The Texas State Parks Department has closed all state parks per Governor Abbott’s directives. Please visit the following page for reservation refund and cancellation information.
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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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Don't choose between chores and your child:
If you struggle to get everything done and still have enough time to spend with your child, try giving him your attention while you do your chores. Talk to him while you cook or do yard work. Or have him read a favorite story to you while you wash dishes. He'll have your attention, and you'll still get the work done.
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Interested in becoming an RHS Jazzette? Visit https://www.royal-isd.net/article/229731?org=royal-isd for details. The application deadline is Friday, April 17, 2020.
Interested in taking a virtual field trip to the San Diego Zoo? Follow @WeGoPublic on Instagram for ideas and tips to make the most of your visit.
Find special ways to celebrate your teen:
As your teen has grown up, your family has probably changed the way you celebrate special occasions. Your teen is too old now for some of the things that would once have thrilled her. But although they may not show it, many teens are sentimental and still love it when you make a fuss. So honor your teen with a special dinner on her birthday, and greet her with a "Wow! You did it!" sign when she achieves a goal.
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Study goals and short sessions build concentration:
Setting goals for study sessions helps students focus and avoid distraction. At your child's next session, help her set a goal for what she'll accomplish in 10 minutes. Set a timer, and when it goes off, check and see if your child has met her goal. Then set another goal for the next 10 minutes. Brain researchers know that children learn more in two short study sessions than in one long one.
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Help your child connect to math:
Children learn math best when it's concrete and personal. A measurement diary is both. To make one, have your child write his birth height and weight in a notebook. Then, have him enter today's height and weight, as well as arm length, and neck, waist and head circumferences. Repeat these measurements each month, and let him figure out how much he's grown. At year's end, help him graph his growth for a visual reminder.
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A rough draft leads to smoother writing:
A rough draft is key to a well-written paper. Your teen will get the most benefit from a rough draft if he starts early and gives himself enough time to revise. Have him make a plan: an outline, or thoughts connected by arrows. Then he can write his ideas down quickly. After a break, he should reread his draft and reorganize his ideas, if necessary, to make them flow logically. Now he's ready to write a second draft.
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Wishing you a peaceful and happy Easter from Royal ISD! Don't forget! Tomorrow, Monday 4/13, is a school holiday and Falcon Drive-Thru will be closed. Thank you!
Can your teen solve a sample science problem?
Before your teen begins to solve new science problems, have her review a similar problem the teacher solved in class. Challenge her to copy the problem on a clean sheet of paper, put away her notes and try to solve it herself. If she can't, that's OK. She should just work through the problem again, using her notes and the book to remind her what steps to follow and why. Then she can tackle the new problems.
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Practice social distancing by putting space between yourself and others. Continue to practice healthy habits to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Learn more: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.
Flatten the curve: https://www.facebook.com/CDC/videos/654532752039663/
To boost reading skills, label the table:
If your child is a beginning reader, build her skills by helping her learn to spell the words for the things she sees around her. Write the names of everything in her room on paper labels and attach them to the matching objects. Then ask your child to spell "dresser," for example. At first, she can go to the item and read the spelling from the paper, but after living with the labels for a while, she won't have to.
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New information has been posted about the upcoming Economic Impact Payments. The
"Get My Payment" portal (coming mid-April) will allow recipients to enter banking information for direct deposit distributions.
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments
Want to reduce stress and anxiety? Get up and move. Exercise is a vital part of self care.
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Don't forget to keep practicing self care! Remember: Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel. ― Eleanor Brown
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