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.
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
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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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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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.
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.
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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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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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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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!
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
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.
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXPWD/bulletins/285b914
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.
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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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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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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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!
