School's Calendar January 28, 2012 - April 28, 2012

Make up Day: May 12, 2012

Calendar Spring 2012

January 28

First Day of Spring term

8:45 – 9:20 Registration

9:30 – 12:00 Classes for children and adults

Visit from the Schornsteinfeger.

According to the custom in many parts of the German-speaking countries, a handshake from a chimney sweep at the new year brings good luck for the entire year. TGLS wishes you Viel Glück in the new term!

February 18

Presidents’ Day vacation – NO CLASSES

February 25

Faschingsparty for enrolled children

Children are asked to bring (not wear) their costumes to put on after the (10.30) break. Fasching, also called Fastnacht, FasnetandKarneval is the late winter period of merry-making.Masks, fancy costumes, parades with floats mark Faschingin the German-speaking countries.

Fasching – open house

At 11.30 am in the Community Center at Christ Lutheran church. Regular classes from 9.30 am – 11.30 am.

This event gives students, parents and friends of the school a chance to get together and get to know each other while enjoying a nice cup of coffee or tea. The event features games for children, traditional Fasching-dances and lots of fun for everyone! Traditional German cakes can be bought. The money will be used for teaching and craft materials as well as for special events (Maifest, Lantern parade etc.)

March 31         

Celebration of Easter traditions with songs, eggs and games (Easter egg hunt)

April 7

Easter vacation – NO CLASSES

April 28

MAIFEST

Regular classes from 9.30 am – 10.45 am.

Faculty will open the Maifest at 11:10 (in the Lutheran Community Center), featuring a Program , craft tables, games, and a live performance by the Enzianer Schuhplattler (German folk dancer). Families and friends are welcome to join their children. Pre-registration for summer & fall.

Regular classes from 9.30 am – 10.45 am.

May 12

Make-up Day - Regular classes from 9.30 am – 10.45 am.

June-July           

Adult classes meet one evening per week (6 sessions)

Day & time set by students & instructors in consultation with principal.

July 23, 2012 - July 28, 2012

Summer Day Camp Campingplatz "Katzenkopf"

One week day camp for children ages 4-12. Camp meets Monday – Friday 9-2 & Saturday 9-12. Brochures will be available in February.