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Special Events

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SY 2009/2010

Outdoor EdOutdoor Education Club - Our students recently challenged thenmselves on the Kletterwald ropes course. A student had to climb, use the zip line, rappel, and ride a bicycle on the ropes. It took a great deal of courage and our students were up to the task! pictures

 

 

 

 

5th Graders Learn About Native Americans5th Graders Learn about Native Americans - Our fifth graders recently completed a unit on Native Americans. The students then shared what they learned with the younger students in school. Being able to teach something you have learned indicates mastery of the subject matter. Great job fifth graders! pictures

 

 

Wonderful Wednesday HikeWonderful Wednesday Hike - Many parents, students, and community members participated in the hike up the Hausberg in preparation for Wonderful Wednesday. The ski program will begin in Janauary - make sure you are ready! For more information about Wonderful Wednesday go here. Pictures of the hike.

 

 

 

 

 

Lantern ParadeSt. Martin's Day Lantern Parade - Our host nation and art teacher led our students in a parade through the school showing their newly made lanterns. pictures

 

 

 

BonesFirst Grade Loves Bones- Our first grade students have been learning the names of the bones and how to keep them healthy through nutrition and exercise.

 

 

 

 

HalloweenHalloween - Garmisch EMS elementary students enjoyed the special day by dressing up in the afternoon and participating in several "spooky" activities. They ended the day with a "spooky" parade. pictures

 

 

Columbus DayColumbus Play - Garmisch EMS celebrated Columbus Day with a play and poem starring our first grade class. pictures

 


 

Fire Safety WeekFire Safety Week - The first week of October was fire safety week at Garmisch EMS. We had a simulated fire with lots of smoke (disco fog) during our fire drill. The fire department gave demonstrations and rides in the fire truck. We even had a special simulated smoke inhalation victim. pictures

 

Bavarian TrachtenBavarian Dress Up Day - Many students turned out in traditional Bavarian trachten to honor our host nation. Don't we look great! pictures

 

 

5th Grade HikeFifth grades hike in the name of science - Our 5th graders recently completed a science hike that took them all over the Kramerplateau and all the way to the Werdenfelser ruins. How about some mushrooms? pictures

 

 

zooGarmisch elementary students visit the zoo - Students in grades K through 4th recently visited the Munich Zoo. The students learned a great deal about animals and their habitats. pictures

 

 

Working HardGEMS students working hard! - A typical day at Garmisch EMS shows students focused, engaged, and learning. As always, we are working towards: Growing, Excellent, Motivated, Students. pictures

 

 

constitution dayConstitution Day - Thursday, September 17 our students celebrated the signing of the US constitution. Our students have been learning about the Constitution and US goverment throughout the week. Our kindergarten students led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by first through fifth grades singing several patriotic songs. pictures

First Grade Cook and LearnFirst Grade Cook and Learn - Our first grade students use their hands to create their self image out of plants; such as fruits, vegetables, and grains. Students were learning about the parts of plants we eat. pictures

 

 

first grade scienceFirst Grade Science - First graders are digging up plants to examine the roots and determine if roots are important to plants. pictures

 

 

 

ArtThird Grade art students get "down and dirty" with art. Students had a blast painting with their hands during art class. pictures

 

 

 

Kindergarten First DayFirst Day of Kindergarten - The first day of kindergarten was August 31st. Students were eager to learn on their first day of "big" school. pictures

 

 

 

 

First GradeFirst Grade Gets off to a Great Start! - Our first graders are off and running this school year. pictures

 

 

 


First DayWelcome Back! August 31st was the first day of the new school year. We look forward to a great school year! pictures

 

 


SY 2008/2009

End of Year AwardsEnd of Year Awards Ceremony - On the last day of school, many awards were presented to students for academic and other acheivments. pictures

 

 

Field DayField Day - Students and staff alike had a blast at the Garmisch ES/MS annual field day. This year's theme was baseball. Students learned good sportmanship and had great fun. Thank you to all the volunteers that made this day possible! pictures

 

Science DaysScience Days - Our elementary students paricipated in a day of science as they went through several stations such as the Starlab, Mechanics of Flight, Electrical Circuits etc. pictures

 

 

Fairytale ForestFairtale Forest - Our first graders have been comparing different versions of fairytales. They recently visited the Fairtale Forest to see animated depitctions of several famous fairtales. pictures

 

 

Physical EducationPhysical Education - This spring our middle students received instruction in Pilates from the post gym trainer. Our students also had fun with the national pastime: baseball! pictures

 

 

Teacher volunteers for canine demo

Military Canine Demonstration - The Military Police recently came to school to show the skills of their working dogs. Our kindergarten teacher volunteered to be the "bad guy" for the demonstration. pictures

 

 

Students visit the bankMonth of the Military Child - Our students visited the bank and learned about saving money. Our students even had the chance to see inside of the vault! pictures

 

 

Talent ShowTalent Show - Students of Garmisch ES/MS showed their stuff at the student council sponsored talent show. Thanks for sharing your talent! pictures

 

 

3rd Quarter AwardsAwards Assembly Third Quarter - Our students were recognized for their academic acheivement. Now onto the final quarter - Are you going to finish strong? pictures

 

 

Writer's WorkshopWriting and Storytelling Workshop - The Garmisch ES/MS PTA organized a writing/storytelling workshop during the week of Terra Nova Testing. This workshop supports our school improvement goal by helping students to improve their writing skills across the curriculum. Thanks PTA! pictures

 

Read Across AmericaRead Across America - The National Education Association annually sponsors Read Across America. This event focuses on motivating children to read, in addition to helping them master basic skills. Garmisch ES/MS celebrated on March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Many parents and community members volunteered their time to read to our students. Thanks! pictures

 

Teacher's Last DayTeacher Retirement - After more than 30 years in the classroom, our Middle School Social Studies teacher has retired. We wish her health and happiness in retirement. We will miss you! pictures

 

 

Big Snow!Snow Day! On February 24th the Garmisch are experienced heavy snow fall and school was cancelled for the day. The following day dawned sunny and beautiful. Here are a few pictures of the beautiful snow.

 

 

Math in the MiddleMath in the Middle Club meets Mondays and helps our students improve their math skills. Many volunteers from the community come to assist our students. This club supports our school improvement goal by helping students to increase their mathematical problem- solving skills across the curriculum. pictures

 

Odyssey of the MindOdyssey of the Mind - Congratulations!!! Three of our four Odyssey of the Mind teams placed first in the Bavaria District competition. These teams will compete next in the DoDDS-Europe Division in Kaiserslautern, Germany on 28 March. pictures

 

2nd Quarter Awards AssemblySecond Quarter Awards Assembly - Student acheivement was recognized at the awards assembly. Keep up the hard work! pictures

 

 

Spelling BeeSpelling Bee - Our students recently competed in a school wide Spelling Bee. Some of the words were quite challenging. Our queen bee and worker bee put in an appearance to help motivate our students. pictures

 

Wonderful WednesdayWonderful Wednesday Ski Program - Our students are learning to ski every Wednesday afternoon and having a wonderful time. Check out the pictures.

 

 

Geo BeeGeographic Bee - Our students recently competed in a school level Geographic Bee. All participants did a great job! pictures

 

 

Winter FestWinter Fest - Parents, students, teachers and friends gathered at Kean's Lodge Saturday, December 14 for sledding competitions, winter challenges, and snow building. There was also sleigh rides and a visit from Santa Claus. pictures

 

Winter ProgramWinter Program - Our school celebrated the holidays with a performances from the kindergartners through fifth graders and the Garmisch EMS School Choir. pictures

 

Medieval Feast and the Pied Piper - Our Multi-Age and Fifth grade student recently participated in a medieval feast followed by a play performance of "The Pied Piper." pictures

 

 

A Christmas CarolA Christmas Carol - The play was fantastic. Thank you students and teachers for all your hard work. Good Job! pictures

 

 

 

Tree LightingChristmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - The Garmisch ES/MS Chorus sang at the tree lighting ceremony on December first. Fun was had by all! pictures

 

 

 

ThankfulThankful - Our Kindergarten students learned about being thankful during the Thanksgiving season. pictures

 

 

 

First Grade ThanksgivingFirst Grade Thanksgiving - Our first grade students celebrated Thanksgiving with our host nation partners from the Grainau elementary school. pictures.

 

 

 

Colonial DayColonial Day - Students in second through fifth grade learned about life "back in the day." pictures

 

 

 

 

Chili Cook OffChili Cook Off and Bingo - The Garmisch PTA held their annual Chili Cook Off and Bingo night at Garmisch E/MS on November 14. pictures

 

 

 

AwardsFirst Quarter Awards - Great job students! Keep working! pictures

 

 

 

LanternsSt. Marten's Day Lantern Parade - Our host nation and art teacher led our students in a parade through the school showing their newly made lanterns. pictures

 

 

 

Children VoteElection News! - November 3rd our Garmisch school children exercised their “right to vote” in a mock Presidential Election. Results: Obama 52; McCain 42.

 

 

HalloweenHalloween - October 30 was a spooky day at Garmisch ES/MS - check out the pictures!

 

 

 

Hockey Players Can Read!Hockey Players Can Read! - Hockey players from the Riesersee Hockey Team recently came to volunteer their time and read with our children. Pictures

 

 

Painted Past ProductionsPainted Past Productions - This theater group presented plays about animals and conserving the environment to our younger students. The group also presented several skits about historical characters. Pictures

 

Fire PreventionFire Prevention Week - For Fire Prevention Week, we had simulated smoke during our fire drill. We then had a very informative visit from the local fire department. We even got to see the fire truck up close! Pictures

 

Trachten"Traditional German" Dress Up Day Pictures

 

 

 

 

 

 

Columbus PlayColumbus Play - Our first graders presented a play on Columbus in honor of Columbus Day. Here are pictures from the play.

 

 

 

Baby ChickBaby Chicken - Two baby chickens hatched on Friday, September 19th. The first one hatched around 0630 while the second hatched during the mid morning while we watched. There are three videos of our new additions.

 

Constitution AssemblyConstitution Assembly - Friday, September 19th our school celebrated the US Constitution with a whole assembly. The kindergarten students led us in a pledge, the multi-age students sang for us, and both the fifth grade and seventh grade students presented a very educational play. Click here for pictures.

 

Constitution SigningConstitution Signing - Our students learn about and sign the constitution using quill pens. Here are some pictures from this "historic" event.

 

 

 

KindergartenFirst day of Kindergarten - Our kindergarten students started school on Friday, August 29th. Here are a few pictures of their first day.

 

 

 

First Day of SchoolFirst Day of School - August 25th was the first day of school at Garmisch E/MS - here are a few pictures from the first day.

 

 

 

Back to SchoolBack to School Celebration - The August 26th Back To School Celebration was a huge success! We had such a fun time with parents, teachers, and students! Thanks for attending. It’s going to be a great year! Here a few pictures from the event. A special thanks goes out to the PTA for helping us with picnic - thanks!

 


Special Events from the 2007/2008 School Year

NCA video from Spring 2007.

Back to School night was on Friday, August 31st. Check out the pictures from the evening.

Pictures from the first day of school.

Read Across America - March 3rd. We celebrated the day by dressing in our pajamas, reading Dr. Seuss books (and other books), and eating green eggs and ham. Pictures.

1st semester awards assembly - pictures

National History Day Video

Odyssey of the Mind participantsOdyssey of the Mind competition. Three teams participated in this competition. One team placed first and will have an opportunity to compete at the national competition. One of the other teams placed third. Congratulations!

 

Robin Hood Cast PictureMissoula Children's Theater recently performed Robin Hood. Videos of the performance are available. Check this space later for more information. Cast Pictures.

 

 

May DayMayfest - We recently celebrated May Day around our new May Pole. Check out the pictures from the event.

 

 

 

 

During a recent 100 hours DoDDS Europe video competition, a team of Garmisch Middle School students won first place with their movie trailer video "Catfight, The Musical." Congratulations!

1st Grade Play

Queen Mab bids her elf subjects to rise during the First Grade rendition of "Corinna Goes A-Maying." Pictures

 

 

Outdoor EdOur Outdoor Education club recently completed the ropes course here in Garmisch-P. 15 students climbed on the 5 challenging courses. Check out the pictures. You will notice how much fun the students had by looking at the smiles on their faces.

 

PACEtrek photoOur students have completed their virtual run across Montana in the 2008 PACEtrek run/walk. Our students logged a total of 620 miles during this trek. This is the same distance Mr. Paul Staso ran when he completed his trek across Montana-from the North Dakota border to the Idaho border. Way to go! Pictures

 

Science Fair"I Love Science, it's fun!" That's what the kids were saying on Science day. Each child from K-5th did a science project, which was on display for the school and the parents. Then they were put in groups to learn about "beaks and feet", the "unnature trail", "earthquakes", and "the marble roll". "Inquiry", was definitely the word of the day. Pictures

PTA nightOur PTA sponsored a very successful silent auction as well as a spaghetti dinner on Science day. The Odyssey of the Mind team performed, and everyone came together to have a great time. Pictures

 

 

End of Year Awards Assembly pictures can be found here.