Come join us on Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 p.m. for a fun German-style Christmas celebration at the Campbell Community Center (Orchard City Banquet Hall), 1 West Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA! We’ll be enjoying “Kaffee und Kuchen” (hot drinks, Stollen, and Christmas cookies), listening to German Christmas songs, and watching performances by our students. It’s […]
German Christmas ornaments Saturday 12/21, 11am-7pm at Zanotto’s Willow Glen Market, 1421 Foxworthy Ave This is a rare opportunity to buy handcrafted holiday decorations imported directly from Germany. It’s hosted and organized by parents and friends of SBDS, and a big portion of the net proceeds gets donated to our school! We are looking for volunteers to […]
Today 12/6 is Nikolaustag, and you forgot to put your boot out last night? If you missed it then it might be still ok do so TONIGHT, depending on the tradition in some countries… 😉 To learn more: https://www.germanschoolcampus.com/6-dezember-nikolaus-tag/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Nicholas_Day#German-speaking_countries
If you have kids who would like to participate in the "Krippenspiel" or perform a song during the German "Weihnachtsgottesdienst" service of the “Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church” in San Jose on 12/24, then please email Kirsten@sbds.org Das Licht der Weihnacht NOTE: This is not an SBDS sponsored event.
Do you know and care about the high level Tests and prep classes at our school (German AP, Deutsches Sprachdiplom) ? Please join us Saturday December 7th at 11:30am in the Auditorium. We will present and talk about the importance, benefits and student path to these exams. SBDS also needs your input and help so we can provide […]
Come join us on Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 p.m. for a fun German-style Christmas celebration at the Campbell Community Center (Orchard City Banquet Hall), 1 West Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA! We’ll be enjoying “Kaffee und Kuchen” (hot drinks, Stollen, and Christmas cookies), listening to German Christmas songs, and watching performances by our students. It’s […]
We’re ready for Halloween! SBDS was transformed into a spooky wonderland! Eerie decorations were everywhere. Students, teachers, and volunteers dressed up in creative and colorful costumes, ranging from princesses and vampires to imaginative and original characters. The school library got into the spirit with a display of creepy books. Students got to check out books […]
We were deeply honored to welcome the German Consul General of San Francisco, Oliver Schramm, to our annual member meeting at SBDS School. His visit, alongside Gabi Maiss-Minkler, the representative of the Zentralstelle für Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA), was a special moment for our school community, as it underscored their efforts in rallying support for our school […]
Many of our members were able to attend the German Day in San Francisco on September 29th. SBDS was well represented with a rap performance by students in our DSD1 and DSD2 classes! It was a fun day with great German music, food, dance, and time with friends.
What a wonderful community event! Thanks #Quakes74 for hosting the Quakes German Night event at the game against St. Louis. It was exciting to see so many of you join us! Amazing SBDS and GISSV representation. We are looking forward to next year’s event, hopefully with an Earthquakes win!
Our first day of school on September 7th at SBDS was a resounding success! We saw a lot of smiling faces as friends reconnected after the summer break. We also welcomed quite a few new families. It is especially wonderful to see families make a long trip to be at our school, as far as […]
We’re looking forward to kicking off the 2024-2025 school year with classes for all ages – toddlers, pre-K, elementary school, middle school, high school aged students, and of course, adults. Can’t wait to see you on Saturday, September 7th at 9am for the first day of the Fall 2024 semester! We’ll have coffee and cake […]
The South Bay Deutscher Schulverein (SBDS) invites you to join our team. We are regularly in need of teachers, substitute teachers, assistants, and even substitute assistants. Check out our open positions for the 2024/2025 school year:
SBDS is accepting enrollment applications for the 2024-2025 school year Please read the content below carefully; there are a few changes. Resources
SBDS is offering a summer camp again! During the week of June 24–28, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., our experienced staff will offer a great German immersion program with activities. Located at our SBDS campus and available to students from age 5 to 12. Last year’s summer camp participants enjoyed exploring the theme […]
Maifest and end of the school year celebration is on Saturday, May 18, 2024. We will have food and activities that are free of charge (donations are welcome). If you haven’t registered yet, please RSVP to ensure we have enough food and beverages prepared for you! Please sign up to VOLUNTEER! Your help is crucial in making this special SBDS Community […]
The “Fifth Season” will reach its highlight days with Fasching, Fastnacht and Karneval celebrations this weekend and on Monday. You can learn more about this pre-Lenten observance and how it is celebrated in the different regions here. In line with this tradition, SBDS students are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costume for school […]
Mark the date! Our first dinner night out event is on Tuesday, 2 April 2024. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews will donate 20% of the food sales to SBDS that day. Show this flyer, or simply mention “SBDS fundraiser” when you order. This includes online orders for pick-up (or curbside) on that day if […]
The German Cultural Center in Santa Cruz invites SBDS Members to their upcoming events. Check the center’s website and activities for more details on ongoing and special events, and how to register.
The SBDS Spring Semester 2024 starts next week, on Saturday, 3rd February. Confirmation notifications have been sent. We look forward to welcoming our students back for the second half of the school year. Calling all volunteers! Use this SignUpGenius link to sign up for our cake table donations and volunteer opportunities starting next week. Please […]