Friday, April 23, 2021

Choose to Spread Joy- Steer Nation Message 4-23-21

GOOD MORNING AND HAPPY FRIDAY!

COVID-19 Information- Please visit this site for the GISD COVID-19 procedures, protocols, and lab-confirmed cases.

GHS UIL Academic State Qualifiers-  Congratulations to Suzanna Kunkel - 3rd Ready Writing, Zara Van Alstyne - 1st Spelling, Georgina Guerrero - 3rd Spelling, Dawson Grubbs - 5th Spelling and 1st Place Team - Spelling Zara, Georgina, Dawson, and Sean McCall. Also, congratulations to Hannah Isbell on her  6th Science finish at the Regional contest.


GHS Rompin Stompin Big Blue Band- The Graham High School Wind Ensemble performed at the UIL Region 7 Concert and Sightreading Contest Wednesday afternoon in Iowa Park. The band earned a Division 1 rating from all six judges and earned a UIL Sweepstakes award. This is the 3rd consecutive Sweepstakes for the GHS Wind Ensemble. Additionally, the Wind Ensemble has earned a Sweepstakes in 4 of the past 6 years. Excellent job RSB3 and directors!


GHS Smokin Steer BBQ Team- Best of luck at the High School BBQ State Championships in Llano this weekend!


Lady Blues and Steer Track- Good luck to our Lady Blues and Steers who are competing at the UIL Regional Track Meet in Lubbock today and tomorrow. The following Lady Blues and Steers have qualified to compete at the UIL Regional Meet in Lubbock. Mary Lyndell Graham 3200m 1600m, Lillian Graham 800m, 1600m relay, Madi Wilde 3200m, 1600m relay, Taylor Wilborn 400m relay, Cambrie Cowser 100m hurdles 300m hurdles, 400m relay, Emma Parker 400m relay, 1600m relay, Rachel Grimsley 400m relay, 1600m relay, Hannah Williams 1600m relay Alt, JJ Lee Shot Put, Discus, 400m relay, 800m relay, Trent Taylor Pole Vault, Daniel Gilbertson Triple Jump, 400 relay, 800 relay, Ben Williams Triple Jump, Marcos Herrera 3200m, 1600m, Gage Faulk 110 Hurdles, 400m relay, 800m relay, Carson Trice 100m, 400m relay 800m relay, Xavier Reyes 110 Hurdles, 300m Hurdles, 1600m relay, Dario Rendon 300m hurdles, Hugo Murillo 300m hurdles, 1600m relay, Adam Busey 1600m relay, Jack Graham 1600m relay, and Seth Flowers 800m.


Graham Steer Baseball- The Steer got a big 8-3 Senior Night win against Iowa Park this past Tuesday behind the pitching of Corey Ballew to improve to 22-6 on the season and to move into 1st place in district 5-4A. The Steers will play their regular-season finale at Iowa Park this coming Tuesday. GO STEERS!


Lady Blues Softball- The Lady Blues will be playing Glen Rose in the first round of the playoffs. Thursday, April 29 at 6:00 pm in Graham, Friday, April 30, 6:00 pm in Glen Rose, and if needed, Saturday, May 1 at 10:00 am (coin flip for Graham or Glen Rose).


Choose to Spread Joy 

 

I am “borrowing” today’s brief message from something our Pioneer Elementary principal, Donna Gatlin, shared with her staff earlier this week. 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!


 

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

 

CORNY JOKE OF THE DAY

What do you call a chicken that stares at lettuce? (Scroll down for the answer.)



 

 

Chicken sees-a salad!



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