A list of past events at the German School
We hope that you will join us for our annual German School of SF picnic and potluck in Frontierland, a beautiful park in Pacifica, on Sunday, May 3 at 11am. Since this is not a school day or a field trip but a parent-organized family event, we expect you to Read more…
We are looking forward to our traditional Christmas celebration on December 20, from 1-3 pm. The Adventsfeier is a wonderful opportunity for our families to share some special time and for our students to perform for our community. Please bring a thermos bottle to keep coffee warm while gathering around candles and enjoying your Christmas Stollen. On December 20, Read more…
The GSSF in cooperation with UGASSF, presents: Laternenfest St. Martin’s Day Celebration Sunday, November 9th, 2014 6pm @ Jackson Playground Suggested donation: $10 adults, $5 children, $20 family (up to 2 adults) Join us for a century-old German tradition of songs and brightly-colored lanterns in remembrance of Saint Martin. We’ll Read more…
Many thanks to all community members for making our participation in the Mercy High Holiday Boutique a success! Check out some photos from the event. Dear GSSF Community, Please join us for a cup of Gluehwein, German snacks and great items to purchase at Mercy High School’s annual Holiday Boutique this Read more…
The German School of San Francisco, in cooperation with UGASSF, presents: Saint Martin’s Day Celebration Sunday, November 10 @ 6 p.m. Jackson Playground Suggested donation: $8 adults, $4 children, $20 family of 4 and more Join us for a century-old German tradition of songs and brightly-colored lanterns in remembrance of Read more…
Take a peek at these great photos, which capture the major events of our Abschlussfeier 2013.
Enjoy photos from our Fasching celebration courtesy of Simone. Open this post to see the slideshow!
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Follow this link to view the photos from the 2011 Fasching at St Martin’s Lutheran Church in San Francisco. 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. Carnival is celebrated Read more…
All students are invited to dress up in their costumes and to join us for this children’s celebration of dance, music, games and art-projects conducted in German. Parents, please drop your child/ren off at the above location. Mercy will be closed on this day, February 5. The German School is providing a brunch Read more…