On this third day of November, we spotlight Leslie Eversgerd. Mrs. Eversgerd joined our Bulldog #FAMILY in 2005. This is her 17th year at GES. While Mrs. Eversgerd is primarily our 5-6 ELA teacher, she also works with K-4 students through our RtI Program. She has assumed a lead role in facilitating our Bulldog Buddy Program, and she is a volunteer member on the district’s CARE Team. This year, Mrs. Eversgerd has taken on a leadership role in the junior high. In this role, she serves as the ‘go to’ person for the junior high teachers. She coordinates schedules, communicates important information, facilitates discussions, etc. on behalf of the junior high.
Besides being an important part of our Bulldog team, Mrs. Eversgerd is a mom, sports fan, lover of lake life, workout queen, competitor, outdoor adventurer, and runner.
Thank you, Mrs. Eversgerd, for being a difference maker at GES.
On this second day of November, we spotlight Kris Shubert. Mrs. Shubert joined our Bulldog #FAMILY in 2002. This is her 20th year at GES. Mrs. Shubert is our K-8 PE teacher and junior high health teacher. She has assumed a lead role in facilitating our Bulldog Buddy Program, and she has helped to raise thousands of dollars over the years through the Jump Rope for Heart Campaign. Mrs. Shubert does a lot of work behind the scenes to help Mrs. Henrichs prepare for the annual Christmas and Spring Concerts.
Besides being an important part of our Bulldog team, Mrs. Shubert is a mom, gardener, cooker, sports lover, coffee drinker, and stronger than before.
Thank you, Mrs.Shubert, for being a difference maker at GES.
Congratulations to seventh grade Bulldog student and artist, Ivylynn B., for winning Best of Show in the 2021 Breese Lions Halloween Contest. Bulldog Country stands proud of you.
We have lots to be thankful for in Bulldog Country. As we make our way through the month of November, we will be spotlighting one GES staffer every day. Our faculty and staff goes above and beyond to meet the needs of the community children. They deserve to know how much they are appreciated. We are blessed with the best at GES.
On this first day of November, we spotlight Peggy Karlovsky. Mrs. Karlovsky joined our Bulldog #FAMILY in 2020. This is her second year at GES. Mrs. Karlovsky works as a special education paraprofessional. This year, she works primarily in the PreK classroom. She also volunteers her time on the district’s FISH Committee. This committee facilitates activities that serve to promote positivity throughout the school. Mrs. Karlovsky has shown a willingness to take on new challenges with a ‘can do’ attitude. Our students benefit greatly from her patience and positivity.
Besides being an important part of our Bulldog team, Mrs. Karlovsky is a grandma, girl mom reader, animal lover, and sports fan.
Thank you, Mrs. Karlovsky, for being a difference maker at GES.
The students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to wear their house t-shirt to school tomorrow. At GES, we are #FAMILY.
Happy Halloween Bulldog #FAMILY!
The Steve and Teresa Mullins Family served as our sponsor for the week #2 PTA raffle drawing of the school year. Congratulations to our $100 winner, Keith Lampe. Thank you for supporting the Germantown PTA.
Use the link to view today’s drawing: https://youtu.be/j9XFIYe0Lfg
These members of the GFD dedicated their day to educating our students, faculty, and staff about fire safety. We are so fortunate to have these selfless men and women volunteer their time for the betterment of our community.
Today we celebrate first grade Bulldog, Quinn P. Quinn's personality is like no other. She is one of the first to always offer her helping hand in the classroom and on the playground. Her kind, bubbly, and energetic personality is one that shines bright in the classroom! Quinn sets the bar high for herself and challenges herself each day to meet her goals and give her best effort. Quinn is definitely "One in a Minion"!
Quinn, Bulldog Country stands proud of you.
The Ryan and Shelly Kohrmann Family served as our sponsor for the first PTA raffle of the school year. Congratulations to our $100 winner, Stan Eversgerd. Thank you for supporting the Germantown PTA.
Click the link to view the video:
https://youtu.be/mJhaLdZG-kM
The eighth grade students are participating in a 15 book independent reading challenge this year in ELA. As a group, they have read 100 books to date! They are the true meaning of "Readers are Leaders!"
Mark your calendar. Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day will be held at GES on Thursday, March 17. The day will begin with classroom visits from 8:30-9:45 and end with a reception in the cafeteria at 9:45. We look forward to welcoming our grandparents and special friends to school next Spring.
Today we celebrate first grade Bulldog, Wyatt K. Wyatt is a bright young man who is always willing to help someone. His leadership in the classroom and throughout the school is unbelievable in a way that everyone looks up to Wyatt. He is motivated in his learning and showcases all our FAMILY characteristics each and every day. Wyatt, you are One in a Minion. Bulldog Country stands proud of you.
Mark your calendar for Friday, November 5. We will be hosting our Annual Veterans Day Ceremony in the gym. The ceremony will begin at 8:45 AM and take about 30 minutes. Community members are invited to attend. At this time all visitors to the building will be required to wear a mask. A reception will be held in the cafeteria for the Veterans and their families after the ceremony.
Today we celebrate Aidan and Deidre.
Aidan is the September Reader of the Month. He has read 7 books so far this school year and works hard to reach his reading goals.
Deidre is the September Writer of the Month. She works hard everyday to improve her writing skills and become the best writer she can be.
Bulldog Country stands proud of Aidan and Deidre.
🚨H E L P ! The Red Cross national blood inventory is the lowest it’s been at this time of year since 2015, with less than a day’s supply of certain blood types in recent weeks. They are working around the clock to meet hospital & patient blood needs – but can’t do it alone.
You can help by:
1) Signing up to give blood or platelets at rcblood.org/3icbGyF.
2) Inviting a friend.
3) Telling others.
The Student of the Month Program serves to recognize one student in grades PreK-3 and one student in grades 4-8 each month. Members of the faculty and staff nominate students based on the qualities associated with the #FAMILY theme: Flexibility, Acceptance, Motivation, Imagination, Leadership, beYou
We are pleased to announce that Haley K. and Connor A. were chosen as the September Students of the Month.
"Haley participates 100% of the time, is kind to everyone, and has a personality that makes class fun."
"Connor is an all around respectful, kind, and hardworking student. He is always willing to help out when needed. As a student, he is motivated to grow and learn everyday."
This morning, Kernel Nut Club representative, Nick Schomaker, presented Haley and Connor with a certificate and a $25 check for their own personal use. The Kernel Nut Club also made a $25 donation to the charity of the recipients' choice. A donation was made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Jared Burke Foundation on behalf of our September Students of the month.
If you see Haley and/or Connor out and about in the days to come, please let them know that Bulldog Country stands proud of them.
The pairings for the 6GB ASA Tourney have been released. In first round action, our Lady Bulldogs will play Bartelso at 6:35 on Friday, October 8. Go Lady Bulldogs!
After running relays to retrieve letters for the game Scrabble, students collaborated to build words. The students did a little cardio and used a little brain power for this activity!
We are proud to announce that our PreK program once again earned the highest designation of Gold Circle of Quality from Excelerate Illinois. The Gold Circle of Quality recognizes programs which have demonstrated quality on all standards. Gold Circle programs meet or exceed specific quality benchmarks on learning environment, instructional quality, and all administrative standards; group size and ratios; qualifications; and professional development.
A BIG thank you goes out to Mrs. Hitpas for leading a phenomenal PreK program and Mrs. Rathmann, Ms. Goestenkors, and Ms. Felts for all their help and support.
