Germantown Elementary School District #60

Join us for the Red Cross Blood Drive at Germantown Elementary on Tuesday, October 14. Every donation helps save lives.

Date: Tuesday, October 14
Location: Germantown Elementary School
Sign up here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Germantown

Your donation makes a difference. Schedule your spot today.

It's Meet Day! Our Cross Country Bulldogs travel to Damiansville for action after school today. The first race is scheduled to start at 4:30.

Getting STRONGer stride by stride.

Individual highlights from today’s GES Invitational!

Elias – 2nd place (Open)
Kyler – 3rd place (Varsity Boys)
Cruz – 4th place (Open)

What a great effort by our Bulldog Cross Country team today.

Check out this week's Tuesday Tidbit.

Germantown Elementary School invites community members to an informational session on Qualified Charitable Donations (QCDs) on Thursday, September 18, from 9:30–10:00 a.m. in the school cafeteria. Learn how individuals age 70½ and older can make tax-free charitable contributions directly from their IRA while supporting the school’s effort to build a new gym. Donuts and coffee will be served.

It's Meet Day! Our Bulldogs host the GES Invitational at Schoendienst Park after school . The race schedule is as follows:

Girls Varsity 4pm
Boys Varsity 4:30pm
Open 5pm

Getting STRONGer stride by stride.

In the whirlwind of school schedules, sports practices, and all of the distractions, it's easy to overlook one of the most powerful ways kids feel loved: physical touch. For some children (even our older kids), a hug after school or a snuggle before bed isn’t just nice---it’s essential.

When physical touch is a child’s primary love language, it becomes their clearest way of feeling connected, secure, and emotionally full. These small moments matter more than you may realize. Here are a few ways to speak the love language of physical touch every single day.

*Start and end the day with touch: a morning hug or sitting next to each other before bed.
*Celebrate with contact: a high-five, a fist bump, a hug, a playful nudge.
*Make room for closeness: Sit next to each other while watching a movie, scroll mindlessly right next to your teen rather than in separate rooms.
*Play with purpose: Wrestle, give a piggy-back ride, or dance together.

As our kids get older, their comfort with touch may shift. You may notice them pushing back a little --- and that’s okay! Notice their cues, their body language, listen to what they say, and stay in tune. Your middle schooler may resist a hug in front of his or her friends, but at home after a hard day, it may be just what he or she needs. When they are “peopled out” or angry, the idea of physical touch may be repulsive, but give it a day or 2 (or an hour or 2), and it may be welcomed with open arms. The key is to respect their boundaries, listen to the word “no,” and show love in the ways they receive it best.

What an opening meet at Lebanon for our Varsity Lady Bulldogs as well. The team captured 1st Place overall with Top 10 runs from Autumn (3rd), Gracyn (6th), Sydney (8th), and Mia (9th).

We are Bulldog STRONG!

Our Varsity Bulldogs came out running STRONG in today’s season opening meet at Lebanon. Led by Kyler’s 1st Place finish, along with Bentley (2nd), Myles (4th), and Tristan (9th), the Bulldogs claimed 1st Place as a team.

Tomorrow is our first Feel Good Friday of the school year, and the theme is beach. Students are encouraged to wear their HOUSE t-shirts as we dive into a day full of connection, fun, and activities that support our social-emotional well-being.

It's Meet Day. Our Cross Country Bulldogs travel to Lebanon after school for the first meet of the season.

Getting STRONGer stride by stride.

The pairings for the Germantown 6th Grade Girls Basketball Tournament have been released. In first round action, our Lady Bulldogs take on St. Rose at 5:30 on Monday, September 15.

Play Hard, Play Smart, Play Bulldog Strong.

When lunch includes bananas… you call in the experts. Thanks to our kitchen crew (and their Minion friends) for always bringing smiles to the cafeteria.

This afternoon, Mr. Albers’ bus route west of town will be running late. A combine is blocking the road near the egg company, requiring him to take a longer alternate route to reach drop-off locations.

Introducing the Class of 2029! They’ve stepped into junior high with courage, flexibility, and determination, navigating new classrooms, new teachers, and new routines. They are learning what it means to be Bulldog STRONG every single day.

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Join us for SEL Family Night on Thursday, September 25. We will be exploring the 5 Love Languages in fun, hands-on ways the whole family will enjoy. Come laugh, play, and discover how your family shows love best.

Check out this week's publication of the Bulldog Bulletin.

Planning is underway for our first SEL Family Night of the 25-26 school year. This fun and engaging family event will focus on the 5 Love Languages.

By learning about our child’s love language and speaking it more clearly, we can help them feel more loved and more connected. It’s not about doing more, it’s about doing better in a way that they understand.

The results are sure to follow.
*Our kids will feel secure, valued, and connected.
*Discipline and guidance will become more effective.
*Family stress will decrease, while joy and cooperation will increase. Sounds magical, right?!

Often when we see behaviors like whining, lying, fits and tantrums, we respond with consequences only. While boundaries and consequences that make sense are important, many times, partnering those with “filling their love tank” can help you see positive results.

Join us for an evening of activities focused on:
*acts of service
*gifts
*words of affirmation
*quality time
*physical touch

Save the date for Thursday, September 25th, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.