27th February 2025
Whole School Announcements
New School Nurse Ms Karen Symons
Please join us in welcoming our new school nurse!
Save the Date: Friends of MSF Pub Quiz
10th March, O’Reilly’s Irish Pub, Am Hauptbahnhof 4, 19:00
Kindly register before 28th February by sending an email to friendsofmsf@msf.education
Ready to Talk About Your Profession? MSF Job Night
12th March, Wednesday, 16:00-18:00
Our annual MSF Job Night takes place soon and we are looking for community members to share information about their profession with our G10 and 11 students. We are hoping for a broad range of careers to highlight the many different opportunities available to our students once they graduate.
To volunteer please contact Mrs Smith
MSF Academy: How to Restart/Rebuild Your Career
19th March, Wednesday, 8.30 – 9.30, Secondary Building, Room H03.16
Looking to relaunch your career in Frankfurt? Whether you consider returning to work after a break, transitioning careers or countries, or seeking meaningful employment, this talk will give you practical strategies to navigate the German job market with confidence. Join Elmira Bergmann, a recruitment consultant, career coach, and language trainer, as she shares insights on job opportunities, CV optimization, networking, and work-life balance.
To register please fill in the form
Grade 7-8 Career Fair
2nd April, Wednesday, 8:30-10:00
In the Middle School, we are hosting a career fair for our G7 and 8 students to learn more from professionals within different careers. We already have some interest but are looking for a wide range of careers especially in the arts and entertainment fields, tourism and hospitality fields, energy and natural resources, and healthcare and human services.
To volunteer, please fill out this form.
Safety Update: Parent IDs
Please note, that following the Spring break, from 22nd April , all parents must display their parent IDs whilst on campus or sign in with a photo ID. This includes morning drop-off, pick-up, and cafeteria visits. Please inform family members who pick up your child that they will be required to sign in with their photo ID if they are picking up your child.
You can order your parent ID here.
Mandarin Club
If you are interested in your child joining an after-school Mandarin club, please fill in the expression of interest form
MSF Chatbot/Chatfox
If you would like to get quick answers about our learning programmes, lunch, clubs or any other school services and activities, please do not hesitate to try out our chatbot – or should we say our chatfox? – on our website. Mr Fox would be happy to answer your questions around the clock! Ask MSF Chatbot
Regarding MSF
School Website: www.m-school.de
Login for the Parent Zone (password: community25)
School Calendar 2024-2026: the school calendar is available on our website.
Managebac Guide: for some tips on how to use Managebac please click here.
Toddle Guide: Family walkthrough on web, Family app walkthrough, Attendance on the app for families, Attendance on the web for families
Parent & Student Handbook: General Handbook / EY Handbook / PRI Handbook / SEC Handbook
School Forms: https://m-school.de/community/parent-zone/msf-forms-handbook/
Update your contacts: If you have changed any of your contact details (email / mobile number/home address/employer etc.), please let us know so that all our databases can be accurately updated. https://forms.gle/9tbgMt988KT8wNnq7
Personal Parent ID Card: More information and ID card registration here
Other information
Information from the nurse
We can all help control the spread of infectious diseases through early recognition and action. A sick student could contaminate staff and students, and this is particularly dangerous for our immuno-compromised and pregnant community members. Therefore, it is the parents responsibility to keep a sick child or a child who appears to become sick at home. Please report all cases of infectious diseases directly to our school office, as this will help us to monitor conditions and prevent the spread of illnesses. Any student suspected of having an infectious disease must be seen by a doctor, as only the doctor can properly diagnose illnesses. A list of the most common notifiable diseases and more information about them can be found here.
As a quick guide, you should not send your child to school if any of the following symptoms are present:
Temperature above 38°C
Acute cold, sore throat or persistent cough
Vomiting, nausea or severe abdominal pain
Diarrhoea
Red inflamed or discharging eyes
Suspected and untreated head lice
Acute skin rashes or eruptions
Other symptoms of acute illness
Please remember, your child should be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school after illness. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Infectious Diseases: Please see this useful website about infectious diseases. You can download the information in other languages as well.
Notification of Head Lice:. Please find detailed information from our nurse about the right treatment here.
Tick information: With the beginning of spring, ticks become active. Please find detailed information here.
Trained Babysitters
A number of students from G9-G12 are officially trained in babysitting first aid from Erste Hilfe. Contact Mrs Francis or the babysitting club for a babysitter.
Taxi Bus: new offers following survey feedback
Thank you for your feedback on the taxi bus service in the parent survey. We are pleased to introduce 2 additional companies that could offer shuttle services to MSF for you.
SC Reisen. door to door service in 4 Zones please find here further information and a form to express your interest.
DtoD Fahrdienst (Korean community travel firm), please contact Mr Yang if interested in this service
Taxibus Reich Hamburger also offers a door to door service. Please contact them here.
Car Pooling: If you are interested in car pooling, you can connect with each other via an interactive map. Add your location, if interested. This is to avoid the data protection restrictions. Please have a look at this guide.
STAY UPDATED:
What a fantastic evening we had at last night’s Night of the Arts! It was a joy to witness the incredible talents of our students, from the captivating performances to the inspiring art exhibition. A big thank you to everyone who participated and supported this special event!
Tomorrow, we shift into full carnival mode with our Fasching Party in the sports hall—expect costumes, dancing, and face painting as we celebrate together! Wishing you a joyful Fasching break or holiday programme next week. For those staying in Frankfurt, here is a link to the local Carnival celebrations.
Helau & Alaaf!
School Event Calendar – please check it regularly for details about announced events and dates.
EY Parent Rep Meeting Minutes
Please read the minutes of last week’s meeting here.
Early Closure for Team meetings
Following parental feedback during our parent rep meeting, we inquired through a survey about the need for extra care on a Monday during the early closure days due to our Whole Early Years Team meetings. In the responses, some comments and questions were made and we would like to address these and share the survey results and solutions moving forward in this letter from Ms Henkel & Ms Orgler.
Early Years Assemblies – 2024-25 Focus on Children’s Rights
In February, Frogs will be hosting the assembly for all classes with a focus on the right to protect your body. Last month, the Fireflies hosted the first assembly on the right to education. We enjoyed their “talk show”, where children discussed this right and shared a really cool song about the importance of the rights of children. Please also see the video on Storypark!
Fasching Holiday Programme for Registered Children
Monday, 3rd March – Wednesday, 5th March
School Closed for Teacher Training
Thursday, 6th March – Friday, 7th March
Reminder: MSF Academy – Early Years Sex Education Curriculum
17th March @ 12:15-13:00 (online) & 28th April @ 08:45-09:45 (at MSF), Mondays
Join our online discussion on gender-sensitive education and our sex education curriculum. We will provide an overview of German Kindergarten requirements, share insights into the MSF curriculum, and gather your input. All Early Years families are welcome! You are also invited to a follow-up onsite session to review feedback together. We look forward to your participation! Sign up here.
Next Early Years Team Meetings – Early Closure @ 15:30
31st March, 28th April & 26th May, Mondays; all dates in the:
Parent Event Overview 2024/2025
Updated: late pick up fee schedule
Congratulations to all our students who participated in Night of the Arts. It is not easy to stand in front of a large crowd and perform, either as a soloist or as part of a group. It is the very definition of being a ‘Risk-taker’, challenging yourself to go outside your comfort zone and trying something new. Not only is this beneficial to the performer, but there are also many members of the audience who are inspired during the Night of the Arts, each year, to go out and take up a new interest. So while you may not be the next ‘Ed Sheeran’, you could have inspired the next one…who knows! The range of talent on show was astounding, we had dancers, singers and musicians and every student was successful in showing how they have progressed in their area of interest. As always our superstar PA teacher, Ms Sibbitt, was at the heart of the organisation for the event and made sure that more children than ever had a chance to perform. We all feel very lucky and proud to have her as a teacher at MSF.
School Event Calendar – please check it regularly for details about announced events and dates.
Carnival Break Camps
4th– 7th March, 9:00-16:00
Sports Camp by Train With Brain
Semester 1 Reports on Toddle
Semester 1 reports are available to download or view from Toddle. Please see these guidelines.
Late Pick-up After Clubs
We would like to remind parents about the importance of being on time to collect their children from clubs. Parents who arrive late will be charged a late fee.
Head Lice & Fevers
We seem to be facing a growth in head lice cases in the school at the moment. Please check your children regularly for lice, and
inform us if you find them. If you do find head lice you must use a medicated treatment/shampoo, before sending your child back to school. We would like to remind everyone that any child with a fever is not allowed to come to school. Even if medicine can reduce the fever, there is still an underlying illness that can easily be passed on. There is a lot of flu and colds going around at this time of year and we really need to try to keep everyone healthy.
Outdoor Play
Please make sure your child has a rainproof jacket as students will play outside unless the rain is very heavy.
Important Links and Forms
Primary Students Leave of Absence form
School Event Calendar – please check it regularly for details about announced events and dates.
Whole Secondary School
14th February, Friday
SEC Parent Rep Meeting
20th February, Thursday, 8:40 – 9:40, Cafeteria
Tell us what you think about… clubs and athletics in Secondary!
Every month we ask you to give us quick feedback on a certain topic or service at MSF. In February, we ask you to evaluate our extra-curricular programme.
Please answer these 5 questions
IGCSE Registration Check
Gr 10 Parents can expect an IGCSE subject registration document to be sent home with students to check next week. Please sign the document and return it to school as soon as possible.
Middle School Matters Parent Workshops
25th February, Tuesday / 25th March, Tuesday / 22nd May, Thursday / 26th June, Thursday, 08:30
Secondary will host a 4 part series based on the book Middle School Matters by Phyllis and Fagell. All Grade 5 and Secondary parents are welcome.
25th February: Values and Integrity
25th March: Social Skills
22nd May: Learning
26thJune: Empowerment and resilience
Topics covered: see overview
SEC PE Shirts
Click here for more information
Message from the Secondary Athletic Director Mr Kerr
The Secondary School Winter sports season runs until 28th March 2025.
18th February, Tuesday, 14:00 – 20:00 @MSF
Middle School Basketball Tournament
Maths Competitions 2024 – 2025
There are several maths competitions offered to MSF Secondary students throughout the year. Students do not need to be a part of the Competitive Math Club in order to participate in a maths competition.
Managebac App Help
For those parents new to Managebac and the parent app, Mrs Francis can offer short training sessions using the app, virtually or in person. Please email francis@msf.education to arrange a time that suits you.
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Middle School (Grade 6 – 8)
G6 Charity Bake Sale
26th February, Wednesday, 15:00 – 16:00, Cafeteria
Message from the ALN Coordinator Ms Armaou
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to address some of the biggest challenges in education today, innovate teaching and learning practices, and accelerate progress towards SDG 4. However, rapid technological developments inevitably bring multiple risks and challenges, which have so far outpaced policy debates and regulatory frameworks. UNESCO is committed to supporting Member States to harness the potential of AI technologies for achieving the Education 2030 Agenda, while ensuring that its application in educational contexts is guided by the core principles of inclusion and equity. UNESCO’s mandate calls inherently for a human-centred approach to AI. It aims to shift the conversation to include AI’s role in addressing current inequalities regarding access to knowledge, research and the diversity of cultural expressions and to ensure AI does not widen the technological divides within and between countries. The promise of “AI for all” must be that everyone can take advantage of the technological revolution under way and access its fruits, notably in terms of innovation and knowledge.
Read here: UNESCO’s call for a human-centred approach to AI
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High School (Grade 9 – 12)
G10 Work Experience 2024/2025
9th – 20th June
For information please see here.
Information on Studying in Germany
The IB Diploma offers the opportunity to continue the academic career in Germany. Enclosed you will find a range of information on recognition, study programmes in English, gap year and scholarships:
Useful Links
