• Handicap Parking at GIS: Please respect Oregon State law by leaving the designated ADA handicap parking spot available for those with ADA passes & license plates. 
• Extended-Care: March Flex Calendars are due Tuesday, February 14^th.
  • February 16^th has been changed from a full in-service day to a ½ day in-service day from 12:30-6:00pm.  If you need care for this day please contact Ashley.
• PYP Parent Info Sessions: Please join us on Thursday, February 9^th from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. or 2:00 to 2:50 p.m. in the library for a more in-depth look at the Primary Years Programme.  PYP Coordinator, Alexandra McGettigan, along with Stefanie Amann and Frauke Kaminski will share hands-on PYP activities, discuss PYP topics and answer questions you have. Please RSVP to Alexandra McGettigan.
• Valentine’s Day Get Together: Join GIS parents on February 14^th in the lobby at 8:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. on the playground (weather permitting) for time to chat, drink a coffee, and enjoy a little Valentine’s Day treat!

Community Information

• Winning isn’t everything: A family enrichment series by Howard Hiton at FAIS on February 8^th. More info here.
• 4^th grade silent auction in lobby! The 4^th grade classes have been working hard on their Marketing Unit – creating a product, the GIS Stressball, marketing their product with posters, videos, and radio spots, and finally hosting a silent auction. The proceeds of this auction will help fund the overnight trip that the students take each year. Please bid on a stress ball in the lobby between now and Friday!
• Come to The Green Affair wearing something “green”! Whether that is a green dress or tie, something vintage, bought second hand, or something made of recycled materials, we hope you join us for a night of fun entertainment, delicious food, and philanthropy! Please buy tickets by February 14. 
  • Bid in our online auction: We have amazing packages from local businesses and individuals.  Thank you for bidding high and often in our online auction. We appreciate your support of our school!  
• GIS Connect Ski Day:  February 19th Mt. Hood Meadows GIS Family Ski Day.
  • RSVP to save a spot at the GIS table in the main lodge where we will have snacks and warm cider.  
  • Indicate day or night skiing when RSVPing, whether you are interested in carpooling, etc.Find more information on planning your trip and get current conditions here.