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2009 Region 10 Champs!

SIJHSAA REGION 10 CHAMPIONS!!

| Tuesday, February 3, 2009

  The Germantown Bulldogs (24-1) defeated Albers in 3 overtimes 78-75 to win the Regionals. The Bulldogs advance to Rend Lake and will play St. Mary's Herrin at noon on Saturday, February 7th. The support for the Germantown Basketball team was very evident at the Regionals in Albers. See everyone at Rend Lake College. . . . read more

 

GES Week in Review ~ August 30-September 3

by Robin Becker

Please mark your calendar with the following important dates for August 30-September 3.   Monday, August 30 *We will be having a Box Tops Drive August 30 – September 17.  Simply submit the Box Tops to school in an . . . read more

Box Tops Drive

by Robin Becker

Germantown Elementary School will be having a Box Tops Drive August 30 – September 17.  Simply submit the Box Tops to school in an envelope or baggie labeled with your student’s grade level.  The class that submits the most Box . . . read more

Grandparent's Day ~ September 3

by Robin Becker

The Germantown Elementary faculty and staff would like to invite all grandparents of Germantown students to the school on Friday, September 3, from 8:30-10:00.  A morning filled with fun activities is planned.  We hope to see many . . . read more

GES Week in Review ~ August 20-27

by Robin Becker

Now that the 2010-11 school year has begun, the calendar is filled with important events.  Please mark your calendar with the following important dates for August 20-27.   Friday, August 20 *Today is our first full . . . read more

Reading Lab

by Robin Becker

We realize reading is essential for success in every academic area.  With that in mind, we are offering Reading Lab once again this school year.  Beginning August 24, children from 1st-4th grade and 5th-8th grade will have the . . . read more

Back to School Information

by Robin Becker

With the start of the 2010-11 school year only a few weeks away, the halls of Germantown Elementary School will soon be bustling with student activity. We look forward to working with all Germantown Elementary families to make the upcoming . . . read more

2009-10 Fourth Quarter Honor Roll

Fourth Quarter Honor Roll read more

Congratulations Hannah!!!

Congratulation to Hannah for getting 1,182 accelerated reading points in 8th grade alone! Her teacher, Mrs. Varel hands Hannah an inscribed book for this honor. We are hoping that many students will want to get into the 1000 point club in . . . read more

Congratulations 2010 Track Team

CONGRATULAITONS to all of the participants that competed at State this past Saturday in Salem! Especially Olivia Theising for her 4th place finish in the 800m.  Great Job Running Bulldogs on a great season!!!   read more

TRACK TEAM is STATEBOUND!!!

STATEBOUND! Congratulations to all the track and field participants that competed in the regionals on Saturday.  Nine students will be advancing to STATE this Saturday in Salem. CONGRATS! Alicia Diesen - Shot Put Tori . . . read more

Good Luck Running Bulldogs!

Good Luck to the Varsity Track and Field Team as they compete this Saturday at the Regionals! Regionals are to be held at Central High School in Breese on Saturday, May 1st with a rain date of Monday, May 3rd. Go Running Bulldogs!!! read more

Track Team Earns 1st Place

CONGRATULATIONS to the VARSITY BOYS TRACK TEAM for their 1st place finish at the Mater Dei track meet on Friday, April 16th.   Also Congratulations to those who placed first in their event!   Way to go . . . read more

3rd Quarter High Honors and Honor Roll

Germantown Elementary School HONOR ROLL 3rd quarter 2009-2010   Third Quarter High Honors and Honors read more

2010 State Volleyball Champions!!!

Germantown defeated St. Peter's Lutheran, Ewing, and Trinity Lutheran, Centralia, this past Saturday to grab the State Championship title.  Congratulations to the players, coaches, fans, faculty, and administration in supporting . . . read more

2010 Regional Volleyball Champs

Congratulations to our Varsity Lady Bulldog Volleyball team on winning the regional championship. In two exciting matches the Lady Bulldogs defeated their opponents, St. Rose, 25-20 and 25-19. The girls played very well and we wish them good . . . read more

Congratulations Science Fair Participants!!!

Mr. Rakers

10 G-town Scientists Advanced to the Regional Science Fair, 2 Move on to State! Germantown was represented well at the Regional Science Fair at SIU-Edwardsville this year as 10 students advanced. The students participated in the . . . read more

Congratulations 8th Gr. Volleyball Players

by Cindy Zurliene

Congratulations to our 8th grade volleyball team members and staff. We appreciate all you have done for the Lady Bulldogs! The Lady Bulldogs will begin their regionals on March 17th.  Good luck to them!!! read more

Perfect Scores received at Music Contest

Music update from solo contest held in Highland last weekend: Perfect Scores: The woodwinds that received a perfect score at the solo contest were: Melissa Wolters, Kristen Mattson, Abby Hellmann, Abbi Hanna (row 2) . . . read more

Germantown S.D. #60 Receives 2009 Academic Excellence Award

2009 Academic Excellence Awards Academic Excellence Awards recognize 438 schools that have sustained very high academic performance over at least three years. Some of these schools often receive national recognitions placing them . . . read more

Team Quest

The 3rd and 4th grade representatives for Team Quest this year placed 3rd out of 20 teams in the regional competition held at Centralia. Caydn, Alyssa, Kenzie and Elise worked as a team to demonstrate strengths in trivia, creativity and . . . read more

8th Grade Girls Basketball Appreciation

by Principal Cindy Zurliene

The Lady Varsity Basketball Team celebrated 8th Grade Night with a victory over Lebanon on January 12th. Germantown Board of Education and Administration would like to thank the students and parents that have given of their time and talents . . . read more

8th Grade Appreciation Night

Principal Cindy Zurliene

The cheerleaders and boys basketball players celebrated 8th Grade Night on January 5th. Germantown Board of Education and Administration would like to thank the students and parents that have given of their time and talents to make the . . . read more

Varsity Basketball Conference Tournaments

by Linda Barth

Both the Boys Varsity Basketball Team and the Girls Varsity Basketball Team earned Third Place Honors in the Clinton County Conference Tournament. Congratulations to Both Teams.  2009/10 Germantown Boys Varsity Basketball . . . read more

My Buddy and Me Around the Christmas Tree

by Tina Altenbaumer

        Pre-K through 5th Grade …     Bring Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, or big brother (high school age or older please) and come to our second annual… “My Buddy and Me . . . read more

Second Quarter Honor Roll

  Germantown Elementary School HONOR ROLL 2ND QUARTER, 2009-2010 Second Quarter Honor Roll read more

Veteran's Day Observance

by: Hannah Albers Germantown Elementary observed Veteran’s Day on November 10th with an all-school assembly. Students in grades Pre-K through grade 8 were decked out in red, white, and blue. Eighteen local veterans attended. . . . read more

2009 ISAT Report Card

by Linda Barth

ISAT Report Card - 2009 read more

Good Behavior Pays at Germantown!

Principal Cindy Zurliene

The end of the quarter reward party was held on Friday, October 23rd. Students in grades 5-8 are given tickets at the beginning of the quarter. If they do not lose tickets for missing homework or for being disrespectful, the remaining . . . read more

H1N1 Vaccinations

by Linda Barth

H1N1 VACCINATIONS:  Germantown Elementary School, Thursday, Nov. 5th from 4:00-7:00pm . Priority groups that will be served at this time are: all children ages 6months thru 24 years, pregnant women, people who live with or . . . read more

Red Ribbon Week

Cindy Zurliene

Red Ribbon Week- October 26-29th The student council members and their sponsor, Michelle Varel, have completed the planning for Red Ribbon Week. This year’s activities include: Monday- Cowboy Day (Give drugs the boot!) Dress like . . . read more

BUS SAFETY

by Cindy Zurliene

The school bus incident in Belleville has set a lot of people on edge. Unfortunately, the school bus is the ideal location for a bully. Supervision is minimal, usually only the bus driver! Since the bus driver’s main job is to drive the . . . read more

H1N1

by Cindy Zurliene

Informational Letter from Clinton County Nurses' Office regarding the H1N1.   Parent Letter - H1N1 (English)   Parent Letter - H1N1 (Spanish)   read more

Power Hour Volunteers Wanted!

by Cindy Zurliene | September 14, 2009

Power Hour Volunteers Wanted! Grandmas, grandpas, moms, dads, and friends…Volunteers are needed to listen to kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade children read stories and practice their ABCs. This fun activity takes place . . . read more

Welcome Grandparents.

by Cindy Zurliene | September 14, 2009

  Grandparents Day a Huge Success! On Friday, September 4th, Germantown Elementary hosted Grandparent’s Day. Students in Pre-K through grade 8 invited grandparents from all over- some as far as three hours away- to . . . read more

H1N1 Virus Update

Germantown S.D. #60 has taken basic precautions to protect the students. Classes have been asked to wash hands frequently, and students can bring hand sanitizer as an extra precaution. If your child is more susceptible to illness, you may . . . read more

No Student Should Be Afraid To Go To School!

by Cindy Zurliene

This was the message of this year’s Open House Assembly. A service professional from Dubuque, Iowa, Jim Jelinske, spoke with the staff, parents, and students about how we can all work together to take a stance against bullying. Jim . . . read more

STATE CHAMPS!

  STATE CHAMPS!! Christian Kohnen (discus) and Alexis Tonnies (800m) Congrats to all the State Track and Field Participants. Christian Kohnen: 200m Dash - 4th Place Shot Put - 2nd Place . . . read more

Track Team Heading to State!

by Kyle Pingsterhaus

CONGRATULATIONS to the Track & Field Team who finished 5th place in both boys & girls in a tough regional meet.    Congrats to those who qualified for State to be held on Saturday, May 9th at Salem!   . . . read more

Concert Band Earns First Place!

The Germantown Concert Band earned a First Place Rating at the State Band Contest on Saturday, April 25th. They performed three pieces which included: Flying Tiger's March, Crystal Medallion Overture and Herndon Exaltations. All . . . read more

2009 Bulldog Dash on track for May 16th.

The Fifth Annual Bulldog Dash will be held Saturday, May 16 at Schoendienst Park in Germantown. The 5K run/walk begins at 9 a.m. with the 2K run/walk starting at 10 a.m. The Bulldog Dash Run/Walk is a fundraiser sponsored and promoted . . . read more

Track Team Finishes Third

Congratulations to the Germantown Varsity and Junior Varsity Track Team Members who finished First in their event at the Mater Dei Track Meet. Varsity Team: Christian Kohnen  - Shot Put Christian Kohnen - Discuss . . . read more

Grade 7 Volleyball Tournament Champs!

Congratulations to the 7th Grade Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Team on their success at the St. Rose Volleyball Tournament.  They defeated Breese S.D. #12 on Monday, March 23, Aviston S.D. on Tuesday, March 24 and St. Rose . . . read more

2009 Bulldog Dash Diamond Sponsor

Bulldog Dash Diamond Sponsor for 2009 is "Unforgettable Photography by Anna". Once again the Bulldog Dash Run/Walk will be held at Schoendienst's Park on May 16th.  Unforgettable Photography by Anna is the . . . read more

ISBE Academic Excellence Award

Germantown SD#60 has been awarded the Illinois State Board of Education Academic Excellence Award. This award is given to school districts that have 90% of their students Meet or Exceed on the ISAT Math and Reading for three consecutive . . . read more

State Champions!!!

  SIJHSAA Champions!! The Germantown Bulldogs (28-1) completed a very successful season with a 35-32 victory in the Championship Game against St. Mary's Mt. Vernon. The Bulldogs who struggled . . . read more

Bulldogs Play for Championship!

The Germantown Bulldogs will play St. Mary's of Mt. Vernon at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Championship Game at Rend Lake College. The Bulldogs advanced to the championship game with a 44-27  victory over . . . read more

Bulldogs Reach Final Four!

  Bulldogs Reach Final Four!   The Germantown Bulldogs will play Waltonville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday in the semi-finals of the SIJHSAA Championships. The Bulldogs advanced to the semi-finals with a 48-27 . . . read more

Bright Star Award

                       Bright Star Award   Germantown School District #60 receives "Bright Star Award". . . . read more

Reading Night

Hey Kids - grab your Dad, Grandpa, Uncle or Brother (high school age or older please) and come to "My Buddy and Me Reading Around the Christmas Tree" Monday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Germantown S.D. Gym. . . . read more

Important Dates for September

Important Dates for September       September 4th: School Improvement (11:40 dismissal) September 9th: School Pictures September 18th:   Midterms   . . . read more

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION 2009

by Linda Barth

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION 2009 PACKETS AVAILABLE Nominating petition forms for the April 7, 2009 school board election in Germantown S.D. #60 are now available. Forms may be picked up in the office of the board secretary at the school . . . read more

2008 Bulldog Dash Winners

5k Male Overall: The top 3 finishers in the 5k Male Division of the 4th Annual Bulldog Dash are: 1st - Jason Olszowka (15:23); 2nd - Jackson Marwa (16:31), 3rd - James Marino (17:10).     5k Female Overall . . . read more

Team Quest Champions!

GRADES 5 & 6 TEAM QUEST MEMBERS TAKE FIRST PLACE AT FINALS. Germantown Elementary 5th and 6th grade Team Quest participants placed 1st at the Team Quest finals held recently in Chester, Illinois. Team members are 5th graders . . . read more

2008 Bulldog Dash

4th Annual Bulldog Dash - Saturday, May 17, 2008 5K Run/Walk & 2K Run/Walk - Schoendienst's Park.  5K Run/Walk starts at 9:00 a.m. & 2K Run/Walk starts at 10:00 a.m. The Diamond Sponsor for 2008 is the Germantown Fire . . . read more

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GERMANTOWN BULLDOG CONCERT BAND

Congratulations to the Germantown Bulldog Concert Band. They received two 1st Superiors and one 1st at the State Contest at Triad School District on Saturday, April 26.  Their final concert of the year will be Thursday, May 8 at . . . read more

Science Fair Students to Participate in Regionals

We want to wish the students pictured above good luck at the regional science fair. These students were chosen by an esteemed group of judges to advance to the regional competition of the science fair held at SIU Edwardsville on . . . read more

State Champs

The Germantown Lady Bulldogs have done it again! For the 4th year running the Germantown varsity volleyball squad has captured the SIJHSAA State Title. The girls defeated Lick Creek, a pesky team from Ewing, and finally Willow Grove in . . . read more

Team Quest Advances to Regionals

  Germantown Elementary 3rd & 4th grade Team Quest participants tied for 9th place at the Adventures in Learning Team Quest held Monday, January 28, 2008 at Calumet Street Christian Church in Centralia. ‘The Great . . . read more

Scholar Bowl

by Linda Barth

Germantown Scholar Bowl participants from the meet at Central High School. The team placed fourth. Mary Helen Otrembiak received the Top Ten Toss-up Award. They also participated in the Mater Dei High School Scholar Bowl Tournament where . . . read more

State Basketball Champions

Congratulations to the Lady Bulldogs on their SIJHSAA State Basketball Championship! This girls' team is quite remarkable in that they have never lost a basketball game. read more

Team Quest takes First Place

Germantown Elementary 5th & 6th grade Team Quest participants won 1st place at the Adventures in Learning Team Quest held Monday, February 13, 2008 at Calumet Street Christian Church in Centralia. ‘The Great American Melting . . . read more

Team Quest Advances to Finals

by Linda Barth

The 5th & 6th grade Team Quest members placed 2nd out of 34 at Team Quest Regionals held in Mt. Vernon on February 28, 2008. The creative/engineering activity was the building of a boat that would travel the farthest on the floor . . . read more

7th & 8th Grade Team Quest Receives 2nd Place

Germantown Elementary 7th & 8th grade Team Quest participants won 2nd place at the Adventures in Learning Team Quest held Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at Calumet Street Christian Church in Centralia. ‘The Great American Melting . . . read more

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