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How to support foreign language learning If your teen is studying a foreign language, support his efforts by encouraging him to speak, read, write and listen to the new language each day. Let him put labels on household objects with the foreign words for them. Encourage him to reach out to friends studying the language as well as native speakers who would be willing to speak it with him. And don't be too critical of your teen's efforts. Instead, focus on what he does right. http://niswc.com/36eGC320271

Reminder! Apply by May 10 if you are interested in joining the Royal Wave! Visit https://www.royal-isd.net/article/238674?org=royal-isd for details. Have questions? Email Band Director Gary Miller at gmiller@royal-isd.net.

Bit.ly/35F2Hyg — 100,000 cheers for Dr. Guzman! She took on the role of RISD Acting Superintendent during a time of unprecedented chaos. She exhibits grace, empathy, and professionalism while working tirelessly to keep the RISD team and community sane, healthy, and safe.

To support learning, support your teen Do you know what your teen needs to succeed in school and life? One expert suggests that it comes down to self-respect, goals, communication skills, social skills, stress management, exercise and family support. Family support may be the most important. Your love and acceptance gives your teen a foundation for developing all the other elements of success. http://niswc.com/36eFC320271

Use a diary to promote natural curiosity Children are naturally curious about the world around them. Encourage that curiosity by helping your child keep a nature diary. She can use words or pictures to record the plants, animals and insects she sees out the window or in your yard. Have her include the date and place she finds each specimen. Then, help her research her finds online and add facts to her diary. http://niswc.com/16eFC320271

The US Navy Blue Angels will salute frontline COVID-19 responders with a flyover in the Houston area at noon today. See attached flight path. Share a pic of the flyover and tag @royalisd when you share it on our district Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Is your child using the RISD Falcon Learning Zones to complete their school work? Make sure you review the schedule to view today’s locations! https://www.royal-isd.net/article/242689?org=royal-isd

Tomorrow, May 6, is National School Nurse Day. National School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting. Check back on Wednesday for the RISD tribute to our Falcon nurses. THANK YOU!

Good evening Falcons! 35 responses so far. Please keep submitting teacher appreciation messages! https://forms.gle/Dhm8S2JQB9ieRdkEA

One more new scholarship opportunity has been posted! Visit https://www.royal-isd.net/o/royal-isd/page/2020-scholarship-opportunities to view the Royal FFA Advisory Committee Scholarship details! Good luck!

New CTE scholarship opportunities have been posted! Visit https://www.royal-isd.net/o/royal-isd/page/2020-scholarship-opportunities to view the new John England, Gregory Fund, and Josh Guidry scholarship details! Good luck!

For better recall, share long-term learning strategies When your teen has really learned something, she can recall it on demand. The key to good recall is to move a piece of information from short-term memory to long-term memory. Several strategies can help. Encourage your teen to draw diagrams of the information she wants to remember. She can also write a song about it or create a digital file of key facts. Whenever possible, help her apply the material to real life. http://niswc.com/36eEC320271

Battle obesity with a screen time diet Childhood obesity is a major health issue, and TV, computers and other electronic devices are a part of the problem. In one study of overweight kids, researchers found that kids who were encouraged to spend less time with screens lost weight. Set limits on recreational screen time, and encourage your child to engage in lots of active, screen-free activities. http://niswc.com/16eEC320271

New Scholarship Opportunity! Visit our Scholarship Opportunities page to learn about the "WEST I-10 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP". Good luck! https://www.royal-isd.net/o/royal-isd/page/2020-scholarship-opportunities

Attention RISD: The Bookworm Bus will be back in service Tuesday, May 5 to service Meadowood Apartments and Hidden Country by delivering books and food, if available from the food pantry. Please also visit https://bit.ly/3cLhTfF for story time events!

5/5/2020 Story Time Opportunity: First Lady Cecilia Abbott announced Monday Strait will read "Never Ask a Dinosaur to Dinner" via Facebook live Tuesday at 10 a.m. Head to https://www.facebook.com/TexansForAbbott/ at 10 a.m each Tuesday and to view previous readings!

Did you know? RISD has recently partnered with Katy Times (katytimes.com) and Covering Katy News (coveringkaty.com) in addition to Waller Times (http://www.thewallertimes.com/) to better share news and stories about Royal ISD!

Good evening Falcons! We have 17 responses so far in our Teacher Appreciation Week form! Please keep submitting messages to show our teachers how much we appreciate them! Let's see which campus can generate the most responses! Thanks! https://forms.gle/LmTyU1QpF4567iup6

Reminder! Special Board meeting tonight at 6pm. This meeting will be conducted virtually. See https://www.royal-isd.net/article/240655?org=royal-isd for details.

Appreciate what we've accomplished together This spring has been like no other. Families, teachers and schools have worked tirelessly to meet the challenges of educating children during school closures. May 4-8 is National PTA Teacher Appreciation Week. Take a moment to appreciate those who are making learning possible, starting with yourself. Send a thank-you note to a helpful teacher. When teachers and families are a supportive team, students thrive. http://niswc.com/16eDC320271