
When you can't be together, connect in writing:
If your hectic work schedule is making it hard to stay connected with your child, try using a notebook to aid communication. Every day, write your child a note. Tell her about special things that happened that day. Remind her of anything that she needs to do. Let her know about things that are coming up. Then leave the notebook for your child to read. Ask her to write you back and fill you in about her day.
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Support your teen by encouraging self-sufficiency:
The next stage in life for your teen is adulthood, and that involves taking care of herself. To prepare her, don't do things for her that she can do for herself. Emphasize the connection between choices and results, and urge her to consider possible outcomes before she acts. Your teen will probably make mistakes, but don't redo or "fix" things for her. Instead, ask her what she learned.
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Para apoyar a su joven, fomente la autosuficiencia:
La prΓ³xima etapa en la vida de su joven es la adultez, y eso implica ocuparse de sΓ mismo. Para prepararlo, no haga por Γ©l lo que puede hacer por sΓ mismo. Haga hincapiΓ© en la relaciΓ³n entre las decisiones y las consecuencias, e Γnstelo a considerar los posibles resultados antes de actuar. Su joven probablemente cometerΓ‘ errores, pero no vuelva a hacer ni "arregle" las cosas por Γ©l. En cambio, pregΓΊntele quΓ© aprendiΓ³.
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Youth suicide rates are on the rise in the U.S. In 2007, the youth suicide rate was 6.8 per 100,000 people. It rose to 10.6 by 2017. Use the tips in https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/youth-suicide-rates-are-on-the-rise-in-the-u-s to start talking about it with your kids.


RHS Scholarship Dinner, 7pm, 12/21/2019


Ayude a su joven a hacer preguntas analΓticas:
Con frecuencia, los educadores hablan del razonamiento analΓtico. Dicho simplemente, cada vez que los estudiantes analizan algo y se hacen preguntas estΓ‘n razonando. Para ayudar a su joven a pensar crΓticamente sobre algo, dΓgale que se pregunte: ΒΏTiene sentido? ΒΏEstΓ‘ respaldado por hechos? Si se trata de una opiniΓ³n, ΒΏestΓ‘ de acuerdo? Γnstelo a tener una mente abierta y no aceptar ni rechazar una idea nueva sin analizarla.
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Help your teen ask critical thinking questions:
Educators talk a lot about critical thinking. Simply put, anytime students think things over, asking questions in their minds, they are thinking critically. To help your teen think critically about something, have him stop and ask himself: Does it make sense? Is it supported by facts? If it's an opinion, does he agree? Urge him to keep an open mind and not accept or dismiss a new idea without thinking it through.
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Escoja regalos que fomenten la creatividad y la interacciΓ³n:
Su tiempo y atenciΓ³n son los mejores regalos que puede darle a su hijo. Pero a la hora de seleccionar regalos materiales, piense en los artΓculos sin pantallas que fomenten la creatividad y la interacciΓ³n. Los regalos como tΓteres de mano, pelotas, artesanΓas, cuerdas para saltar y juegos de mesa son estupendos para los niΓ±os de cinco a nueve aΓ±os. Para los niΓ±os mayores, los regalos relacionados con sus pasatiempos y actividades cientΓficas son ideales. Y los libros siempre son una estupenda opciΓ³n para los niΓ±os de todas las edades.
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Choose gifts that promote creativity and interaction:
Your time and attention are the best gifts you can give your child. But when considering material gifts, think about screen-free items that allow creativity and interaction. Gifts like hand puppets, balls, crafts, jump ropes and table games are great for children ages five to nine. For older children, gifts related to hobbies and scientific activities are ideal. And books are always a great option for children of all ages.
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Royal ISD wishes all of you a happy and safe Christmas and New Years! See you January 8!


Congratulations to the winners of the RISD Administration Ugly Sweater Contest! Stephanie Hein: Biggest Eyesore. Gracie Espinoza: Most Disturbing. Made by Grandma: Sandy Mayberry. Most Clever: Rachel Emerson.



Royal Menβs soccer is now 2-0 on the year with wins over Katy Taylor High School (6A JV) by a score of 3-0 and Hempstead High school with a score of 8-0. Well done!





What to do when the 'fourth-grade reading slump' strikes:
It's common for kids to hit a reading slump around fourth grade. The books get harder and the students' concentration decreases. To ensure that your child keeps reading, continue to read with him. Your involvement shows him that reading is important. Look for reading materials that match your child's interests. Limit his screen time, and let your child be bored sometimes. He just might pick up a book.
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CΓ³mo evitar la disminuciΓ³n en la lectura tΓpica de cuarto grado:
Es comΓΊn que los niΓ±os sufran una disminuciΓ³n en la lectura alrededor de cuarto grado. Los libros que comienzan a leer son mΓ‘s difΓciles, y la concentraciΓ³n de los estudiantes se ve reducida. Para cerciorarse de que su hijo continΓΊe leyendo, no deje de leer con Γ©l. Su participaciΓ³n le muestra que la lectura es importante. Busque material de lectura relacionado con los intereses de su hijo. Limite el tiempo que pasa frente a la pantalla, y deje que se aburra algunas veces. Pues cuando esto sucede, podrΓa abrir un libro y leer.
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Don't wait! Start college preparations now:
Thinking about college is not just for high school seniors. No matter your student's age, there are important ways she can prepare. Middle schoolers should work on developing study skills. Ninth graders should be making a four-year plan of courses to fulfill college admission requirements. Tenth graders should be taking rigorous courses and preparing to take the SAT or ACT. Eleventh graders should do all of the above and should be researching (and visiting, if possible) the colleges they like most.
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Β‘No espere! Comience los preparativos para la universidad ahora:
Pensar en la universidad no es solo para los estudiantes del ΓΊltimo aΓ±o de secundaria. Sin importar la edad de su joven, hay maneras importantes de prepararse. Los estudiantes de intermedia deberΓan concentrarse en adquirir habilidades de estudio. Los estudiantes del noveno grado deberΓan comenzar a elaborar un plan de cuatro aΓ±os con las clases que cursarΓ‘n para cumplir con los requisitos de admisiΓ³n a la universidad. Los estudiantes del dΓ©cimo grado deberΓan cursar clases rigurosas y prepararse para rendir el SAT o ACT. Los estudiantes del undΓ©cimo grado deberΓan hacer todo lo anterior y tambiΓ©n investigar (y de ser posible, visitar) las universidades que mΓ‘s les gustan.
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Royal Falcon Soccer Alumni Game, 7pm, Friday 12/20/2019


Countdown to launch! The new RISD website will be unveiled tomorrow (12/19/19) around noon!


Go Public Gulf Coast wants to know which of their Cool Schools is the best! Visit the following link and click Royal. Please share with your friends on social media to spread the word.
https://www.gopublicgulfcoast.com/features-events/cool-schools/#/questions/



Congratulations to the winners of the RHS door decorating contest! 1st Place: Lynette Beyer. 2nd Place: Paiten Criss. 3rd Place: RHS Counseling Staff.

