It's Match Day! Our Bulldog Bowling Team travels to V & H for a matchup against ASA after school.
We are Bulldog STRONG!
We are Bulldog STRONG!

A big thank you to Joel and Sara Beer for their incredible $2,500 donation to The Final Push. We are grateful for their support and belief in our vision.
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Mrs. Conner's January "reader of the month" is Avery Street. Avery has been working hard all year towards her independent reading goal by challenging herself and getting out of her comfort zone with book choices. The January writer of the month is Calvin Voss. Calvin continues to improve his writing each day and works diligently to make sure he has strong word choice and sentence structure. Both kids are positive role models for others to follow.
It's Game Day!
Our 5-8 Lady Bulldogs host Okawville in action after school. The fifth grade game starts at 4:00 with all other games to follow.
We are Bulldog STRONG!
Our 5-8 Lady Bulldogs host Okawville in action after school. The fifth grade game starts at 4:00 with all other games to follow.
We are Bulldog STRONG!

A heartfelt thank-you to a generous supporter for an anonymous $250 donation to The Final Push. We are grateful for the continued support of the community.
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The pairings for the Germantown Varsity Volleyball Tournament have been released. In first round action, our Lady Bulldogs take on TSJ/ILS/Oakdale Co-op at 7:00 on Friday, February 27.
We are Bulldog STRONG!
We are Bulldog STRONG!

It's Match Day! Our Bulldog Bowling Team travels to Hank's Bowl for a matchup against Wesclin after school.
We are Bulldog STRONG!
We are Bulldog STRONG!

Thank you to a generous donor for an anonymous $500 contribution to The Final Push. Every gift brings us one step closer to our goal.
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Bulldog Country, your support continues to make an impact.
In Week 17 of our Final Push, we received $2,050 in new pledges, with $1,300 already in hand.
Our Final Push total now stands at $279,300. When combined with Rock Fest proceeds, we’ve raised an incredible $654,300 of our $750,000 goal. That’s 87% of the way there.
This campaign has never been about one big moment. It’s been about a community showing up week after week. Thank you for believing in this vision and investing in our students.
Let’s keep the momentum rolling and finish this Final Push STRONG.
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In Week 17 of our Final Push, we received $2,050 in new pledges, with $1,300 already in hand.
Our Final Push total now stands at $279,300. When combined with Rock Fest proceeds, we’ve raised an incredible $654,300 of our $750,000 goal. That’s 87% of the way there.
This campaign has never been about one big moment. It’s been about a community showing up week after week. Thank you for believing in this vision and investing in our students.
Let’s keep the momentum rolling and finish this Final Push STRONG.
Join us here:
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#STRONGerTogether

Bulldog Country stands proud of Wyatt for earning All Tournament Team honors at the Mater Dei Scholar Bowl Tournament today.
Buzzin' in Bulldog STRONG!
Buzzin' in Bulldog STRONG!

Another incredible boost for The Final Push. An anonymous donor has generously contributed $5,000 to help us Raise the Roof on a new gym for our children. Every gift moves us closer. Thank you for believing in our students and our community
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It's Scholar Bowl Tournament Day!
Our Scholar Bulldogs travel to Breese for the Mater Dei Scholar Bowl Tournament.
We are Bulldog STRONG!
Our Scholar Bulldogs travel to Breese for the Mater Dei Scholar Bowl Tournament.
We are Bulldog STRONG!

Bulldog Country stands proud of Tristan and Coben for being selected to the Trenton Knights of Columbus All Tournament Team.

Ken and Donna Becker joined The Final Push with a $500 donation. Thank you for supporting our mission to raise the roof.
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When our kids—preschool through junior high—are overwhelmed or upset, their brains are not ready to learn. In these moments, a break is often more effective than a consequence.
Being overwhelmed can look like tears, snarky comments, big meltdowns, a busy body, slamming a door, throwing a backpack, big reactions to small problems, refusing to talk, saying “I can’t” when we know they can, or making careless mistakes. Sound familiar? At times, our own reactions don’t look all that different.
When we’ve had a hard day at work, are juggling too many responsibilities, recovering from illness, or dealing with one stressor after another, we may feel short-tempered, emotional, or shut down. While our problems may feel bigger, to our kids, their problems feel just as big. When days are hard for us, we usually don’t need punishment or lectures—we need time, space, and support.
The same is true for our kids. Instead of reacting to an eye roll or slammed door with a harsh consequence, we can pause, give them space to be upset, and check in once they’re calm. When a young child falls apart because they can’t tie their shoe, they’re not being bad—they’re frustrated. Setting the task aside, taking a break, and coming back later helps far more than pushing through in the moment.
Remember, the goal of a break is calm, not time served. It’s about responding to what our children need, rather than reacting to the behavior we see.
Being overwhelmed can look like tears, snarky comments, big meltdowns, a busy body, slamming a door, throwing a backpack, big reactions to small problems, refusing to talk, saying “I can’t” when we know they can, or making careless mistakes. Sound familiar? At times, our own reactions don’t look all that different.
When we’ve had a hard day at work, are juggling too many responsibilities, recovering from illness, or dealing with one stressor after another, we may feel short-tempered, emotional, or shut down. While our problems may feel bigger, to our kids, their problems feel just as big. When days are hard for us, we usually don’t need punishment or lectures—we need time, space, and support.
The same is true for our kids. Instead of reacting to an eye roll or slammed door with a harsh consequence, we can pause, give them space to be upset, and check in once they’re calm. When a young child falls apart because they can’t tie their shoe, they’re not being bad—they’re frustrated. Setting the task aside, taking a break, and coming back later helps far more than pushing through in the moment.
Remember, the goal of a break is calm, not time served. It’s about responding to what our children need, rather than reacting to the behavior we see.

It's Match Day! Our Bulldog Bowling Team hosts Breese D12 at Bartelso Bowl after school.
We are Bulldog STRONG!
We are Bulldog STRONG!

Congratulations to Paisley and Sophie for representing GES with Bulldog Pride at the Clinton County Spelling Bee this evening.

The JV Boys Basketball team wrapped up their season in style, earning a third-place finish at the Trenton Knights of Columbus Tournament with a 30–24 win over ASA. Way to finish STRONG!

Exciting news! Another $500 anonymous donation has joined The Final Push. Every gift brings us closer to our goal of a new gym for Bulldog Country.
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It's Game Day!
Our JVBB Team takes on ASA in the third place game of the Trenton Knights of Columbus Basketball Tournament.
From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!
Our JVBB Team takes on ASA in the third place game of the Trenton Knights of Columbus Basketball Tournament.
From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!

