Go Public Gulf Coast has compiled a list of links to each Houston/Gulf Coast coronavirus page.. https://www.gopublicgulfcoast.com/parent-resources/parent-checklists-resource-guides/

Update from Waller County Judge Trey Duhon: https://www.facebook.com/treyforjudge/posts/3006506529402053?__tn__=K-R

Effective March 16, all UIL competitions are suspended through March 29. Visit https://www.uiltexas.org/covid-19-information for details about specific events.

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. http://niswc.com/36cNC320271

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.

Looking for budget friendly ideas to occupy your kids during the newly extended spring break? Try these resources: https://www.signupgenius.com/home/50-inexpensive-and-fun-spring-break-activities.cfm and https://www.houstononthecheap.com/spring-break-activities-in-houston

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! http://niswc.com/16cNC320271

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

President Trump’s 3.16.2020 remarks on the coronavirus. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-president-trump-address-nation/

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

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. http://niswc.com/36cMC320271

Bring science home with a 'do-it-yourself' kit - http://niswc.com/16cMC320271

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. http://niswc.com/16cMC320271

Why we are being advised to close schools and universities: bit.ly/risdschools

List of Houston area closures and canceled events: http://bit.ly/areaclosures

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