Build social skills…one compliment at a time:
Young children are naturally self-centered. But you can help your child grow out of this and learn to appreciate the people around her. Encourage her to compliment at least one person at school each day. Explain that compliments should be sincere, so she'll have to look for positive things her friends and teachers do. Each evening, ask your child who she complimented and why.
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Welcome to the holiday season! While this season is meant to bring feelings of love and cheer, it also brings stress. Make sure you take the time to take care of yourself. Here are some tips for managing stress throughout the holidays: https://dailycaring.com/10-stress-relief-tips-to-get-you-through-the-holidays-self-care-for-caregivers/
Take sides to improve critical thinking:
There's usually more than one side to an issue. To help your child practice seeing the pros and cons of an argument, play a debate game. Throw out a statement, such as "Homework should be banned forever." Ask your child to think of all the reasons he can to support his opinion on the subject. Then ask him to think of all the reasons against it. Discuss both sides as a family. Which views were more convincing?
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Practice math and science in the laundry room:
To reinforce your child's math and science skills, put them to practical use. Doing laundry together is one easy way. To practice observation, for example, ask your child, "Does this shirt feel different from that one? Why could that be?" Sort clothes by color or family member to help her learn to classify. Encourage your child to quantify by asking things like, "Who has the shortest socks in the family? By how many inches?"
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Decide on consequences before the rule is broken:
When your child breaks the rules, you have to take action. But it's best if he knows beforehand what the consequences will be for breaking a rule. For example, "If you don't do your homework, study time will be twice as long the next day to be sure you have enough time." Establishing rules and consequences in advance keeps your child from feeling picked on, and makes it easier for him to accept that a consequence is fair.
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One of the joys of Thanksgiving is wishing you a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season.
Royal ISD conducted its first New Teacher Support Session on 11/20/2019. The session is designed to introduce new teachers to teaching at Royal ISD and provide tools to help them achieve success. The program was a success, resulting in the sharing of ideas and strategies. The following topics were covered: becoming an effective teacher; effective and ineffective practice; and our legacy in education Royal is committed to providing new and experienced teachers with the tools they need to help their students achieve success now and in the future.
Sometimes, saying 'no' gives your child a chance to grow:
Parents strive to give their children everything they need. But everything they want? That's a different story. Sometimes, saying no encourages resourcefulness and helps kids learn to solve problems for themselves. Children must learn to occupy themselves and settle their own disagreements. They must do their own homework. Saying no to doing these things for your child helps her stand on her own feet.
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Schools are trending back to offering vocational education options for students, a departure from the prior push for all graduates to go to college. RISD offers a full suite of opportunities for college and career readiness to insure happy and fulfilling futures for our graduates. Read more about how Lubbock ISD is extending their offerings to include similar programs.
http://ramar.worldnow.com/story/41338502/lubbock-isd-introduces-plumbing-electrical-technology-trade-programs
Simple strategies at home support school success
There are lots of things parents can do at home to expand their children's learning. Here are a few ideas to start with: Play board games that involve numbers or reading. Play listening games such as Simon Says. Ask your child open-ended questions that get her thinking ("What if?"). Give your child a daily responsibility to carry out. And most important of all, read with your child every day.
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Tis the season for illness. To combat the spread of germs, RISD is disinfecting all facilities with VitalOxide. Just a reminder - please keep your students home if necessary.
Visit http://www.meridianathome.com/MAH/resourcesandtips/FiveThingsYouCanDo.cfm for guidelines on preventing the spread of illness.
The benefits of reading aloud don't stop as kids grow:
Once your child can read to himself, should you still read with him? Research says yes. Give your child a boost: Keep reading.
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Notice and praise what your child does right:
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Class Spotlight: The Royal High School Graphics Design has been working hard coming up with new designs for RISD. A huge thank you to them for their creativity and willingness to help!
Reminder! The dates for the 2019 Thanksgiving school holidays are Friday 11/22 to Friday 11/29. Enjoy your break!
NOTICE: Change in High School Graduation Date
New date: Friday May 22, 2020
Time: 7 pm
Place: Merrell Center
Good luck to all the Royal High School FFA teams at their district contests.
A huge thank you to Battle of the Bands sponsors Brookshire Hyundai and Genesis of Brookshire! Sponsorships provide travel expense assistance, instruments, lessons, and much more.
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Come support the Royal Falcons Sound Machine in tonight’s Battle of the Bands. In 15 minutes they will compete against 8 bands from across the state for the grand prize!
Reminder! Come support the Royal Marching Band Sound Machine as they battle it out with bands from across Texas. Tickets are $15 at the gate. See you there!
