Black History Month Fact of the Day: African American Matthew Henson accompanied Robert Edwin Peary on the first successful U.S. expedition to the North Pole, in 1909. In 2000, Henson was posthumously awarded the National Geographic Society's Hubbard Medal.
Reminder! Friday 2/28/20 - RHS College & Career Day, 7:30am-11:30am. Post your selfies with your favorite booth. Don't forget to include #rhsfindmyfuture!
Add to responsibility one day at a time:
Here's a game to play with a calendar to encourage your child to act responsibly. Make a list of important behaviors—getting up on time, keeping his bedroom clean—and let your child add a letter of the word "responsible" to the calendar each day he demonstrates them. When the calendar says R-E-S-P-O-N-S-I-B-L-E, do something special together as a reward.
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Partner with teachers to work for your teen:
Teachers and parents have a common goal: student success. When you speak to your teen's teachers, let them know you consider them your partners. Express your appreciation for what they do to help your teen learn. Then, share any concerns and listen to the teachers' viewpoints. Ask what you can do to help your teen succeed in school, then together, make plans to address any issues.
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Friday 2/28/20 - RHS College & Career Day, 7:30am-11:30am. Post your selfies with your favorite booth. Don't forget to include #rhsfindmyfuture!
In honor of National FFA Week! 12 Reasons Why We Need FFA More Than Ever: https://www.porkbusiness.com/article/12-reasons-why-we-need-ffa-more-ever
Black History Month Fact of the Day: Josiah Henson fled slavery in 1830 and later founded a settlement in Ontario, Canada, for other escaped slaves. His 1849 autobiography is believed to have been Harriet Beecher Stowe's inspiration for the main character in Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Help your teen see past the surface of online content:
Students these days do a lot of research online. Does your teen know how to figure out whether an online source is reliable? When reading material online, your teen should find out: Who wrote this, and why should I believe them? When was this site last updated? Does it cover all sides of the issue? Is it objective, or is it sponsored by a company or organization to promote a product or agenda?
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Go on a hunt for different letter styles:
Young writers can be confused by the different ways letters appear when printed. Is "a" the same as "A"? Look through magazines and newspapers with your child and cut out uppercase and lowercase letters in as many fonts and sizes as you can find. Help your child sort the letters and paste all the examples of each letter onto a separate index card. Your child will learn a variety of ways each letter can look.
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TODAY! RISD Students and Staff - Be a hero, give blood! Thursday February 27 in the CTE building at 2520 Durkin Road, Brookshire, TX 77423. Visit http://www.giveblood.org/faq.aspx to view FAQs about blood donations. Hope to see you there!
Reminder! RHS College and Career Day will take place on Friday, 2/28. This event allows students to visit with colleges, technical programs, the military, and more. To volunteer at the event, please see the attached flyer.
Bringing home a wealth of information about how to share all the wonderful stories of Royal! I teamed up with some fellow Astros fans from Goose Creek ISD for idea sharing and lunch! #TSPRAconnect #TSPRAconnect
Coming soon to Royal!
Even in the off-season, RISD athletes work hard to stay at the top of their game! Today was max day for RISD off-season athletes, who registered an average gain of 15-20 lbs from 6 weeks ago.
Long-distance involvement is worth the effort:
Staying involved with your teen's education is important, even when you don't live nearby. To stay connected, make sure school officials know who you are. Make it a point to visit and meet your teen's teachers when you are in town. Ask about getting information by email. You might also ask your teen for videos of his events. Stay in touch with your teen, and always ask how school is going.
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Black History Month Fact of the Day: W.E.B. Du Bois and William Monroe Trotter founded The Niagara Movement, a black civil rights organization. Du Bois died one day before Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on Washington (August 28, 1963).
TOMORROW! RISD Students and Staff - Be a hero, give blood! Thursday February 27 in the CTE building at 2520 Durkin Road, Brookshire, TX 77423. Visit http://www.giveblood.org/faq.aspx to view FAQs about blood donations. Hope to see you there!
Encourage table talk at family meals:
Experts know that casual talk at the dinner table helps families connect. Children who feel close to their families are also less likely to take part in risky behavior. But conversation is impossible when everyone is focused on a screen. So turn off the TV and other devices during meals. Instead, encourage everyone to share a success. Your family dinners may shield your child from trouble later on.
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RHS College and Career Day will take place on Friday, 2/28. This event allows students to visit with colleges, technical programs, the military, and more. We are seeking volunteers to speak with our students at the event. See attached flyer for details!
ATTENTION ROYAL FORMER STUDENTS: In celebration of National FFA week, we want to see your FFA pictures and memories! If you were an FFA member at RISD, please share pictures and memories from your time in FFA! When sharing, please use #royalffa and #nationalffaweek!
