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Dear Parents and Friends, This coming Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 10:30 AM, we will be celebrating the completion of yet another successful school year. Please join us to honor our students at the closing ceremony to be held in the auditorium of the Winfield School. The doors for parents and guests will open at 10:15 AM. Our music teacher, Mrs.Tetzlaff, put together a medley of songs, which the students have been practicing for weeks and will enjoy sharing with you. I wish everybody a wonderful summer. Best regards, Ilse Maier German Language School, Inc.

Dear Parents, I would like to remind you that on Saturday, April 29, the annual Schulfest will take place. Our students are looking forward to this event and will be playing various outdoor games with their classmates and teachers. Our Vice President, Annemarie Monschein, informed me that more volunteers are needed to help at the game stations. It would be a good way to – if needed – complete your volunteer time. If you are interested, please get in touch with Frau Monschein by e-mail: galathea@aol.com The Schulfest starts at 10:30 a.m. Pizza will be served at the black-top area by Read More …

Hello Parents, The German-American Steuben Parade Committee of New Jersey will be having their annual fundraiser on Sunday, April 23rd, 2017 at 2:00 PM in Rockaway Township, NJ. Dinner, dancing, and tombola will be included. Your attendance and donations will contribute towards a successful Steuben Parade. Please see the following flyer for additional information: 2017 Steuben Parade Committee Fundraiser Help support the German-American community by attending this fun event!  

The German Heritage Council of New Jersey is offering several scholarships for 2017 in amounts ranging from $500 – $1000.  A special scholarship, honoring the former chairman Ted Hierl, will be awarded to an exceptionally qualified candidate in the amount of $1000 or greater. The applicant must: Be a New Jersey high school senior. Either have a parent or grandparent of German heritage, who is currently a member of a German Club/organization, or have taken German classes. Fill out the entire application. Send in an official transcript from the attended high school and include a list of activities. Write a one-page Read More …

The first Saturday of every month during the school year, Deutsche Sprachschule (DSS) parents are invited to join in fellowship over a cup of coffee or a typical New Jersey Diner meal to share DSS stories, discuss issues and concerns, or swap ideas. The Kaffeeklatsch/Breakfast Club is a forum in which new parents can glean information from the experiences and knowledge of long-standing members on such things as future language certification, scholarship, and job opportunities for their students. Discussions about classroom environment, curriculum, and activities can also yield valuable feedback for DSS management and staff. Manny’s Diner, 1030 Raritan, Rd., Clark, NJ, is only 2.5 miles (8 mins) from the Read More …

The inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the nation’s 45th president will shine a spotlight on the small village of Kallstadt, located in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, as it was from there that the president’s ancestor, Friedrich Trump, emigrated in 1885. Trump is a German surname derived from the word for “drum.” The name is on record in Kallstadt from the 17 th century, and has been spelled many different ways including Drumpf, Drumb, Tromb, Trum, Dromb and Trump. Friedrich Trump emigrated in 1885 at the age of 16, became a citizen in 1892, and during the Alaska Gold Rush amassed a modest fortune by opening restaurants Read More …

Dear Parents, The Deutscher Club of Clark awards a three week summer trip to an eligible student whose parents or grandparents have been members for the last three years. The trip is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of German, a national organization that sets the requirements for applicants. Students must have two years of German experience, be 16 – 18 years old, and be enrolled in high school. A chosen applicant can then select from one of five locations in Germany to live with a host family with a teenager of similar age. The student will attend the Read More …

Dear Parents and Friends, On Saturday November 19th, the school’s annual Holiday Fundraising Event will take place in the auditorium from 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM. Please support this event! The proceeds will allow us to purchase additional teaching materials for our students. Our supplier, Frau Gerda Riedel, will have the following specialties available for you: Stollen, Dominosteine, Lebkuchen, Spekulatius, Ritter and Milka Chocolates, Chocolate Santa Clauses, Advent Calendars, Marzipan, Mozartkugeln, German Coffee, Hengstenberg Rotkraut, Sauerkraut, Gurken and more! Please be advised, payment can be accepted in cash only. We thank you in advance for your support. Best regards, llse Read More …

Dear Members, On November 20th, the German School will be represented at the Christmas Market (Christkindl Markt) at the Deutscher Club of Clark. We invite you to visit our booth and sample delicious Christmas cookies, Lebkuchen, and Glühwein between 12 noon and 5 PM. In addition, we are accepting donations of traditional German Christmas cookies, decorated and individually wrapped. (Please include a list of ingredients). Cookies can be dropped off during school hours on Saturday, 11/19. Remember to record your donation on the sign in sheet located in the lobby. Please contact Ursula Gyarmati with any questions at registrar@thegermanschool.org. Your Read More …

Dear Students, I am pleased to inform you that we are now offering a new German course at the Deutscher Club of Clark, geared towards intermediate level students. This new class will be taught by Mr. Veniero, who has instructed Saturday courses at the German Language School for many years. This course will be offered on Thursday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. There will be a total of 28 sessions, starting October 27th. We would like to welcome all new and continuing adult students for a free trial session. Please contact the registrar, Ursula Gyarmati, if you are interested. To register, please use our Read More …