Germantown Elementary School District #60

It's Game Day! The JV BB Team plays ✌️ at the Highland Middle School Shootout.

12:45 vs. Highland
3:15 vs. O'Fallon Carriel

From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!

The pairings for the Clinton County Conference Boys' Basketball Tournament have been released. In first round action, our Bulldogs take on D12 at 7:15 on Wednesday, December 17.

From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG. Go Bulldogs!

Conflict happens. Your 5 year old took a toy from a friend without asking, and the friend pushed him down. Your 7th grade daughter got in an argument with her friends and is adamant that she cannot go to school ever again because it really is........that bad. You and your spouse are arguing over the splitting of chores because you’re both overwhelmed. Your 4th grade son feels he was treated unfairly over a consequence from his teacher. It happens. It is often uncomfortable, BUT......conflict it isn’t always bad. It is a normal part of growing up and an important opportunity for kids to learn communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills. When children learn how to resolve conflicts respectfully, they become more confident, better at relationships, and more capable of handling future challenges. If we, as parents, prevent outcomes that hurt and are uncomfortable, or jump in to solve problems immediately when they happen, we take that opportunity to grow from our children. They NEED these skills throughout life.

Regardless of age, from toddlers to adults, there are some strategies that we can all practice to become better at resolving conflict.

Teach the difference between small problems and big problems. Kids (and some adults) often react in a similar way to every conflict, regardless of the size:

*Small problems: misunderstanding, taking turns, tone of voice, accidental bumps
Teach kids to recognize these as small problems, and help them find the words to solve them with simple communication. DON’T do the communication for them. It can be uncomfortable, but that is when we grow the most!

*Big problems: someone is hurt, unsafe behavior, repeated aggression, threats
These require adult support. Help your child understand what constitutes a big problem by providing age-appropriate examples. Teach them what to do when they encounter a big problem. Who can they talk to? When? What can they say?

Teaching the size of the problem can help build independence and ensure safety. Next week, the SEL Spotlight will focus on how to help children after the size of the problem is identified.

The pairings for the Clinton County Conference Girls' Basketball Tournament have been released. In first round action , our Lady Bulldogs take on ASA at 7:45 next Tuesday.

From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG. Go Lady Bulldogs!

t's Game Day! Our 6/5 BB teams host Salem-Franklin Park in action this evening. The sixth grade game starts at 6:00 followed by the 5th grade game.

From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!

Wow! A generous anonymous gift of $1,000 to The Final Push is making a huge impact for Bulldog Country. Every dollar counts!

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We’re grateful to Ron Henken, a longtime Bulldog supporter, for his $250 donation to The Final Push. Your generosity keeps the momentum going for our new gym project.

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It's Game Day! Our JV/V GB teams host Bartelso in action this evening. The JV game starts at 6:00 followed by the varsity.

From tip-of to buzzer, play STRONG!

A huge thank you to Imming Insurance Agency for their generous $500 donation to The Final Push! Your support helps bring our new gym closer to reality.

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It's Game Day! Our JV/V BB Teams travel to Bartelso for action this evening. The JV game starts at 6:00 followed by the varsity.

From tip-of to buzzer, play STRONG!

It's Game Day! Our 5/6 BB teams travel to D12 for action after school. The fifth grade game starts at 4:00 followed by the sixth grade game.

From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!

Mrs. Conner's 8th grade ELA classes have read 100 books as a class so far this year. They are working towards their 15 book challenge and independent reading goals and are really showing that readers are leaders. Keep up the great work!

Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog! A $250 donation to The Final Push comes from a dedicated member of our Capital Campaign Committee , a proud Bulldog alum, and an incredible supporter of GES.

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It's Game Day! The JV/V GB teams host ASA and the JV/V BB teams travel to ASA for action this evening . JV games start at 6:00 followed by varsity.

From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!

Honoring Kyle Hemann and Paul Wildhaber, the Class of 1996 donated $500 to GES through The Final Push. Their generosity helps Bulldog Country continue to grow strong, honoring their memory in a meaningful way.

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It's Game Day! Our 5/6 BB teams host Bartelso in action after school. The fifth grade game starts at 4:00 followed by 6th grade game.

From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!

We’ve raised $550,345 toward our $750,000 goal. Let’s keep the momentum going. Help us hit the $600,000 mark. Every donation brings us closer.

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Always going above and beyond — the Germantown Teachers Organization supports our school community with a generous $500 donation to The Final Push!

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The Final Push gained some steam this week.

$3,601 pledged
$3,351 received

We are thankful for everyone who has joined us in supporting this effort.

With the holiday season upon us, a donation to The Final Push is a meaningful way to give in someone’s name and make a lasting impact.

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A big thank you to a former Bulldog for supporting The Final Push with a $50 donation! Every gift makes a lasting impact.

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