Thursday, January 4, 2018

Week of January 8

The +10 Mindset
Every year I am searching for the new change, a way to be better, an action that is a game changer for others, or a decision that will make my life easier.   It only makes sense.  Change is essential.  Becoming a better person is something we all want to do, and with the New Year comes a new opportunity to make a new commitment for improvement.

That was until I listened to Rick Warren



I thoroughly enjoy listening to the Rick Warren podcast because Rick possesses the powerful ability to turn the complexity of my faith into a simple action that I can implement immediately.  The most recent series he spoke about was titled Radicalis, and in this series, he challenged me to make a better resolution, live a radical life.

???RADICAL???

Yes, radical.  Here's the beauty of radical.  We really don't know what it means.  We think of radical as something fanatical, something that is ridiculously or vastly different from where we currently are.  

But in its original definition, radical was never an outlandish change.  This nebulous word was actually designed to be the exact opposite.  Radical in its initial definition is a return to our roots or fundamentals.  The word comes from the Latin, radicalis, which mean return to our roots.  Radical is, in and of itself, a ROOT, but the problem is that we have given this word an earthly definition that simply means ridiculous change, not a return to who we were designed to become.


For my New Year's Resolution, I want to make a radical change in my life.  I want to rediscover my roots, and in order to do that, I will have to identify actions that I must let go.  The surest way to ensure that I return to my roots will be to identify, challenge and then drop actions that are not aligned to my purpose.  

As you begin the new year, ask yourself this question.  "What is my purpose?"  After that, identify what you need to do to be more connected with that purpose, and as you reflect on your New Year's Resolution, ask yourself this question.  "What must I stop doing so that I can be more successful at what I must be doing?"  Asking these questions will lead you to your "Radical Resolution"



School Board Appreciation Month
January is School Board Recognition Month and Blue Ridge ISD is joining other districts across the state to thank our outstanding local leaders for their dedication and willingness to serve as advocates for our children and public schools. The theme of this year’s recognition month is “Helping Kids Soar to Success.”


Blue Ridge ISD would like to thank the following board members:

  • Mike McCreary, president; 
  • Joe Harvey, vice president;
  • Kevin Dauster, secretary
  • Tammy Phillips
  • Seth McGinnis
  • Gary Lillard
  • Phillip Pulliam, appointed in December to complete the term through May 2018.

Blue Ridge ISD has an exceptional group of school board members who are unified around one central focus, the children of our community.  They make decisions based on what’s best for students, and they go above and beyond to be knowledgeable of issues impacting public education.  Furthermore, they are deeply committed to providing outstanding leadership as representatives of our community.  Thank you BRISD Board of Trustees.


Upcoming Events


  • Fri, Jan 5 - HS Girls BB vs Wolfe City AWAY
    Kindergarten writing.
  • Mon, Jan 8 - Staff Development (Student Holiday)
  • Jan 8 - 12 - FFA students will be showing animals at the Collin County Livestock Show. GOOD LUCK! 
    Tue, Jan 9 - Students Return and 3rd 9 Weeks Begins
  • Tue, Jan 9 - HS Girls BB vs Trenton
  • Tue, Jan 9 - HS Boys BB vs Celina HOME
  • Thu, Jan 11 - JH BB vs Trenton HOME
  • Fri, Jan 12 - HS BB vs Bland AWAY
  • Sat, Jan 13
    • 7th Girls BB Tournament at Trenton
    • 8th Boys BB Tournament at Trenton
    • 8th Girls BB Tournament at Van Alstyne
  • Mon, Jan 15 - Student & Staff Holiday
  • Tue, Jan 16 - BRISD School Board Meeting at 6 p.m.
    2018 is going to be a great year
    at BRISD.
  • Tue, Jan 16 - HS BB vs Celeste HERE
  • Thu, Jan 18 - Girls Powerlifting at S&S ISD
  • Thu, Jan 18 - JH BB vs Dodd City HERE
  • Fri, Jan 19 - HS BB vs Honey Grove AWAY
  • Sat, Jan 20 - Boys Powerlifting at S&S ISD
  • Tue, Jan 23 - HS BB vs Wolfe City HERE
  • Thu, Jan 25 - JH BB vs Celeste AWAY
  • Fri, Jan 26 - HS BB vs Trenton AWAY
  • Sat, Jan 27 - Boys & Girls Powerlifting at Gainesville ISD



Calendars
District Calendar
Elementary School Calendar
Middle School Calendar
High School Calendar




Election Information
The March primaries are coming quickly, and I wanted to share information about the election.  Here is how you can register to vote.  The deadline to register is February 5.  Early voting begins on February 20, and election day is March 6. 

What I'm Learning
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