The American's Creed

Good Morning and Happy Friday!

Congrats Graham Steer and Lady Blues Tennis! This past Tuesday, in an exciting match lasting more than four hours, Graham came out on top 10-9.  In the deciding match, Graham's Emily Browning won in a tie breaker, sending Graham to the area tournament in Wichita Falls on October 20.  Other players that had outstanding matches were:  Adri Ustick who lost her first set 6-3 won her second 7-6 in a tiebreaker and won another tiebreaker 10-8 after being down 8-4, and Emily Rice who also won in tie breaker fashion.  

On an individual note, Graham Steer tennis player Marcus Montfort has been offered an athletic scholarship from Holmes College in Mississippi.  Marcus will be making a decision regarding this opportunity following his campus visit this winter.  

The Rompin Stompin Big Blue Band had a terrific showing at the Ponder Marching Classic!  The RSB3 earned the following accolades: 3rd Place 4A Band, Finalist & 6th Overall! The are competing this weekend in Early!  Great job band and best of luck in Early!!

Lady Blues Volleyball- Big game this evening in Burkburnett.  Best of luck Lady Blues!

Retirement Seminar- ESC 9 is hosting a Retirement Seminar that is sponsored by District 9 Texas Retired Teachers Association.  The event will held on Saturday, November 12, 2016, from 10 AM to 2 PM.  Lunch will be provided by the Wichita Falls Federal Credit Union. Representatives with the Texas Retirement System of Texas and the Texas Retired Teachers Association will be providing information and answering questions.  To attend the event, register on the ESC 9 Service Center Website.

School Safety- Crisis Manager App- The district is moving our emergency operation plans to a digital format. Our staff, parents and public are encouraged to download the Crisis Manager App on their smartphone. Steps to accomplish this task are:

• Access the app store on your smartphone.
• Search for SchoolDude CrisisManager.
• Install the app to your device.
• Access our school plans:
• Tap on the CrisisManager app to open it and tap Continue without logging in.
• Tap on +Client Plans, find Graham ISD in the list and tap on it.
• Tap on the nameofplan(s).
• The plan will then download and appear on your CrisisManager home page.
• Tap on the plan to view it.

This will allow you to view the public portion of our campus and district emergency operation plans.  Once fully developed, a secure login will be shared with our local first responders to allow them access the most up to date security information in case of an emergency.

Employee Wellness- Pioneer Elementary Wellness Group- Tuesday/Thursday from 4 - 5 pm with a trainer.  All employees are invited to join the group.  Cost is $12 per month. Email Lisa Budarf at lisa.budarf@grahamisd.com to sign up or for more information.

Graham Steers vs Krum Bobcats- Would you like the opportunity for you and seven family members or friends view the game from the upper level of the Newton Field press box?  If so, complete this form Graham Steers vs Krum Bobcats Press Box Drawing.

The American’s Creed

In 1917, William Tyler Page of Maryland won a nationwide contest.  The U.S. House of Representatives accepted the statement as the American’s Creed on April 3, 1918.  Its two paragraphs remind us that responsibilities are the source of rights. It deserves to be read and recited.  Especially during these tumultuous political times!

I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed, a democracy in a republic, a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.

I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies.

Corny Joke of the Day:

Why did the cow cross the road? (scroll down for the answer)

To get to the udder side.