Dear Parents and Students:

Happy New Year!
 
 
Let's ring in the new year
with good things in mind

 
Let's forget past mistakes
making amends for this year
Sending you these greetings
to bring you hope and cheer
Happy New Year!

(by: J. Fuchs)

January 2010 – Wednesday Session

January 6, 2010:    Regular classes+ German National Exam for registered students only

(Classes L06, L07 + L08) Please bring several sharpened pencils # 2 + pens (black ink).

January 13,2010     regular classes

January 20, 2010    regular classes

January 27, 2010    regular classes + Report Card distribution at the end of the school day.

Please note: School Closings due to inclement weather conditions will be posted ONLINE.

www.germanlanguageschoolwhiteplains.org

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January 2010             SATURDAY - SESSION

January 9, 2010         regular classes - 9:30 AM - NOON

                                                          +

                                      German National Language Exams for registered students in classes  # 11 + 12      (Students need to bring several sharpened # 2 pencils +         eraser + 2 pens [black ink])

January 16, 2010         regular classes

 January 23, 2010        regular classes  

January 30, 2010         regular classes  - Report cards will  distributed at the end of the  school day.                 

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Dear Parents:

Get in the spirit of celebrating the beauty of fall.  

This year’s LANTERN FESTIVAL will take place on  

  Wednesday, November 11, 2009             Time: 5:45 PM- 6:30 PM

(Rain date: November 18, 2009, same time)

We will have regular classes from 4:15 PM- 5:35 PM.

At 5:40 PM all parents/ guardians are asked to come back to German School and wait for their children in front of the building or assist their children’s teachers. By then teachers will have their students lined up outside the building. While some children will make their own lanterns in class, others will need to bring them from home. There are strict fire codes in this country. Please obey them and do not light any candles etc. inside the building.   

As in the past, the parade will be led by St. Martin, sitting on his horse. Students, teachers and parents will follow singing traditional “Laternenlieder”. Later the parade will proceed to the elementary school playground where the story of St. Martin will be reenacted.

After the parade students, teachers and parents will go back to their classrooms to pick up their  St. Martin’s treat.

Frau Pfister will be the “master of ceremony”. Frau Mageras is in charge of the music program.

According to history and legend, St. Martin was a Roman mercenary who encountered a beggar one freezing night. He had nothing to offer him, so he cut his cloak in half to share with the beggar. His tale of compassion spread throughout the country, and later Martin was nominated Bishop of Tours.
The celebration commemorates St. Martin and marks the beginning of the winter season. The lanterns that the children carry through the street are meant to protect them from the darkness of winter.

Please fill out the permission slip (below).

Cost per child (Lantern Festival + A Visit of St. Nicholas: $10.00)  Please pay by November 4, 2009.

 Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

 M.Zose, Head of Language School

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PERMISSION SLIP  LANTERN – FESTIVAL 2009 – November 11, 2009 (Raindate: November 18, 2009)

We, ……………………………………, are looking forward to participating in the Lantern Festival.

          NAME OF FAMILY

Name of 1.Child:       _____________________ Class #: …….            

Name of 2. Child:      _____________________  Class #: …….

Name of 3. Child:      _____________________  Class #: …….

I will supervise my child(ren) and will ensure that my child(ren) follow/s all instructions , directions and rules.  

Parent’s Signature: …………………………..                              Date:…

Parents’ Newsletter – October 2009  

                                                                                      September 30, 2009

Dear Parents (Wednesday Session),

The school year is successfully underway at the German Language School White Plains. Students and teachers have settled into their academic course and routine.

Please mark your calendar.

Wednesday Session (Time: 4:15 PM- 6:30 PM)

Saturday Session (Time: 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM)

It is important for teachers and parents to work together to insure success for all students.

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Sincerely,

MARIAANNA ZOSE

Head of Language School

Steubenparade / Steuben Day Parade     19. September 2009  /  September 19, 2009

Saturday September 19, 2009 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM   -   We will have regular classes.  

German Language School White Plains at German School New York

50 Partridge Rd. White Plains, NY 10605

Tel. (914) 948 6513 Ext. 203. E- Mail: Langsdsny@aol.com

www.germanlanguageschoolwhiteplains.org

                                                                            June 2009

Dear Parents and Students (Wednesday Session):

Greetings from the Language School!

As the summer months pass us by, we expect you to be eager to learn the details about your start or return to the Language School and your first day of school.

German Language Classes will resume on:

Wednesday, September 9, 2009                                Time: 4:15 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.

A list of students’ names, class and room numbers and a floor plan will be posted in the lobby of the German School New York. Please note that the first two classes are set aside for student observation and appropriate grouping.

Please mark your calendar:

Wednesday, September 9, 2009:                  Welcome /General Meeting Assembly 

For:  Parents     Time: 5:45 P.M. – 6:20 P.M.,   Place: Room # 27

Wednesday, September 16, 2008                  Parents’ Night

Meet your child’s teacher!(Time: 6:10 P.M. – 6:30 P.M., Place: your child’s  classroom)

Saturday, September 19, 2009                                  52 nd Steuben Day Parade

(The Language School will participate in the parade if there are sufficient people wishing    to march along 5^th Avenue.  Parents will have to accompany their children at all times.)

If you would like to be part of this cultural event, please send me an E-Mail by September 5, 2009    Langsdsny@aol.com    Re: Steuben Day Parade/ Language School

Thank you for your cooperation. Best wishes for an enjoyable and relaxing summer.

Sincerely,

MariaAnna Zose

MariaAnna Zose

Head of Language School

Please note: The office of the Language School will be closed till August 20, 2009. However, I can be reached via E-Mail, starting August 1, 2009.      Email:  Langsdsny@aol.com

German Language School White Plains at German School New York

50 Partridge Rd. White Plains, NY 10605

Tel. (914) 948 6513 Ext. 203. E- Mail: Langsdsny@aol.com

www.germanlanguageschoolwhiteplains.org

June 2009

Dear Parents and Students (Saturday Session):

Greetings from the Language School!

As the summer months pass us by, we expect you to be eager to learn the details about your start or return to the Language School and your first day of school.

German Language Classes will resume on:

Saturday, September 5, 2009                                    Time: 9:30 A.M.–12:00 Noon

A list of students’ names, class and room numbers and a floor plan will be posted in the lobby of the German School New York. Please note that the first two classes are set aside for student observation and appropriate grouping.

Please mark your calendar:

Saturday, September 5, 2009                                    Welcome - General Assembly

                                                 (Time: 9:30 A.M. – 9:45 A.M., Place: Lobby)

Saturday, September 12, 2009                                  Parents’ Meeting    

                                         Meet your child’s teacher!

                                        (Time: 11:45 A.M. – 12:00 P.M., Place: your child’s classroom)

Saturday, September 19, 2008                                  52 nd Steuben Day Parade

(The Language School will participate in the parade if there are sufficient people wishing    to march along 5^th Avenue.  Parents will have to accompany their children at all times.)

If you would like to be  part of this cultural event, please send me an E-Mail by September 5, 2009    Langsdsny@aol.com    Re: Steuben Day Parade/ Language School

Thank you for your cooperation. Best wishes for an enjoyable and relaxing summer.

Sincerely,

MariaAnna Zose

MariaAnna Zose

Head of Language School

Please note: The office of the Language School will be closed till August 20, 2009. However, I can be reached via E-Mail, starting August 1, 2009.       Email:    Langsdsny@aol.com

 Dear Parents,

On behalf of the staff at the German Language School White Plains at German School New York,

we would like to thank you for a wonderful year. It was a year of personal and academic growth for

our students and teachers alike.

We would also like to encourage you to use the German language as often as possible during the summer months.

 Once again, thank you for a great year.  Enjoy a safe and fun-filled summer.

Sincerely,

MariaAnna Zose

Dear Parents:

Parents’ Newsletter – Spring 2009       

 Liebe Eltern! 

Monday Session

January 5, 2009: Regular Classes + Exams

Exams (classes 6, 7, + 8 for registered students only)

Students will need: several # 2 pencils + eraser

January 12, 2009             Regular Classes

January 19, 2009               NO SCHOOL- Martin Luther King Holiday

January 26, 2009               Regular Classes  + Distribution of Report Cards

Please visit the web page of the  German Language School  www.germanlanguageschoolwhiteplains.org on a regular  basis.

Calendar, school closings etc. are all posted online.

Language School / German School New York

50 Partridge Rd. White Plains, NY 10605

Tel. (914) 948 6513 Ext. 203. E- Mail: Langsdsny@aol.com

Summer 2008

Dear Parents and Students (Monday Session):

Greetings from the Language School!

As the summer months pass us by, we expect you to be eager to learn the details about your return to the Language School or your first day of school.

German Language Classes will resume on:

Monday, September 8, 2008                         Time: 4:15 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.

A list of students’ names, class and room numbers and a floor plan will be posted in the lobby of the German School New York. Please note that the first two classes are set aside for student observation and appropriate grouping.

Please mark your calendar:

Monday, September 8, 2008:                       Welcome /General Meeting Assembly 

For:  Parents    Time: 5:45 P.M. – 6:20 P.M.,   Place: Room # 27

Monday, September 15, 2008                       Parents’ Night

Meet your child’s teacher!(Time: 6:10 P.M. – 6:30 P.M., Place: your child’s  classroom)

Saturday, September 20, 2008                                 51 th Steuben Day Parade

(The Language School will participate in the parade if there are sufficient people wishing    to march along 5^th Avenue.  Parents will have to accompany their children at all times.)

If you would like to be  part of this cultural event, please send me an E-Mail: Langsdsny@aol.com.

Thank you for your cooperation. Best wishes for an enjoyable and relaxing summer.

Sincerely,

MariaAnna Zose

Head of Language School

Please note: The office of the Language School will be closed till August 20, 2008. However, I can be reached via E-Mail most of the time.

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Language School / German School New York

50 Partridge Rd. White Plains, NY 10605

Tel. (914) 948 6513 Ext. 203. E- Mail: Langsdsny@aol.com

Summer 2008

Dear Parents and Students (Saturday Session):

Greetings from the Language School!

As the summer months pass us by, we expect you to be eager to learn the details about your return to the Language School or your first day of school.

German Language Classes will resume on:

Saturday, September 6, 2008                                   Time: 9:30 A.M.–12:00 Noon, P.M.

A list of students’ names, class and room numbers and a floor plan will be posted in the lobby of the German School New York. Please note that the first two classes are set aside for student observation and appropriate grouping.

Please mark your calendar:

Saturday, September 6, 2008:                                  Welcome - General Assembly

                                                 (Time: 9:30 A.M. – 9:45 A.M., Place: Lobby)

Saturday, September 13, 2008                                 Parents’ Meeting    

                                         Meet your child’s teacher!

                                        (Time: 11:45 P.M. – 12:00 P.M., Place: your child’s classroom)

Saturday, September 20, 2008                                 51 th Steuben Day Parade

(The Language School will participate in the parade if there are sufficient people wishing    to march along 5^th Avenue.  Parents will have to accompany their children at all times.)

If you would like to be  part of this cultural event, please send me an E-Mail: Langsdsny@aol.com.

Thank you for your cooperation. Best wishes for an enjoyable and relaxing summer.

Sincerely,

MariaAnna Zose

Head of Language School

Please note: The office of the Language School will be closed till August 20, 2008. However, I can be reached via E-Mail most of the time.

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October  2008

Dear Parents:

Get in the spirit of celebrating the beauty of fall.  

This year’s LANTERN FESTIVAL will take place at the beginning of November.  

Date: Monday, November 10, 2008             Time: 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM

(Rain date: November 17, 2008, same time)

We will have regular classes from 4:15 PM- 5:20 PM.

At 5:25 PM all parents/ guardians are asked to come back to German School and wait for their children in front of the building or assist their children’s teachers. By then teachers will have their students lined up outside the building. While some children will make their own lanterns in class, others will need to bring them from home. There are strict fire codes in this country. Please obey them and do not light any candles etc. inside the building.   

As in the past, the parade will be led by St. Martin, sitting on his horse. Students, teachers and parents will follow singing traditional “Laternenlieder”. Later the parade will proceed to the elementary school playground where the story of St. Martin will be reenacted.

After the parade students, teachers and parents will go back to their classrooms to pick up their unique St. Martin’s treat.

Frau Pfister will be the “master of ceremony”. Frau Mageras is in charge of the music program.

Monday, December  1,  2008:          regular classes

St. Nicholas will visit all good boys and girls of the Language School.

December 15, 2008: regular classes + Winterfest  (Monday Session) - Time: 5:00 PM

December 20, 2008: regular classes+ Winterfest (Saturday Session) – 11:00 AM

Please study our webpage  www.germanlanguageschoolwhiteplains.org

on a regular basis. School closings and newsletters are posted ONLINE.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

M.Zose, Head of Language School

 Deutsche Sprachschule White Plains / DSNY

50 Partridge Rd. White Plains, NY 10605

Tel. (914) 948 6513 Ext. 203. E- Mail: Langsdsny@aol.com 

WEB: www.germanlanguageschoolwhiteplains.org

September 8, 2008

Dear Parents (Monday Session):

The start of a new school year is always an exciting time. We are eager to welcome our new students, our returning students, parents, guardians, and staff members as the fall semester begins.  We are confident that the combined efforts of energized students, supportive parents/guardians, and dedicated staff members will result in a superb year of learning. Together, students, parents/guardians, and staff members will make the German Language School at German School New York the best place to learn German and have fun!

WEBPAGE

We have a new webpage:   www.germanlanguageschoolwhiteplains.org Please check our webpage frequently to view calendar updates, newsletters and school closings.

LIBRARY CARD   

Thanks to the efforts of Frau. Engel, the school librarian, the library will be open again on  Monday afternoons from 4:15 PM to 6:00 PM. You may obtain a library card for your entire family for just $35.00 a year. The library will be accessible to LIBRARY CARDHOLDERS on Monday  afternoons from 4:15 PM-6:00 PM. (see School Calendar-Language School),  and during the entire school year (Mondays – Fridays)-by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call Frau Engel: (914) 948 6513 Ext.206

SCHOOL CALENDAR – IN PRINT AND ON THE WEB

Every family received a school calendar at registration. In addition to the printed copy, the calendar is posted on the WEB. We encourage students and family members to keep the calendar handy and use it as a planning tool. Please check the web site frequently to view calendar updates, newsletters and school closings: www.germanlanguageschoolwhiteplains.org

ELECTRONIC MAIL – YOUR FASTEST FORM OF ONGOING COMMUNICATION

We invite parents and staff members to connect through e-mail frequently. E-mail provides a private, direct, connection between staff members and parents/guardians. We have found that e-mail is more effective than phone calls as teachers and parents are not always available for phone conversations at the same time. 

ATTENDANCE – KEY TO SUCCESS!

Good attendance supports success! We want students to be in school for every class. If a student must be absent, parents should send an E-Mail to Langsdsny@aol.com or call the school   (914) 948 6513 Ext. 203 before 4:00 PM. Parents should clearly say the name of the student, give the grade level of the student, and tell us how long the student will be absent, or if the student will be arriving later in the day.  

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL

We work to keep students as safe as possible before, after, and during classes. Parents, guardians, and students can help by following a few simple procedures. Students should enter and leave the German School New York through the main entrance doors.                                                                                                                                  Students are not supervised prior to 4:15 PM. It’s the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to supervise them. When students arrive, they should wait with their parent/guardian in the main lobby of the German School New York. 
At 4:15 PM, after the sound of the bell, teachers will receive their students in the main lobby and accompany them to their classrooms.  At 6:30 PM teachers will accompany their students to the lobby and release them to their parent/guardian.   Mr. William and Mr. Jattan, the school’s building managers, will also provide assistance and support.

Students whose parents/guardians are delayed have to wait in the lobby of the German School New York.                                                                                        

BREAK TIME:  Students have a break from 5:30 PM .till 5:42 PM. Students should bring nutritious snacks for themselves (e.g., fruit, sandwiches, water, juice etc.). “Junk food” like candy bars, chips, etc. are not appropriate.   

IMPORTANT STUDENT DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP INFORMATION!

We are always concerned about the safety of our students. The following procedures help us to keep our students safe during high traffic times.
Parents/ Guardians driving their children to school are expected to drop them off in the main parking lot and accompany them inside the building. Please circle around the parking lot counter clockwise. Please do not use the bus loop in front of the school to drop off/ pick up students.  .
We appreciate everyone’s effort to promote safety, respect, and responsibility.

FIRE DRILLS

Regularly held fire drills are mandated by law.  Once the fire alarm is heard, all students, visitors, and personnel are instructed and are to comply with all regulations regarding safety.

     School Rules

Learn the basic classroom rules to have a safe and productive year.

WHO SHOULD PARENTS CONTACT?

The best source of information is always the adult who initially provided the information and is closest to the situation. Questions about student progress, assignments, tests, project timelines, and other class related information, should be directed to the teacher responsible for the class. He/ She will be happy to advise parents on the best resources to provide support.

PARENTS’ MEETING

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me (914) 948 6513 Ext. 203.

Best wishes for an exciting and challenging school year.

Sincerely,

MariaAnna Zose                                                                                                                                  Head of Language School

German Language School White Plains  

50 Partridge Rd. White Plains, NY 10605

Tel. (914) 948 6513 Ext. 203. E- Mail: Langsdsny@aol.com

WEB: www.germanlanguageschoolwhiteplains.org

September 6, 2008

Dear Parents (Saturday Session):

The start of a new school year is always an exciting time. We are eager to welcome our new students, our returning students, parents, guardians, and staff members as the fall semester begins.  We are confident that the combined efforts of energized students, supportive parents/guardians, and dedicated staff members will result in a superb year of learning. Together, students, parents/guardians, and staff members will make the German Language School the best place to learn German and have fun!

LIBRARY CARD  

Thanks to the efforts of Ms. Engel, the school librarian, you may obtain a library card for your entire family for just $35.00 a year. The library will be accessible to LIBRARY CARDHOLDERS on Monday  afternoons from 4:15 PM-6:00 PM. (see School Calendar-Language School), and during the entire school year (Mondays – Fridays)-by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call: (914) 948 6513 Ext.206

SCHOOL CALENDAR – IN PRINT AND ON THE WEB

Every family received a school calendar at registration. In addition to the printed copy, the calendar is posted on our web site. We encourage students and family members to keep the calendar handy and use it as a planning tool.

ELECTRONIC MAIL – YOUR FASTEST FORM OF ONGOING COMMUNICATION

We invite parents and staff members to connect through e-mail frequently. E-mail provides a private, direct, connection between staff members and parents/guardians. We have found that e-mail is more effective than phone calls as teachers and parents are not always available for phone conversations at the same time. 

ATTENDANCE – KEY TO SUCCESS!

Good attendance supports success! We want students to be in school for every class. If a student must be absent, parents should send an E-Mail to Langsdsny@aol.com               or call the school (914) 948 6513 Ext. 203 before 9:00 a.m. Parents should clearly say the name of the student, give the grade level of the student, and tell us how long the student will be absent, or if the student will be arriving later in the day.  

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL

We work to keep students as safe as possible before, after, and during classes. Parents, guardians, and students can help by following a few simple procedures.   Students should enter and leave the German School New York through the main entrance doors.                                                                                                                                  Students are not supervised prior to 9:30 a.m. It’s the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to supervise them. When students arrive, they should wait with their parent/guardian in the main lobby of the German School New York. 
At 9:30 a.m., teachers will receive their students and accompany them to their classrooms.  At 12:00 o’clock, NOON, teachers will accompany their students to the lobby and release them to their parent/guardian.

Mr. Selvyn Jattan, the building manager, will also provide assistance and support.

Students whose parents/guardians are delayed have to wait in the lobby of the German School New York.                                                                                       

BREAK TIME

Students have a break from 10:30 a.m. till 10.:45 a.m. Students should bring nutritious snacks for themselves (e.g., fruit, sandwiches, water, juice etc.). “Junk food” like candy bars, marshmallows, etc. are not appropriate.   

IMPORTANT STUDENT DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP INFORMATION!

We are always concerned about the safety of our students. The following procedures help us to keep our students safe during high traffic times.
Parents/ Guardians driving their children to school are expected to drop them off in the main parking lot and accompany them inside the building. Please do not use the bus loop in front of the school to drop off/ pick up students.  .
We appreciate everyone’s effort to promote safety, respect, and responsibility.
FIRE DRILLS
Regularly held fire drills are mandated by law. Once the fire alarm is heard, all students, visitors, and personnel are instructed and are to comply with all regulations regarding safety.

School Rules                                                                                                   Learn the basic classroom rules to have a safe and productive year.

PARENTS’ MEETING

NEW: PARENTS’MEETING for CLASSES 21 + 22     Date: September 6, 2008 

Time: 11:45 AM- 12.00 o’clock, NOON     Place: Your Child’s  Classroom

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me (914) 948 6513 Ext. 203.

Best wishes for an exciting and challenging school year.

Sincerely,

MariaAnna Zose                                                                                                                                 

 Head of Language School

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Saturday, September 20, 2008 = German Culture Day  

We need a good representation from the families of the

German Language School.  Please plan to participate and demonstrate your spirit and pride.  Thank you for your support.

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STEUBEN DAY PARADE   September 20, 2008

Registration Deadline: September 6, 2008 (Saturday Students)

We,  the ………………………………………………………………, will

                                              NAME of FAMILY  

take part in the parade.               

Number of participants:   ……..

Please check the appropriate: ü

1     We will provide our own transportation.

1     We would like to ride the bus provided by the school.

Departure from DSNY about: 10.00 AM  -  Anticipated Return Time to DSNY: 3:00 PM

Students who participate in the parade have to be accompanied by their parents.

Parents and students who ride on the bus must be registered. Details to follow.

………………………………………………..                                  ……………………

Parent’s Signature                                                                                Date: