Hanna Luecke's 7A won 2nd prize in the AATG 2nd annual New England-wide German skit competition. The title of their winning skit: "Der Kasperle bekommt einen Freund" - congratulations to the entire class for writing, producing (on DVD) and submitting a skit in this competition and taking home 2nd prize!

This just came in: Uta Fuchs, 2nd Grade teacher and head teacher for the elementary level grades at our school won a grant to pay for the participation at the ACTFL Conference in Florida this fall. The ACTFL Conference is the largest conference of teachers of foreign languages in the U.S. and a great forum to learn about the latest teaching methods in foreign language instruction. The grant was given by the StADaF (Ständige Arbeitsgruppe Deutsch als Fremdsprache) Group at the German Embassy in Washington, D.C. (with support of their arts & culture department). 11 grants were selected by lottery - and Uta Fuchs was among the lucky winners. Congratulations!

If you are interested in registering your child/children for the 2008/09 school year at the German Saturday School Boston, please be advised that the classes Preschool through 4th Grade are currently full. Please read here how to proceed if you'd like to be placed on a waiting list or register a child for another grade.

Yes, it was raining in the morning, but by the time the official "Abschlussfeier" program concluded under the pavilion the sun was shining at the Boylston Schul-Verein in Walpole, the games were on and the food was delicious. A huge thank you to the entire faculty and especially our music teachers, Birgit Danckert und Katja Schoenherr, for working with the students on this year's performances - from the "Papageienlied" to the "Saturday School Rap". Congratulations to those who were officially recognized during the program:

The winners of the 2008 ZfA-Essay Contest were recently announced and we proudly congratulate six students from our school: 

• 1st Place: Gabrielle Kussmaul (Frau Lister)                          
• 1st Place: Felice Liang (Frau Handte)                                     
• 1st Place: Amanda von Taube (Frau Schinkmann)                
• 2nd Place: Jody-Ann Serani (Frau James)                                    
• 2nd Place: Caterina Bonmassar (Frau Moceri)                        
• 3rd Place: Stefan Kussmaul (Frau Burggraf)                           
• 1st Place: 4th Grade class (Frau Burggraf) - group winner 

This contest is issued and sponsored by the ZfA ("Zentralstelle für Auslandsschulwesen") for the Eastern half of the United States. This year's topic, one on many minds these days: "Environmental Protection".  There were more than 700 entries in total, 90 alone from the German Saturday School Boston. We'd like to thank our teachers who encouraged and helped students to submit essays and congratulate our seven winners!
 

Dankeschön Program:
The forms to donate for the Dankeschön Program went out a few Saturdays ago in your child's backback. If you've misplaced the document, but would like to donate, you can download the form.

The German Saturday School Boston, the oldest language school in Massachusetts and one of the largest German Saturday Schools in the United States, invites applications for middle and high school teaching positions for the 2008/09 school year. We’re looking for applicants with the following background:
 

On April 5th, the library team honored Kris VanOpdorp for her long-standing work as a founder and supporter of what from now on will be called the "Krisjann VanOpdorp Bücherei an der Deutschen Sonnabendschule Boston". Kris founded the library as a parent initiative ("Elternbücherei") shortly after she enrolled her daughter in 1992.

On Saturday, May 17th , 9.30AM onwards we'll be celebrating our last day of school with our traditional "Abschlussfeier" on the grounds of our parent organization, the Boylston Schul-Verein, in Walpole (click here for directions). Keep in mind - this is a rain or shine event and will be held outside under the pavilion, so be sure to check the forecast and dress accordingly. Please let your child(ren)'s teachers know ahead of time if they're unable to attend. The event team and teachers were busy planning this wonderful morning that includes student performances, presentation of certificates to upper grade students, food and games for the children (weather permitting). Please check your e-mail box for the official invitation.
 

Before you begin with the registration process, please read the following important announcements:
 
1. Incoming preschool, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade classes are full
The preschool, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade classes for the 2008/09 school year are already full after placing students who have applied to date. However, it is possible that spaces may become available during the summer. If you would like to place your child(ren) on the waiting list, please email the following information for each child you wish to register to registrar@germansaturdayschoolboston.org: child's name and date of birth, along with your contact information (address, telephone number and email address). Once we receive your information, we will send you an invoice for a one-time, non-refundable $25 waiting list fee per student. We will notify you in case a space becomes available. Should no space for your child/children become available before the 2008/09 school year and you are placed on the waiting list, you will be able to register next year during the preferred registration period for current and waitlisted families. 
 
2. Important steps to remember during registration process: