Announcements for March 2016

Dear All,

Please note the following dates in your personal calendars:

March 23rd 16:30-18:30: Class at Gymnasium Hamm with Ms. Thomas
March 30th 16:30-18:30: Class at Gymnasium Hamm with Ms. Swanson, this ends the first trimester. Ms. Sexton will begin class in April.

Saturday Outing March: on Saturday, April 2nd from 14-17:30 at Amerikazentrum Hamburg in the HafenCity.

*For your planning April's Saturday outing is on April 30th from 11-15. Please feel free to bring your own foods, snacks, and drinks with!

If you have any questions or time conflicts, please email us!

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