Friday, May 26, 2023

To Our Graduation Seniors- Steer Nation Message 5-26-23

GOOD MORNING AND HAPPY LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

GISD Facility Planning Workshop- The GISD Board of Trustees has set a special meeting for 5:30 pm on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, to seek feedback related to the unsuccessful May 2023 bond election and guidance regarding calling a bond election for November 2023. Please mark your calendar and make plans to attend this important meeting. Graham ISD staff members will also have an opportunity to provide feedback via an anonymous survey that will be sent out this coming week. 


To Our Graduating Seniors:


Life is made up of cycles.  You are finishing one, and about to start another. I can remember years ago, in May 1982, anticipating graduation and what would come next. I was naively optimistic about my own impending journey toward being the first in my family to earn a college degree.  I sincerely hope you are optimistic at this time as well! Without a doubt, you will experience challenges along the way to becoming a self-sufficient adult. Just remember, some of the most important things you have learned you learned in Kindergarten and they will serve you well in the future!  May each of you be blessed and happy!!!



All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten

by Robert Fulghum


Most of what I really need

To know about how to live

And what to do and how to be

I learned in kindergarten.

Wisdom was not at the top

Of the graduate school mountain,

But there in the sandpile at Sunday school.


These are the things I learned:


Share everything.

Play fair.

Don't hit people.

Put things back where you found them.

Clean up your own mess.

Don't take things that aren't yours.

Say you're sorry when you hurt somebody.

Wash your hands before you eat.

Flush.

Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you.

Live a balanced life -

Learn some and think some

And draw and paint and sing and dance

And play and work every day some.

Take a nap every afternoon.

When you go out into the world,

Watch out for traffic,

Hold hands and stick together.

Be aware of wonder.



GRADUATION HUMOR:


After graduating from high school, David moves away from home to study at University.


One of his text message to his dad reads:


University i$ really great. I am making lot$ of friend$ and $tudying very hard. With all my $tuff, I $imply ¢an't think of anything I need, $o if you would like, you can ju$t $end me a card, a$ I would love to hear from you.


Love, Your $on.


After receiving his son's text, the father immediately replies by sending this response:


I kNOw that astroNOmy, ecoNOmics, and oceaNOgraphy are eNOugh to keep even an hoNOr student busy. Do NOt forget that the pursuit of kNOwledge is a NOble task, and you can never study eNOugh.

Love, Dad


Have a nice day…take care of yourself and others! 


Friday, May 19, 2023

Steer Nation Message- Choose to Spread Joy

GOOD MORNING & HAPPY FRIDAY!


Lady Blues Track- Congratulations to Emilee Gordy on winning the High Jump Silver Medal at the UIL State Track & Field Meet!



UIL Academic State Contest- Audrey Witherspoon represented Graham High School in the UIL State Academic Contest in Science.


Graham Steer Baseball- The Steers are competing in the Regional Quarterfinal round of the high school baseball playoffs. All games are being played at ACU in Abilene. Game 2- 7:00 pm on Friday. Game 3 (if needed)- 2:00 pm on Saturday.


Lady Blues Softball- The Lady Blues had a fantastic season earning the District and Area Championships… Congratulations! Additional congratulations to the following on receiving District Honors.

Meagan Brooks- District 6-4A MVP

Reese Calhoun- District 6-4A Co-Pitcher of the Year

Zoey Harrell-  District 6-4A Co-Pitcher of the Year

Emily Lawson- District 6-4A Offensive Player of the Year

Tatum Westerman- District 6-4A 1st Team Infield

Bobbie Jo Hart- District 6-4A 1st Team Infield

Paris Tate- District 6-4A 1st Team Outfield

Jaysea Rickels- District 6-4A 1st Team Outfield

Olga Morales- District 6-4A 2nd Team Infield

Rainey Ortegon- District 6-4A 2nd Team Outfield

Jayden Harrell- District 6-4A 2nd Team Outfield

District 6-4A Coaching Staff of the Year- Head Coach Adam Arrington and Assistant Coaches- Trey Kramer and Denise Browning


Class of 2023 Events This Coming Week- Reverse Parade- 6:00 pm on Tuesday, May 23rd. Senior Walk- 9:00 -11:00  at Pioneer, Crestview, Woodland, and GJHS on Wednesday, May 24th, Graduation Ceremony- 8:00 pm at Newton Field on Friday, May 26th.


Choose to Spread Joy


Today’s message is being recycled from a couple of years ago. It was originally borrowed from a message that Mrs. Gatlin had shared with the Pioneer Elementary team. It arrived in my inbox at a moment when I was reflecting upon the challenges before me and the district.


There is so much negativity in the work, our little ones (and big ones) see it all the time. It seems that many people in the world have lost their joy.


Today, choose to rise above the norms of the world…. Choose joy for yourself…Choose to share joy with others!


Please take a moment to view this short video. It provides an excellent example of how a six-year-old chose to share joy!

Six-Year-Old Embarks on a Smile Mission


Have a nice day…take care of yourself and others! 


CORNY JOKE OF THE DAY!
What would bears be without bees?





Ears!