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Recent news from the German School
Events
Adventsfeier Dec 14th, 2019
Join us on December 14, 2019 for our Adventsfeier. All students will participate in this traditional Holiday performance by reciting poems, performing skits, and singing holiday songs. Afterward, we will gather in the cafeteria for our annual potluck.
Events
Lanternfest Nov 10th, 2019
Join us on November 10th at 6 pm for our annual Saint Martin’s Day Celebration. We’ll meet at Jackson Playground Clubhouse for a reenactment of the legend of Saint Martin. Afterward, we will stroll through the neighborhood with colorful lanterns that we made in class or brought from home. Along Read more…
Past Events
Pictures from Fasching 2019
We had an awesome time at Fasching this year. Vielen Dank to all the teachers and parent volunteers for making the event possible.
Past Events
Fasching This Weekend
Dear parents and students, As part of our curriculum we will celebrate Fasching, a German Carnival Celebration this Saturday, February 2 from 10:30 am to 1 pm at ST. Matthew’s Lutheran Church 3281 16th Street / Dolores All students are invited to dress up in their costumes and to join Read more…
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New Adult Classes
Due to popular demand, we added two more Adult classes to our curriculum. We now have: an Adult Beginner class (A1), running from 11:00 to 12:30 an Adult Advanced Beginner class (A1.2.), running from 9:30 to 11:00 an Adult Intermediate class (A1-B1), running from 11:00 to 12:30 an Advanced Conversational Read more…
Past Events
Fasching is February 2, 2019
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 Read more…
Past Events
Adventsfeier is December 15, 2018
Join us on December 15, 2018 for our Adventsfeier. Parents will join students in their classroom for performances. Afterwards we will gather in the cafeteria for our annual potluck.
Past Events
Holiday Boutique is December 1, 2018
Our students are invited to perform traditional Holiday songs at the Holiday-Boutique on December 1. The performance is scheduled from 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. All German School students participating in the event will receive a free waffle after the performance. To help our younger students practice their songs, we Read more…
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School Cancelled November 17, 2018
Dear members of the German School, Due to the unhealthy air quality conditions Mercy High School’s campus will be closed through Sunday. There is no school German School this Saturday, 11/17/2018. We will see you back on Dec. 1 with an extended school day for Kindergarten- and Vorschule-Students. Please pick Read more…
German Community News
Snow Week January 11-13 2019
Dear members, parents, students, teachers, and friends, I’m excited to announce our 17th annual weekend in the snow! This one will take place from Friday January 11 until Sunday January 13, 2019. As always we’ll go sledding, build snow (wo)men and go for snow hikes. Here are some pictures from Read more…
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Thank you for joining us for Laternenfest!
Thank you everyone who joined us for Laternenfest 2018 on Sunday! It was another great event.
Events
Lanternfest Sunday November 4th
Join us for our Lanternparade on Sunday November 4 at 6pm. We’ll sing German songs, stroll through the neighborhood, followed by yummy food. For full details, see our event page.
Events
Lantern Parade November 4, 2018
Join us on November 4th at 6pm for our annual Saint Martin’s Day Celebration. We’ll meet at Jackson Playground Clubhouse for a reenactment of the legend of Saint Martin. Afterwards we will stroll through the neighborhood with colorful lanterns that we made in class or brought from home. Along the Read more…
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Soccer German Heritage Night
South Bay Deutscher Schulverein is organizing German Heritage Night at Avaya Stadium on October 6. San Jose vs. New York. Tickets can be ordered here.