Black History Month: This memorial marks the grave of Melvinia “Mattie” Shields McGruder. She was born a slave in South Carolina in 1844. At age 8 she was brought to the Shields farm near what is now Rex, Clayton County Georgia, in the late 19th century. Her family would endure a five-generation journey that began in oppression and would lead her descendent to become First Lady of the United States of America, Michelle Obama. Read more at https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=171159.
Congratulations to Mrs. Brown from the Falcon transportation team. She just graduated from a driver in training to an official CDL holder. Thank you for stepping up to transport our Falcon learners!
The RJH track fundraiser shirts have arrived and can be picked up anytime during regular school hours! Thank you for supporting RISD athletics!
Show your FFA pride during National FFA Week! National FFA Week is the perfect time to connect with FFA Alumni and Supporters across the world! https://ForeverBlueNetwork.org
#ffaweek
@RoyalElem has @IHeartCKH on campus today! @RoyalISD appreciates your support and presence! #affirmations #BetterTogether ❤️🤍💙
Black History Month: Judge Jane M. Bolin was the first black woman to graduate from Yale Law School, (LAW ‘31) and the nation’s first African American woman to be appointed a judge. She distinguished herself on the bench by fighting against racial discrimination in the court system and advocating for children. Read more at https://yaleandslavery.yale.edu/jane-bolin
Falcon ECC learners recognizing famous African Americans for Black History Month! 👏🏻
Falcon Christi Ginn reporting from the 2022 TSPRA conference. I’m here gathering new and exciting ideas on how to share all the wonderful stories of our Falcon learners. This year’s theme is “Learning in the Wild”, and it’s a fitting one given all the chaos of the past 2 years.
Huge congratulations to our neighbor in Magnolia. HEB Manager Gary Hefner for winning the Partner in Education award. The best way to strengthen a community is making positive, meaningful contributions to your local schools. Thank you to all our Falcon community members who show up and help our Falcons soar! I’m looking forward to sharing new weekly features about our incredible students! Happy TWOSday! #tspra2022 #tsprawild
Happy “TWOSday”! We hope you enjoyed your long weekend. Have a wonderful week, Falcons!
Black History Month: Open books lead to open minds! LeVar Burton was the creator, executive producer, and host of Reading Rainbow, which ran from 1983 until 2006. Burton is a long-time advocate for literacy. Read more at https://bit.ly/3H2LH6t. "For me, literacy means freedom. For the individual and for society." --Levar Burton
Use these shows and movies to guide conversations about Black history with the kiddos. Which characters can they relate to the most? https://comsen.se/Wf18E 🙌
Reminder! Monday, February 21 is a student and staff holiday. See you on Tuesday! Learn more about this holiday: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/presidents-day
The Lady Falcons JV and Varsity softball teams will play Brazos High School on Tuesday, February 22, with JV at 4:30PM and varsity at 6PM. Let's go, Falcons!
Celebrate Fat Tuesday with patriotic selections and a performance from the United States Marine Corp "New Orleans Style" brass band. Tuesday, March 1, 6PM at the Royal Performing Arts Center. Flyer: https://5il.co/15xtk
Just added to the Falcon Watch web page: Freeman Ranch! Visit https://www.royal-isd.net/page/growth-in-royal-isd-investing-in-our-tomorrow to learn more about the exciting growth coming to Royal!
Attention Falcon Class of 2022! Senior Gear Day will take place during lunch on February 23. Visit Balfour on that day to order your cap and gown and other senior gear!
Black History Month Quote of the Day: “The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” — Ida B. Wells, African American civil rights advocate, journalist, and feminist. Read more at https://www.nps.gov/people/idabwells.htm.
Today is Educator Voting Day! Your vote is your voice!
