Way to Go Wednesday recipients for the month of January at RES!

Black History Month: Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to the House of Representatives in 1968. She was the first female candidate for president of the United States. https://www.history.com/topics/us-politics/shirley-chisholm

Black History Month: Hiram Rhodes Revels was the first African American ever elected to the U.S. Senate. He represented the state of Mississippi from February 1870 to March 1871. https://www.biography.com/political-figure/hiram-r-revels

Tomorrow is Safer Internet Day! Here are 5 tips for staying safe on the internet with your kids. Try them out! 😊

Black History Month: George Washington Carver developed 300 derivative products from peanuts among them cheese, milk, coffee, flour, ink, dyes, plastics, wood stains, soap, linoleum, medicinal oils and cosmetics. https://www.biography.com/scientist/george-washington-carver

On April 5, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play Major League Baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. He led the league in stolen bases that season and was named Rookie of the Year. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/jackie-robinson

REMINDER! Monday, February 8 is a student holiday (Staff Professional Day). Enjoy your day off!

Boys & Girls Club of Houston is offering "The COVID-19 Vaccine: Ask the Experts" sessions on Feb. 10 at 6pm (Spanish - https://5il.co/peij) and Feb. 11 at 6pm (English - https://5il.co/peii) to answer your questions. The sessions will be available at www.facebook.com/bgchouston.

CANCELLED: Tuesday 2/9 Softball Scrimmage, Royal at Spring Woods High School

“Winning is a habit. Watch your thoughts, they become your beliefs. Watch your beliefs, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character.” -- Vince Lombardi

Congratulations to the 2021 District Champion Lady Falcons! 🥳 Back to back district champs! Score against Wharton: 81-52 The lady Falcons worked hard and prevailed to advance to the playoffs.

Royal teachers are exploring different ways to learn during the pandemic! Our senior health science students do not get to do hospital clinical this year, so RHS athletic trainer Jarryn Rosas shared her knowledge to help keep them learning!

Black History Month: Thurgood Marshall was the first African American ever appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. He was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson and served on the court from 1967 to 1991. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/thurgood-marshall

Black History Month: Before Rosa Parks, there was Claudette Colvin, who was arrested nine months prior for not giving up her bus seat to white passengers. https://www.biography.com/activist/claudette-colvin

REMINDER! The award-winning Royal SkillsUSA team partnered with Scentsy to create a virtual fundraiser. A percentage of the sales from anything ordered from the fundraiser page will go to the RISD SkillsUSA team. Visit https://bit.ly/3oR1f3S to place your order today!

Congratulations to RHS Assistant Principal Jorge Garza, winner of the 2021 Homerun Derby!

The Falcon girls soccer team recorded their first district win against Hempstead Tuesday night with a score of 4-1. Congratulations, ladies!

Each day this month we will share a post in honor of Black History Month. Jack Johnson became the first African American man to hold the World Heavyweight Champion boxing title in 1908. He held onto the belt until 1915. https://www.biography.com/people/jack-johnson-9355980

Black History Month: John Mercer Langston was the first Black man to become a lawyer when he passed the bar in Ohio in 1854, and later became one of the first African Americans elected to public office. https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/16682

Reminder! RES (2-5) Spring Picture Day is Feb. 5, 2021! Say CHEESE!