Royal ISD's current football stadium and track were built in the early 1960's. The bond proposes demolishing and rebuilding a new stadium and 8 lane track on the existing site to address safety, ADA compliance, UIL requirements and more. See the details at www.royalisdbond.com
Keep an eye on your child's after-school schedule
After-school activities can enrich your child's life. But sometimes, even a good thing can be too much. From time to time, review your child's schedule. Does he enjoy all his activities? Does he have time to get his schoolwork finished? Does he have time to read, play and relax? Do his activities cause him stress? If you suspect your child is overscheduled, talk with him about dropping an activity.
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Share enthusiasm for learning with your child
It's not enough to tell your child you value learning. Show her, too. Stop what you're doing and talk to her about what she's doing in school. Read to her. Discuss ideas, news and other things you learn with her. Together, research the answers to questions that come up. Wonder out loud about scientific discoveries. When your child sees you care about learning, she'll want to learn, too.
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Acknowledge negativity, but don't indulge it
Some children seem to have been born with a negative outlook. If this is true of your child, while you can't make him into something he's not, you can help him adjust. First, accept him for who he is. Don't pay so much attention to his negativity that he learns to use it to get attention. Instead, listen to his complaints so he feels heard, then change the subject to something he feels positive about.
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Did you know it is illegal for bond funds to go towards staff salaries? School funding is divided between M&O and I&S budgets. M&O pays for salaries, utilities, furniture, supplies, food, gas, etc. I&S repays debt. I&S funds cannot be used to pay staff salaries. You can see exactly what these bond funds are legally bound to go towards by viewing the Election Order here: https://www.royalisdbond.com/whats-proposed
Support your child's efforts to reach a challenging goal
Sometimes, children set goals for themselves that are higher than their parents would set for them. If your child has set a lofty goal, help her break it down into a series of smaller, more achievable steps. If the going gets rough, help her keep her eyes on her goal. And if she doesn't quite meet it, point out how far she came. "You didn't get an A this time, but you got a high B. That's a tremendous improvement!"
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Royal Junior High, the oldest building in the district, houses the largest auditorium in the district and community. This bond addresses aging infrastructure and proposes a renovation to the auditorium. Find out what else is proposed at the junior high at www.royalisdbond.com.
Stay up to date with a family guessing game
Is getting details from your child about his school day like pulling teeth? Try this game to get him talking. At dinner, have each person tell three things about their day: two that really happened and one that is made up. Family members get to ask questions, then decide which story is false. Or each person can tell about three true events, and everyone can guess which event was the speaker's favorite.
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Take a learning approach to sports
Athletics teach kids lots of lessons, from sportsmanship to determination. To help your child benefit from sports, look for one she enjoys. Often, this means a sport her friends are playing. If it's a team sport, remind her that her teammates will count on her. Don't try to improve your child's form; leave the coaching to the coach. Instead, help her see that it's fun to be fit and that winning is just an extra bonus.
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RISD Fall Fest 2019 October 26, 2019
Come out for lots of fun, food and games!
Today is the last day to register to vote for the November 5, 2019 Bond Election. You can register for the first time or check the status of your registration at votetexas.gov.
How to help with homework? Keep an eye on it
Children get more out of homework when parents monitor their efforts. Each day, take some time to review your child's homework. Is it neat? Complete? Ask your child to explain anything you don't understand. This will reinforce the material in his mind and help you know if he understands it. Together, double-check your child's assignment book to make sure he has done everything.
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To boost memory, have your child send a mental message
When your child has to memorize something, teach her to visualize a message board in her mind. Have her imagine writing the material she needs to remember on the board. Then have her close her eyes and clearly picture the board and her writing. When she has to remember the facts again, she can close her eyes and "see" what she wrote.
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Help your child write a sight word story
Does your child have difficulty learning "sight words" (words he should recognize on sight)? Help him turn his word list into a piece of creative writing. Each week, make up two characters and an opening sentence. "A child and a chicken strolled to the store…." Have your child write the rest of the story using words from his list. Creating the story will help him put the words into context.
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Practice two math skills measure by measure
Measuring things around the house can be a fun way to teach your child two important math skills: calculating exact amounts and estimating. Give your child a teaspoon, for example, and ask her to estimate how many teaspoons of water would fill one cup, then check. Or have her measure the length of her shoe, then estimate how many shoes wide her room is. What would that be in inches?
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As we get closer to Election Day, be sure you are informed and have your questions answered regarding the Royal ISD 2019 Bond. Join us for another community presentation at RJH auditorium this Sunday at 3:00 pm.
Demonstrate how to learn from mistakes
Mistakes can be great teachers. To help your child learn from his mistakes, set an example. If you lose your temper, or forget to do something you should have done, be honest and say, "I blew it." Then talk about what you could have done differently. Make amends if you can. Your child will learn that you take responsibility for your mistakes, and that will make it easier for him to do the same thing.
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Just a reminder that RISD will be closed Friday October 4, 2019.
Once an Over 65 Homestead Exemption Application has been filed with your local appraisal district, there is a tax ceiling on your total school taxes. For more information on the exemption or to get an application, contact your local appraisal district. Find out more at www.royalisdbond.com.
Time with you adds to your child's education
Parents are their children's first teachers. And your child is still learning from you! That's why it's so important to make time together a priority. To find more time, write down everything you do in a week. Is there anything you can pass off to someone else so you can spend that time with your child? Make sure your child's schedule includes time for family, too. Then plan some fun things to do together.
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