Recent news from the German School
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
As we are getting the results from College Board, we have reason to celebrate! We extend hearty congratulations to our three students who took the very difficult German AP-test (Advanced Placement) this spring and passed with some of the highest marks (5/5, 5/5, and 4/5 respectively). The many years of 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…
At the weekend, we enjoyed our annual trip to the Heidelmann Lodge near Lake Tahoe for the snow weekend. Some skied, some sledded, some snowshoed and others just kicked backed and enjoyed the view, the food and the company. See the pictures below.
On Saturday December 18th we celebrated Advent in Rist Hall at Mercy High School. Each class performed skits and holiday songs, we shared a pot luck of traditional and not so traditional german foods and of course St Nikolaus arrived and distributed presents!
On Sunday November 7th parents, children and teachers of the German School of San Francisco attended the traditional Laternenfest in celebration of St Martin’s Day. Despite the inclement weather, the traditional Laternenfest songs were sung and the school strolled through the neighborhood around the West Portal Playground.
On Tuesday, September 14th 2010, a group of excited students, parents and teachers from the German School of San Francisco met with other students from the entire Bay Area at the German Consulate General in the beautiful building on Jackson Street. The occasion: A reception in honor of the students who had taken and Read more…
Thank you to many of you who have already signed up to volunteer at school. We have lots of volunteer opportunities, helping in the school office on Saturday mornings, and at other events throughout the school year. The sign up procedure is quick and easy, just follow the instructions below. Read more…