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Word games help your child score a strong vocabulary Games that feature letters and words, such as Scrabble and Boggle, are great for having fun while practicing language skills. When you play with your child, don't worry too much about the rules. Using a dictionary is OK (it builds reading skills!). When you make a new word, discuss its meaning. You can also use the letter tiles to play other games: How many words can you each make from the letters in your names? http://niswc.com/15fLC320271 Los juegos de palabras enriquecen el vocabulario Los juegos de letras y palabras, como el Scrabble y Boggle, son estupendos para divertirse y practicar las habilidades lingüísticas al mismo tiempo. Cuando juegue con su hijo, no se preocupe demasiado por las reglas. Está bien que use un diccionario (pues ¡desarrolla las habilidades de lectura!). Cuando encuentren una palabra nueva, hablen de su significado. Pueden usar las fichas de letras para jugar a otros juegos: ¿cuántas palabras puede formar cada uno con las letras de su nombre? http://niswc.com/25fLC320271

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Royal Varsity Cheer Attends UCA Camp The Royal varsity cheerleaders attended the Universal Cheerleaders Association cheer camp June 3 through the 6th. The squad received all first place blue superior ratings and the spirit award. The squad includes the following team members: Back Row: Brianna Lerma, Kayla Jung, Melani Alanis, Tanijah Brown, Marwinae Wolfe, Jon'Dasha Price (head), Elyana Navarro Front Row: Nimve Nunez, Litzie Gonzalez, Lorelei Garcia, Taniah Kennedy (head), Cali Martin, Kayla Longoria, Samantha Montoya Cali Martin was selected as an 2019-20 UCA All American and is eligible to participate in a London tour with other UCA All Americans across the US. The squad learned new material and stunts for the upcoming school year and they are very excited about supporting and promoting their school and our community . Go Falcons!

Pack your child some lunchtime reading Do you want to squeeze a little more reading into your child's day? Pack a note in with her lunch. It doesn't have to be sentimental. You could give her a compliment or wish her luck on a test. Or write down a joke or a silly poem from a book. You could share some good news: "Surprise! Grandma's coming today!" Encourage your child to write notes back to you, too. http://niswc.com/15fJC320271

Reduce resistance with a little sympathy Successful students take responsibility for doing what's expected of them. Along the way, however, they often argue about it. One way to stop arguments is to acknowledge your child's feelings. If your child says, "I don't want to do my homework," you might respond with "Wouldn't it be nice if we never had to do things we don't want to?" Then get back to reality. "But we do. I have to wash the dishes, and you have to do your homework." http://niswc.com/15fIC320271

Your child has leadership potential Some children are born leaders. But all children have the ability to become leaders. You can help develop your child's leadership skills by pointing out leaders in the news. Talk about what makes people good leaders, such as being able to see other people's points of view and make people want to work together. Let your child practice by leading a family meeting or carrying out a family project. http://niswc.com/15fHC320271

Magazines offer appealing ways to read Are you looking for ways to motivate your child to read? Try using magazines. Look for children's magazines that match your child's interests. Then ask him to read an article to you. The plentiful pictures and captions give clues about the content that help him be successful. Another fun activity is to have your child cut out magazine pictures to create a rebus (a story that replaces some words with pictures). http://niswc.com/15fGC320271

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Art can inspire your child to paint with words - http://niswc.com/15fCC320271

32 Royal ISD Students Students Earn Texas High School Floral Certification Article By: RHS CTE Staff May 29, 2019 Retail Florists are always looking for designers who know how to create the basic designs needed in a shop on a daily basis. Texas State Florist Association has begun to fulfill this need by the development in 2004 of the Texas High School Certification Program. This certification program is open to high school students. It allows school districts to provide more value to their diploma and helps provide young, enthusiastic floral designers to meet the retail florist needs. Requirements of the certification are enrollment and completion of the year long Texas Education Agency approved written exam. The exam/certification testing was held on May 21, 2019. Royal ISD was represented with the following 32 students that all successfully passed the certification exam. Students will meet numerous wholesale and retail florists in the industry along with networked with businesses and enterprises involved in the Floriculture field. The following students successfully passed their exam and earned the 2019 High School Floral Certification. The members are; Edith Medina, Lizabeth Moreno, Claudia De Avila, Brayan Rivera, Jeremiah Venson, Jalen Menzies, Cassandra Galindo, Elizabeth Cruz, Natali Nino, Yesenia Sanchez, Maria Aviles, Destiny Rodriguez, Katia Mendoza, Nimve Nunez, Jennifer Panameno, Sandra Jimenez, Julissa Rico, Emily Contreras, Briana Simera, Kayla Jung, Noel Medina, Alexandra Lopez, Joselin Urquiza, Maria Perez, Matthew Guthrie, Diana Rios, Karla Gomez, Diamond Lewis, Guadalupe Padilla, Natalie Villareal, Juliany Perez and Melany Rodriguez.

The 2018-2019 school year is done! Have a great summer! Don't miss news and upcoming events by downloading our app. It’s everything Royal ISD, in your pocket. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2JfehJ9 or iPhone: https://apple.co/2JlNbjp.

Schools out for summer but be sure to keep up with the latest news from RISD. Download our app to make sure you are the first to know of important dates and events! It’s everything Royal ISD, in your pocket. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2JfehJ9 or iPhone: https://apple.co/2JlNbjp

Falcon Family, One of our own needs our prayers and financial support. RJH social studies teacher, David Smith, was involved in single car accident on Tuesday morning on his way to school. Tuesday evening he was moved to the Medical Center (downtown). Wednesday, doctors had found masses in his brain, chest and kidney. The next few weeks and months are going to be expensive for his family. His RJH family has set up a GoFundMe to help with the additional expenses for gas, parking, childcare (3 boys), meals away from home and more. If we can alleviate the financial stress, then David can focus on beating cancer. Thank you for your contributions - small or large - they all add up! Prayers go up blessings come down. David is a fighter. gf.me/u/syywg4

On June 12th, parents can access their child’s STAAR results and a suite of other resources to support summer learning at home by visiting TexasAssessment.gov. Look for a flyer sent home by the campuses!

The 2019-2020 Academic Calendar is ready! https://5il.co/7rcm

Dear Parents of Students on the 8th Grade Field Trip, A bus carrying 40 students was involved in a minor accident as it was traveling back to campus. All staff and students are safe. Due to safety procedures this bus will arrive back to campus after dismissal. Families of the students on this bus will be contacted with more detailed information.

Estimada Comunidad del Distrito Escolar Royal, Les escribimos para actualizar la información acerca del Director de Banda de la Escuela Secundaria de Royal. El 25 de abril, el Departmento del Alguacil del Condado de Waller nos notificó que el Director de Banda de la Escuela Secundaria de Royal estaba bajo investigación por compartir material inapropiado con un estudiante. El Departmento del Alguacil no compartió detalles adicionales en ese momento. El distrito escolar inmediatamente puso al Director de Banda en licencia administrativa ese mismo día y el 6 de mayo el Director de Bando fue detenido por el Departmento del Alguacil del Condado de Waller. Nosotros no conocemos todos los detalles debido a que el Departmento del Alguacil está investigando actualmente. El Distrito Escolar de Royal no tolera comportamientos inapropiados de sus empleados con estudiantes actualmente inscritos o que hayan sido alumnos de la escuela. El Distrito esta comprometido a la seguridad, como prioridad, de todos los estudiantes y se compromete a tomar acción administrativa apropiada como resultado de esta investigación. Para este fin, el Distrito ha contratado a una firma de abogados para que hagan una investigación independiente para ayudar al Distrito a entender los hechos de este asunto. El Distrito continuará colaborando en la investigación del Departmento del Alguacil. El Director de Banda aun sigue en una licencia administrativa. Hemos reestructuado las asignaciones del Departmento de Bellas Artes para asegurar que nuestros estudiantes continuen recibiendo instrucción de alta calidad sin ninguna interrupción. Sinceremente, La Junta Directiva de RISD

Dear Royal ISD Community, We are writing to update you concerning the Royal ISD High School Band director. On April 25, the Waller County Sherriff’s Department notified the District that the Royal ISD High School Band director was under investigation for sharing inappropriate material with a student. The Department did not provide any additional details at that time. The District immediately placed the band director on administrative leave, and on May 6, the band director was arrested by the Waller County Sherriff’s Department. We are unaware of all of the facts as this remains an active Sherriff’s Department investigation. Royal ISD does not condone inappropriate behavior by employees with current or former students. The District is committed to the safety, as first priority, of all the students and is also committed to taking appropriate administrative action in this matter as a result of the investigation. To this end, the District has engaged a private law firm to conduct an independent investigation to assist the District with understanding the facts in this matter. The District will also continue to cooperate with the Waller County Sherriff’s Department investigation. The band director remains on administrative leave at this time. We have restructured teaching assignments within the fine arts department to ensure that our students continue to receive high quality band instruction without interruption. Sincerely, RISD Board of Trustees