German American School Association

Enrichment Program - Spring - Session III starting on March 1, 2021. Register online before Feb 22. https://germanschool4kids.org/online-enrichment/

Adult Wine & Food Pairing Class Featuring Chef and Sommelier Wolfgang Gussmack and hosted by Lara Sanders Thursdays 6:00 7:00 pm / starting January 28th, 2021 https://germanschool4kids.org/adult-wine-food-pairing-class/

The second semester of our Adult German Saturday School begins this Saturday, Jan 23. This class is fifteen Saturdays, 9am -11am, from January to mid-May and conducted via Zoom. Tuition is $300, and a minimum of 5 students is needed to start the class.

The GASA Winter Newsletter is here. Happy New Year, everyone! https://mailchi.mp/f08e9810386e/gasa-winter-newsletter

Ihr GASA Vorstand wünscht Ihnen von Herzen ein gesundes und gesegnetes Jahr 2021. The GASA Board of Directors sends heartfelt wishes for a healthy and blessed year 2021.Ihr GASA Vorstand wünscht Ihnen von Herzen ein gesundes und gesegnetes Jahr 2021. The GASA Board of Directors sends heartfelt wishes for a healthy and blessed year 2021.

Dear GASA families, employees and friends We sincerely hope that this newsletter finds you all well and in the best of health. As much as this holiday season isn’t quite the way we envisioned, one thing is for sure; The year 2020 has been one for the history books, a year we certainly won’t soon forget. Beginning with the Covid-19 pandemic, the worst pandemic in over 100 years, which continues to impact us in so many ways to this day. This summer people all around the world...Continue reading

Come one, come all! Sign up now for our fun, interactive online Winter Weekday German Classes starting Monday, December 7, 2020. https://germanschool4kids.org/online-weekdays/

GERMAN CLASSES for Kids and Adults. Classes starting soon! Enroll now! Enrichment: http://germanschool4kids.org/online-enrichment/ Online Weekdays: http://germanschool4kids.org/online-weekdays/

Starting August 17th!

GASA Summer Newsletter - Fresh From The Press Happy summer GASA families! We hope you had a happy and safe Fourth of July holiday and this newsletter finds you and yours in the best of health. With the spread of Covid-19 still ongoing, unfortunately we were forced to cancel our popular, annual summer camp but we are hopeful that we’ll be able to offer it again next summer. With the safety and well-being of our students, families and staff at the forefront we are continuin...g our distance learning through online classes. Our virtual summer program has been a great success! We just started our 3rd session, which has been enjoyed by children and parents alike! The students have been looking forward to their interactive cooking classes with our Austrian chef, which have started on Saturday! Like most schools, we can’t anticipate what the new school year might look like in the fall. We are currently discussing and considering a variety of options to best accommodate our students and families, while continuing to make safety our utmost priority. As always, we will update you on any developments as we become aware of them. Enjoy your summer and stay safe. And remember as always: Stock up on kindness and compassion this summer. See more

Advanced German Online Summer Course for Adults. Many activities are cancelled due to COVID this summer. This means you have extra time to LEARN GERMAN! Genau!!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch! What a monumental way to begin their Happily Ever After and celebrate love, hope and unity! ETonline spoke with GASA's very own Lara Sanders and new husband Sam Mekonnen after their 'wedding of the century'. We are excited for the both of them and wish them many more years of wedded bliss. https://www.google.com//biracial-couple-discusses-being-a-

Congratulations to GASA's very own teacher Lara Juliette Sanders and her new husband @Samue Mekonnen. They caused quite the spectacle, when they spontaneously decided to join a Black Lives Matter March in their wedding attire, on their way to take wedding photos. The crowd clapped and cheered as the newly weds exited their rented Rolls Royce to join the protesters. What a powerful, unforgettable way to begin their life together. Der GASA Vorstand und die gesamte Belegschaft wünscht den beiden alles Gute für ihren gemeinsamen Lebensweg. https://www.google.com//wedding-couple-joins-prot/6239173/

The German American School Association stands firmly in solidarity and support with the Black Community and the Black Lives Matter movement. We invite our families, friends, staff and supporters to join us in making a statement against racial inequity and systemic racism and support the Black Lives Matter movement. As a GASA Board Member of 12 years and an Afro-German who has experienced racism and 'othering' all of her life this topic is extremely personal to me. First of a...ll, let me be clear: Stating that black lives matter does not insinuate that other lives don’t. Why saying "All Lives Matter" is problematic: While the intention of the phrase "All Lives Matter" may be to put everyone’s life on equal footing or convey a sense of unity, the response "All Lives Matter" to "Black Lives Matter" is actually more divisive than unifying. The reason for that is that it discounts the Black experience and the disproportionate violence and discrimination Black people face every day in this country and around the world. While the Black Lives Matter movement isn't new, its message is prevalent at the heart of the protests that have been taking place in America and around the world these past few weeks. The Black Lives Matter movement raises awareness and speaks out against police brutality and systemic racism, which causes thousands of violent incidents each year, most notably the recent deaths of Rayshard Brooks, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. While these murders got widespread media attention, many more crimes and violent acts go largely unnoticed and aren’t recorded or afforded the outrage they deserve. It is of utmost importance that we seek this dialog and begin to listen to the people affected by racism in our community, so that we can better understand how to tackle this deeply rooted issue and create a society where we ALL feel safe, protected and valued.

Nehmt Rücksicht aufeinander, speziell in dieser schwierigen Zeit - Be kind to one another, especially during these challenging times *It's Mental Health Awareness Month* Mental Health Awareness Month (also referred to as "Mental Health Month") has been observed in May in the United States since 1949. The month is observed with media, local events, and film screenings.... The purpose of Mental Health Awareness Month is to raise awareness and educate the public about: mental illnesses, such as the 18.1% of Americans who suffer from depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder; the realities of living with these conditions; and strategies for attaining mental health and wellness. It also aims to draw attention to suicide, which can be precipitated by some mental illnesses. Additionally, Mental Health Awareness Month strives to reduce the stigma (negative attitudes and misconceptions) that surrounds mental illnesses. The month came about by presidential proclamation.

German Summer School - Online! For kids 4 years and older. Starting May 11 and June 8. Check our website for more info: germanschool4kids.org/online-summer-school/

This is meant for regular school, but also applies to German School. I, personally, will try to remember this as my kids are finishing the school year in elementary school during these unfortunate times. GASA hopes everyone is safe and healthy!!!

Spring 2020 Newsletter Happy Spring everyone! Stay safe and please stay home.

First Ever GASA Alumni Reunion!! Come join other GASA alumni at The Phoenix Club in Anaheim to reminisce about your times at the German School and reconnect with old friends!! Of course, we'll have "Kaffee und Kuchen"!

German Immersion Summer Camp!!! Join us for 6 days of fun at the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center. Workshops, hiking, dancing, singing, crafting! Zip-lining, wall climbing, water slide!! Campfire, games, fishing! We'll have tons of fun while learning German.