Come out and see us at the RISD Fall Festival tomorrow!
Early voting began on Monday and runs through Friday November 1. Don't forget to vote!
Ask the questions that get kids talking about school
Sometimes, having a conversation with a child is like playing a game of 20 Questions. To encourage him to tell you more, make sure your questions can't be answered with a simple yes or no. Instead, start with words like "what " or "how" or "tell me." For example: "What did you do in science today?" "How would you go about solving the problems in your math homework?" "Tell me what you're doing on your social studies project."
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Make concentrating on homework easier for your child
To get the most out of homework, children must be able to focus on it. Doing homework at the same time every day helps your child turn her attention to it more easily. Nearby TVs and devices should be off. If your child has trouble concentrating, set a timer for five minutes and have her work until it rings. Let her take a one-minute break, and reset the timer. Gradually increase the time you set.
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Did you know that Early Voting has begun? It runs through Friday November 1.
LOCATIONS: Voters may vote at any polling location.
Waller County Courthouse: 836 Austin St, Hempstead, TX
Waller ISD Admin Building: 2214 Waller St, Waller, TX
Waller Co Comm. Center: 21274 FM 1098, Prairie View, TX
Field Store Elementary: 31670 Giboney Rd, Waller, TX
Roberts Road Elementary: 24920 Zube Rd, Hockley, TX
Brookshire Convention Center: 4029 5th St, Brookshire, TX
TIMES:
October 21 - October 30: 8:00am - 5:00pm
October 31 - November 1: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Get more details at www.royalisdbond.com
It's Red Ribbon Week! RJH October 21-25, 2019 and RHS October 28-November 1, 2019
For more information on the campaign go to www.redribbon.org
Add acts of kindness to your child's to-do list
We all want our children to grow up to be kind and caring people. Here's a simple way you can help: With your child, make a list of all the children in his class. Then each morning, ask your child to choose a different name from the list. Talk about a specific way he could show kindness to that student. To remind him, you might put a note in his lunch bag. After school, talk about what your child did.
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RISD Fall Festival is this Saturday! You can purchase tickets at your campus this week! We hope to see everyone on Saturday.
Good manners are important at home and school
When a child misbehaves in school, everybody loses. Classroom time must be spent on discipline instead of learning. The manners children use at home are the ones they take to school. Expect your child to be considerate, and to express disagreement politely. Teach her to pay attention to the teacher and raise her hand. Respect for others is a critical factor in making the school a peaceful, productive place to learn.
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Practice tests help kids prepare for the real thing
Research has shown that one of the most effective ways students can study for tests is by taking practice tests. When your child faces an upcoming test, use review sheets the teacher has sent home, past worksheets, and questions at the end of a textbook chapter to quiz your child's understanding of the topic. Having to recall the information helps reinforce it in his mind.
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Haven't had a chance to join us for a Community Bond Information Meeting? We have added a meeting!
Create a routine for conversations about school
Like anything else, conversations with your child about school get easier when they become more routine. You might discuss school on the way home from picking her up, or after you both arrive at home. Or make school a regular topic of dinner conversation with your child. In some families, after dinner is a perfect time for a one-on-one chat. You might also try talking as you tuck your child into bed.
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Early Voting has begun!
Share the role of reader with your child
Reading aloud with your child is a great way to help him become a better reader. Choose a short passage from a book at your child's reading level. Read it aloud to him. (Be sure to use lots of expression in your voice.) Then have him read the passage back to you. If he struggles with a word, remind him what it is, then let him continue reading. Don't worry if it takes a few times before your child can read the text easily.
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Make time for math activities every day
Not every child is a math whiz. But daily practice can help all students maximize their math skills. It's important, for example, that your child understand math vocabulary. Have her explain new terms in her homework to you. You can help her practice basic math facts by quizzing her with flash cards and playing math games together. Encourage your child to do sample problems in her textbook, too.
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To keep track of everything, keep one family calendar
Has your child ever forgotten a science project until the last minute? Or needed to go to practice when you had to work? A family calendar is the solution. On it, write school events, your child's assignments, reminders about items that must go to school on a certain day, sports practices, activities, commitments and special events. You'll be able to keep track of everything and spot conflicts ahead of time.
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The Royal ISD 2019 Bond proposes projects at the campus level and district-wide. Take a look at what's proposed that will impact the district as a whole. Find out more at www.royalisdbond.com.
For better behavior, predict, prepare and practice
When it comes to discipline, don't wait until after a problem arises to plan what to do. Instead, think "Predict, prepare, practice." Predicting a behavior lets you brainstorm ways to prevent it. Then you can try out your solutions. For example, if you predict your child will be late in the morning, prepare by having him lay out his clothes at night. For practice, see if he can beat his best time getting dressed.
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Communication skills are the stars of this show
Kids who know how to listen and express themselves have an easier time in school. They also have less trouble making friends. The best way to build your child's skills is by example. Look at your child when she speaks. Listen without judging, and ask questions to show your interest. To help her practice communicating effectively, pretend to be talk show hosts and take turns interviewing each other.
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