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Ask this question when your child gets home: When your child gets home today, try asking her the same question Nobel Prize-winning physicist Isidor Rabi's mother asked him: "Did you ask a good question today?" Encourage your child to think about what she's learning in class so she will know what she wants to ask. Rabi credited his mother for his becoming a scientist; her daily query prompted him to ask thoughtful questions. http://niswc.com/16bNC320271

Black History Month Fact of the Day: The charity single "We Are the World" owes its creation and success to Harry Belafonte. The song raised over $63 million for aid in Africa and the United States.

Are you a Texas history buff? Visit https://mailchi.mp/thc/experience-upcoming-texas-revolution-events?e=f22b230604 to learn about upcoming events that bring the rich history of our state to life.

Share math tips from successful students: If your teen is more likely to believe advice from another teen than an adult, share these math success tips from actual students with him: "When I kept up with the homework it was easier to study for the tests." "Work with a friend. What you don't know, your friend usually does." "Pay attention. I know now not to sit by the window." "Practice makes perfect isn't just words; it's the truth." http://niswc.com/36bMC320271

Turn passing time into thinking time When you are doing errands or stuck in traffic, keep your child's brain working with thinking activities. At the supermarket, for example, ask him to point out all the orange items he sees, or everything that costs more than two dollars but less than three. In the car, ask him to find signs with the letter J or the word "store" in them. Ask questions that require thought, too: "What do you think might happen if … ?" http://niswc.com/16bMC320271

Black History Month Fact of the Day: Shirley Chisholm became the first black woman elected to Congress. She also ran for the presidency and became the first major party black candidate for president. Three assassination attempts were made on Shirley Chisholm during her campaign.

Help your teen improve proofreading skills: Your teen has great ideas, but her papers get marked down because she makes careless errors. Teach her to reread her papers slowly. Reading aloud is even better because it's easier to hear a mistake than to catch it by sight. Tell your teen to read what's actually on the page, and to try not to let her eyes fill in what they want to see. She should proofread more than once, checking for errors that she often makes. http://niswc.com/36bLC320271

Get into character with homemade hats You can boost your child's reading comprehension by having her act out the story. And whether she is pretending to be a magician, pirate, cowgirl or chef, the right hat adds to the fun. To make one: Place a sheet of newspaper or gift wrap on your child's head. Gather it at eyebrow level and tape the gathers with masking tape. Cut a brim from some more paper. Tape it on and let your child's imagination take over. http://niswc.com/16bLC320271

The 2020 RHS Track, Softball, and Baseball schedules have been added to the RISD website at https://www.royal-isd.net/o/royal-isd/browse/78326!

Don't miss the first RHS Spring Pep Rally on 2/14 at 1:55pm in the RHS gym! Go Falcons!

Black History Month Fact of the Day: Benjamin Banneker taught himself astronomy and math to become America's "First Known African American Man of Science". He had little opportunity for formal education, so he taught himself and soon revealed his brilliant mind.

To learn about careers, your teen just has to ask: Most teens don't have a clear idea of what career they want to follow. But information they need about careers is all around them. Encourage your teen to talk to people he meets. He can ask questions such as: Why did you become a dentist (or electrician or salesperson)? What's the best thing about your job? What do you like least about it? What special skills do you need? How much education is involved? http://niswc.com/36bKC320271

Use a schedule to make responsibility routine: To help your child finish homework and chores without having to nag him repeatedly, create a responsibility routine. Write down a schedule with specific times for homework, chores, free time and screen time. If you stick to the schedule, your child will know he must finish homework, set the table and lay out his clothes for tomorrow before he plays. Have him check off each task as he completes it. http://niswc.com/16bKC320271

Order that special someone in your life a Bouquet of a Dozen Roses designed by the RHS Advanced Floral Class. Click the following link to view the order form! https://5il.co/cvio Happy Valentine's Day!

Black History Month Fact of the Day: Billie Holiday’s famous song “Strange Fruit” was originally an anti-lynching poem written by Bronx teacher Lewis Allan for Teacher Union magazine. https://www.npr.org/2012/09/05/158933012/the-strange-story-of-the-man-behind-strange-fruit

Congratulations to our February STEM Student of the Month, 7th Grader Marialicia Urdaneta! Marialicia is always being praised by her teachers for being studious and a leader among her peers! We are proud and honored to have you as a student on our campus. Keep up the good work!

Don't forget! Student Holiday/Teacher In-Service Day on 2/17/2020.

Share activities that show your teen you care: If you want to get closer to your teen, take an interest in what's important to her. Listen to her music. Ask her why she likes it and consider her answer before sharing your views. Spend time learning about her favorite hobby. If your teen is a night owl, stay awake past your bedtime and share a snack. You could also watch a movie together that you wouldn't have chosen but is right up her alley. Then discuss it. http://niswc.com/36bJC320271

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Inspire caring and creativity with valentines: Valentine's Day (February 14) is coming up. To teach your child about caring for others, make a list together of people who might like to receive a valentine, such as a lonely child, a single neighbor, a helpful store clerk or the school custodian. Ask your child to make some cards for them, and help her deliver her valentines in person. Seeing the recipients' joy will encourage more kind gestures. http://niswc.com/16bJC320271