Pajama/ Hat Day Fundraiser
Wednesday, December 3rd.
Wednesday, December 3rd.
My name is Mark, and I'm a Christmas junkie. The first step is admitting I have a problem.
I LOVE the holidays. I like every single part of it. The family, the food, the gift giving, the music, the snow. . . .ALL of it. I look forward to the traditions. I love the traditional Thanksgiving foods; the turkey, the stuffing, the gravy, etc. I start listening to Christmas music by mid-October at the latest. (Sorry Scrooges) Our family always has Pizza Hut pizza on Christmas Eve after our church Christmas program, and I look forward to that.
But the part of the holidays that makes them so magical is the people. Growing up, my grandma would come and open gifts with us and make her rounds to the other cousins' houses. My siblings and I would play with our new presents together on Christmas day. Everything smelled like peppermint and turkey and joy!
Now, I get to watch my kids open gifts and see the joy in their faces. I get to be the dad with the pocket knife and the bag of trash as people open gifts. Christmas has always been joyful for me. But it was all because of the people in my life.
Some people have not been so lucky. Maybe they didn't have the best childhood. Maybe they can't afford anything extravagant. Maybe this will be the first Christmas they will have without a loved one. Maybe it's not their first Christmas without that person, but it reminds them of how much they miss them.
Hamilton Wright Mabie said, "Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love."
As we go into what can be a difficult time for some of our friends and neighbors, let's not forget to share a little holiday cheer. Let's reach out to those who are going through a hard time. Visit with that elderly neighbor. Bake some cookies for someone who is lonely. Invite someone out who doesn't get asked to go out very often. Give a gift to someone who may not receive much this year. Most of the best gifts don't cost money. It's a kind word. It's an invitation. It's a quick visit. It's a small act of kindness. Let's all do our part in this "conspiracy of love."
Challenge for the week: Share some holiday cheer!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Have a cheerful week!
I LOVE the holidays. I like every single part of it. The family, the food, the gift giving, the music, the snow. . . .ALL of it. I look forward to the traditions. I love the traditional Thanksgiving foods; the turkey, the stuffing, the gravy, etc. I start listening to Christmas music by mid-October at the latest. (Sorry Scrooges) Our family always has Pizza Hut pizza on Christmas Eve after our church Christmas program, and I look forward to that.
But the part of the holidays that makes them so magical is the people. Growing up, my grandma would come and open gifts with us and make her rounds to the other cousins' houses. My siblings and I would play with our new presents together on Christmas day. Everything smelled like peppermint and turkey and joy!
Now, I get to watch my kids open gifts and see the joy in their faces. I get to be the dad with the pocket knife and the bag of trash as people open gifts. Christmas has always been joyful for me. But it was all because of the people in my life.
Some people have not been so lucky. Maybe they didn't have the best childhood. Maybe they can't afford anything extravagant. Maybe this will be the first Christmas they will have without a loved one. Maybe it's not their first Christmas without that person, but it reminds them of how much they miss them.
Hamilton Wright Mabie said, "Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love."
As we go into what can be a difficult time for some of our friends and neighbors, let's not forget to share a little holiday cheer. Let's reach out to those who are going through a hard time. Visit with that elderly neighbor. Bake some cookies for someone who is lonely. Invite someone out who doesn't get asked to go out very often. Give a gift to someone who may not receive much this year. Most of the best gifts don't cost money. It's a kind word. It's an invitation. It's a quick visit. It's a small act of kindness. Let's all do our part in this "conspiracy of love."
Challenge for the week: Share some holiday cheer!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Have a cheerful week!
Region V Festival Concert
https://www.youtube.com/live/XvQ0kCzPWgo?si=-mSp-1BeQufwdjCz
CANCELLED
The MS wrestling tournament scheduled today, November 25th, in Lyman has been cancelled
The MS wrestling tournament scheduled today, November 25th, in Lyman has been cancelled
High School Region V Music Festival will be held tonight, November 25th, at 6:00pm in the Gregory Memorial Auditorium. This event will be live streamed on Gregory Gorillas Live. Admission will be $3 for adults and $2 for students.
Gorilla Gathering message for the week:
It's Thanksgiving week, which means it's time to think of all the things we have to be thankful for. And, although this is something we should be doing every day, it's nice to have a day dedicated to being grateful. I asked several students and staff this morning what they were thankful for. Here were their answers:
Deer hunting
Mashed potatoes
My house
My mom
Go-cart
Coffee creamer
Family
Puppies
Turkey
Lincoln Juracek
My kitten
And Grandma Trish bringing lunch.
All of these are wonderful things to be thankful for. And if I had the time, I'm sure I could make a list a mile long of things our staff and students are grateful for.
We, as a community, are so blessed it is sometimes beyond belief. A few years ago, I began choosing 3 things every day that made me happy. The goal was to write down 1,000 things that I was thankful for in a year. At first, it was hard. Then it became easier and easier. It turns out an attitude of gratitude is something you can train. And so I started seeing small things every day that made me smile, because those were the things I was looking for.
The difficult things to be thankful for are the tests in life. Those things that seem terrible on the surface.
Rumi said, "If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished?"
Those difficult things are the things that make us who we are, they are the things that force us to develop, to grow, to improve. But it's hard to be thankful for them. So I asked our students and staff for some examples to share with you of bad things that you can still be thankful for. Here are some that they came up with:
I'm thankful for:
Sickness, because it means my immune system is working.
Sleepless nights, because it means I have many blessings to be worried about.
The sting on your face in really cold weather, because it makes you feel alive.
A setback at work, because it makes you feel better about when things go really well.
Injury, because it makes you appreciate being able to compete with your teammates.
Financial struggles, because they make you evaluate what's really important.
This Thanksgiving, take some time to think about the great things in your life. We are so blessed to live where we live, surrounded by this great community. But also take some time to think about those tests you are facing. Think about what blessings may come FROM those tests. Bonus points if you take the time to write them down!
Challenge for the week:
Be thankful; even for the tests in life!
Please feel free to share something you are thankful for in the comments, whether it's a blessing, or a test, or both!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Happy Thanksgiving! Have a grateful week and enjoy the time with family if you are fortunate enough to get the chance!
It's Thanksgiving week, which means it's time to think of all the things we have to be thankful for. And, although this is something we should be doing every day, it's nice to have a day dedicated to being grateful. I asked several students and staff this morning what they were thankful for. Here were their answers:
Deer hunting
Mashed potatoes
My house
My mom
Go-cart
Coffee creamer
Family
Puppies
Turkey
Lincoln Juracek
My kitten
And Grandma Trish bringing lunch.
All of these are wonderful things to be thankful for. And if I had the time, I'm sure I could make a list a mile long of things our staff and students are grateful for.
We, as a community, are so blessed it is sometimes beyond belief. A few years ago, I began choosing 3 things every day that made me happy. The goal was to write down 1,000 things that I was thankful for in a year. At first, it was hard. Then it became easier and easier. It turns out an attitude of gratitude is something you can train. And so I started seeing small things every day that made me smile, because those were the things I was looking for.
The difficult things to be thankful for are the tests in life. Those things that seem terrible on the surface.
Rumi said, "If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished?"
Those difficult things are the things that make us who we are, they are the things that force us to develop, to grow, to improve. But it's hard to be thankful for them. So I asked our students and staff for some examples to share with you of bad things that you can still be thankful for. Here are some that they came up with:
I'm thankful for:
Sickness, because it means my immune system is working.
Sleepless nights, because it means I have many blessings to be worried about.
The sting on your face in really cold weather, because it makes you feel alive.
A setback at work, because it makes you feel better about when things go really well.
Injury, because it makes you appreciate being able to compete with your teammates.
Financial struggles, because they make you evaluate what's really important.
This Thanksgiving, take some time to think about the great things in your life. We are so blessed to live where we live, surrounded by this great community. But also take some time to think about those tests you are facing. Think about what blessings may come FROM those tests. Bonus points if you take the time to write them down!
Challenge for the week:
Be thankful; even for the tests in life!
Please feel free to share something you are thankful for in the comments, whether it's a blessing, or a test, or both!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Happy Thanksgiving! Have a grateful week and enjoy the time with family if you are fortunate enough to get the chance!
Changes for today's home games!
The middle school basketball games today, November 20th will begin at 4:30pm. Only 7th and 8th grade teams will be played.
The middle school basketball games today, November 20th will begin at 4:30pm. Only 7th and 8th grade teams will be played.
Gorilla Gathering message for the week:
It's hard to make friends. It doesn't matter if you are a begindergartener, or elderly. Finding good friends is difficult. Sometimes what happens, is we put our trust in people who have not earned it.
One person described it this way: Every time someone is trustworthy with a secret, they get a pretend marble in their jar. Every time they reach out when I'm having a hard time, they get another imaginary marble in their jar. Show up to help with a project? Another marble. There to offer condolences after a loss? Another marble. Show kindness to someone struggling? Another marble.
Too often, we try to make or keep friends that have simply not earned enough marbles.
On the other hand, have we ourselves done enough to earn our marbles? Do we show kindness? Do we reach out to those who are in a rough patch? Do we show up to help with projects for our friends? Are we trustworthy with confidential information?
Walter Winchell said, "A friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out."
This week, take stock of the friends in your life. Be grateful for the friends with full marble jars! Don't waste your time or energy on "friends" with no marbles!
Then focus on getting some marbles added to your own jar. Reach out to someone who you know has a hard time around the holidays. Show kindness. Offer help, even if you're not asked.
Challenge for the week: Earn your own marbles AND pay attention to your friends' marbles!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Have a friendly week!
It's hard to make friends. It doesn't matter if you are a begindergartener, or elderly. Finding good friends is difficult. Sometimes what happens, is we put our trust in people who have not earned it.
One person described it this way: Every time someone is trustworthy with a secret, they get a pretend marble in their jar. Every time they reach out when I'm having a hard time, they get another imaginary marble in their jar. Show up to help with a project? Another marble. There to offer condolences after a loss? Another marble. Show kindness to someone struggling? Another marble.
Too often, we try to make or keep friends that have simply not earned enough marbles.
On the other hand, have we ourselves done enough to earn our marbles? Do we show kindness? Do we reach out to those who are in a rough patch? Do we show up to help with projects for our friends? Are we trustworthy with confidential information?
Walter Winchell said, "A friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out."
This week, take stock of the friends in your life. Be grateful for the friends with full marble jars! Don't waste your time or energy on "friends" with no marbles!
Then focus on getting some marbles added to your own jar. Reach out to someone who you know has a hard time around the holidays. Show kindness. Offer help, even if you're not asked.
Challenge for the week: Earn your own marbles AND pay attention to your friends' marbles!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Have a friendly week!
Community help needed!
Our high school art class is in search of a few items for our elementary chirstmas production...
Tomato cages, both large & small
Silver garland
Twinkle lights
If you have any you are willing to donate please drop these off at the High School office. Thank you!
Our high school art class is in search of a few items for our elementary chirstmas production...
Tomato cages, both large & small
Silver garland
Twinkle lights
If you have any you are willing to donate please drop these off at the High School office. Thank you!
Monday, November 17th
Middle School basketball will play in Colome at 4:00pm, the 6th grade team will leave from the school at 3:10pm. This is a 6th grade game, ONLY the 6th grade team will be traveling. 7th & 8th grade will have an open gym practice with Mr. Klundt.
Good Morning Gorillas!
Today is Thursday, November 13th
Lunch today is Hamburger with baked beans & chips
-A representative from Southeast Technical College will be here Friday the 14th to visit with any Juniors or Seniors intrested in information about their institiute.
-MS wrestling pictures will be on Friday the 14th after school. Pictures can be ordered here: a-me.io/5FMHV7 by Tuesday November 18th
-FFA will be headed to district LDE's in Mitchell on Monday, November 17th
-Wednesday, November 19th is 2nd quarter mid-term and will be an early dismissal day at 1:30pm
Today is Thursday, November 13th
Lunch today is Hamburger with baked beans & chips
-A representative from Southeast Technical College will be here Friday the 14th to visit with any Juniors or Seniors intrested in information about their institiute.
-MS wrestling pictures will be on Friday the 14th after school. Pictures can be ordered here: a-me.io/5FMHV7 by Tuesday November 18th
-FFA will be headed to district LDE's in Mitchell on Monday, November 17th
-Wednesday, November 19th is 2nd quarter mid-term and will be an early dismissal day at 1:30pm
Join the Gregory Oral Interpretation Team on Friday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. for a Showcase sponsored by the Gregory Community Arts Council at the Dixon Townhall Theatre. Beverages and snacks will be served. A free-will donation will be collected to help support the Arts Council and the Dixon Townhall Theatre.
The Gregory County FFA chapter will be attending the District 4 LDE contest in Mitchell on Monday November 17th. The bus will leave from Burke at 11, and Gregory at 11:30. Participants need to have official dress and money for supper. Please let Mrs. Andrews know if you have any questions, thanks!
We didn't have a Gorilla Gathering today as we had our program to honor veterans. But I thought I would share a message for those who could not attend.
We take patriotism very seriously at Gregory schools. We sing the National Anthem together every first day of the week during Gorilla Gatherings. We say the Pledge of Allegiance every day. We discuss Veteran's Day and Memorial Day. Our kids support those celebrations by sharing their music and attending those programs.
We are not a perfect country. There is not a perfect country anywhere. We have many problems. But one thing has always been true: Patriots have always been willing to put themselves in harm's way to protect us and our way of life. There must be SOMETHING about America that can inspire that level of devotion.
As we celebrate Veteran's Day tomorrow, take some time to thank a veteran. They placed the needs of the nation before their own. They are worthy of our gratitude!
"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." — Elmer Davis
Challenge for the week: Find a veteran and thank them.
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Have a free and brave week!
We take patriotism very seriously at Gregory schools. We sing the National Anthem together every first day of the week during Gorilla Gatherings. We say the Pledge of Allegiance every day. We discuss Veteran's Day and Memorial Day. Our kids support those celebrations by sharing their music and attending those programs.
We are not a perfect country. There is not a perfect country anywhere. We have many problems. But one thing has always been true: Patriots have always been willing to put themselves in harm's way to protect us and our way of life. There must be SOMETHING about America that can inspire that level of devotion.
As we celebrate Veteran's Day tomorrow, take some time to thank a veteran. They placed the needs of the nation before their own. They are worthy of our gratitude!
"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." — Elmer Davis
Challenge for the week: Find a veteran and thank them.
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Have a free and brave week!
Good Morning Gorillas!
Today is Monday, November 10th
The middle school girls basketball team will play at home against Platte-Geddes at 4:00pm in the high school gym.
NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th to observe Veterans Day. Thank you to all those who have served.
MS wrestling will be heading to Valentine Tuesday for a 4:30pm tournament.
It's a great day to be a gorilla!
Today is Monday, November 10th
The middle school girls basketball team will play at home against Platte-Geddes at 4:00pm in the high school gym.
NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th to observe Veterans Day. Thank you to all those who have served.
MS wrestling will be heading to Valentine Tuesday for a 4:30pm tournament.
It's a great day to be a gorilla!
We will be hosting a Veterans Day Program in the High School gym on Monday, November 10th at 9:00am. The public is invited to attend!
MS girls basketball will be heading to the Wagner tournament starting at 8:00am. 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls need to be at school by 6:20am bus will leave at 6:30am.
CONGRATULATIONS to our Varsity Volleyball team on their 1st regionals win!
The SODAK16 Qualifier game will be Thursday, November 6th at 6:00pm in Bonesteel. Admission prices will be $6 for adults and $4 for students (no activity passes). Good Luck Spikers!
The SODAK16 Qualifier game will be Thursday, November 6th at 6:00pm in Bonesteel. Admission prices will be $6 for adults and $4 for students (no activity passes). Good Luck Spikers!
Good Morning Gorillas!
Oral Interp is gone to preform at Districts in Oacoma today, best of luck to all our participants!
Varsity Volleyball will be playing in their first regional game against Lyman in Burke, tonight at 7:00pm
Youth bowling will begin Saturday, November 8th at Gregory Lanes, be there at 10:00am if you are interested in joining this group.
Oral Interp is gone to preform at Districts in Oacoma today, best of luck to all our participants!
Varsity Volleyball will be playing in their first regional game against Lyman in Burke, tonight at 7:00pm
Youth bowling will begin Saturday, November 8th at Gregory Lanes, be there at 10:00am if you are interested in joining this group.
Gorilla Gathering message for the week:
"The last stroke of the hammer breaks the stone. This doesn't mean that the first stroke is useless. Success is the result of continuous effort."
Many times, we want to just show up and take that "last swing" of the hammer. That's the one that everyone sees and remembers. But that's not where winning or success take place. Winning and success happen in the boring unnoticed actions that are taken for months and sometimes years.
No one sees the 6AM workouts. No one sees the extra reading. No one sees the extra work. It happens over time. It doesn't matter if you're talking about fitness, a skill in school, fixing a bad habit, or improving your character. It happens slowly. Through continuous effort.
This week let's really focus on winning each day:
Show up. . . Relentlessly
Work hard. . . Relentlessly
Stay committed to that new habit. . . Relentlessly
Don't get discouraged by a temporary set back.
Challenge for the week: show continuous effort. . Relentlessly!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Have a relentless week!
"The last stroke of the hammer breaks the stone. This doesn't mean that the first stroke is useless. Success is the result of continuous effort."
Many times, we want to just show up and take that "last swing" of the hammer. That's the one that everyone sees and remembers. But that's not where winning or success take place. Winning and success happen in the boring unnoticed actions that are taken for months and sometimes years.
No one sees the 6AM workouts. No one sees the extra reading. No one sees the extra work. It happens over time. It doesn't matter if you're talking about fitness, a skill in school, fixing a bad habit, or improving your character. It happens slowly. Through continuous effort.
This week let's really focus on winning each day:
Show up. . . Relentlessly
Work hard. . . Relentlessly
Stay committed to that new habit. . . Relentlessly
Don't get discouraged by a temporary set back.
Challenge for the week: show continuous effort. . Relentlessly!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Have a relentless week!