Helping kids learn how to treat others kindly is one of the most important lessons we can teach — both at school and at home. Words like rude, mean, and bullying are sometimes used interchangeably, but they mean very different things. Knowing the difference helps us respond in ways that teach empathy, problem-solving, and safety.
Rude Behavior
Definition: When someone says or does something unintentionally hurtful or disrespectful once
Example: Interrupting someone, cutting in line, letting a door close on someone, or laughing at the wrong time
Mean Behavior
Definition: When someone says or does something intentionally hurtful one time --- often out of anger, jealousy, or frustration.
Example: Making fun of how someone looks, excluding a friend from a game, or using a rude tone on purpose.
Bullying Behavior
Definition: Repeated, intentional behavior meant to hurt, humiliate, or control another person. It involves a power imbalance --- one person has more social, physical, or emotional power.
Example: A group repeatedly teasing one student, spreading rumors, or encouraging others to exclude someone.
Age Matters: Don’t forget, our kids aren’t born knowing social rules. Younger children (up to grade 3 depending on social maturity) are still learning these rules. Helping them learn problem solving skills and how to work through small disagreements is critical to their social and emotional growth.
Next week, we’ll dive deeper into how we can teach our kids to respond to rude, mean, and bullying behavior.
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From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!
From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!
From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!
#STRONGerTogether
From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG!
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This top honor from ExceleRate Illinois recognizes our commitment to providing the highest level of early childhood education. The Gold Circle means our program meets or exceeds quality standards — all focused on helping our youngest Bulldogs learn, grow, and thrive.
Quality early childhood programs build a STRONG foundation for a lifetime of success. GES is committed to STRONG beginnings.
From tip-off to bizzer, play STRONG!
Take and bake meals are packaged with baking instructions included. Each meal feeds 6 and includes:
9” x 13” lasagna
Garlic bread - loaf
9” x 13” House salad with ranch
6 brownies
Meals are $65/each. Payment (check to Germantown PTA or Venmo @GES-PTA-2) due when order is placed. Orders will be ready for pick up at GES on 11/18 from 3-5. Click the link to place your order. Orders are due November 14th.
Give yourself a night off from cooking AND support our PTA.
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A huge thank you to the 2010 GES Volleyball State Champion Team for their generous $500 donation to the Raise the Roof Campaign. ❤️🤍🖤
Your support reminds us that once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog — and that teamwork and heart never fade. Thank you for continuing to make an IMPACT, both on and off the court!
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From tip-off to buzzer, play STRONG. Go Bulldogs!
Thanks to your generosity, we’ve now reached $146,069 of our $375,000 Final Push goal — 39%.
This week alone, we received $18,659 in donations and $20,159 pledged.
Join us for The Final Push and be part of building a space—and a legacy—that will serve our students and community for years to come.
Click the link to get started: https://forms.gle/1LqFu1ok4v1K4NWr8
A spook-tacular thank you to Eric & Bri Robke for their $750 donation to The Final Push. Your support is helping us reach new heights. We’re brewing up big plans for a new gym thanks to Bulldog supporters like you.
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Your generosity honors the past while supporting the future — a perfect reminder that traditions live on when we come together as one community.
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