Laternlein #8: Open Houses, Conferences, Trunk or Treat & More
Fall is in full swing at GIS, and with it comes a season of exciting events, opportunities to connect, and ways to celebrate together as a community. Here’s a look at what’s ahead.
Open Houses at GIS
We are thrilled to welcome prospective families to campus for our upcoming Open Houses. The Preschool through 8th Grade Open House will be held on Sunday, November 2 at 10:00 a.m., and our Twos Open House follows on Friday, November 7 at 10:00 a.m.
These are wonderful opportunities to see our classrooms in action, meet our teachers, and learn more about our immersive, bilingual education. Families can RSVP online and are encouraged to share the link with anyone who may be interested in joining GIS.
Did you know? Current families play an important role in building our community. If you refer a new family and they enroll, you’ll receive a $500 tuition credit as a thank you. To learn more, reach out to Elizabeth at admissions@gspdx.org.
Trunk or Treat
Our Trunk or Treat event is right around the corner! Join us on Saturday, October 25 in the Brigadoon parking lot for a morning of festive fun, decorated trunks, and plenty of treats (including coffee from Tall Fir!). Families are encouraged to come in costume and take part in this cheerful fall tradition.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 6 and Thursday, November 7. The sign-up link is now open, and we encourage you to reserve your time slot early. If you have difficulty with the available times, please reach out directly to your child’s teacher for support. Conferences are an important opportunity to partner together for your child’s success.
A reminder for our early learning families: Twos, Preschool, and Kindergarten conferences are not child-led. Complimentary childcare is available for early learner parents during their scheduled time slots.
And a final reminder: if you recently scheduled prior to today using the beta link, that reservation is not recorded. Please use the current live link found in your Laternlein email, to reserve your time slot.
In-Service Days
Also on November 6 and 7, GIS will hold In-Service Days. Registration is required and closes on Monday, November 3. Please note that this extended program is separate from the complimentary childcare offered during conferences. You can register through our online system in the link found in your Laternlein email..
School Photos
Our wonderful photographer, Gerlinde Ashley, is hard at work editing this year’s school photos. Families can expect to receive the link by the end of October. Just like you, we’re eager to see them!
Courtesy Corner
It’s easy to notice when something goes wrong, but just as important to recognize when things go right. Let’s make a habit of acknowledging the positive moments, big and small. A simple “thank you” or “great job” goes a long way toward building a supportive, uplifting community.
Condor Community Flight Offer
On the note of gratitude, Condor Airlines has extended a $50 off per roundtrip booking to our community members! Book via www.condor.com/us with code condorstripe50ca to claim. Offer valid for bookings made Oct 1 to Dec 31, 2025 for travel from Oct 1, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026.