For Families

As an International School, we invite parents and guardians to be actively involved in our school community.

We value the partnership with our families and engage with them in many ways. This page provides resources for parents and guardians of our students and is a great starting point to orient yourself as a new family. Parent engagement is an important part of our school life, and we hope you explore the many opportunities to get involved. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at info@gisbos.org.

GISB Families Calendar

December 2023

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  • Coffee Hour at Swissbäkers
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  • GISB Minis
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  • English Conversation Group
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  • CKM Community Choir Practice
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8
  • Coffee Hour at Swissbäkers
  • Virtual International Student Program Info Session
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  • Admission Open House Lower Campus
  • GISB Christkindlmarkt | German Holiday Market
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  • GISB Minis
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  • English Conversation Group
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  • GISB Board Meeting
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  • Coffee Hour at Swissbäkers
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  • GISB Minis
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  • English Conversation Group
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  • Early Release - NO ASP
  • Winterfest 2023
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  • Winter Break
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  • Winter Break
  • Coffee Hour at Swissbäkers
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  • Winter Break
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  • Winter Break
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  • Winter Break
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  • Winter Break
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  • Winter Break
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  • Winter Break
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  • Winter Break
  • Coffee Hour at Swissbäkers
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  • Winter Break
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  • Winter Break
December 4, 2023
  • GISB Minis

    December 4, 2023  9:00 am - 10:30 am
    123 Antwerp St, Allston, MA 02134, USA

    The GISB Minis is a free play group for families of children aged 0 - 3. Parents and guardians and their children meet every Monday from 9:00 - 10:30 am at the Charlesview Community Center, 123 Antwerp St, Boston. This is a great opportunity to expose your children to the German language and create and strengthen German-speaking friendships between the kids. Please do not hesitate to join even if you don’t speak German; everyone is welcome! Please contact GISB Parent Jennifer Svoboda at minis@gisbos.org if you would like to join.

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December 5, 2023
  • English Conversation Group

    December 5, 2023  8:30 am - 10:00 am

    Are you looking for an opportunity to speak, practice, or just listen in on some English conversation? Join us every Tuesday morning after drop-off at Swissbakers on Western Ave. Everyone, from native speakers to those just getting started with English, is welcome. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Meg Wirtz at meg.wirtz@online.de. She is looking forward to seeing you!

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December 6, 2023
  • CKM Community Choir Practice

    December 6, 2023  8:30 am - 9:00 am

    Students, staff, and parents are invited to join our Christkindlmarkt Community Choir Practice!! We will meet every Wednesday morning at the Upper Campus gym to sing together. The community choir will perform during the Christkindlmarkt. Spread the word - the more, the merrier!

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December 8, 2023
  • Coffee Hour at Swissbäkers

    December 8, 2023  8:30 am - 9:30 am

    GISB’s Welcome Team is offering a weekly Coffee Hour at Swissbäkers every Friday starting at 8:30 am. Come and join us to meet other GISB parents and community members for an informal chat. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

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  • Virtual International Student Program Info Session

    December 8, 2023  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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December 9, 2023
  • Admission Open House Lower Campus

    December 9, 2023  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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  • GISB Christkindlmarkt | German Holiday Market

    December 9, 2023  3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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December 11, 2023
  • GISB Minis

    December 11, 2023  9:00 am - 10:30 am
    123 Antwerp St, Allston, MA 02134, USA

    The GISB Minis is a free play group for families of children aged 0 - 3. Parents and guardians and their children meet every Monday from 9:00 - 10:30 am at the Charlesview Community Center, 123 Antwerp St, Boston. This is a great opportunity to expose your children to the German language and create and strengthen German-speaking friendships between the kids. Please do not hesitate to join even if you don’t speak German; everyone is welcome! Please contact GISB Parent Jennifer Svoboda at minis@gisbos.org if you would like to join.

    See more details

December 12, 2023
  • English Conversation Group

    December 12, 2023  8:30 am - 10:00 am

    Are you looking for an opportunity to speak, practice, or just listen in on some English conversation? Join us every Tuesday morning after drop-off at Swissbakers on Western Ave. Everyone, from native speakers to those just getting started with English, is welcome. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Meg Wirtz at meg.wirtz@online.de. She is looking forward to seeing you!

    See more details

December 13, 2023
December 15, 2023
  • Coffee Hour at Swissbäkers

    December 15, 2023  8:30 am - 9:30 am

    GISB’s Welcome Team is offering a weekly Coffee Hour at Swissbäkers every Friday starting at 8:30 am. Come and join us to meet other GISB parents and community members for an informal chat. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

    See more details

December 18, 2023
  • GISB Minis

    December 18, 2023  9:00 am - 10:30 am
    123 Antwerp St, Allston, MA 02134, USA

    The GISB Minis is a free play group for families of children aged 0 - 3. Parents and guardians and their children meet every Monday from 9:00 - 10:30 am at the Charlesview Community Center, 123 Antwerp St, Boston. This is a great opportunity to expose your children to the German language and create and strengthen German-speaking friendships between the kids. Please do not hesitate to join even if you don’t speak German; everyone is welcome! Please contact GISB Parent Jennifer Svoboda at minis@gisbos.org if you would like to join.

    See more details

December 19, 2023
  • English Conversation Group

    December 19, 2023  8:30 am - 10:00 am

    Are you looking for an opportunity to speak, practice, or just listen in on some English conversation? Join us every Tuesday morning after drop-off at Swissbakers on Western Ave. Everyone, from native speakers to those just getting started with English, is welcome. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Meg Wirtz at meg.wirtz@online.de. She is looking forward to seeing you!

    See more details

December 20, 2023
  • Early Release - NO ASP

    December 20, 2023

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  • Winterfest 2023

    December 20, 2023  10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    UC Gym

    All GISB parents and guardians are invited to  an all student performance in the Upper Campus gym .

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December 21, 2023
December 22, 2023
  • Winter Break

    December 21, 2023 - January 3, 2024  

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  • Coffee Hour at Swissbäkers

    December 22, 2023  8:30 am - 9:30 am

    GISB’s Welcome Team is offering a weekly Coffee Hour at Swissbäkers every Friday starting at 8:30 am. Come and join us to meet other GISB parents and community members for an informal chat. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

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December 23, 2023
December 24, 2023
December 25, 2023
December 26, 2023
December 27, 2023
December 28, 2023
December 29, 2023
  • Winter Break

    December 21, 2023 - January 3, 2024  

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  • Coffee Hour at Swissbäkers

    December 29, 2023  8:30 am - 9:30 am

    GISB’s Welcome Team is offering a weekly Coffee Hour at Swissbäkers every Friday starting at 8:30 am. Come and join us to meet other GISB parents and community members for an informal chat. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

    See more details

December 30, 2023
December 31, 2023
January 1, 2024
January 2, 2024

Lunch

Daily lunch at the Upper and Lower Campus

GISB is partnering with Ordo, a national school lunch provider that works with local chefs to provide a variety of lunch options for students and staff. The program is flexible, and no minimum order is required. A new menu is available every Sunday, and orders are due by Friday at midnight for the following week. Place an order.

School Policies

Fostering a safe and nurturing environment where students can learn and grow.

GISB is committed to providing all students with a safe and supportive learning environment. For questions about policies, please contact GISB’s Head of Administration.

GISB families can review further policies by logging into their Educate Account.