Encourage the right approach to volunteering: Your teen will get more out of volunteering if she remembers to be flexible, responsible and persistent. Every experience can teach her something, but it may take a few tries before she finds a perfect fit. Remind your teen that a volunteer job is a real job; she needs to show up when she says she will. And she should keep in mind that lower-level positions can lead to great things down the road.
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When you can't volunteer, perhaps Grandpa can:
Working parents don't always have the time during the day to volunteer at school. But students and the school benefit from volunteer efforts by any adult family members. Many schools welcome grandparents as volunteers. If your child doesn't have a grandparent available, perhaps his aunts, uncles or godparents could get involved. Ask your child's teacher how these volunteers can help.
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Beautiful artwork from Royal Elementary!
Add a new dimension to learning:
Even the most studious teens get bored with schoolwork sometimes. That's when you can add a little spice to learning. If your teen is reading a novel or a play, look for a movie version or a live performance you can watch together. Cook food together from the era or region he's studying in history. To bring science home, ask your teen's teacher for experiments you can do that illustrate what's going on in class.
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Royal Falcon Basketball vs Fulshear @home,
Jan 10, 4:30 PM
Royal Lady Falcon Basketball vs Fulshear @home,
Jan 10, 4:30 PM
Provide an introduction to social skills:
Your child will feel more confident in social situations at school if she knows how to introduce herself and others. Help her practice by having family members sit in a circle. Each person should introduce himself (Hi, I'm Scott). Then have family members introduce the person to their left and say something about that person (This is my brother, Eric. He likes to play soccer and wear high-top sneakers.).
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Royal Falcon Soccer Hargrave Showcase, Jan 9 to Jan 11
Royal Lady Falcons Soccer Iron Horse Tournament
Jan 10 at Giddings High School, 2337 N Main St, Giddings, TX 78942, USA
RJH Falcon Basketball vs Caldwell @home,
Jan 9, 5:00 PM
Study location can help information stick:
Research suggests that the place your teen studies can affect her memory of the information. Students make connections between their study locations and the material. Suggest that your teen try studying different subjects in different places: English in the kitchen, math at the library, etc. Then, when she takes an English test, she can think of studying in the kitchen and remember what she read.
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Conversations can help prevent violence at school:
Schools go to great lengths to keep kids safe. Families also have an important role to play. Talking to your child about safety issues on a regular basis is essential. Start a dialogue by asking questions such as, "What scares or frightens you?" "What makes you feel safe?" "What makes you angry?" "What ways can you think of to solve a problem without hurting someone?" and "How would you promote peace at school?"
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The 2020 High School and Jr High Track Schedules are now available: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/551604/2020_Royal_JH-HS_Track_Schedule.pdf
Acknowledging bad feelings helps your child move beyond them:
Many parents tend to dismiss their children's negative feelings. They respond to "I hate reading" with "Don't be silly." But acknowledging your child's feelings can help him move on to finding solutions. Accept his feelings, even as you stop his unacceptable behavior. "I know you're feeling frustrated by reading, but you need to keep trying." Ask why he feels as he does, and what he thinks might help.
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1/8/2020: Students return to school!
Aceptar las emociones negativas ayuda a los niños a superarlas:
Muchos padres suelen minimizar los sentimientos negativos de sus hijos. Cuando ellos dicen, "Odio la lectura", les responden, "No digas tonterías". Pero reconocer los sentimientos de su hijo puede ayudarlo a encontrar soluciones. Acepte sus sentimientos, incluso cuando le ponga freno al comportamiento inaceptable. "Sé que te sientes frustrado por la lectura, pero debes continuar intentándolo". Pregúntele por qué se siente de ese modo, y qué piensa qué podría ayudarlo.
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Give your teen the power to shape the future:
To succeed in school and beyond, students need to understand that they can control their own behavior and the direction of their lives. To help your teen learn this, allow him to make his own decisions wherever possible. For example, when you assign your teen a chore, give him a wide time frame in which to complete it. "Please see that the laundry is folded by bedtime tonight." Let him decide when he'll do it.
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Dele a su joven el poder de moldear el futuro:
Para tener éxito en la escuela y más allá de ella, los estudiantes deben comprender que ellos pueden controlar su propio comportamiento y la dirección de su vida. Para ayudar a su joven a aprender esto, deje que tome sus propias decisiones siempre que sea posible. Por ejemplo, cuando le asigne un quehacer, dele un marco de tiempo amplio para que lo realice. "Por favor, dobla la ropa limpia antes de acostarte". Deje que él decida cuándo hacerlo.
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Reminder - the RISD Bond Survey will close on 1/17/2020! Please make sure you submit yours before the deadline. Thank you for your feedback.
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This week in High School Basketball: Royal Falcon Basketball vs El Campo @away, Jan 7 from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Royal Lady Falcon Basketball vs El Campo @away, Jan 7 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM