ISOCS Family NEWS

Menuplan Mittagstisch Teuflibach

2012-02-21T18:23:00.000+01:00

Menuplan Mittagstisch Teuflibach*

Woche 8

Dienstag 21.02.12

Rindshackplätzli mit Bratensauce

Kartoffelstock

Fenchel und Rüebli

Donnerstag 23.02.12

Chäsplätzli

Salzkartoffeln

Broccoli

Freitag 24.02.12

Spaghetti bolognaise und vegetarische Tomatensauce

Grüner Salat

Dessert

Montag 27.02.12

Schweinsvoressen mit Sauce

Reis

Gemüse

En Guete

* subject to change

Children preform Opera

2012-02-20T11:27:00.002+01:00

Zurich Opera house

OPERA VIVA

A fun way for children to get to know opera. Unlike their parents, they are not limited to the role of spectators, but are involved in the action, with costumes, instruments, acting and dancing – almost like the stars in the main building next door.
An unforgettable experience – opera can be that lively!
The Austrian musician Klaudia Kadlec offers children the opportunity to come into contact with great operas in a playful way. »Klaudia Kadlec’s biography

Tickets: CHF 35 (incl. buffet and drinks in the interval)
Max. 50 children (7–14 years)

Performances in this season:

3. / 4. March 2012 Don Carlo 2. / 3. June 2012 Die Entführung aus dem Serail 7. / 8. July 2012 Die Zauberflöte
»more information

Are you new to Kanton Zug or have questions about general life here?

2012-02-20T10:12:00.002+01:00

Migration Advisory Office

Learning to live in and love Zug.
So you live in Canton Zug but would like to feel more at home here?
Are you interested in finding more information about the social, financial andlegal aspects of life here and improve your social network?
Then come and benefit from the professional advice offered by our guestspeakers throughout our 10 week subsidised course.

Registration until 15.02.2012 at Fachstelle Migration
For further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:041-728 22 76, welcome.desk@fsm-zug.ch, www.fsm-zug.ch

Get to know Zug
(Integration) economy, history and politicsin Switzerland
Employment rights and childcare
Safety & security
Health system / psychological healthSocial security, insurance and taxEducation & careers counsellling
Accommodation, tenancy rights &neighbours
City tour & final excursion

Quartiertreff Guthirt, Zug
10 weeks: 28. February - 22. May 2012
Tuesday, 9:00 - 11:00
Catherine Newman, supported each week by a differentprofessional organisation of Zug.
free!
from CHF 140.- to CHF 190.- (income dependent)

Next course: begins 18. September 2012

2012-02-15T22:23:00.000+01:00

The Monster Parade in Luzern will be on Tuesday the 21st at 1930. Please see carnival information under pages on the top of this blog for additional information.

HUGO 3D IN ENGLISH

2012-02-15T18:28:00.002+01:00

Hello

We will screen Martin Scorseses "Hugo 3D" on Saturday 25th, 11:15 AM at the cinema Seehof in Zug. 3D-Version in English with german subtitles.

Sale starts next Tuesday (Feb 21st).

Bookings by phone 041 726 10 01. Sale on site or online www.kinozug.ch. Cash only at the box-office.

Don't forget to bring your 3D-glasses.

Any other info needed? Just let me know...

Regards.
Thomas Ulrich
Zuger Kinos

LUNCH MENU

2012-02-05T13:09:00.002+01:00

Menuplan Mittagstisch Teuflibach*

Click to view full menu

Dienstag 31.1.

Geschnetzeltes Schweinefleisch

Bratensauce

Polenta

Broccoli und Karotten

Donnerstag 2.02

Reis

Frühlingsrollen

Süss-Sauer-Sauce

Zwei verschiedene Sorten Salat und Brot

Freitag 03.02

Teigwaren

Tomatengemüsesauce

Carbonarasauce

Salat und Brot

Früchtekuchen

Montag 06.02

Gemüsewähe

Käsechüchlein

Salzkartoffeln

Salat

Dienstag 07.02

Hörnli

Gehacktes Rindfleisch an Sauce

Apfelmus

Gemüse

Ueberraschungsdessert

En Guete

* subject to change

School dinners or a packed lunch?

2012-02-05T13:06:00.000+01:00

School dinners or a packed lunch?

Lunch at Teuflibach (click this link to see pictures)

We met Bridgett and Karin (cook and manager) from Teuflibach at the Parents Coffee last week. They have agreed to supply us with a weekly menu which will be posted at ISOCS and if possible on this website.

I was please to see that the menu included foods from all food groups. Lately I had been questioning my own rationale paying for G to eat "just plain pasta". Now, armed with the menu, it's time for some accountability.

My son, a year ago, picking out just the veggie letters to eat. Eventually, with the gentle encouragement from his teachers he progressed to actually eating the entire soup!

Update

Having the menu has been great. We were able to discuss what each food was and which foods he may want more or less of.

2012-01-11T15:39:00.000+01:00

Search our Library books online!

A catalogue of our books is now avail on Librarything.com. Students can search our books from their computers at school, or at home, or even via an App!

At the start of each Unit of Inquiry, students and parents can visit the "currently reading" section (upper left corner) for recommended books. While most books are readily available in our library, those that aren't can be purchased at low prices from bookdeposity.com.

If students would like to submit a book review to be published in our catalogue please email isocs.library@gmail.com. Book recommendations for our Library can also be sent to this email.

More information can be found soon on our Library-Media Center Blog.

English Forum

2012-01-10T16:57:00.000+01:00

Here is the link to the website mentioned at the parent's coffee. Loads of information and advice available on just about anything.

English Forum

Free Trials at Intersoccer

2012-01-09T20:21:00.000+01:00

Dear All,

Free Trials (if space remains) - Please spread the word

Parents can bring their child for a free trial if space remains, if you wish to continue then sign up online asap.

Spring/Summer Outdoor courses will be available for booking for March end of january

Tot Soccer - 2-3 yr olds - re-starts in March

Dates online soon for Zug / Zurich

Easter Holiday camps - Book online open soon

Camps in Zug both weeks at ISZL

Easter Holiday camps http://www.intersoccer.ch/hol_easter_over.html

Thank you for everyones support in 2011 & for 2012!

Best regards
InterSoccer Team

www.intersoccer.ch

March 10th 2 families signed up for Pizzaplausch. Care to join in?

2012-01-09T13:19:00.002+01:00

Cooking classes in German for Father and Child

ONLY 2 PLACES LEFT!!

2012-01-02T13:03:00.002+01:00

As of Tuesday the 21st, there are only 2 places left.

Tuesday, 28 February 2012,

07.00pm,

Kleiner Casinosaal

The workshop ends at approx. 08.00pm

Workshop Basle Ballet

Richard Wherlock, Roderick George, directors

Watching is boring, but actually dancing is so much more fun! Ballet director Richard Wherlock makes sure it's all about rhythm, speed, energy and emotion, whether he is dealing with the professional dancers of the Basle Theatre or youngsters just starting out. All that he wants is to do is share his love of movement, so come along and dance!

For children between 8 - 12 years old
Minimum/maximum number of participants: 10/20 children
No skills required in advance.

We recommend comfortable casual clothes and either sports shoes (ballet or gym shoes) or (preferably non-slip) socks for those taking part.

1–2 people per child are allowed to accompany them to the workshop to watch.

For the ISOCS artists

2011-12-24T10:10:00.001+01:00

Photo by cjggbella

The young ISOCS artists would love to have the used gift wrap paper and shinny bits of foil from your holiday festivities. If you would bring them in to school after the holidays, we'll be pleased to add them to our box of collage art supplies.
Thank you!

2011-12-14T18:26:00.000+01:00

Thanks again to everyone for making the second ISOCS party a great success. The kids had a wonderful time... makes it all worth it!
We greatly appreciated everyones help with the cleaning up etc. Thank you as well for the generous donations. Any feedback or ideas for future parties can be emailed to the ISOCS family news website.

The contact information for anyone wishing to rent this room is 079 880 5890 doe@bluewin.ch.

2011-12-12T17:50:00.003+01:00

For your information - there will be a one off special screening of "Alvin and the Chipmunks 3" in English! (First screening in Switzerland!)

Saturday Dec 17th, 11:00 AM, Cinema Seehof 1, Zug
"ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS 3: CHIPWRECKED", English _without_ subtitles.

Tickets online by creditcard, moviecard or at the box-office (cash
only). Bookings by phone possible 041 726 10 01. Available as of tonight
(Monday).

The movie is available in 2D only - no need for special glasses this time.

Regards.
Thomas Ulrich
Zuger Kinos

2011-12-05T19:09:00.001+01:00

For your information - there will be a one off special screening of "Puss in Boots" in English!

Saturday Dec 10th, 11:00 AM, Cinema Seehof 1, Zug
"Puss in Boots (3D)", English with subtitles.

Tickets online by creditcard, moviecard or at the box-office (cash only). Bookings by phone possible 041 726 10 01. Available as of tonight (Monday).

Don't forget to bring your 3D-glasses.

Regards.
Thomas Ulrich
Zuger Kinos

2011-11-30T13:19:00.001+01:00

Hello

For your information - there will be one special screening of "Happy Feet 2" in English!

Saturday Dec 3rd, 11:00 AM, Cinema Seehof 1, Zug
"Happy Feet 2 (3D)", English with subtitles.

Tickets online by creditcard, moviecard or at the box-office (cash only). Bookings by phone possible 041 726 10 01. Available as of tonight (Monday).

Don't forget to bring your 3D-glasses.

Regards.
Thomas Ulrich
Zuger Kinos

2011-11-29T21:32:00.001+01:00

Hi All,

Just to let know that Book Club was good fun last week. The children are reading 'Fantastic Mr Fox' by Roald Dahl.

We are meeting again on Wednesday 7th December at 12 noon in the library.

All are welcome.

Patricia Bridgewater (Luca's Mom)

Cub Scout forming in Zurich.

2011-11-29T20:52:00.001+01:00

Information on BSA troop 684 in Zurich can be found under recommended link section of our Blog.

2011-11-20T11:35:00.001+01:00

The "Christmas Baking" takes place at the Kambly Experience in Trubschachen every afternoon from 14:20-16:20 h from Monday, 28 November to Tuesday, 20 December 2011. A contribution towards expenses of CHF 10.00 per child (6-18 years) und CHF 15.00 per adult will be charged.

If you would like to register for the "Christmas Baking" program, you may do so with the respective registration form. Everybody above 6 years of age is welcome.

I've signed Graham up on the 19th.

Philosophy for Children

2011-11-16T20:40:00.001+01:00

Burg Zug

Nov 27th is the next Philosophy for children at Burg Zug. I wanted to remind people of this program since it's such a great one. It's also a good opportunity for the kids to speak or learn German. Groups in past have been as small as 2 or 3 children.

Philosophieren mit Kindern

Fängt über der Burg der Himmel an? Weiss die Katze im Burggraben, dass sie eine Katze ist? Mit philosophischen Fragen setzen sich Kinder von der 1.-5. Klasse auf kreative Weise auseinander.
Mit Sandra Schicker

Daten: siehe Veranstaltungen
Kosten: CHF 5.-

Anmeldung nicht erforderlich

2011-11-02T14:05:00.000+01:00

A big thank you to everyone who helped make the Halloween Party such a success. Here are a couple pics from the big night.

2011-10-26T18:18:00.000+02:00

Family Films in English in Zug

2011-10-03T14:23:00.000+02:00

This to inform that we will have special screenings of family friendly features next Saturday October 8th at the cinema Seehof in Zug. Maybe the families of your pupils are interested in that information.

Seehof 1: "Lion King 3D", English without subtitles
Seehof 2: "Johnny English Reborn", English with german subtitles
Doors open at 11:00.
Both Films at 11:30.
Bookings: 041 726 10 01
Payment: cash only or online with credit card www.kinozug.ch
Don't forget to bring the 3D-glasses for "Lion King" if already in possession.

Extracurricular classes in Cham

2011-09-26T09:54:00.003+02:00

The last day for Cham extracurricular classes was the 23rd. However, if you have not yet signed up and would like to... they will accept your forms today. Brain gym, rock climbing, gingerbread decorating... many one day classes avail from October- May. This is a great way for kids to learn something new and to practice German. If your child does not speak German, there is usually someone avail to translate and to help your child feel welcome. I'd suggest to sign up and phone once you are given the class information. Many of the classes are held at Teuflibach.

English Language Exercise recommendation in Cham

2011-09-21T11:01:00.001+02:00

TV Cham 1884

Stomp, Wiggle and Jump

MuKi- Turnen!!

(Mom and Tot Gym)

Who? Caretakers and children aged 3-5 years

When? Wednesdays 10:00-11:00

Next session starts August 2011

Where? Röhrliberg Turnhallen Cham

What? Fun mom and tot gym class utilizing wonderful gym equipment. Children learn to do somersaults, jump, and play basic sporting games. Great opportuntiy for moms and other caregivers to meet other adults while spending quality time with their little ones.

Questions? Contact Kimberly Peterson

Kpeterson17 (at) hotmail.com

2011-09-06T17:18:00.001+02:00

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Living and Working in Switzerland

2011-09-05T07:21:00.001+02:00

A SURVIVAL GUIDE!

The book that saved my sanity when I moved to Switzerland.
It taught me how to sort my rubbish, cross the road and appear polite in Swiss society!

Revised, updated and written in a an accessible and humorous style this is a "must have" for everyone recently arrived in Switzerland.

http://www.survivalbooks.net/products/living-and-working-in-switzerland/

English Theater Group of Zug

2011-09-05T07:15:00.000+02:00

http://www.etgz.ch/cms/index.php

Small parts in movies for children

2011-09-05T07:11:00.001+02:00

The company Glaus Casting in Zurich contacted me as they are looking for 4 young girls and one boy who speak English and/or French to play small parts as 5 /6 year olds in a movie about Mary Queen of Scots, "Mary's Ride".

I spoke on the telephone to Jola thereafter and she told me that they are always looking for minor roles and group scenes and if students are interested they should send their photo and details at the page below which is easily translated to English using Google Translate.

http://glauscasting.ch/de/bewerbungen/

Guten Tag

wir sind ein Castingbüro mit Sitz in Zürich und besetzen momentan den neuen Kinofilm von Thomas Imbach MARY'S RIDE (Produktion: Oko Film Productions). Der Film erzählt die Geschichte von Mary Stuart und wird diesen Herbst in der Westschweiz, Frankreich und Schottland gedreht.

Für die Nebenrollen der jungen Mary Stuart, ihrer engsten Gefährtinnen (auch Marys) sowie des Prinzen/Königs Franz II suchen wir nach junge DarstellerInnen die Englisch und/oder Französisch fliessend sprechen.

Ich erlaube mir deshalb mich an Sie zu wenden, in der Hoffnung dass allenfalls Ihre Schule spielfreudige Kinder besuchen, die Lust hätten einmal in einem Film mitzuspielen. Ich würde mich sehr freuen, wenn Sie den angehängten Flyer an Eltern, Interessenten etc. weiterleiten bzw. an die Schwarze Wand hängen könnten.

Wir freuen uns über jede Bewerbung.

Falls Sie noch mehr Informationen benötigen, kann ich Ihnen jederzeit Auskunft geben.

Herzlichen Dank im voraus, alles Gute für den Schulbeginn und liebe Grüsse,

Jola Wieczorek

Rugby in English in Zug

2011-09-05T06:56:00.000+02:00

A popular group meets every Sunday either in Zug or Unterägeri.

Fun for ages!

http://www.rugbyclubzug.ch/en-welcome/en-welcome.html

Mini’s Club runs Sunday Mornings from 9.30 – 11.30 am, at the Riedmatt-Wiese in Zug. All children (boys and girls) enjoy the fresh air and running around at the Sunday morning trainings, where dads help out and often join in towards the end for a game against the minis. We cater for all ages up to 13.We have the following age groups currently, as a guide: – Up to 7 years old (Marmourets, Mini-Poussins) – 8-10 years old (Poussins) – from 11 years old (Benjamins, Minimes). Should your children be interested in playing rugby, please bring them along to the club. Minis representant: Phil Kreindler, kreindler@infoteam-consulting.com Minis coach: Ian Morris, ianjohnmorris@googlemail.com Minis coordinator: Dave Cowgill, djcowgill@hotmail.com

Comedy nights in English

2011-09-05T06:50:00.000+02:00

CH-uckles is back at the Theater Casino in Zug for the 2011/2012 season:

Dates for the next shows are:

Wed 21 September 2011
Wed 19 October 2011
Wed 16 November 2011

Wed 18 January 2012
Wed 15 February 2012
Wed 21 March 2012
Wed 18 April 2012

More details on our acts http://www.theatercasino.ch/en/comedy.html
Tickets online here: 041 729 05 05 / karten@theatercasino.ch

As always, two tickets for the next show will be up for grabs each night at the joke competition as well as a bag of goodies from the Britshop -www.britshop.ch

For those of you who haven't been, we have three different comedians every show - one more visual than the others (either a musician or magic act/impressionist) and two stand-ups. Comedians are flown in from the UK especially for the show.

Full details here: http://www.theatercasino.ch/en/comedy.html

Hope to see some of you there!

Andaleeb
www.chuckles.ch
www.theatercasino.ch

First Aid Course in English

2011-09-05T06:49:00.000+02:00

HEALTHY AND SAFE AWAY FROM HOME

www.healthyandsafe.biz
offers

FIRST AID ON CHILDREN

(in English)

Saturday, October 1, 2011 9.00-18.30 o'clock

All major first aid techniques including CPR and an introduction to gentle home remedies are covered.

This course is for parents, care-takers, nannies and adult babysitters. Teachers are also invited. Certification is available upon request.

Course fee: CHF 145
Course location: Langnau am Albis, ZH

To register and for more information, send an email toinfo@healthyandsafe.biz

HEALTHY AND SAFE AWAY FROM HOME is a small, privately run First Aid coaching company offering a variety of First Aid courses including General First Aid, First Aid on Children, CPR and AED courses, Babysitting courses and more (all courses are run by a medical doctor and can be held in English and German).

Musikschule Cham

2011-08-25T20:50:00.002+02:00

Another plug and some contact information for the public Music School of Cham...

Youth choir

Music School

Your child can have individual lessons on anything from the Alphorn (seriously) to the violin...

My son Graham and another student from isocs currently take singing lessons with Jonas Bättig. Jonas is wonderful with kids and I'd highly recommend him. Ms lily also teaches a great class called "Musikalischen Grundschule" .

The fee nominal to free (choir). Most instructors speak English, but it's also an opportunity for the kids to practice a bit of German.

Protestant Religious education in Modules

2011-08-25T09:42:00.002+02:00

Two part modules are offered a couple times a year free of cost by the Kanton of Zug Reformierte Church. The next module will start September 16th. Classes are held in English, and naturally all faiths are welcome. Please contact Suzie Badenhorst or Katharina Thieme

Regionalpfarrerin

Reformierte Kirche Kanton Zug

Lüssiweg 8

6300 Zug

041 710 42 13

See events calendar for additional information.

Blurb book savings

2011-07-03T17:53:00.002+02:00

20% off your blurb order (yearbook or other) with ADBLURB coupon code. If this code has expired simply google blurb coupon code for another.

Living in Switzerland

2011-06-20T09:09:00.000+02:00

The Swiss Migration Office has published a new brochure for new residents arriving from abroad, "Welcome to Switzerland", in nine languages including English, with basic information about life in Switzerland, tips for settling in and links to official sites to take things to the next step. On the Publications page, there are several documents about living and working in Switzerland for downloading, among them Living and Working in Switzerland a 7 page booklet that outlines history, politics, rights, etc.

Welcome to ISOCS Family News

2011-03-15T10:03:00.008+01:00

Welcome ISOCS Families and Friends!

This is the inaugural post to the ISOCS Family Blog. The idea behind this blog is to have a central location to share your knowledge and expertise on certain topics, schedule get-togethers, find information, or just feel more connected to the parent community at ISOCS.

If you have information about social events, children's events or other happenings appropriate for ISOCS families blog, please send it to us at family.isocs at gmail.com