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Photos from our recent events!
Take a peek at photo albums from our in school celebration of Halloween and our community event, Laternenfest from earlier this Fall. Laternenfest 2012 Halloween 2012
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Save the Date for Schneewochenende 2013
We have the dates for our Schneewochenende 2013 locked down. It will happen on the weekend January 11-13, 2013 at the wonderful Heidelmann Lodge. So please mark your calendars to reserve the date. More details will come around Thanksgiving. Pictures from Schneewochenende 2012 can be found here: http://www.germanschool.com/blog/?p=1276.
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Laternenfest – St. Martin’s Day November 4th
The German School of San Francisco presents: Saint Martin’s Day Celebration Sunday, November 4th @ 6 p.m. West Portal Playground 131 Lenox Way between West Portal Station and Taraval St. Suggested Donation: $5 adults, $2 children Join us for a century-old German tradition of songs and brightly-colored lanterns in remembrance of Read more…
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Oktoberfest a big success!
A big shout out to all the German School families who came out to the Oktoberfest yesterday! We had the best response yet from the Oktoberfest community. There were so many (non-GSSF) children and families on the dance floor and our songs were a great success! We may keep the Read more…
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School starts September 8th, 2012
We are looking forward to welcoming you (back) at school on September 8, 2012. Enrollment starts at 9:15 am. This year, we are very fortunate to add 30 minutes of instructional time to our level 1-5 classes. Please note our new school hours: Parent-Child-Groups / Kindergarten class: 9:30-12:00 Level 1 though Level Read more…
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“200 Years of Grimm Fairy Tales”
Exhibition April 26 – May 25, 2012 Opening Reception on April 26, 6:30pm Goethe-Institut ART-Lounge 530 Bush Street Street Level San Francisco The Goethe-Institut San Francisco invited well-known German artists from the Bay Area to create their own interpretation of the 200-year anniversary of the Brothers Grimm. The artists will Read more…
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Fasching 2012
This week folks around the world celebrated the end of another Fasching season. We wanted to take a moment to share some photos from our celebration back on Saturday February 6th. Friends and students of the German School gathered at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in the mission, where we danced, Read more…
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Adventsfeier December 2011
On Saturday December 17th we had a great Adventsfeier. All students performed their poems, skits, and sang holiday songs. Nikolaus visited us and it was a lot of fun. Stollen and Christmas sweets decorated the tables and a delicious potluck was shared through the help all of the parents. A Read more…
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Schneewochenende January 2012
With the passing of another January, we shared another great adventure in the mountains. Snow, or the lack thereof, presented different challenges with which to deal. We were able to use the snow at the lifts because they were closed for public. Nature gave us the possibility to walk in Read more…
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Fasching February 4th, 2012
Come and celebrate Fasching! Fasching, Fastnacht, Fasnet, Karneval–the names differ in the various regions of Germany, but they all mean the same thing: the “foolish” late-winter days, dedicated to merry-making and fun. Dress up in your costumes and join us for this children’s celebration of dance, music, games and art-projects conducted Read more…
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Schneewochende January 6th – 8th
Once again we invite all families and friends of the German schools in the Bay Area for our annual snow weekend excursion to Heidelmann Lodge in Lake Tahoe near Sugar Bowl. Together, children can discover the snow, go sledding on the nearby slopes, cross country ski, snowshoe or hike. Families will arrive Friday evening. Saturday morning we have breakfast together and then you are free to plan your day any way you see fit. In recent years, dinner has Read more…
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Laternenfest a success!
On Sunday November 13th, many children, parents and friends of the German School of San Francisco jointly celebrated Laternenfest. First, we gathered in front of Jackson playground recreation center to watch the children perform the play of St. Martin. Then, with guitars in hand, and ornately decorated, handmade lanterns, we Read more…
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Adventsfeier Saturday December 17th, 2011
On Saturday December 17th we will be having our annual Adventsfeier in the Rist Hall at Mercy High School. All students will participate in this traditional Holiday performance by reciting poems, performing skits and singing holiday songs. Nikolaus will visit us and bring goodies for the children and Stollen and coffee Read more…
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Laternenfest – Saint Martin’s Day 11/13/11
Download the flyer here! On Sunday, November 13th, we invite all members and friends of the school to join us for our traditional Lanternenfest in celebration of St Martin’s Day. Bring your lanterns and sing the traditional Laternenfest songs we practiced at school while we stroll the streets of San Read more…
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Laternenfest November 13th 2011
On Sunday, November 13th, we invite all members and friends of the school to join us for our traditional LATERNENFEST in celebration of St Martin’s Day. Bring your lanterns and sing the traditional LATERNENFEST songs we practiced at school while we stroll the streets of San Francisco. Refreshments will be Read more…