SAGA School Alumni and Friends - October Newsletter

SAGA Alumni & SAGA Friends

News & Updates

October 24, 2022 | October Newsletter

Greetings from the SAGA School!

We are back in session and enjoying the halls alive with the sound of shuffling feet, laughter and sometimes even singing. All of our students enjoyed an Apple Cider press event in September, learning first hand how apples turn to juice. Our elementary classrooms just finished an amazing unit on Frida Kahlo to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Yesterday we learned about Diwali. Now, on to Halloween fun and creating our lanterns for St. Martin's Day.

We hope that you will join us for our upcoming Laternenfest celebration (November 7th) and our Annual Winter Bazaar on the 2nd of December. These celebrations are open to everyone and they are more fun with members of our larger community! Willkommen!

~ Anjanette Gonzales, Head of School

Celebrating 10 Years at SAGA ~ Silvia Phillips

We are pleased and excited to announce the 10 year anniversary of staff member Silvia Phillips! Many of your children have benefitted from her guidance and care through SAGA's preschool, afternoon preschool playgroup or summer camp programs.

Silvia has been the Marienkaefer Head Teacher for many years. She is a soft spoken, gentle and caring individual. Silvia's patience while working with our young children is amazing and she finds joy in watching her students grow and learn new things. SAGA is lucky to continue to have her as part of the SAGA team and benefit from her experience, determination, and expertise.

Please join us in congratulating her on this important milestone! Do you have a favorite memory of her that you would like to share or would you like to take this opportunity to thank her for being a part of your child's life? Cards, photos, or memories can be dropped off at the front office, sent to the school via post to SAGA School, c/o Silvia Phillips, 11010 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133 or emailed to [email protected]. SAGA looks forward to many more years with Silvia!

Join Us for Laternenfest!

7. November, 6:30pm

We are celebrating St. Martin’s day by marching with our bright homemade “Laternen” and singing traditional songs. We encourage you to make a lantern at home or bring a flashlight and/or a headlamp. Rain or shine - we will meet at Fremont Ave N and N 110th St, about 4 blocks from the school! Flyer

Purchase your holiday Greenery

through SAGA!

We are now taking orders for holiday wreaths, table centerpieces, and garlands! The greenery is handmade by a local tree farm and proceeds go directly to SAGA. Images of the wreaths and table centerpieces can be found on the order form. Ready to order? Click here!

Parent - Child Kinderstunde

It is not too late to join!

Do you have a young child, perhaps a future SAGA student, that would benefit from exposure to the German language? Join SAGA's Parent-Child Kinderstunde on Thursday mornings! Register here!

For general information about these programs email [email protected].

Support our school through SAGA's Community Benefits Program

SAGA's Annual Winter Bazaar

December 2nd, starting at 1 PM

We are currently looking for more

vendors to sell handmade goods at our 'market'
musicians to entertain our guests
bakers to donate traditional baked goods to our bake sale

If you would like to donate your time or treasures, please email [email protected].

Come Work for SAGA

or Join the Sublist!

Do you know someone who enjoys working in early education? Are they excited about contributing to a welcoming community that focuses on German immersion education, creativity, and individualized learning? Please encourage them to email the hiring team at [email protected] to learn about opportunities.

Ideal candidates enjoy working with preschool through elementary aged children, work independently, demonstrate compliance with health and safety protocols, and enjoy collaboration. We look forward to hearing from you!