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 โSBDS fundraiserโ 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 […]
Join us on Saturday, 16 December, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM to celebrate Christmas German-style with an afternoon of “Kaffee und Kuchen” (hot drinks, Stollen and Christmas cookies), German Christmas songs, and performances by our students. This is a fun community event we all look forward to each year. Ticket sales start next week Saturday, […]
The ‘Sankt Martins Fest’ on 11 November celebrates the life of Saint Martin of Tour. It traditionally involves children crafting lanterns, gathering for latern parades through town, singing tradional songs, and eating typical foods such as the ‘Weckmann’ or ‘Stutenkerl’. SBDS takes joy in brining this tradition to the South Bay and sharing it with […]
Students (and parents), come dressed for Halloween and get a special treat at the cake table tomorrow (10/28)! Our well-stocked library will feature Halloween-themed books. Come and and select a classic like “Die kleine Hexe” or “Das kleine Gespenst” by Otfried Preussler, or some of the timeless “Die ??? Fragezeichen” stories.
SBDS offers the Parent Teacher Conference as an opportunity for our parents and teachers to learn more about each other, exchange valuable feedback about the students, and share some ideas and experiences on how the students could learn at home, too. It is a private setting, the teachers (and parents) can decide on the details […]
As a member organization we meet once a year to stay informed about the school, get the latest numbers and reports and meet & elect our SBDS Board directors. This year we also celebrate and reward the 2023 DSD-1 students with their diplomas. A representative from the German Central Agency for German Schools Abroad (Zentralstelle […]