Author: German School of Madison

GSoM T-Shirts are here!

German School of Madison

Just in time for the holidays: T-Shirts and hoodies with our fabulous logo are now available on Custom Ink (in adult and  youth sizes).2015-11-09 08.11.35 pm

To order your own t-shirts and/or hoodies, click on the link(s) below to order online (deadline: December 7). You will need to pay online, and the more we all order, the lower the prices will go. The t-shirts and hoodies will be shipped to the school when they arrive we will email you.

  • Mugs and totes are also available, but to order these, please send us an email. We have to do a group order and receive payments in advance.
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GSoM logo mug (red inside, with red handle)

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Laternenfest!

German School of Madison

On Saint Martin’s Day Germans celebrate the story of St. Martin, a soldier-turned-monk who cut his coat in half to share it with a beggar, with colorful lantern processions. This year, more than 100 GSoM friends and family members came to our St. Martin celebration. It was a wonderful evening for showing off all those colorful lanterns!

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Ready for the lantern parade

Before the parade, we got together to learn about the story of St. Martin. Here, DaF teacher Chris Tabisz is enacting the separation of the coat.

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Enacting the story of St. Martin

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Drawing the story of St. Martin

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There was also time to practice one or two lantern songs.

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Lantern songs

Did you see the mug on the piano? Have a closer look:

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President Catrin Weimbs showing off our new fabulous mugs

(If you would like to order a mug — $15 –, please send us an email.)

While the kids were out for the parade, volunteers set up the potluck table.

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Volunteer coordinator Iris Hengst setting up the potluck table

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Vanillekipferln donated by Clasen’s European Bakery

Finally, the parade!

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Lantern parade

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Lantern parade

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Lantern parade

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Lantern parade

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Lantern parade

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Lantern parade

Such a colorful night! Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate with us (and brought delicious food to share), to our DaF and D1/2/3 teachers for a wonderful project class, and especially to our parent volunteers for making it such a fun night for all!

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Such a colorful night!

Laternenfest am 8. November

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Impressions from German School of Madison lantern parade (2014)

This year’s St. Martin celebration will take place on November 8 (Sunday), from 4:30-7:30 pm at the Shorewood Hills Community Center (901 Swarthmore Court). The program will begin with a performance of the story of St. Martin. At about 5 pm we’ll head out for the lantern parade around the Shorewood Hills neighborhood. Afterwards, we’ll head back to the Community Center for a potluck meal together.

All invited!

Please bring:

  • lanterns and matches (if you are using candles)
  • reflective clothing and/or a flashlight
  •  a contribution for the potluck meal
  •  plates, cups, and cutlery for your family, if you choose to do so (but we will also have disposable items)

If you signed up to be a volunteer at the event, please report to the Community Center at 4:00PM.

If you are looking for some inspiration on making a lantern, websites such as Pinterest.com or familie.de have plenty of great examples.

We hope to see you all!

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Breakfast with Consul General Herbert Quelle

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As part of his visit to Madison, Herbert Quelle, Germany’s Consul General for the Midwest, sat down with board members of the German School of Madison to talk about the school’s future. We are delighted that he found time to meet with us and presented him with a special souvenir.

German Consul General Herbert Quelle and GSoM President Dr. Catrin Weimbs

German Consul General Herbert Quelle and GSoM President Dr. Catrin Weimbs

Deutsch 3 students receive A1 proficiency certificates

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Our Deutsch 3 students received their A1 German Language Certificates yesterday. Big congrats to them and a shoutout to their fabulous teacher, Catalina Thomsen.

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The A1 level of proficiency of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages — the first step towards the German Language Diploma — attests that a learner can “understand and use very basic phrases, express needs of a concrete type and ask and answer questions about personal details.” Students are tested in four areas of linguistic competence: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Testing is free for our students. What a boost for these 4!

First day of school

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We welcome 50+ students to the new school year! Thursday classes started on Sep. 3, Tuesday classes will begin Sep. 8.

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Class Rules Vorstufe Deutsch (taught by Sara James)

Just in time for classes, our book grant from the ZfA (Zentralstelle für das deutsche Auslandsschulwesen, Central Agency for German Schools Abroad) was delivered. We are immensely grateful for the support and look forward to expanding our cooperation. This year, students in our DaF, Deutsch2 and Deutsch3 classes will work towards taking internationally recognized proficiency exams.

Auf ein gutes neues Schuljahr!

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ZfA book grant 2015-16

Some impressions from our 2015 Sommerfest (Slideshow)

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This is the day when our students perform for their families — from Goethes “Gefunden” to an enduring song about a stolen coconut. A big thank you to everyone who participated — and especially to our wonderful teachers.

(Friendly reminder: Online registration for 2015-16 is open. Early bird discount until July 15.)

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