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Royal SkillsUSA Executive Officers for 2019-2020 “Champions at Work” Royal SkillsUSA Reporter: Lissy Gonzalez Royal I.S.D. Career & Technical Education Department – Congratulation to the 2019-2020 Royal ISD SkillsUSA Executive Board Officers. President: Hanna Ulbricht, Vice-President: Ryan Buy, Secretary: Joanna Oviedo, Treasure: Alaina Rogers, Reporter: Lissy Gonzalez, Sentinel: Christian Maya. These six executive board members will represent the entire Royal SkillsUSA Chapter for the new 2019-2020 school year. The Royal High School Career and Technology Education Department would like to introduce the school and community to the 2019-2020 Royal SkillsUSA Executive Board. SkillsUSA is a nationally recognized student organization in partnership with teachers and industry representatives working together to insure America has a skilled work force. It helps each student excel in both leadership and employ-ability skills. SkillsUSA is a non-profit organization serving teacher’s high schools and college students who are preparing for careers and trade, technical, and skills service occupations. Currently, Royal High School has career pathways in machining, automotive, arts-audio/video, welding, health science and cosmetology areas. Student members in each of these six areas elect section officers which in turn represent them on the executive council board. This year, this group of executive council members will travel and participate in the district officer camp at Wharton Junior College. This camp will focus on leadership activities in which they will work on their ability to master communication and listening skills, team trust, and team work. Also, this summer, these officers participated in their very own local officer camp. Officers began camp with a review of the purpose, organizational framework, and motto of SkillsUSA; to help better prepare for the improvement of the Royal Chapter for the upcoming school year. The officers were involved in numerous breakout sessions. Sessions included planning of the chapter calendar of activities, reviewing and revising the local constitution, increasing membership and fundraising, and designing a new SkillsUSA Chapter tee-shirt, with the “Champions at Work” theme. The team also discussed methods on making the chapter more involved within the school and community. After all their hard-work and dedication, they were treated with food, fellowship, and fun. It was a great learning experience for the officers as well as a productive camp for all, and we look forward to another great school year of students being “Champions at Work”!

It's time for Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that the last bond in Royal ISD was in 2006? It included the construction of the new High School, the Early Childhood Center, and other renovations.

Your support can help your child's intelligence grow Some kids (and even some parents) believe that an A student is just born that way. But teachers know that students can learn the skills they need to earn top grades. To help your child earn better grades, make learning a priority and give her lots of opportunities to get excited about it. Maintain a balance between school and sports, work and play. And if your child is struggling, work with the teacher on a plan to help her. http://niswc.com/15iTC320271

All RISD campuses will be open on Friday September 20, 2019.

Dear Royal ISD Community, All campuses will dismiss at their regular times. After school transportation is scheduled to run their regular routes. Athletic events to this evening have been cancelled. Please contact your campus should you have any questions.

Try teacher-tested tips to encourage good behavior Can't get your child to do homework on time? Pay attention? Respond to requests? Here's what teachers suggest: Teach your child what you want him to do. Post a schedule of daily activities, so he knows when to do them. You can add music or time challenges to make mundane tasks fun. To help your child calm down or pay attention, try using silent signals, such as a gentle touch on his shoulder. http://niswc.com/15iSC320271

Teach your child to tell time the 'old-fashioned' way It's the digital age. But some kids get so used to digital clocks that they don't learn how to tell time. To make sure your child does, keep at least one "old-fashioned" (analog) clock in your house. Practice reading the time on it together often. Make sure your child understands the concepts of a.m. and p.m. Then play a game: Ask how many more minutes or hours it will be until a certain time. http://niswc.com/15iRC320271

Dear Royal ISD Community, RISD will be open tomorrow, Wednesday September 18, 2019. The safety of our staff and students is top priority. We will continue to monitor the weather and should there be a change, an announcement will be made tomorrow morning.

Teach your child the rules of school bus safety Although school buses are the safest way for children to get to school, it's still important to make sure your child follows bus safety rules. Here are just a few: Wait in a safe place away from the traffic. Never walk behind the bus. Don't stick hands, heads or objects out the windows. Don't push and shove. Walk three "giant steps" (six feet) away from the side of the bus. Wait until the driver says it's safe to get off the bus. http://niswc.com/15iQC320271

As you are settling into your school-year routine, don't forget to register to vote! You can register at votetexas.gov. Not sure if you're registered? Use the same like to check! The deadline to register to vote it October 7.

Bedtime reading ends the day a special way Finding time to read with your child can be a challenge. But with a little planning, bedtime reading can be one of the best parts of your day. Choose five books for the week and set them near your child's bed. Each day, say, "We'll read this book tonight. Tomorrow, we'll get to read another." This lets her know that reading is a big part of your day, too. At breakfast, talk about the book you read the night before. http://niswc.com/15iPC320271

Healthy sleep habits start with a bedtime routine Some children fall asleep as soon as their heads hit the pillow. Others have problems sleeping. Children who are tired from lack of sleep can't do their best in the classroom. To help your child get the sleep he needs, set a schedule and stick to the same bedtime every night. Then create some routines to help him transition from wakefulness to sleeping. Include quiet time before bed for reading, games or puzzles. http://niswc.com/15iOC320271

A self-check system can boost self-control You can't control your child's behavior at school. But you can teach her to have self-control. Have her write a behavior goal, such as working quietly, at the top of a piece of paper. Next, have her choose a signal she hears a few times a day, like a pencil being sharpened. Each time she hears it, she can mark a plus sign on the paper if she's working on her goal. If she isn't, she must mark a minus sign. Celebrate when she has more plus signs than minus signs. http://niswc.com/15iNC320271

Treat school anxiety with listening and love A child who wakes up saying, "I don't want to go to school" and comes home crying should be taken seriously. To address your child's fears, ask, "Can you tell me what's bothering you?" Listen carefully and don't belittle his feelings. Instead, help him figure out how to cope: "What could you do now?" Also, ask his teacher about what you and she can do. Could another student be a "classroom buddy" for your child? http://niswc.com/15iMC320271

Royal FFA Livestock Judging Team Kicks off the year with their first contest to Colorado County Fair! Article By: LeAnn Hillsman Royal FFA Chapter President This past Saturday, Members of the 2019-20 Royal FFA Livestock Judging Team traveled to Columbus to the Livestock Judging contest at the Colorado County Fairgrounds. Members competed in their ability to evaluate livestock and place them accordingly, as well as answer a written test on chosen characteristics of the animals. Students evaluate market steers, breeding heifers, market swine, breeding swine, market goats and market lambs. Members who attended are as follows, (L-R) Jaylyn Danz, Kaylee Meader, Berta Salazar, Yahaira Salazar, Stephanie Dela Rosa, Lauren Hillsman, Kaelyn Hein, Deysi Rivera, Elizabeth Ibarra, Melanie Arguello, LeAnn Hillsman, Sharon Gutierrez, Jovani Ibarra, Karl Vahalik, Porter Jacob, Presley Jacob, Kaylee Lake, Maria Gomez, Remy Danz, Madison Meader, and Kinleigh Guidry (Waller County 4H). A few of our high individuals were- Elizabeth Ibarra, 4th overall Junior Division and Jaylyn Danz, 11th overall Junior Division. The top placing teams were Royal Jr. FFA Team #4, placing 4th overall, consisting of Elizabeth Ibarra, Jaylyn Danz, Maria Melendez, and Remy Danz. As well as Royal FFA Team #1 placing 20th overall, consisting of Andrea Gomez, Sharon Gutierrez, LeAnn Hillsman, and Melanie Arguello. We are so proud of each of our members who attended the Colorado County Fair Livestock Judging contest, and appreciate their hard work and dedication to this organization. We as FFA members will continue to strive for excellence and will continue to work hard in preparation for the next contest.

Kindness is catching; help your child spread it Children aren't always kind to one another. They pick on others or say mean things behind people's backs. But your child doesn't have to accept unkindness as the norm. Help her think through actions she can take if she sees a classmate being treated unkindly. Then challenge your child to do at least one nice thing for a classmate each week. She'll learn she has the power to make a difference. http://niswc.com/15iLC320271

To help with math, a positive attitude is a plus You can help your child learn math even if you don't remember any of the math you took in school. Here are some tips: Let him know that math is important, useful and fun. Ask questions about his homework, such as "How did you arrive at that answer?" or " Do you see a pattern in this page of problems?" Then involve your child in the math you do at home, such as measuring. And build daily math practice into his routine. http://niswc.com/15iKC320271

Did you know that Royal ISD had a demographer conduct a study of the district? According to that study, the Early Childhood Center is projected to be over capacity in the next 3-4 years. You can see more from that report on www.royalisdbond.com.

Encourage active, organized and persistent learning To learn well, your child needs to do more than just listen in class. She needs to arrive at school well-rested and prepared, with completed homework and supplies. In class, she should ask questions, offer opinions and participate in discussions. At home, help her create a system she can use to organize her schoolwork. Encourage your child to be persistent, and show confidence that her efforts will pay off! http://niswc.com/15iJC320271

Use a variety of methods to encourage reading By the ages of seven and eight, many children are starting to read "chapter" books on their own. Some kids, however, are losing interest in reading. To keep enthusiasm alive, find books on your child's interests. Or share books you loved at his age. You might get a craft book and make a project together, or try interactive books that let him direct the story. To boost his confidence, ask him to read to a younger child. http://niswc.com/15iIC320271