Friday, June 2
Happy Friday Bulldog Country 😎 As the weather heats up, I thought you would appreciate some ‘summer scoop’ on the latest GES news making waves this season.
Construction Update
It has been a long time coming, but phase 1 of the construction project is slated to start this month. This phase includes the addition of 2 classrooms on the west wing of the school building. Carl and I participated in a pre construction meeting yesterday morning. We walked away from this meeting with the following information:
We still do not have a firm start date on construction. The holdup is rebar. We anticipate the project will get underway later this month. It is slated to be completed by January 1, 2024.
The first task to complete will be the new entrance which will be located across from Valbo's. Once completed, it will have to sit for a week before it can be used. The original entrance will remain open until the new entrance can be used. We are told the new entrance will be ready prior to the picnic which is Tuesday, July 25. At that point, the old entrance will no longer be accessible. The grassy area west of the construction site will be the staging area. The entire stretch of land extending from the west wing to the fence will be closed off for construction purposes.
Other than a day here and there, Walnut Street will remain open throughout the project.
As the construction timeline evolves, updates will be shared with all members of the school community.
You might be wondering the status of phase 2, the gym. We are in the beginning stages of coordinating a capital campaign to raise money to fill the funding gap. If you are interested in helping out with the campaign, let me know.
Summer Project
This summer, we will be completing a Health Life Safety Project that entails making significant upgrades to our fire alarm system. The project includes: Fire Alarm Panel Retrofit, Fire Alarm Device Upgrade, and IP Clock System and PA System install.
Summer School
This summer when the upgrades are made to our fire alarm system, our current system will be dismantled, and we will not be able to have children in the building. Because we have no idea where that timeframe will fall, we will not be able to offer summer programming for our students this year.
Summer Office Hours
Summer office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30-3:30. There may be occasions throughout the summer when the office is closed. Any departure from regular summer hours will be posted to the Germantown Elementary SD #60 Facebook page.
Bulldog Welcome
Please extend a warm Bulldog welcome to Rylie Johnson. Next year, Rylie will be teaching the second section of 3rd grade. Rylie graduated from GES in 2014. She earned her teaching degree from SEMO and taught 4th through 6th grade English at Scott County Elementary in Sikeston, Missouri, this past year. We are excited to have one of our own return home and give back to the community.
School Supply Kits
School supply kits for the 2023-24 school year are available for purchase through June 11.
1. Go to www.schooltoolbox.com.
2. In the middle of the page, type '62245' in the 'Find Your School' search box
3. Click on Germantown Elementary, and it will take you to our store.
4. When you click on the blue ‘View and Purchase’ button under each tool box, it will take you to a page that outlines the ‘Required Items’ that are included in the box and ‘Add-on Items’ that you can order separately if you choose.
Click here to access the school supply list.
Online Student Registration
Once again this year, we will be conducting student registration online. No more stacks of paper or waiting in line. On Monday, July 10, an email will be pushed out to families with instructions for getting GES students registered. This process should only take a few minutes to complete. The student registration window will be open from July 10-July 31.
School Calendar
Click here to access the 2023-24 school calendar.
GES #60 App
The GES #60 app is the ultimate pocket companion for all things GES related. With a simple tap and a swipe, you can dive into a world of information and stay up to date with the latest happenings.
For the Android user, click here: https://bit.ly/3haER3X, and let the journey begin. For the iPhone enthusiast, click here: https://apple.co/3h1r6Eu to join GES #60 app revolution.
Here's wishing all of our Bulldog families a fantastic summer filled with sunny adventures, cool vibes, and endless summer scoops of joy!
With Bulldog pride,
Robin