jeff skonier

German teacher, husband, dad

[jeff skonier @JSkonier]

Busy week for the German Club! Field trip to Philadelphia Christmas Village for a tour in German about history of holiday markets and then German caroling around the high school. @UpperMerionSD @FrauHudak #helmutsstrudel is wunderbar!

[jeff skonier @JSkonier]

National German Week at the high school! We had a Gummy Bear Bash during Lunch and Learn. Students learned about the origin of the treat and then enjoyed sampling a variety of them. Do you know why it’s called Haribo? @UpperMerionSD @FrauHudak #NationalGermanWeek

[jeff skonier @JSkonier]

Members of the German Club enjoyed a tour of the holiday village in Philadelphia learning about how Germans celebrate the holidays and enjoyed a German-themed lunch! @UpperMerionSD @JBauerUM @FrauHudak #umasdistheplacetobe

[jeff skonier @JSkonier]

What better way to celebrate the holidays than with making Gingerbread Houses with the German Club! Hansel and Gretel would be proud! Thanks to all who came out to our event and made some amazing houses. @UpperMerionSD @FrauHudak #Lebkuchenhäuser

[jeff skonier @JSkonier]

Great times during the World Language soccer tournament this week. Congrats to Spanish club for their win! Germans will get them next time 😉 thanks to French club for organizing! @UpperMerionSD @PDavid_UM #FussballistLeben

[jeff skonier @JSkonier]

Danke for a great National German Week! Gummy bear bash,
Hidden flags, German Club Cook Out and more! Be on the lookout on Buzz for the teacher who will be pied with sauerkraut. @UpperMerionSD @JBauerUM @FrauHudak

[jeff skonier @JSkonier]

Last day with an amazing group of seniors in AP German! Viel Glück nächstes Jahr! You will be missed. @UpperMerionSD @FrauHudak

[Upper Merion Area School District @UpperMerionSD]

Our Student Council Seniors received their graduation stoles today. One step closer to graduation next week! Remember you can watch Commencement live on the Viking Channel next Monday at 6:30pm at https://t.co/q8bBjAkMts

[jeff skonier @JSkonier]

Members of the German Club took part in a painting night where they created works of art - the Brandenburg Gate at sunset! Big thanks to Paint Parties by Vicky for the special design and help! @UpperMerionSD @FrauHudak 🎨🖌️🇩🇪

[jeff skonier @JSkonier]

The French, German, and Spanish clubs shared cultural food together today during Lunch & Learn for World Language month. Good food, good music, and a piñata! @UpperMerionSD @JBauerUM

[jeff skonier @JSkonier]

German 4 class had a Zoom interview with a real star, Alexander Knappe @Alxknappe a German musician/singer from Berlin whose song ‘Tschau’ has become a class favorite. Special thanks to A. Lamesta for setting up the interview! @UpperMerionSD @JBauerUM

[jeff skonier @JSkonier]

For Women’s History Month - two quotes from former Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel.

[Upper Merion Area School District @UpperMerionSD]

Great achievements at the High School this week! #umasdistheplacetobe

[jeff skonier @JSkonier]

360 view of German 4 Honors class presenting perspectives of the two sides of the Berlin Wall. @JBauerUM @UpperMerionSD @FrauHudak #umasdistheplacetobe

[jeff skonier @JSkonier]

Wunderbare visit to the middle school German classes with the HS German club! Big DANKE to @FrauHudak for letting us come down! @UpperMerionSD #deutschverein

[jeff skonier @JSkonier]

Heiße Schokolade!! Perfekt für einen kalten Tag 😄

[jeff skonier @JSkonier]

Wunderbare Time in Philadelphia with the German Club! Enjoyed a tour and lesson about how Germans celebrate the holidays. @UpperMerionSD #umasdistheplacetobe #weihnachtsmarkt #weihnachtsgurke

[jeff skonier @JSkonier]

@GiacoFurino Ich liebe Catan!!!

[jeff skonier @JSkonier]

German Week wrapped up wunderbar! Thank you to everyone who participated in all our activities. The winner of the Gummi Bears was Olivia Smith. The German Club appreciates all the support. Be on the lookout for our Sauerkraut winner. @UpperMerionSD #umasdistheplacetobe