Ideas and tips to help you feel good everyday!
It doesn't take a degree to promote learning:
You don't have to be an expert in your teen's subjects to help her succeed academically. What matters is that you encourage and enable learning. Give your teen opportunities to research and learn more about things like family purchases and activity options. Ask her to explain new concepts she's learning to you. Ask for her opinions. And show respect for her talents; they may be the foundation of her future career.
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Social Distancing: Why 6 feet? (This resource is courtesy of Harris County Public Health.)
Where there’s help, there’s hope. Google shared a thank you to to the people who are saving lives and keeping communities safe during this pandemic.Visit https://bit.ly/3bhC7gX to view a video about how those heroes are working to keep us safe.
The Hangar Drive-Thru Food Pantry will resume tomorrow, 4/17/20. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram to see their upcoming events. @thehangarbrookshire
Interested in becoming a RHS cheerleader? Virtual cheer tryouts are coming soon! Visit https://5il.co/f6eu for details. Good luck!
Attention Seniors: Additional scholarships have been added! Please visit https://www.royal-isd.net/o/royal-isd/page/2020-scholarship-opportunities for details on the Waller County A&M Club opportunity and to access the April Scholars App list.
You are a key part of your teen's teaching team:
The saying, "Parents are a child's first and most influential teachers" is just as true now as it was in elementary school. Here are a few important ways you can expand your teen's education: Encourage him to keep a journal. Read as a family, and let your teen see you read for pleasure. Ask open ended questions that make your teen think. And whenever you can, help your teen make connections between academics and daily life.
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Final reminder! Interested in becoming an RHS Jazzette? Visit https://www.royal-isd.net/article/229731?org=royal-isd for details. The application deadline is tomorrow, April 17, 2020.
Teach your child to ask proofreading questions:
Careless errors in writing can make your child's points unclear. Before he turns in written work, help him give it a final "once-over." Teach your child to ask: Is every sentence complete, beginning with a capital and ending with a punctuation mark? Does my paper say what I want it to? Have I checked the spelling? Have I used commas and apostrophes as needed? Is my writing legible? Is this my best work?
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Join Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott each Tuesday and Friday at 10AM CST for Stars of Texas Story Time. Head to Governor Abbott's Facebook page to watch. https://bit.ly/2Vb3fsh
Important update for Economic Impact Payments: Visit https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments and click "Get My Payment" to check payment status, confirm payment type, and enter direct deposit information.
Falcons Learn@Home in Action! Check out STEM second grader Jaziel from our two-way bilingual program during circle time. Thanks to his mom for sharing this moment with us!
Help your teen handle pressure without melting down:
You want to help your student deal with pressures, not add to them. To be a safety valve for your teen, show her you care. Respect her feelings, and avoid making unrealistic demands. Your teen should feel she is working toward her goals, not yours. Teach your teen to view mistakes as learning opportunities, and help her develop good study habits. When studying is routine, it's easier to deal with changing workloads.
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Guide your child's online research sessions:
Your child may have grown up around computers, but she is just beginning to learn how to find reliable sources of information online. Supervise when she is researching online. Explain that being listed first in a search doesn't mean a website is better. Discuss ways to figure out if a site is credible. Does it give facts, not opinions? Does it cite sources for information it presents? Can your child confirm the material on other sites?
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Join RODEOHOUSTON's weekly AgChat Live! with Chief Mission Officer Dr. Chris Boleman. April 15, 11am-11:30am.
This week, Dr. Boleman talks careers in agriculture and raising livestock.
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If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please complete the Harris County/Houston Coronavirus Disease self-assessment tool to determine next steps. CheckForCorona.com.
Teachers have always answered the call. Now, more than ever, they need our thanks and support. Recognize a teacher who has made a difference in your life! Visit https://teacherscan.org/ to get started! @ryht_whouston #teacherscan
Pay attention to moods that may signal depression:
Teens are often moody, but your teen may need special help if his moods begin to affect his personality or health. Has he felt especially sad for two or more weeks? Lost interest in things he enjoys? Is he having panic attacks? Have his sleeping or eating patterns changed? Does he talk about feeling worthless or hurting himself? If you see these signs, particularly the last one, alert his doctor right away.
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