Principal's Message 

 Amy Bryant 

Dear GES Families and Friends, 

I cannot believe I am already entering my 6th year as the principal of this wonderful school!  We've accomplished so much as a school community, and I am confident that we will continue on our road to success!  These successes include but are not limited to: 

  • accelerating numerous students to the next grade level for math instruction (grades 1-5 with some students attending middle school for math instruction);
  • focusing on balanced literacy and seeing results from that focus – increased achievement on the Maryland State Assessment and in-school reading level data;
  • upgrading and updating the look of the school facility (most recently our AP room was retiled with a new design);  
  •  establishing partnerships with other NW cluster schools (academic and/or internship programs);
  • extending our school day (full of learning) via recess and/or after school clubs;
  • and updating and upgrading our school website. 

 As you can see, we have lots to celebrate!  

With our excellent teaching staff, well-rounded and diverse student learners, supportive families, and my strong commitment to excellence, the future of Germantown Elementary is limitless! With that in mind, we are continuously improving and refining our skills. In order to do that we must keep a continued focus on:                            

  • providing a rigorous instructional program to meet the needs of diverse learners;
  • strengthening home/school communications and relationships with an emphasis on our “10 for Excellence” program where parents pledge to participate in school for a minimum of 10 hours each school year;
  • sharing school, grade level, and individual student data through the use of data boards and individual student data notebooks;
  • celebrating students for exhibiting good character; and
  • ensuring students’ homework is meaningful and communicated to parents via assignment books (grades 3-5) and the Homework Board. 

I take my job as the instructional leader of this wonderful school very seriously.  I also love my job and look forward to our continued work together.  With your commitment and the support of this community, the students of Germantown will be afforded the best possible learning experience a school can provide. 

Sincerely,

Amy D. Bryant

Principal