upstairs 4:20 pm
Story Time (International): Upstairs 5:00 pm
These stations offer students and families time to participate in hands-on art, enjoy multilingual storytelling, and explore our library spaces.
Community & Local Makers
GIS Family & Friends Vendors: Grade School Library Open Area (Downstairs)
Food, Eating Area & Piano Showcase: Gym
Information Center, Parent Circle & Glühwein: Front Lobby
Warm drinks, community conversations, student music on piano, and vendor booths featuring handmade goods all come together to create a lively, welcoming atmosphere.
Vendor Opportunity for Families & Friends
As part of Light Up for the Arts, GIS families and friends who create handmade goods or run small businesses are invited to host a vendor table.
There is no vendor fee this year.
If you or someone you know is interested in participating, please contact Michelle Bahr for more details.
A Community Tradition in the Making
Light Up for the Arts brings together everything we value at GIS: creativity, multilingual celebration, connection, and the joy of learning. Whether you’re joining us for a performance, visiting the art and story spaces, or supporting our local vendors, we look forward to sharing this festive evening with you.
