June 19 commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. Take a moment today to talk with your kids about the importance of justice and freedom.
Setting aside some regular time for math this summer will help your teen avoid learning loss. Solving math problems requires students to recognize patterns and use strategies. If she gets stuck, encourage your teen to think about problems she's done before that were similar. Estimating, drawing diagrams and writing equations in words can also help. So can doing a problem backward to check her work. http://niswc.com/36fSC320271
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Homemade clay is a recipe for creative fun: Young children love to play with clay. They can squish it and pound it and form it into fascinating shapes. To make clay at home, prepare this recipe with your child: Mix 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of salt, 4 teaspoons of cream of tartar, 2 cups of water, 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and a drop of food coloring. Cook and stir over medium heat until a soft ball forms. Let cool, knead and play! http://niswc.com/16fSC320271
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Please note! The Hangar Food Pantry will be closed on Friday, 6/19. It will resume on Friday, 6/26.
Election 2020 continues! EARLY VOTING will take place from Monday, June 29th and continue through Friday, July 10th. During Early Voting voters can vote at any location!
Discover an alphabet of details in a picture: Strong students pay attention to details. Try this with your child to help foster this skill: Find a magazine picture with lots of detail, and put it where you can both see it. Give your child and yourself a sheet of paper, and each of you write the letters of the alphabet down the left side. The goal is to find something in the picture that begins with each letter. Who can come up with the most words in five minutes? http://niswc.com/16fRC320271
Use music to encourage understanding: Teens often define themselves by their music preferences. Tune in to your teen by asking him to take you on a "tour" of some of his favorite songs and artists. Once in a while, ask him to share the lyrics of a song he's listening to. If you find the words offensive, talk to your teen. Ask, "What do you think about these words? Do you agree with their message?" Share music you love with your teen, too. http://niswc.com/36fRC320271
Assure your teen that intelligence can grow: Saying, "I'm just not good at this," is a poor excuse. Remind your teen that with effort and persistence, people can get smarter. To encourage her to strive, ask questions such as, "What did you figure out today?" Help her set realistic goals, and say you believe she can achieve them. And offer specific praise: "The examples you added really improved this paper." Remember, if your teen has done her best, she's a success. http://niswc.com/36fQC320271
For science fun, experiment with eggs: Try this science experiment with your child: Place a raw egg (in its shell) into a container with a lid. Pour in enough vinegar to cover the egg. Put the lid on. After two or three days, discard the vinegar. Touch the egg. Ask your child, "What do you think happened to the eggshell?" (It dissolved, leaving only the inner membrane to keep the egg together.) The rubbery egg can be gently bounced (from a low height) and squeezed. http://niswc.com/16fQC320271
Set aside time for screen-free learning: Everyone is spending more time with screens these days, for understandable reasons. But screens aren't the only way to promote learning. Here are some screen-free things to do with your child that will help him think and learn: Play games. Plant a window garden. Design a board game. Make a family meal. Have a sing-along. Take a walk. Read. Create a secret code. Discuss a newspaper article. http://niswc.com/16fPC320271
¡ÚLTIMA OPORTUNIDAD para hacer oír su voz, Falcons! ¡Necesitamos sus comentarios sobre la hoja de ruta de Falcon para 2020-2021! La participación estará abierta hasta esta noche a las 9pm. Gracias a todos por asociarse con nosotros en este importante proyecto.
LAST CHANCE to make your voices heard, Falcons! We need your feedback regarding the Falcon Roadmap to 2020-2021! Participation will be open until tonight at 9pm. Thank you all for partnering with us on this important project.
Show empathy when your teen has a problem: When teens have problems, many expect their parents to either brush the problems aside or start nagging. So they stay silent. To open up communication, empathize with your teen. Say: "It looks like something went wrong for you today. I'm sorry," If he tells you what's going on, repeat what he says to confirm your understanding. Then, help him brainstorm solutions he thinks he could take. http://niswc.com/36fPC320271
Worksheets aren't the only way to learn math: You don't have to be a math whiz to build your child's math skills. Just involve her in the kinds of math you can do easily at home. Have your child help when you need to measure something. Have her estimate the distance and time to get somewhere, then check to see if she's correct. Suggest that she make graphs of the colors of cars in a parking lot. Then do it again on another day and compare. http://niswc.com/16fOC320271
Time is running out! Make your voices heard, Falcons! Make sure you submit your feedback regarding the Falcon Roadmap to 2020-2021! Participation will be open until 9pm on Tuesday, June 16. Details: https://www.royal-isd.net/article/258852?org=royal-isd
El tiempo se acaba! haz oír tu voz, halcones! ¡Asegúrese de enviar sus comentarios sobre la hoja de ruta de Falcon para 2020-2021! La participación estará abierta hasta las 9pm el martes 16 de junio. Detalles: https://www.royal-isd.net/article/258855?org=royal-isd
Help your teen begin to think about careers: It's not too early for your teen to start thinking about life after graduation. Encourage her to organize her thoughts by keeping a career notebook. She can head one section, "I love to …" and another "I can't stand to …." Have her create sections for information about colleges and careers that will let her explore her interests, such as their entry requirements. She'll get a better idea of what to focus on in high school. http://niswc.com/36fOC320271
Greetings, Falcons! Don't forget the Falcon Drive Thru at Royal Elementary. Visit us from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm on Mondays and Thursdays ONLY (while supplies last). Complete details are available at https://www.royal-isd.net/article/257744?org=royal-isd.
