German American School Association - GASA

09/23/2026

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09/18/2026

We are excited to be part of the event "Bilingual Today, Global Tomorrow", hosted by GABA Women in Business on September 24 in Santa Monica.

This event will bring together educators, parents, and international education professionals to explore how German-English bilingual education can support students from the early years all the way through university.

We'll be sharing how bilingual education can support students well beyond the school years and open doors to university options in Germany, Europe, the U.S., and other international destinations.

If you’re raising a child or are interested in education , I’d love to see you there!

📍 KiGaLa Preschool, 2705 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, California
🗓️ September 24 | 6:30 PM
Get Tickets here: https://members.gaba-network.org/socal-events/Details/bilingual-today-global-tomorrow-1897294
German American Business Association (GABA) German American School Association - GASA Barbara Kempen

09/15/2026

GASA is a participant in this event. 🙂

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GABA Women in Business invites you to an inspiring evening exploring the opportunities and lifelong benefits of German-English bilingual education. How can families create a strong German-English educational pathway for their children, and where can that journey lead? Join us as we explore the many ways children can develop and maintain their German language skills from the earliest years through higher education. The evening will bring together educators, parents, and international education experts to discuss the different pathways available to German-English families in Los Angeles and beyond and will conclude with an audience Q&A and an opportunity to connect and network.

German-English Education from Preschool to University GABA Women in Business invites you to an inspiring evening exploring the opportunities and lifelong benefits of German-English bilingual education. How can families create a strong German-English educational pathway for their children, and ...

09/11/2026

Die schlesischen Weber
Heinrich Heine (1844)

Im düstern Auge keine Träne
Sie sitzen am Webstuhl und fletschen die Zähne:
Deutschland, wir weben dein Leichentuch,
Wir weben hinein den dreifachen Fluch -
Wir weben, wir weben!

Ein Fluch dem Gotte, zu dem wir gebeten
In Winterskälte und Hungersnöten;
Wir haben vergebens gehofft und geharrt -
Er hat uns geäfft, gefoppt und genarrt -
Wir weben, wir weben!

Ein Fluch dem König, dem König der Reichen,
Den unser Elend nicht konnte erweichen
Der den letzten Groschen von uns erpreßt
Und uns wie Hunde erschießen lässt -
Wir weben, wir weben!

Ein Fluch dem falschen Vaterlande,
Wo nur gedeihen Schmach und Schande,
Wo jede Blume früh geknickt,
Wo Fäulnis und Moder den Wurm erquickt -
Wir weben, wir weben!

Das Schiffchen fliegt, der Webstuhl kracht,
Wir weben emsig Tag und Nacht -
Altdeutschland, wir weben dein Leichentuch,
Wir weben hinein den dreifachen Fluch,
Wir weben, wir weben!

The Silesian Weavers
Heinrich Heine (1844)

No tear in the gloomy eye is shed,They sit at the loom and gnash teeth instead.
Germany, we weave your shroud-sheet now,
And into it weave the threefold vow—We weave, and we weave!
A curse on the God to whom we have prayed
In chill of winter and hunger's blade;
In vain we have hoped and waited long.
He mocked us, and fooled us, and did us wrong.
We weave, and we weave!
A curse on the King, of the rich the king,
Whom our wretched misery could not sting.
Who squeezes the very last coin from our hand,
And has us shot down like a canine band—
We weave, and we weave!
A curse on the false and treacherous land,
Where only disgrace and shame expand,
Where every early blossom is crushed,
And rot and decay make the worm well-fed and flushed.
We weave, and we weave!
The shuttle flies, the loom groans loud,
We labor and weave day and night from the crowd—
Old Germany, we weave your shroud-sheet now,
And into it weave the threefold vow,
We weave, and we weave!

08/01/2026

07/30/2026

We are very excited to announce 2 scholarship opportunities for this upcoming school year. Thanks to the generous sponsorship from the Los Angeles Turners, Inc.

Please visit https://germanschool4kids.org/scholarships/ for more details.

05/31/2026

Wenn etwas "den Bach runtergeht", dann ist man in einer Krise oder etwas entwickelt sich sehr negativ.

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Wenn etwas "den Bach runtergeht", dann ist man in einer Krise oder etwas entwickelt sich sehr negativ. Wir haben euch ein fiktives Beispiel mitgebracht: Marius‘ Wohnung ist ziemlich alt und wurde lange nicht renoviert. Erst läuft die Heizung nicht richtig, dann fällt auch noch der Strom aus und schließlich kommt aus seiner Dusche nur noch kaltes Wasser. Marius denkt sich: "Mist, hier geht echt alles den Bach runter."

05/25/2026

Wie sagt man - Meer in eurer Sprache?

Bei dem guten Wetter wollen wir eigentlich alle nur ans Meer! 🌊 Wir lieben es, den Wellen zu zuschauen und genießen den Blick auf den Horizont. Besonders Sonnenaufgänge und -untergänge finden wir immer wieder bewegend. Und auch der Meeresduft ist unbeschreiblich. Ach, wir könnten immer weiter vom Meer schwärmen! Aber wie sagt man überhaupt "Meer" in eurer Sprache? 🐚

05/08/2026

Learn German with GASA - enrollment at
https://germanschool4kids.org/in-person-saturday-school/ #

04/07/2026

Dear Families,
Summer is just around the corner, and we're excited to offer several wonderful opportunities for your child to continue learning German while having fun along the way!

Online German Classes (A1-C1) June 22-July 10, 2026
Keep language skills fresh with engaging and interactive virtual sessions 3-week program . Classes meet twice per week
More details at: https://germanschool4kids.org/online-weekdays/

1-Week Sleepaway Camp in Frazier Park
Dates: June 14-June 20, 2026
An immersive experience filled with German language practice, outdoor adventures, and unforgettable memories.
More details at: https://germanschool4kids.org/camp/

1-Week Day Camps - Ventura School
Dates: June 8 - June 12, 2026 and August 3-August 7, 2026
A fun mix of German learning, creative activities, and outdoor play in arelaxed environment.
More details at: https://germanschool4kids.org/summer-day-camps-ventura

Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spots soon!

We look forward to a fun and enriching summer with your children.