Please join the Varsity basketball teams for Senior Night! Royal Falcon Basketball vs Stafford @home
Feb 7 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
Lady Falcon Softball vs Hitchcock @home
Feb 7 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Black History Month Fact of the Day: Phillis Wheatley was only 12 when she became the first female African American author published. In 1773, Phillis published her first poem, making her the first African American to be published.
Reminder! Houston Life will livestream a feature about RISD on Facebook tomorrow at 1pm! Visit https://www.royal-isd.net/article/182897?org=royal-isd for times and details.
Help your teen create a college-fit checklist:
How will your teen know which colleges are right for him? Encourage him to make a checklist of features he wants in a college, such as location, size, major, housing, school life, professor/student ratio and cost. Then he can research (at the library, online and by talking to teachers, school counselors and friends) to see which colleges meet the most of his needs.
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For good behavior, motivate with marbles:
Here's a simple system to encourage good behavior. Every time your child does something properly, give him a marble to put into a clear jar. Notable achievements, such as an improvement in a grade, also earn marbles. If your child behaves poorly, he "loses his marbles." When the jar is full, the whole family gets a treat. Keep the jar where your child can see his progress and remember that his good behavior benefits everyone.
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Black History Month Fact of the Day: Cathay Williams was the one and only female Buffalo Soldier, posing as a man named William Cathay to enlist in the 38th infantry in 1866. She served for two years before a doctor discovered that she was a woman, leading to her discharge.
Happy Birthday, Rosa Parks! She was born Rosa Louise McCauley on Feb. 4, 1913. By refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus to a white passenger in 1955, she launched a major movement on the road to equality.
Positive words encourage cooperation:
When you want your child's cooperation, send a positive message. Saying "I hope you finish your homework and do a careful job. Then we can play games and eat popcorn," sounds like an invitation, while "No homework, no games" sounds like a threat. It's the same message, but which version would you rather hear?
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Share an organized approach to essays:
Middle and high school students must learn to tackle essay questions. An organized approach is the key. Suggest that your teen begin by listing anything she thinks should be a part of her answer. Then she can number the most important ideas in order. Her introduction should contain those important concepts and be followed by a paragraph about each. When she's finished writing, she should edit her work and prepare a final draft.
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Be specific about the dangers of substance abuse:
When it comes to preventing substance abuse, your teen needs to hear more than "Just say no." He also needs specifics about the links between drug and alcohol use and his future. Explain the ways they can ruin his health, his appearance and his chances of going to college, joining the armed forces or getting a job. Remind him that substance abuse can also destroy relationships…and even cost him his life.
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Participate in things that matter to your child:
It's not always possible for parents to attend every one of their children's events at school. So what's most important? It's simple, really. Ask your child which events mean the most to her. She may not care if you miss seeing her get a perfect attendance award. But she may really want you to hear her 30-second solo in the spring concert. When you can't be there for everything, be there when it matters to your child.
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No school tomorrow! Enjoy!
Sneak some science into conversations -
You'd probably be met with a groan if you said, "Let's talk about science" to your child. To bring the subject up more naturally, notice the moon and stars. Ask your child what he can tell you about the current shape of the moon. Or talk about the food you eat. Can he tell you why it's important to eat vegetables, or what protein does? Talk about his gadgets, too. How does he think technology influences his life?
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Let experience teach responsibility lessons -
Your teen forgot her homework and she wants you to drive it to school. Or she hasn't completed her English paper and wants you to let her skip a class to finish it. Sound familiar? Fixing your teen's problems for her now will create bigger problems in the future. To help her develop the responsibility she'll need for the rest of her life, let her face the consequences of her actions and learn from experience.
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Join WWII Museum to learn about the atom bomb.
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Send messages that improve communication -
Sometimes, teens worry so much about what their parents might think or say that they don't share their problems with them. To keep communication flowing, let your teen know you are proud of him. Tell him often that you will always listen to what he has to say. If he says, "You just don't understand," try responding, "But I'd like to. Tell me more."
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Collecting can teach school skills -
Are your child's drawers crammed with "treasures"? Use her collections to reinforce school skills. To encourage reading, have her visit the library or go online to read about her collecting interests. Practice math skills by having her count and sort and classify items. Promote organization by having her think about ways to display and keep track of her collectibles, such as creating a digital catalog.
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Congratulations to our Student of the Month Ashanti Powell! Thank you for all of your hard work and making us proud each and everyday. Keep up the good work Ashanti!
Royal FFA Announces 2020 Livestock Show Parade Theme: “Let’s have a Fiesta with the Royal FFA” The parade will be Saturday, March 28, 2020 in Downtown Brookshire. The 64th Annual Royal FFA Livestock and Horticulture Show and Sale will take place on March 26-28, 2020.
