The schedule for the Wesclin Varsity Boys Basketball Tournament has been released. In our first game of the round robin tournament, our Bulldogs take on Centralia at 5:15.
Play hard, play smart, make an IMPACT. Go Bulldogs!
It's Game Day!
Our 5/6 GB Teams travel to Wesclin for action after school today. The fifth grade game starts at 4:00 with the sixth grade game to follow.
Play hard, play smart, Make an IMPACT.
The Pairings for the 2024 Aviston 6th Grade Boys Basketball Tournament have been released. In first round action, our Bulldogs take on Okawville at 4:30 on Friday, November 1.
Play, hard, play smart, make an IMPACT. Go Bulldogs!
It's Game Day.
Our 6GB Team takes on St. Rose at 9:20 in the consolation bracket of the ASA Tourney.
Play hard, play smart, Make an IMPACT. Go Lady Bulldogs!
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At our most recent SEL Family Night, we practiced perspective taking, or seeing what it is like to “walk in someone else’s shoes.” Our students physically put on a different pair of shoes (luckily no one broke an ankle in Ms. Krebs’s very popular high heels), read a scenario, and tried to understand how that person might feel in the given situation. This skill is vital to developing empathy and compassion. Now that they have had that exposure, it’s our turn as adults to look in the mirror and see if we are able to put that same practice into our daily lives.
When situations arise, our expectations of how our kids should respond can sometimes be completely unrealistic. They may not be entirely capable of cleaning their room independently. A messy room can be overwhelming to look at as an adult. For a child that hasn’t mastered that skill yet, they may actually not know where to start and how to continue. What about when a child cries before every basketball game because they don’t want to play? Could it be that they possibly just don’t like the sport in the same way we did when we were younger? Is their frustration maybe valid when they’ve asked 3 times to do a puzzle with you and you haven’t responded because you’re on your phone?
Try seeing things through their eyes. How would you feel if you were their age and in that situation? Remember, most of your knowledge has come from previous life experiences and observing others. Our kids haven’t had many of those experiences yet. Learning takes time. By standing in their shoes, we may be better able to communicate and reach them.
It's Game Day.
Our 6GB Team takes on Albers/Dville at 6:25 in the first round of the ASA Tourney.
Play hard, play smart, Make an IMPACT. Go Lady Bulldogs!
It's Game Day.
Our 5/6 GB Teams host Carlyle in action after school today. The fifth grade game starts at 4:00 with the sixth grade game to follow.
Play hard, play smart, Make an IMPACT.
Congratulations to our State Cross Country qualifiers, Sydney H. and Kyler R. They advance to run in the State Track Meet at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds on Sunday, October 19.
Every step, BIG Impact. Go Bulldogs!
Our cross country harriers are ready to represent GES with bulldog pride at Regionals after school today. Please joins us in wishing them good luck.
We look forward to welcoming our Grandparents and Special Friends to GES this Friday.
It's Regional Day.
Our Cross Country Bulldogs travel to O'Fallon for the Region 2 Regional after school today. The girls' race starts at 4:00 followed by the boys' race at 4:30.
Every step, BIG IMPACT. Go Bulldogs!
Our good friends at Jansen Chevrolet are hosting their Annual Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 25, from 6:00-8:00. Feel free to add this as a stop on your trick-or-treat route.
It's Game Day.
Our 5/6 GB Teams travel to Okawville for action after school today. The fifth grade game starts at 4:00 with the sixth grade game to follow.
Play hard, play smart, Make an IMPACT.
Our HOUSE Program is all about building confidence and fostering connections. Each student is part of a HOUSE where they form meaningful relationships with peers across different grades. Through team activities, friendly competitions, and leadership opportunities, students learn to step out of their comfort zones and grow into confident, empowered individuals. The HOUSE Program helps create a supportive, inclusive environment where every student feels valued and capable of making a difference.
Small school, BIG IMPACT. GES #60
We are gearing up for Feel Good Friday, and this time it’s the Camping Edition. From 8:30-10:00 on Friday, October 11, our students and staff will enjoy outdoor-themed activities with their HOUSE buddies, all while building friendships and making a positive IMPACT on our school community.
Our cross country harriers continue to represent GES with Bulldog pride. In yesterday's race at ASA, they made quite an IMPACT.
Girls
🏅1st Place Team Finish
🏅Kenzie P. - 4th Place Overall
🏅Sydney H. - 7th Place Overall
🏅Mia P. - 8th Place Overall
Boys
🏅2nd Place Team Finish
🏅Kyler R. - 1st Place Overall
🏅Tristan S. - 4th Place Overall
Every step, BIG IMPACT. Go Bulldogs!
Eat Local at Slots and Scoops next Friday, October 11, and 10% of sales will be donated the the PTA. Local Business+ Great Food+Support a School = Winning
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Negotiation is an important life skill....one we want our kids to be able to do successfully. Sometimes, however, we tend to over-negotiate, leaving our kids with more than just choices, but too much control.
There are some things we can do as parents with kids at any ages, to give them choices, but provide them the boundaries and consistency that all kids need.
Take time - think before responding: Our brains are busy. We are constantly shifting gears, figuring things out, problem solving, and planning. Sometimes we are quick to say no, which may lead to an argument......over something we really don’t care strongly about. They just asked at the wrong time. We need to take a few minutes and consider the request, truly thinking about what a reasonable response is.
Follow through. If you tell him you’ll let him know at supper, have an answer at supper. Hold true to your word. We want them to do the same.
Know why you’re saying no. If it’s just because “we’re the adults and we’re in charge,” there may be a better answer - one that’s heard more clearly. Kids do not have to agree with our reasoning, but there should be a logical reason for our answer.
Help them understand that “no” still really does mean “no.” Once we’ve considered it, told them why, and have committed to an answer, don’t give in. This just gives the message for next time to keep arguing and they may get what they want.
Consistency is key in building trust and guiding children toward healthy decision-making skills.
