Make reading a social activity:
Students who often read for pleasure have large vocabularies and strong thinking skills. To encourage reading for the fun of it, throw a family reading party. Make some snacks and gather together to read for 30 minutes. Everyone can read what they like. Or watch a movie based on a book, then have everyone read the book and gather again to talk about the differences between them.
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Invite a cast of characters to a family dinner:
Have fun with history and reading at a special dinner. Ask each family member to come as a historical figure or fictional character. They can wear costumes, but they shouldn't say who they are. To discover who has come to dinner, everyone should ask one another questions. Each person should speak and answer in character. Imagine a conversation between Abe Lincoln, Pocahontas and the Cat in the Hat!
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What to do if you purchased 2020 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (HLSR) tickets:
https://www.rodeohouston.com/2020. This page also includes information on how to support 2020 vendors and donate to the HLSR educational fund.
Texas UIL suspends high school boys basketball, spring sports; TAPPS suspends spring sports - https://www.maxpreps.com/news/Vdyr8zYqKEqlRA08N2u3Fw/texas-uil-suspends-high-school-boys-basketball,-spring-sports;-tapps-suspends-spring-sports.htm
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Bring science home with a 'do-it-yourself' kit:
Experimenting is an important part of scientific thinking. Create a "science-in-a-box" kit to inspire your child to experiment at home. Include items such as: aluminum pie pans, balloons, empty cans, pins or thumbtacks, clean Styrofoam trays, tape, a flashlight, a magnifying glass, a magnet, a ruler, scissors and string. Then help your child brainstorm some questions he could answer with these materials.
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Coronaviruses cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe respiratory diseases. Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a new virus strain that has not been previously identified in humans. Watch this short video to find out more: http://bit.ly/whovideo2020
President Trump’s 3.16.2020 remarks on the coronavirus. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-president-trump-address-nation/
Monthly school board meetings provide the community with insights and input on what’s happening at RISD. The next RISD meeting is at 6:30pm on 3/16 at the Administration Building. Agenda:
https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?mk=50366759&fn=agenda.pdf
Let your teen practice public speaking on you:
Effective presentation skills will help your teen achieve his goals in school and success in the workplace. But public speaking takes practice. To help your teen, be an audience. When he has an oral report to do, have him present it to you. Ask him to make eye contact. Let him know if you can follow his argument and if he's speaking clearly. With practice, he'll seem more confident when he's in front of a school audience.
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Why we are being advised to close schools and universities: bit.ly/risdschools
UIL Basketball Tournament Suspended Until Further Notice: https://www.uiltexas.org/press-releases/detail/uil-basketball-tournament-suspended-until-further-notice
The 3/18 Royal Cosmetology Mardi Gras Competition is postponed. The new date will be announced soon!
As of 3/12/2020, the school board meeting scheduled for Monday 3/16 will still be conducted. If anything changes, we will inform the RISD community.
The following resource contains tips for discussing coronavirus with kids. https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource
Protect your family from communicable illness. Basic health practices can protect against the spread of COVID-19.
To encourage critical thinking, analyze the ads:
Teens are the targets of billions of advertising dollars each year. To develop your teen's critical thinking skills, have her watch a TV ad repeatedly. Then ask questions: Who is the audience for this ad? What has the advertiser done to try to sell the product? Which statements are facts? What information is missing? Where could you find accurate information? Suggest that your teen write a truthful ad for the product.
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There will be 3 propositions on the ballot for the Royal ISD Bond 2020, giving you 3 opportunities to choose and vote. Interested in what each prop proposes? Head to our website to see the projects and download the Quick Facts. https://www.royalisdbond.com/whats-proposed
Inspire your child with real-life superheroes:
Being a positive role model for your child is important. But don't stop there. Create a gallery of heroes for your child. Find pictures and stories of real people who have overcome great odds, starting with people in your family. Did someone persist in the face of obstacles, or give up a lot so you could get an education? Talk with your child about these heroes and what you both can learn from their example.
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