Germantown Elementary is looking to add Head Coaches to our spring Girls on the Run season.
Run may be in the name, but Girls on the Run is much more than stretches and lap goals. In this after-school program, participants of all abilities learn to embrace their inner strength, make meaningful connections and give back to their communities. Practice will meet twice a week for 75-90 minutes starting in early March, and end with the 5K in Forest Park on May 10th. Coaches will receive free training from Girls on the Run St. Louis (which Illinois teachers can receive continuing education credits for), a free 5k entry, and a program t-shirt.
If interested in serving as a coach for Girls on the Run, please reach out to Kristine Beer at kbeer@ges60.org or 618-791-5615. Girls on the Run is so much fun.
Do you have a passion for working with children? Would you like to work in a school setting with a family atmosphere that embraces creativity and a team approach? Are you interested in working school hours only, so your work schedule is the same as the children in your life? Are you ready for a change in your career? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this is a great prospective job for you.
Germantown Elementary School is seeking an RtI paraprofessional to work with kindergarten through fourth grade students on their reading and math skills in a small group setting. Hours are 8:30-3:05 every day that school is in session. Candidates must either be paraprofessional certified or be willing to get paraprofessional certified. The certification process is relatively simple, and we will help with this every step of the way.
Now is an exciting time to join our Bulldog family as we are growing. We recently completed Phase I of a construction project, the addition of 2 early childhood classrooms. Phase II will follow at some point in the near future and includes the construction of a new gym. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get a front row seat for all the excitement to come.
If this isn’t enough to pique your interest, our faculty/staff is given the freedom to dress casually every day of the school year. We work hard, have fun, and dress comfortably at GES.
In addition, we have recently adopted a policy granting the children of full-time school district employees the opportunity to attend GES tuition-free. This new policy serves as an added incentive for candidates who value the prospect of sharing their child(ren)'s educational journey within the same school community.
Specific job responsibilities and the rate of pay will be discussed with applicants.
Interested candidates are asked to contact Robin Becker via email: rbecker@ges60.org.
Interviews will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Join our dedicated team and be a part of a small school with a BIG impact.
It's Game Day!
Our 5/6 BB teams host Okawville 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.
It's Game Day as we tip off Clinton County Conference action.
Our JV/V GB teams host D12 while our JV/V BB teams travel to D12.
The JV game starts at 6:00 followed by the varsity games.
Play hard, play smart, make an IMPACT.
It's Game Day!
Our Lady Bulldogs take on St. Boniface Edwardsville at 10:30 in the St. Boniface Invitational Tournament.
Play hard, play smart, make an IMPACT.
With a 35-16 win over St. Mary's Alton, our Lady Bulldogs are crowned the champions of the St. Boniface Tournament.
Play hard, play smart, make an IMPACT. Way to go Lady Bulldogs!
Congratulations to Eli T. and Morgan S. for earning first and second place respectively in the 3rd Grade Division of the 2024 Breese Lions Halloween Poster Contest.
Create. Inspire. Impact.
Many of us were raised with rigid rules and consequences, and therefore, this is the only parenting style we know. Holding our kids accountable for their actions and having clear boundaries is an important part of raising happy, healthy, balanced children. Rigidity, however, does not always allow us to support our children as their (and our own) needs change.
By being extra flexible, we adjust our parenting style, communication, plan, etc. to accommodate changing needs, moods, and situations. Here are some examples of what this may look like:
Your 12 year old daughter is feeling isolated from her friends. Instead of telling her to suck it up and reminding her that life is hard, try pushing her bedtime back 20 minutes to give her individual attention (read a book together, go for a walk, play a game). Give her the connection that she is missing from her peers.
Your 6 year old son is crabby this week. He’s tired, whiny, and just appears to be struggling. You know your family has been extra busy, and that there hasn’t been a whole lot of downtime. You have a no screen time rule on weeknights. What if you cancelled your evening plans, flexed that rule a bit, and offered 30 minutes to sit together and watch a show and just wind down?
Your teen is asking to stay out past curfew to go to a concert with friends. She’s honest, plans ahead to complete schoolwork before, and has a plan for when she’ll do her chores. You say “No. Rules are rules. Curfew never changes.” Chances are that she may just lie the next time. If after evaluating, the answer is still no, explain why. She may not understand or agree, but she’ll know you have at least considered, and will hopefully stay open with you in the future.
Remember, flexibility in parenting doesn’t mean a lack of boundaries or accountability; it means making space for empathy, adaptability, and connection as we navigate the evolving needs of our children.
It's Game Day!
Our VGB Team takes on St. Elizabeth's - Granite at 6:30 in first round action of the St. Boniface Tournament.
Play hard, play smart, make an IMPACT.
It's Game Day!
Our JV/V GB teams host Trinity Lutheran in action this evening. The JV game starts at 6:00 followed by the varsity game.
Play hard, play smart, make an IMPACT.
Family Night at the Book Fair is tonight from 4:30-6:30 in the cafeteria. Payment by check or cash will be accepted. Books + Family Time = Fun
Do you have a passion for working with children? Would you like to work in a school setting with a family atmosphere that embraces creativity and a team approach? Are you interested in working school hours only, so your work schedule is the same as the children in your life? Are you graduating with a teaching degree in December and want an opportunity to gain hands-on experience alongside seasoned educators in a supportive and collaborative environment? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this is a great prospective job for you.
Germantown Elementary School is looking to fill a full time substitute teacher position. This position entails covering maternity leaves and any other miscellaneous faculty and staff absences. Hours are 8:30-3:00 every day that school is in session. While certification to teach in Illinois is preferred, substitute teaching certification meets the requirements of the job.
The salary will be competitive and discussed with the candidates during the interview process.
Interested candidates are asked to contact Robin Becker via email: rbecker@ges60.org, school phone: (618)523-4253, or cell phone: (618)830-5209. Interviews will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
It's Game Day!
Our JV/V GB teams host Wesclin in action this evening. The JV game starts at 6:00 followed by the varsity game.
Play hard, play smart, make an IMPACT.
It's Game Day!
Our 5/6 BB teams travel to Albers/Dville for action after school today. The fifth grade game start at 4:00 followed by the sixth grade game.
Play hard, play smart, make an IMPACT.
It's Game Day!
Our 5/6 BB teams travel to St. Rose for action after school today. The fifth grade game starts at 4:00 followed by the sixth grade game.
Play hard, play smart, make an IMPACT.
It was a tough battle to the buzzer, but our Bulldogs came out on top with a 33 - 32 win over Albers-Dville in the third place game of the Aviston Tourney.
Play hard, play smart, make an IMPACT. Way to go Bulldogs!
It's Game Day!
Our VGB Team takes on Dupo at 2:00 in the Wesclin Shootout.
Play hard, play smart, make an IMPACT.
It's Game Day!
Our 6BB Team takes on Mascoutah at 10:50 in the semi-finals of the Aviston Tournament.
Play hard, play smart, make an IMPACT.
Ask a question, and then be.....quiet.
We all, adults and children, have a desire to be heard and understood. In order to truly understand each other, we have to ask questions, and we have to actually listen to the answer. In order to actually listen, we have to be quiet. In doing this, we’re modeling good listening skills (important skills in life). Here are some more reasons why this is such an essential skill:
We’re showing we care what they have to say. When we interrupt, we make it all about us.
Wait time - Sometimes it just takes time to listen and formulate a response. Give that time. They have important things to say.
No pressure - It can be frustrating or annoying when there is pressure to respond quickly.
When asking questions, we should also be aware of what we’re looking for. Was our question truly to seek information or understanding? Were we, without even realizing it, asking a question to put down? Was the question necessary? How will we respond if we don’t get the answer we’re looking for? Do we want our kids to have and express their own thoughts, or just answer in the way that elicits a positive response? Question carefully. Listen thoughtfully. Love fully.
It's Game Day!
Our 6BB Team tips off its season at the Aviston Tournament with a 4:30 game against Okawville.
Play hard, play smart, make an IMPACT.
