GOOD MORNING AND HAPPY FRIDAY!
Graham Public Education Foundation (GPEF) Endowment Fund- One of the goals of GPEF is to establish an endowed fund. Just prior to the Christmas holiday, I learned that the Allar Company has made the decision to gift $500,000.00 to the GPEF endowment fund. Additionally, the Allar Company will be matching other donations up to $500,000.00. When the details are finalized information will be shared regarding how individuals and business can donate to the matching endowment fund. Thanks a ton to the families who comprise the Allar Company.
Young County Junior Livestock Show- Best of luck to all of our students who are exhibiting their projects at the Young County Junior Livestock Show this week! The lamb and goat show was Thursday evening. Today the steer judging is at 9:00 am; Special Grand Drive is at 11:00 am; Rabbit judging is at 1:00 pm and the Swine judging will be at 4:00 pm. On Saturday the premium sale lunch will be held at noon with the premium sale beginning at 1:0o pm.
Lady Blues and Graham Steer Basketball- All teams will be in action this evening at GHS vs Iowa Park. Good Luck Lady Blues and Graham Steers!
Lady Blues Soccer- LB Soccer will in action today vs Rider and WFHS. Best of Luck Lady Blues!
Strong Fathers/Strong Families Dad & Kid Math Night- Make Plans to Join Us for our Strong Fathers/Strong Families Dad & Kid Math Night on Monday, January 14th in the GHS gym. Bring your own brown bag dinner to enjoy with your kids from 6:00 to 6:30. The fun interactive math games will begin at 6:30 and will conclude by 8:00.
GISD Leave Reimbursement Upon Retirement- Policy DEC (LOCAL)- Please review policy DEC (LOCAL) for the exact details. The notification deadline to qualify is February 1, 2019, for contract employees.
"At The Crossroads"
He stood at the crossroads all alone
The sunlight in his face
He had no fear for the path unknown
He was set for a manly race
But the road stretched east and the road stretched west
There was no one to tell him which road was best;
So he took the wrong road and it led him down,
Til he lost the race and the victor's crown,
He fell at last in an ugly snare
Because no one stood at the crossroads there.
Another boy on another day
At the selfsame crossroads stood
He paused a moment to choose the way
That would lead to the greater good,
And the road stretched east and the road stretched west
And ONE was there to show him best
So he turned right and went on and on
And he won the race and the victor's crown
He walks today the highway fair
Because ONE stood at the crossroads there.
Thanks to individuals who have been at many of my crossroads and the crossroads of so many countless others. It often appears that our society has become more sinister and less caring. My personal and professional life has benefited by countless people who seemed to appear in my life at the right time and for the right reason. I feel it is true that the absence of a caring individual in your life when critical decisions are made is tragic. As we move forward in 2019, this may be a good time to appreciate the individuals who helped us at our crossroads. It may also be a great time for us to renew our commitment to stand solidly at the crossroads for others.
Have a nice day....unless you have already made other plans.
CORNY JOKE OF THE DAY:
What do you call ten rabbits hopping backward through the snow together?(Scroll down for the answer.)
A receding hare line.
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